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GOATWHORE Launch Search For New Drummer
- January 31, 2005
GOATWHORE are currently looking for a new, solid and permanent replacement drummer for the band's upcoming Metal Blade release and a ton of touring. If you or someone you know wishes to audition, please contact the band at BenFalgoust@aol.com. The band will then arrange a time for you to meet up with them in New Orleans for auditions. It will be your own responsibility to get to the audition! Serious inquiries only! You must be able to play everything as played on the albums and handle an extensive touring schedule. You may also submit your demo for consideration to the following address:
GOATWHORE
P.O. Box 5991
Metairie, LA 70009-5991
Here is a list of songs to learn for the audition:
01. All The Sins
02. The Serpent That Enslaves What Is Worshipped
03. Baptized In A Storm Of Swords
04. Blood Guilt Eucharist
05. Graveyards And Dead Angels
06. Vengeance Of Demonic Fury
News source: Metal Blade
HELLOWEEN - New Studio Photos Posted Online
- January 31, 2005
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have posted some new studio photos online here. The photos are from the recording sessions for the band's upcoming album. The band write on their official website, "As you can see they are having a lot of fun recording the new album. Everything is going extremely well for HELLOWEEN and more details about the upcoming release date and tour will be announced in the next 2 to 3 months give or take."
HELLOWEEN's brand new studio album is tentatively scheduled to be released later in the year through SPV Records.
News source: www.helloween.org
KATAKLYSM Up For Canadian Independent Music Award
- January 31, 2005
Canada's very own KATAKLYSM are among the nominees in the category for "Favorite Metal Artist/Group" at the Canadian Independent Music Awards ("The Indies"), which will be held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, ON on Wednesday, March 2 at 9 PM. "The Indies" will serve as the official Canadian Music Week 2005 Opening Night party, kicking off the festivities for the CMW Music Festival, running from March 2-5.
The nominees are chosen by committees of industry professionals from all areas of the music scene, and the winners will be chosen by fans through online voting. Nominated in the same category as KATAKLYSM are THE END, MALEFACTION, THE REASON and THREE INCHES OF BLOOD.
This year's awards ceremony will also include the presentation of the Galaxie Rising Stars Award of the CBC, which helps new artists make a name for themselves in the Canadian music industry.
Online voting at CMW.net begins at 9 AM ET on Tuesday, February 1 and closes at 12 Midnight on Tuesday, February 15.
KATAKLYSM will be kicking off a U.S. tour with DANZIG next month. Here are the confirmed dates:
Feb. 18 - Pop's – St. Louis, MO
Feb. 19 - Harpo’s – Detroit, MI
Feb. 21 - House Of Blues – Chicago, IL
Feb. 22 - 1st Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
Feb. 24 - Guvernment – Toronto, ONT
Feb. 25 - Agora – Cleveland, OH
Feb. 26 - Madison Theatre – Covington, KY
Feb. 28 - Roxy – Boston, MA
Mar. 01 - Spirit – New York, NY
Mar. 02 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
Mar. 04 - The Norva – Norfolk, VA
Mar. 05 - Roxy – Atlanta, GA
Mar. 06 - House Of Blues – Orlando, FL
Mar. 08 - Gypsy Ballroom – Dallas, TX
Mar. 09 - Sunset Station – San Antonio, TX
Mar. 11 - Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
Mar. 12 - Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM
Mar. 13 - Coconuts – Tucson, AZ
Mar. 15 - House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
News source: www.bravewords.com
MEGADETH Mainman Checks In From Ireland
- January 31, 2005
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted this message on the band's official website:
"Droogies!
Well, we made it here without a hitch and Shawn got delayed for hours becuase he shot his mouth off about how he had a direct flight and we all had to connect. That'll learn ya!
So, John, Lance, and I went for a walk early Sunday morning in the Irish mist, and naturally I now have a cold; I am over my jet lag, but my nose it bleeding and I feel sick. Don't worry though . . . most bugs that enter my body die!
I am in an internet cafe down the street from the hotel we are staying at and the crew is loading in for one night of pre-production before the tour starts. I would love to invite everyone down to witness the work before the concert but I know that it is not a good idea, cuz I will just yak all night and not do anything.
I had a real good chat last night with my Drover boys and as so grateful for the attitude and professionalism. They stated a bunch of things that they would like to see and do to make things even better, and jeez, what a great feeling to have people putting in for a change instead of taking out.
I talked with Michael Sarna before we left about the video and begged him to do something about the mismatched hair color, but he assured me I am overreacting. I hope he's right. Maybe we can put up a still and you can tell us what you think.
Now, two "Full-On" Irish Breakfasts later I think I have already put back on all the body fat I lost over the break, so I am going to cool it with the grub for now so I don't look like 'you know who.'
I would like to thank the guys at Rockmace for taking such good care of James over the years, and congradulations to your future. The decision to play ESP was James' and I am very happy that he believes in ESP as much as Glen and I do. In fact, I would be really pumped to see some photos of everyone who owns a DV8, DV8R, DV200, or an AXXION. Maybe I can convince our beloved webmaster to create a Signature Guitar Club page.
My apologies for taking so long to sign all of the photos that go out in the fan club packages. I have been up to my eyeballs in getting sued, moving, going to NAMM, transporting my horses to Cali, and preparing for this trip, not to mention putting the final touches on the DVD of all the videos and great film stuff, as well as starting the preliminary talks of the Official Gratest hits record (which I would like your help in choosing).
We are going to start putting the pieces together for my next record, whatever/whenever that will be on this tour, so press yer ear to the doors and walls. You may just hear the next BTU or KTK at a sound check.
Lastly, when I recommend something for someone, it is not for everyone. Please don't think that your amazing uniqueness is taken for granted by me. If we meet and I get to know you, and you ask me for some advice, there is no telling what I am going to tell you to do, think, act, or read. I love each one of you for who you are, and would never treat you as though you were all the same, although I do treat you all as equals and have the same affection and gratitude for your contiued support.
This will be a great time in my life to spend with my band and you. Let's make the best of it. And the answer to where I am taking the boys was St. Andrews. I will not be looking for Tiger's balls however.
Let's go already!!!"
News source: www.megadeth.com
DIVINE EMPIRE - New Song Available Online
- January 31, 2005
South Florida's DIVINE EMPIRE have posted the new track, "Storm Of Hatred", online here.
"Storm Of Hatred" comes from the band's brand new album, "Method Of Execution", which is scheduled to be released in May through Olympic Recordings.
News source: www.metalasylum.com/divine
THE DUSKFALL Working On New Material
- January 31, 2005
Sweden's THE DUSKFALL have posted this update on their official website:
"Hello people, here are some updates:
We are currently working on the new songs for the upcoming CD, to be released by Nuclear Blast. 7 songs out of 10 are completed and we will start to work on the pre-production in mid February. Another good thing is that we have managed to solve the bassplayer situation. We will use a session member for the live shows in the near future and Marko from RAISED FIST has promised to help us out."
News source: www.theduskfall.com
MELIAH RAGE - New CD, T-shirts Up For Grabs
- January 31, 2005
Metal-Rules.com are running a new contest for all MELIAH RAGE fans. Prizes include 1 of 5 MELIAH RAGE t-shirts and 1 of 5 copies of the band's latest CD, "Barely Human". To win, you must answer 6 skill-testing questions. Enter the contest here.
News source: www.metal-rules.com
CHILDREN OF BODOM - Laiho Back In Action!
- January 31, 2005
CHILDREN OF BODOM's official website reports that vocalist/guitarist Alexi Laiho has recovered from his injury that he sustained last December and is now able to play the guitar normally once again. The band are now concentrating their efforts on putting new material together. A studio in Helsinki has been booked for several weeks in April and May, and the recordings should be finished by the end of May.
News source: www.cobhc.com
BLOODBATH - Live Debut At W:O:A 2005
- January 29, 2005
Swedish superband BLOODBATH have posted this message on their official website:
"The time has finally come for Bloodbath to invade the stage and debut as a live band. We have chosen this extraordinary moment to be fired off at THE european metal festival - Wacken Open Air!
However, we're facing some changes in the band's line-up and will confirm the actual performing members asap, so please be patient for further announcements. Also, to be taken into account is that this gig will be worldwide exclusive for 2005 (and who knows... perhaps even beyond that!?), so this is your best shot to rush that stage and bang your heads with us!!! Details on exact date/playing time tba."
News source: www.bloodbath.biz
NILE PrepareTo Crush
- January 29, 2005
NILE guitarist/vocalist Karl Sanders has posted this update on the band's official website:
"We finished the guitar, bass vocal and additional instrument tracking at the soundlab in Columbia, SC with Neil Kernon and Bob Moore. It was an utterly grueling session, with every single day of those 2 1/2 weeks being a 14-16 hour working frenzy. The next phase will be to start mixing on Friday at Rax Trax in Chicago. We have 10 days scheduled there with Neil Kernon mixing/producing.
Based on what we have heard from the recordings so far, this is easily our strongest work yet. There are 10 songs as well as 2 reasonably short intro/instrumentals, with total album time weighing in at a pre-mix length of 65 minutes.
We are seriously intense about these new songs, and can't wait for people to hear them.
Be prepared to be crushed."
News source: www.nile-catacombs.net
U.D.O. Cancel Metal Forever Gig
- January 29, 2005
German metallers U.D.O have cancelled their performance at the Metal Forever Festival "For reasons strictly connected with a tragic event that happened to AFM Records", according to the band's official website. AFM Records' label boss/founder, Andreas "Henner" Allendörfer, died on January 16, 2005 in a car accident at the age of 38.
The Metal Forever Festival is scheduled to take place on February 19 at the Cityhall in Böblingen, Germany, featuring bands such as PRIMAL FEAR, DESTRUCTION, SAXON, CHINCHILLA, EVIDENCE ONE, DOMAIN, and more. U.D.O.'s next gig will take place on February 25 in Granada, Spain.
Additionally, U.D.O. axe-meisters Igor Gianola and Stefan Kaufmann are in the studio laying down tracks for the band's new album. The band's website reads, "More and more this six strings team works together, and more unique the sound of U.D.O. becomes! They seems to be really inspired, heavy cutting riffs and solos running through different atmospheres, one after the another!"
News source: www.udo-online.de
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY - New Single Debuts At #1
- January 29, 2005
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's new single, "Suicide Messiah", is #1 most added at both Active and Mainstream Rock Formats. This week's additions include monster rock stations WRIF/Detroit, MI and KUPD/Phoenix, AZ. Many stations added the single early, including the huge WAAF/Boston, MA and KISW/Seattle, WA.
The video for "Suicide Messiah" is currently wrapping production and will be serviced to video outlets in early February. "Suicide Messiah" is the first single from BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's new album, "Mafia", which is scheduled to be released on March 8 through Artemis Records.
In other news, Zakk Wylde and company just performed a sold out show at Los Angeles' House Of Blues. A nationwide tour is scheduled to kick off in Tempe, Arizon aon March 10.
News source: www.bravewords.com
DARKANE Name New Album, Set Release Date
- January 28, 2005
Swedish thrashers DARKANE have set "Layers Of Lies" as the working title of their new CD, scheduled to be released on June 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. Songtitles include "Secondary Effect", "Fading Dimensions", "Organic Canvas", "The Creation Insane" and the (projected) title track. A video for "Secondary Effect" will be filmed during the coming weeks.
News source: www.nuclearblast.de
JUDAS PRIEST - New Album Lyrics Posted Online
- January 27, 2005
German Rob Halford fan site RobHalford.de has posted the all of the lyrics for the new JUDAS PRIEST album, "Angel Of Retribution", here.
As previously reported, "Angel Of Retribution" will be available in a very limited deluxe edition, featuring a bonus DVD including a 40-minute documentary and 7 live tracks that were filmed during shows in Barcelona and Valencia, Spain in June 2004.
"Angel Of Retribution" will be unleashed on March 1 through Epic Records.
News source: www.robhalford.de
INTO ETERNITY Launch Revamped Website
- January 27, 2005
Canadian progressive death metallers INTO ETERNTIY have launched their newly revamped official website here. Guitarist/vocalist Tim Roth sends this message to fans worldwide:
"Hello Everyone! INTO ETERNITY has a new website address! Our friend Marlies Wobben just finished designing it after weeks of hard work. The official site is now www.INTOETERNITY.net. For now we still have the same message board where fans can get answers to questions directly from the band or check out the latest INTO ETERNITY guitar tabs. More info will be added shortly.
Adam (drums) and Stu (vocals) arrive in Regina in a few weeks to finish rehearsing for our U.S. tour with AMORPHIS. After the tour wraps up in early April, we will continue on with some Western Canadian dates, to be announced soon.
Our new lineup's first official gig will be on Feb. 25th in our hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan. It will be held at The State with openers Cessate and Stillseed. Hopefully we will see everyone on the road very soon and thanks for all the support and keep it metal!"
INTO ETERNITY's upcoming tour dates with AMORPHIS and BEYOND THE EMBRACE can be found here.
News source: www.centurymedia.com
ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW Reunite
- January 27, 2005
Finland's ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW have reunited and have signed a new record deal with the mighty Spinefarm Records.
The band write on their official website, "We're currently in middle of the song writing & rehearsing process for our fifth album. The new material sounds damn great, we definitely think the songs are stronger than ever... The title, the song list and the release date of the album will be announced later. We've got a couple of new members: Janne (known from his work with the legendary Finnish heavy metal band TAROT) and Risto (who is also involved with the Oulu based heavy metal band SCYRON)."
The band's current lineup is:
Altti Veteläinen - Bass, Vocals
Jarmo Puolakanaho - Guitar
Risto Ruuth - Guitar
Janne Tolsa - Keyboards
Petri Sankala - Drums
News source: www.eternaltears.info
KAMELOT Meets DIMMU BORGIR
- January 27, 2005
According to KAMELOT's official website, Swedish director Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES) of Revolver Films has completed filming a second video from the band's forthcoming album, "The Black Halo". The video for "March Of Mephisto" will feature a special appearance by DIMMU BORGIR vocalist Shagrath.
The first video done with Ullaeus, "The Haunting", was shot in Göthenburg, Sweden, earlier this month. The video includes an appearance by EPICA singer Simone Simons. Check out the photos from the shoot here.
KAMELOT's new album, "The Black Halo", is scheduled to be released on March 15 through SPV Records.
News source: www.kamelot.com
EARTHSHAKER FEST 2005 - More Bands Confirmed
- January 26, 2005
MANOWAR, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, CHILDREN OF BODOM, RHAPSODY, GRAVE DIGGER, MASTERPLAN, CAGE are among the latest bands confirmed for Earthshaker Fest 2005, a two-day event set to take place July 22-23 in Geiselwind, Germany.
As previously reported, festival headliners MANOWAR are currently in the studio working on a new song to be performed at EarthShaker Fest 2005. The band warn the fans that this will be only one of the many great surprises they are preparing for this show and the Mega Fan Convention.
The billing for the festival is shaping up as follows: BLUDGEON, CAGE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, DISBELIEF, EKTOMORF, EVIDENCE ONE, FEINSTEIN, GRAVE DIGGER, GRAVEWORM, J.B.O., MANOWAR, MASTERPLAN, OVERKILL, RHAPSODY, and TESTAMENT.
News source: Desert Rock Promotions
METALIUM Announce New Album Title
- January 26, 2005
Germany power metal warriors METALIUM are currently working on their new album, entitled "Demons Of Insanity", which is tentatively scheduled for release on April 25. Artist Frans Mensink will be taking care of the cover artwork once again as he did for the band's first album, "Millennium Metal Pt. I".
METALIUM have planned a small tour of Japan, along with Sweden's DREAM EVIL. Here are the confirmed dates:
Feb. 10 - Osaka, JPN - Club Quattro
Feb. 12 - Tokyo, JPN - Shibuya Club Quattro
Feb. 13 - Tokyo, JPN - Shibuya Club Quattro
News source: www.metalium.de
Metal Musicians Comment On Violence In Metal
- January 26, 2005
Imhotep Zine from Norway have issued an extensive report asking a long list of hard rock/metal musicians these two questions: "Can aggressive music led people to kill others?" and "Is there any connection between heavy music and violence / killings / crimes against humanity?". Here are some of the reponses:
Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS):
"I think the connection is not a useful one to make. This was just one of those freak things that no amount of planning, forethought or "self policing by the industry" could have prevented. I would blame it more on the state of health care (psychiatric health care in particular) in the USA and of course on the gun control laws! But I would not put much blame on those things. It's simply not useful. I also wonder a bit why the US Marine Corps take a schizophrenic guy and teach him how to use a gun. But maybe they need people like that, what the fuck do I know. Such a sad thing what happened. I only met Dimebag very briefly once when we played this Randy Rhoads benefit together in LA many years ago. He seemed a cool guy, surprisingly quiet for playing such aggressive music. :) Everyone I've spoken to who knew him say that he was one of the sweetest people they met. It's so typical somehow. Why don't they ever kill the assholes??? :)"
Jonas Björler (THE HAUNTED, ex-AT THE GATES):
"No, I don't think brutal music causes violent behavior. The violence I've seen in pits during metal concerts have been all about 'friendly violent fun'", like EXODUS said. I really don't see a clear-cut connection. But there will always be exceptions to a certain rule, and in the case of Dimebag's killer - that was a really sick & troubled young man who dealt with his frustration & anguish the wrong way."
Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, OLD MAN'S CHILD, TESTAMENT):
"These people are VERY misinformed, and, by the looks of their articles, really have it in for heavy metal and anyone who listens to it or plays it. How could anyone seriously lay the blame back on Dime for some psychopath's delusional breakdown? No one came out to blame John Lennon for Mark David Chapman's murder of him, and he was under FBI scrutiny for years! Had he been in a metal band (or merely an avid fan), it would have been, "Oh, he got what was coming to him", and his death could have possibly been made fodder for some of the true haters out there.
Music only becomes an issue when it can be used to enflame a story. When Charles Whitman climbed to that bell tower in Texas and gunned-down dozens of people, no one questioned his musical tastes. Chances are, him being from Texas, the 1960's, ex-military, he was into country/western music. Did that drive him to kill a ton of people, with its discussions of how "I'm gonna take a gun and shoot my wife", or "I shot a man in Reno/ just to watch him die"? Sure it did. Is this this uninformed conjecture on my part? Of course it is. But it sure is easy to do...
Now, some factions of Black Metal seemed to embrace violence against others...that's a subject I don't know what to do about... RIP Dime. You are loved and missed..."
Read the entire list of reponses from other musicians here.
News source: www.imhotepzine.com
KREATOR Hit The German Charts At #19
- January 26, 2005
German thrash legends KREATOR have hit the German Media Control chart at #19 with their new album, "Enemy Of God", during its first week of release. The album has also debuted at #45 in Austria and #84 in France.
As the band comment on their official website, "A big thanx to all the fans, that have made this happen !!! See you on the Enemy of God World Tour !!!!"
News source: www.kreator-terrorzone.de
ICED EARTH - "Gettysburg" Trailer Available Online
- January 25, 2005
ICED EARTH have posted this message on their official website:
"The new year will begin for ICED EARTH with the delivery of the long-awaited Gettysburg DVD. This unique release will feature the epic work "Gettysburg (1863)" from 2004's "The Glorious Burden" stepping out of its stereo confines and expanding into a powerful 5.1-channel surround-sound mix. In fact, there will be two different surround-sound mixes (one "metal" and one "theatrical"), set to moving images. Additionally, the DVD will feature a historical commentary from the Gettysburg battlefield, and an in-depth interview with Jon Schaffer. More details will follow."
A brief trailer for the DVD can be seen here (Mpeg - 4.3MB).
News source: www.icedearth.com
NIGHTWISH - "Once" DVD-Audio Version On The Way
- January 25, 2005
NIGHTWISH will be releasing a DVD-Audio version of their latest album, "Once", on February 7. Here is the complete track listing and other details:
01. Dark Chest Of Wonders
02. Wish I Had An Angel
03. Nemo
04. Planet Hell
05. Creek Mary`s Blood
06. The Siren
07. Dead Gardens
08. Romanticide
09. Ghost Love Score
10. Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan
11. Higher Than Hope
12. White Night Fantasy
Available in:
- 24Bit/48kHz LPCM 5.1 surround (requires DVD-Audio player)
- 24Bit/48kHz LPCM stereo (requires DVD-Audio player)
- Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (plays on all DVD-players)
Bonus Tracks:
01. Symphony Of Destruction (live)
02. Ghost Love Score (orchestral)
03. Creek Mary's Blood (orchestral)
Available in:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (plays on all DVD-players)
Videos:
01. Nemo
02. Wish I Had An Angel
(Videos play on all DVD-players)
News source: www.nightwish.com
OVERKILL - "RelixIV" Being Released In March
- January 25, 2005
It's been a long road for OVERKILL. With 2005 marking the 20 year anniversary of their first record deal signing, and 14 full length studio albums under their belt, they have seen and done it all and are still creating high quality thrash metal music.
When you think of the New York/New Jersey thrash/metal scene of the 80's and 90's you think of bands like ANTHRAX, BIOHAZARD, CARNIVORE and NUCLEAR ASSAULT. These bands were known for being down to earth. The kind of people you would expect to meet on the street or at a bar. OVERKILL are no exception. These New Jersey natives have always been the definition of "blue-collar" thrash metal, and they continue to present high-quality, no-frills, solid working-class thrash on their latest album "RelixIV". "We're the real deal, and always have been. We feel that we have a common ground with our fans and we understand where they are coming from and in turn they understand us", says vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth.
"RelixIV" is entirely self-produced by the band. "We’ve been putting out records for a while now and we've been paying attention. By now, we know how to do it ourselves," says Blitz. "We wanted a dirty sound. We don't want something that is over-produced. I think that in 2005, less can be more, it's performance vs. process." Indeed, OVERKILL are masterful when it comes to bringing their live ferocity to the recording studio. "We just push the record button and it all comes out. We try to bring the same attitude to the record as we do on stage."
The core creative team of Ellsworth and bassist D.D. Verni has kept OVERKILL rolling fast and hard for over 20 years. "D.D. builds the house and I put the roof on", says Blitz. "When you listen to an OVERKILL record, you can recognize the band before I even open my mouth. I just put the icing on the cake."
In regard to the metal scene and image today, Blitz says "I've always thought the devil is more dangerous when you can't recognize him. Metal is extreme, the more the better, but you have to do it tastefully." OVERKILL live up to their own standards, rather than mimicking and following in others' footsteps: "We are a listening band. We are always aware of what else is going on in the music world, and I'm sure it influences us, but we have to make ourselves happy, and do what we think is best. Change in music is a good thing and this record is about where we're headed and where we've been. It's introspective and personal. I'm not trying to make a big political statement, just saying what I feel."
With the closing track "Old School", OVERKILL's ode to their early days in the business, it becomes clear that this band have paid their dues and still know how to enjoy themselves. Blitz says, "We actually got (hard rock radio personality) Eddie Trunk and George Parente, who used to manage us and ran L'amours (the infamous club in Brooklyn that helped put OVERKILL on the map) to appear on that song. It's about where we started. It takes us back to our punk rock days. I remember pogo-ing to the RAMONES before I was stage diving with SLAYER." This nod to their past has always been a part of OVERKILL: building something new, while never abandoning what they already have built. "We have made an unwitting, unknowing progression without forgetting our roots."
Here is the complete track listing for "RelixIV":
01. Within Your Eyes
02. Love
03. Loaded Rack
04. Bats In The Belfry
05. A Pound Of Flesh
06. Keeper
07. Wheelz
08. The Mark
09. Play The Ace
10. Old School
"RelixIV" will be released on March 22 through Spitfire Records.
News source: Chipster Entertainment
BLIND GUARDIAN Vocalist Offers Update
- January 25, 2005
BLIND GUARDIAN vocalist Hansi Kürsch has posted this message at the band's official website:
"A Happy New Year to everyone! Though you have not heard a lot from us during the last months we have not been lazy at all. There are a lot of things going on at the moment. Just to mention a few: the DEMONS AND WIZARDS production is making good progress and the same can be said about the songwriting for the next BLIND GUARDIAN album which is at a very important point.
André and I have completed 5 songs for the new album and 10 songs for the orchestral project. Yesterday, we had a meeting with Charlie Bauerfeind (who is going to produce both albums) during which we have set up a rough schedule for the next months. We definitely will start the production within the year and it won't take as much time to accomplish it as it did with "A Night at The Opera".
With regards to the next DEMONS AND WIZARDS album I am happy to tell you that 5 songs have been mixed for it already and that there are 7 more to go. How many of them we are going to use for the regular album and how many we will use as bonus material I can't tell you right now. There are 11 Schaffer/Kürsch songs and one cover tune. We will be done with everything mid February. The album surely will be released in late spring, or early summer. I am very pleased with the songs and so is Jon. My favourite tune at the moment is called "Touched By The Crimson King". We have not spoken about an album title yet but have to make a decision rather soon. I will let you know."
News source: www.blind-guardian.com
TIERRA SANTA - "Apocalipsis" Coming In March
- January 25, 2005
Locomotive Music have announced that TIERRA SANTA's new album, entitled "Apocalipsis", will be released on March 15.
Ever since the release of Medieval in 1998, TIERRA SANTA have toured constantly throughout Europe and just completed a recently successful trip to the U.S. last October. On the road in support of their second DVD, "Las Mil y Una Noches", TIERRA SANTA continued to establish themselves as one of the foremost groups in the international metal scene. Influenced by the heavy metal superstars of the 80's and 90's, the band combine majestic hymns with crushing choruses. Angel (guitar and vocals), Arturo (guitar), Roberto (bass) and Inaki (drums) once again use mythology and legend to accompany their high-speed metal offerings on "Apocalipsis".
News source: www.bravewords.com
DARK TRANQUILLITY Unleash "Character" Upon The World
- January 25, 2005
DARK TRANQUILLITY's brand new album, "Character", was officially released today and has garnered rave reviews as the originators of the famed "Gothenburg Sound" return with their most groundbreaking and challenging offering yet. "Character" is as brutal as it is thought provoking and introspective keeping any listener on the edge of their seat while pummeling them with a barrage of menacing riffs, atmospheric keyboards and memorable hooks.
Look for DARK TRANQUILLITY on tour with MNEMIC, HYPOCRISY and SOILWORK this spring! Here are the tour dates:
Apr. 5 - Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo Icon
Apr. 6 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
Apr. 7 - Milwaukee, WI -The Eagles Club
Apr. 8 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre
Apr. 9 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
Apr. 10 - Salt Lake City, UT - Lofi Café
Apr. 12 - Seattle, WA - Graceland
Apr. 14 - San Francisco, CA - The Pound @Pier 96
Apr. 15 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
Apr. 16 - West Hollywood, CA - Key Club
Apr. 17 - Scottsdale, AZ - Venue Of Scottsdale
Apr. 19 - Austin, TX - The Back Room
Apr. 20 - Houston, TX - Engine Room
Apr. 22 - Columbus, OH - Al Rosa Villa
Apr. 23 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
Apr. 24 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Apr. 24 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Apr. 27 - Orlando, FL - The Social
Apr. 29 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Apr. 30 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
May 1 - New York, NY - BB King's
May 3 - Quebec City, QC - Le Capitole Theatre
May 4 - Montreal, QC - The Medley
May 5 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
May 6 - Cleveland, OH - Odeon Concert Club
May 7 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's
Check out our review of DARK TRANQUILLITY's "Character" here.
News source: www.centurymedia.com
CRADLE OF FILTH Bassist To Miss European Tour
- January 25, 2005
CRADLE OF FILTH have posted this message on their official website:
"For personal reasons Dave Pybus will be unable to take part in the COF European tour in the Spring. He is really sorry he is not going to be able to see everyone out there.
This does not mean that Dave will not appear be appearing on the next album.
But we are all very sorry that he won't be on the next COF jaunt around Europe."
News source: www.cradleoffilth.com
CRYSTAL EYES - New Album Completed
- January 20, 2005
Swedish power metallers CRYSTAL EYES have posted this message on their official website:
"It took about four weeks longer than planned, but finally the album is finished. It was mastered last Wednesday by Dragan Tanaskovic at BOHUS MASTERING, who also have mastered the latest stuff from EVERGREY, and damn he's good. If you got the time and tools to produce a really satisfying album it's definitely worth four more weeks of hard work.
Earlier we've always put whole songs on the website, but during December the traffic on the website increased so much we blew our download barrier. So we're now forced to use only three minute samples. Anyway, you can now listen to a sample of the title song of the new album "Confessions Of The Maker" (here). A heavy mid-tempo song seasoned with lots of '80s BLACK SABBATH. Closer to the release we'll probably put up a little faster one."
News source: www.crystaleyes.net
MERCENARY - New Song Posted Online
- January 20, 2005
In 2004, Denmark's MERCENARY unleashed their Century Media debut, "11 Dreams", to electric fanfare across Europe. Just in time for the Feb. 8 North American release date, Century Media has posted a second MP3 from the album, entitled "Firesoul". Check it out here (Real Media).
The band has also put together 2004 tour footage recorded on their personal cellphones and turned it into a video for "World Hate Center". The video includes surprise appearances from the bands they toured with last year including Michael Hakansson from Sweden's EVERGREY. Check it out here (Windows Media).
The North American release of "11 Dreams" will include two bonus tracks, one of which is the 3D remix of title track, "11 Dreams". Vocalist/guitarist Kral talks about his introduction to 3D technology: "In 1998, our former guitarist Nikolai Brinkmann (RIP) got a mind blowing demo CD of Binaural sound (3D sound) from the university. The CD had on it an interrogation where this policeman is questioning you about a murder. I first listened to it over headphones with my eyes closed (this enhances the effect), and I felt like I was right there in the room myself. It gave me goose bumps. I immediately thought, "What if this was used in music?" From that day this was my mission, and on/off for the next 3 years I spoke to different people from the university about using this technology to render a MERCENARY track. The guys I spoke with were very interested, as it helped to further their technology and also to get it more exposure.
It took so long to arrange because one, the technology was not quite ready for a 50-track recording in 2001 and two, I still needed the right MERCENARY track for this experiment. At the end of 2003 when mixing the "11 Dreams" album, I really thought the time was right and we had a very qualified track. I contacted am3d again and they were ready as well. Jacob Hansen, the album's producer, had all our recorded tracks on hard disk, so he burned it to DVD and sent it to Michael Holmberg, the guy that did the rendering. We spent 5-6 days perfecting this one song and at the same time we made sure that the 3D presentation was effective. For our 3D version of "11 Dreams" all 50 tracks (drums, guitar, bass, keys and vocals) were rendered providing a full-sensory effect."
Kral goes on to say, "Currently, the effect cannot be reproduced normally (through speakers), and you have to listen with headphones. Additionally, remember that the 3D effect will be better with higher quality headphones. It gives you the feeling that you are surrounded by "11 Dreams", like you are right there in the middle of the song, or in the middle of our rehearsal room. It's like Mike, the drummer, is right behind you drumming. When the vocals come in you feel like Mikkel is singing one meter to your left, and I am singing one meter to the right. You are also able to separate the vocals, which is nearly impossible in a normal stereo mix. When Martin cranks up the guitar solo, you’ll really be in for 3D: it almost makes you dizzy. The guitar solo feels like it is going out of the headphones, similar to the movies where the images seem to go further out than the screen's borders.
The solo circulates 360 degrees around your head; it's the coolest effect ever (more detailed info on the 3D technology can be found here). We are very proud to be pioneering this technology, making a full-blown 50-track 3D rendition of our song. It is truly a totally new experience, and not the last time we will be doing this. So put on those headphones, close your eyes, strap yourself in, and get ready for a new ride: free your ears!!!"
MERCENARY will be touring Europe with BRAINSTORM and AT VANCE in late April and early May 2005. The band will also play this summer at Germany's Wacken Open Air Festival, and Turkey's Rock Station Festival.
News source: www.centurymedia.com
DEAN GUITARS Post "Dimebag" Darrell Guitar Preview
- January 20, 2005
Dean Guitars have posted a preview of their new "Dimebag" Darrell guitar line here, which the Florida-based manufacturer and distributor will introduce at the NAMM music industry conference in Anaheim, California today.
News source: www.deanguitars.com
VADER Heading Back To The Studio In July
- January 20, 2005
Polish death metal kings VADER have posted this update on their official website:
"It's not a joke, the band is going to enter Hertz Studio, Bialystok at the beginning of July to record a brand new MCD under a working title "The Art Of War". It's worth to add here, Wieslawscy brothers will take care not only of the recordings but also will produce it! The MCD will contain only new songs! Follow with Peter's opinion, the release will feature 3 extremely intense and fast cuts and one song in a vein of band's typical style. "The Art Of War" will also contain a special bonus videoclip for the title track. It's going to be something really new, unconventional and powerful, expect the unexpectable (the production itself has taken almost 5 months)! This time a different person will take care of layout and MCD's artwork. Stay tuned for more details.
As you maybe know, the old deal with Metal Blade Records has been recently fulfilled, so the band is currently looking for a new contract and negotiating with some partners. For the moment nobody actually knows who will sign Panzer Division VADER for this and future releases. But don't be afraid, there's a few serious offers from well known and established labels, just be patient and cross your fingers for us! More details will follow soon."
News source: www.vader.pl
NIGHTWISH - "Once" Goes Triple-Platinum In Finland
- January 20, 2005
NIGHTWISH's newest album, "Once", has achieved triple-platinum status in Finland, selling well over 90,000 copies.
NIGHTWISH will be kicking-off their North American tour with SONATA ARCTICA on April 20 in Chicago, Illinois.
News source: www.nightwish.com
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY - Video Shoot Photos Online
- January 20, 2005
Several photos from BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's video shoot for the band's new single, "Suicide Messiah", have been posted online here. The shoot took place last Sunday, Jan. 16, in Long Beach, California.
More photos from the shoot are available here.
News source: www.wireimage.com / www.zakkwylde.com
ICED EARTH Vocalist Launches Website
- January 19, 2005
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens has launched his official website here.
Tim "Ripper" Owens has posted this message:
"What's up everybody? As you can see, we are trying to get this thing up and running, and hopefully it will be complete real soon! As for ICED EARTH, Jon's back is getting better, but it still isn't 100%! I myself can't wait to get ICED EARTH back on the road, I think touring and seeing the fans is one of the most important thing's a band can do, we did tour America but had do postpone Europe (Europe, I love you and hope to see you real soon!) we will get it rolling as soon as we can!! As for my side project, Finishing up some demo stuff...also thought maybe the fans can come up with a good Idea to name it!! One already said maybe call it RIP, which Is cool, what do you guy's have?? I will talk at you soon!!"
News source: www.timripperowens.com
CANDLEMASS Sign With Nuclear Blast
- January 19, 2005
Nuclear Blast have announced that Swedish doom lords CANDLEMASS have signed a new deal with the label. Nuclear Blast states, "“The Kings of Doom are back with a motherfucker of an album!!!"
After their return two years ago at several summer festivals, the band is more alive than ever. While several rumours were spreading around stating that the band had split up again, CANDLEMASS have been working on a new album. The new album (which will be self-titled) will be released on May 2, marking a triumphant return towards the band’s classic sound of such albums like "Nightfall" and "Tales Of Creation".
News source: www.bravewords.com
DESTINY Complete "Beyond All Sense 2005"
- January 19, 2005
Sweden's DESTINY have posted this message on their official website:
"It took a long time but "Beyond All Sense 2005" is finally completed.
This is not the new DESTINY album or even the follow up to Future Of The Past released in 2004. This is a rerecorded version of DESTONY's very first album Beyond All Sense, released twenty years ago in March 1985. The original album was just released in Sweden in limited number of 2000 copies and only on vinyl.
The oldest piece of music, "Ode To You", is from 1983. However the lyrics for the same song are brand new, written by Kristoffer in December 2004 as a tribute to the late Dimbage Darrel. This song was never released on any album and is the first bonus track on this album. The Second bonus track, "No Way Out", is a song originally intended to be included on the debut album but was left out because of the time limit on vinyls. Once again Kristoffer wrote brand new lyrics for an older piece of music. This time it's about OZZY OSBOURNE and his reality show.
This is the members of "Destiny 2004" interoperation of more than twenty year old songs by the members of "Destiny 1984". Hopefully you will enjoy the album for what it is even though the style of the album is quite different from the music that DESTINY represents in 2005.
The final track listing of the album is as follows:
01. Sacrilege
02. Kill The Witch
03. Ode To You
04. Spellbreaker
05. Power By Birth
06. Rest In Peace
07. Madame Guillotine (Hang Them High)
08. No Way Out
09. More Evil Than Evil
10. Sirens In The Dark
DESTINY 2005:
Kristoffer Göbel: Vocals
Stefan Björnshög: Bass
Janne Ekberg: Guitars
Birger Löfman: Drums
Guest Musicians:
Fredrik Olsson of LOST HORIZON fame: Lead guitar* and 12-string acoustic guitars**
Mathias Rosén: Keyboards on "Power By Birth"
The album was recorded at DRS, Gothenburg, Sweden and StudiOmega, Varberg, Sweden. Mixed by Christian Silver at Studiomega, Varberg, Sweden and mastered by: Dragan Tanaskovic at Bohus Sound Recording."
News source: www.destinymetal.com
DARKANE Gutarist Provides New Album Update
- January 19, 2005
DARKANE guitarist Christofer Malmström has provided this update on his official website regarding the new DARKANE album:
"Ok, we are still recording the DARKANE album. Right now we have vocals to 5 songs, and 5 more songs to go. I've recorded a few of my solos too. I'm very eager to get this album ready because it's taken a lot of time. We started in october and it's taking so long because we are working our day jobs at the same time, and you can't be in the studio every day either. Got to take care of personal stuff too. Some days we enter the studio just to fix something that might have gone broken or just make backup copies of the hard drive, and such things takes a lot of time too. Anyway, the end result will be good I'm quite convinced. If you like our former albums you will probably like this too. On "Expanding Senses" there were a lot of "one-note-vocal lines", and we have tried to avoid that this time by writing "more-than-one-note-vocal lines"! Get it? =) Anyway, today I think some new photos from the studio turned up at www.darkane.com.
Today was a day off from the studio for me so I thought I would check in and at least give you something. And when I give something it´s mostly video clips because I am the guy in the band that always runs the video camera when things are happening. I've taped a lot of all of our recordings and tours and someday parts of it will end up on a DVD. That´s been the plan for a long time.
This time however I won't put up anything that I've shot myself, but a small TV clip from December 2003 when DARKANE was on the national television program "Musikbyrån". The show was about the Sweden Rock festival earlier that year and we had the opportunity to be a part of it. It starts with an interview in Swedish with Mr. Wildoer, and after that is a small segment from "Violence From Within" played live. Shots from that festival also ended up on the "Chaos vs Order" video.
The clip is 1.35 min long and 4.7 MB large. Download it by clicking here! (Windows Media)
Til next time take care and stay metal!"
News source: www.christofermalmstrom.se
DEMONS & WIZARDS - Drum Tracks Completed
- January 19, 2005
Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (ICED EARTH, HALFORD) has posted this message on his official website:
"Hey all,
We're already two weeks into the New Year - high time to fill you in on what's been cooking and what's in store for the immediate future.
Last month I flew out to Tampa, Florida to record my drum tracks for the new DEMONS & WIZARDS CD. This was my first time recording at the famous Morrisound Studios and it was great working with Jim Morris. He's an excellent engineer/producer and gets some KILLER drum tones. Jon (Schaffer) and Hansi (Kuersch) wrote some real cool songs for this one. No release date as of yet though. Another album I recorded drums for a while back, Rob Rock's AFM debut "Holy Hell", should be out in April. My HALFORD band mate Roy Z co-wrote the tunes, produced and plays guitar on it so you know it's gonna rock!
Speaking of recordings, I recently did an interview with the 'Brazil Under Ice' ICED EARTH fansite where I commented on several of my favorite CDs that I played on. Here's the link.
For those of you that don't know, I released my drum video "Performance & Technique" on VHS a year and a half ago. Well, after a year of shooting new footage, editing, authoring, contract negotiations, etc. - it's finally done: My instructional drum DVD "Performance & Technique" has just been released by Warner Bros. Publications and will be making its debut appearance at the NAMM show this week in Anaheim, California from (Thur.) Jan. 20th - (Sun.) 23rd. "P&T" will be getting heavy rotation on the TVs in the Warner Bros. Publications booth (#3500) - so stop by and check it out.
The DVD version of "Performance & Technique" contains footage not included in the original VHS version including 4 bonus segments and PDF transcriptions for DVD-ROM. I will update my website in a couple of weeks with complete descriptions of the new segments and a link to order the "Performance & Technique" DVD.
Last but not least, I will also be making a couple of personal appearances at the NAMM show. I'll be at the Vic Firth Sticks booth (along with a few other drummers) at 3:00pm on Saturday doing a signing session and I'm also performing a drum solo at the Pearl Drums booth at 10:00 on Sunday morning. See you there!"
News source: www.bobbyjarzombek.com
SIX FEET UNDER Singer's Knee Surgery Posted Online
- January 18, 2005
SIX FEET UNDER frontman Chris Barnes underwent knee surgery on January 13 to repair an injury he sustained during a surfing accident this past summer. Video footage of the surgery has been made available in two parts - Part 1, and Part 2.
The mighty Barnes is "recuperating, and feeling pretty good" and thanks everyone for the support and kind wishes.
SIX FEET UNDER's forthcoming new album, "13", will be released on March 22 through Metal Blade Records.
News source: www.sfu420.com
JUDAS PRIEST - "Angel Of Retribution" Samples Online
- January 18, 2005
Sony Music UK have posted 30-second audio samples of all 10 tracks from JUDAS PRIEST's forthcoming album, "Angel Of Retribution", here.
"Angel Of Retribution" (view cover) will surface in Europe On February 28, and then on March 1 in North America.
News source: www.sonymusic.co.uk
NEVERMORE Heading To The Studio In February
- January 18, 2005
Seattle-based quintet NEVERMORE are currently wrapping up the songwriting process for their highly anticipated new album, set for a summer release. In February, the band will head to Backstage Studios in England to begin recording with legendary producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, OPETH). This will mark the band's first recording with guitarist Steve Smyth (ex-TESTAMENT). The band will proceed to debut some new material on a short European tour in March.
In other news, due to overwhelming demand, the band's critically acclaimed 2003 album, "Enemies Of Reality", is currently being remixed by Sneap and will be repackaged with altered cover artwork, two promotional video clips (the title track and "I, Voyager") and a live video of the title track performed at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival this past summer.
The remixed "Enemies Of Reality" will replace the existing version of the album in stores beginning in March. Fans who have already purchased the record and want to hear the new edition can special order it from the CenturyMedia.com web shop, where the CD itself will be sold individually (i.e., without jewel case and artwork) for $5, including shipping. The disc will be mailed in a CD sleeve; a link to a special website containing the downloadable revised artwork will be included in order confirmation e-mails.
Warrel Dane (vocals) further describes his excitement over the album being remastered, "We're glad that we can all finally hear "Enemies Of Reality" the way it should have sounded in the first place. Andy's mixes sound brutal, and the infamous blanket of mud is gone. We're hard at work getting ready for the studio. The new material is shaping up to be some of our best work yet. We're psyched to get in the studio with Andy and tear it up again."
News source: www.centurymedia.com
MICHAEL SCHENKER And ROBIN MCAULEY Together Again
- January 18, 2005
Vocalist Robin McAuley will be performing with guitarist Michael Schenker for the first time in 13 years this coming Thursday, January 20 at The Vault in Long Beach, California. Also appearing on the bill will be George Lynch (DOKKEN), Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES), Bruce Kulick (KISS), and Frank Hannon (TESLA).
News source: www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net
FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING Begin Vocalist Search
- January 18, 2005
German metallers FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING have begun their search for a new vocalist. Here is the statement from their official website:
"Sam Anetzberger, our momentary main vocalist, who at first entered the band to become the exclusive frontman/main shouter (besides Stefan, as everyone knows) we never had before and could work with especially on stage, won't be able to become an exclusive longtime frontman for FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING due to his studies and being permanent member in his main band LEGACY. We already foresaw that we will have to take a final decision one day. Looking forward to the upcoming recordings, we definitely need someone working exclusively with us. That is to say, we now need a powerful frontman and we are excited to have someone entirely new in the band. The one to be chosen should be committed to shows, practices, forthcoming recordings and must have great stage presence (in any possible personal or special way). On principle, there is no matter to sound the same way Sam does, doubtless the one should be an extreme vocalist who perfectly fits to our music.
If YOU are interested, please get in touch as soon as possible via mail: info@fragmentsofunbecoming.com.
News source: www.fragmentsofunbecoming.com
AFM Records Boss Dies In Car Accident
- January 18, 2005
According to DESTRUCTION's official website, AFM Records label boss and singer of the band SQUEALER, Andy "Henner" Allendörfer, died in a car accident Sunday night. No further information is currently available.
News source: www.destruction.de
SUSPERIA Receive Norwegian Alarm Award
- January 17, 2005
Norwegian metallers SUSPERIA have received a nomination for best album in the "Metal" category of the Norwegian Alarm Awards, which will take place in Oslo, Norway on Saturday, February 5. The band have been recognized for their lstest album, "Unlimited", which was released last year through the TABU label in Europe and Candlelight in North America. The recording became a firm favorite with both media and fans around the world. SUSPERIA are one of five nominees for the "Metal" award alongside MAYHEM, ENSLAVED, RED HARVEST and KHOLD. Cast your vote here.
SUSPERIA are currently working on a new video for their song, "Devil May Care". The video is slated to incorporate live footage from their recent tours and is expected to be completed shortly.
SUSPERIA have lined up their first live shows of 2005, at the Hamar Metal Festival, which takes place at the Hydranten in Hamar, Norway on Friday, February 25 and at Horten Scene 37 on Friday, April 1. The Horten show has been arranged to make up for the band's non-appearance at the venue on last year's "Unlimited Grudge" tour. They had to cancel their performance at the time due to vocalist Athera losing his voice.
News source: www.bravewords.com
JUDAS PRIEST - New Album Cover Posted Online
- January 15, 2005
Sony Music (U.K.) have revealed the cover artwork for JUDAS PRIEST's forthcoming album, "Angel Of Retribution", here.
Here is the track listing for "Angel Of Retribution":
01. Judas Rising
02. Deal With The Devil
03. Revolution
04. Worth Fighting For
05. Demonizer
06. Wheels Of Fire
07. Angel
08. Hellrider
09. Eulogy
10. Lochness
"Angel Of Retribution" will be released in Europe on February 28 and in North America on March 1.
News source: www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net
UNEARTH Singer Saves KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
- January 15, 2005
At the Arrow Hall Mississauga, Ontario on January 9 of the SLIPKNOT Canadian tour, bill-mates UNEARTH lent KILLSWITCH ENGAGE a helping voice. When KILLSWITCH ENGAGE powerhouse vocalist Howard Jones came down with a bad case of laryngitis, doctors were called in to check out Howard's vocal chords and up until the last possible moment the band was not sure if they were going to be able to perform due to Howard's medical condition. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE asked UNEARTH vocalist Trevor Phipps to join them on stage to perform vocals for the set. Trevor did (in his own style) pull it off really well and the fans were not disappointed at all. 8000 fans sang along every word of the set making the band very proud!
KILLSWITCH axeman Adam D commented, "We were in a serious pinch and the UNEARTH guys really pulled through for us. They are great guys and great friends we really appreciate what they did for us."
UNEARTH vocalist Trevor Phipps added, "Friends help each other out and I didn't want to see KILLSWITCH have to cancel and let down their fans. I was glad to help out and I did my best for them and their fans in a very last minute decision. I personally want to thank the crowd for all their help screaming along with every word."
News source: Metal Blade
FATES WARNING To Film New Video
- January 15, 2005
FATES WARNING will be making a video for the song, "Simple Human", off their latest release "FWX". Director Jerry Clubb will be shooting the video with the band on January 23. Stay tuned for more information!
News source: Metal Blade
STRATOVARIUS Vocalist Named #1 Go-getter
- January 15, 2005
STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto has been deemed "the number one hardest go-getter in metal" by one of the biggest Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, far ahead of such greats as Bon Scott, Glenn Danzig and James Hetfield. Metal Hammer refers to the incident at Wacken where Timo kept on singing for an hour and finished the show after a stage bomb burned his hand into a crisp. "What's a 2nd degree burn if there is 40000 fans expecting a show?"
Despite the reunion of STRATOVARIUS, Timo's band, KOTIPELTO, will be heading out on the road in the spring as planned.
News source: www.kotipelto.com
MEGADETH - Be A Video Droogie!
- January 15, 2005
According to a posting on the band's official website, MEGADETH will be "shooting their new video for "Of Mice And Men" in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 20 and Dave Mustaine wants his Droogies in the Los Angeles area to be there! If you have what it takes, email OfMiceAndMenVideoContest@sanctuarygroup.com to win this once in a lifetime opportunity! The winners will have the exact details e-mailed to them on Tuesday, January 18. You must be 18 years or older to attend."
News source: www.megadeth.com
KATAKLYSM - New Album Title Revealed
- January 15, 2005
KATAKLYSM singer Maurizio Iacono has issued this band update:
"Hi everyone... just an update on things here, we've been working non stop on our new album since last fall, on tour and in between touring, I've been receiving mp3 files from the rehearsals here in Chicago from J-f and things are going right on point.
I'll be going to Montreal in March after the DANZIG tour to work on the record with the guys and work the arrangements.
The transition from Martin to Max has been very smooth and what Max is putting in the new songs is just phenomenal and nothing to take away from Martin but it just sounds more like us now less mechanical and more human and that is what KATAKLYSM is about. It's all about good songs, well arranged and well done without deviating from who you are.. not about being the heaviest and fastest in the world... its also about doing tracks that will make the test of time and that is what we are set out to do, we will keep working hard on this album to give you the best we have to offer, on that note we have set the title, In The Arms Of Devastation, for the next album.
Nuclear Blast have set a tentative October 17th release date but you might have to wait til early 2006, because until we have chills listening to the new material.. it ain't coming out!
See you on the DANZIG tour!
Maurizio."
News source: www.bravewords.com
TURISAS Enlist Accordian Player
- January 14, 2005
Finnish heathen/battle metal kings TURISAS have posted this message on the band's official website:
"2005 is here and the upcoming tour with Die Apokalyptischen Reiter is drawing closer. A new accordion player has been found and our lineup completed. We will travel down with eight members including the mentioned accordeon player and live violin. We hope to see as many of you as possible joining us for the thirty parties ahead.
Two more gigs have been added (without DAR): we're starting out our campaign at Nosturi/Helsinki on Friday 04.02.2005 accompanied by ENSIFERUM and SOULGRIND, and taking part in one more fight at Underworld/London 20.03.2005 before sailing back home. See you there!!!"
For a complete listing of the tour dates, go here.
News source: www.turisas.com
EVERGREY - New CD/DVD Details Updated
- January 14, 2005
Sweden's EVERGREY have posted this message on their official website:
"InsideOut Music report that they will release EVERGREY's new live CD, "A Night To Remember", on March 15th.
Also, the band's forthcoming double DVD features their 19 song live performance in their hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden, and was filmed with 15 hi-def cameras by video producer Patrick Ullaeus (LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, etc.). The DVD will include all 6 of the group's videos to date as well.
The other DVD will include backstage-material, in-depth interviews with each of the members, gear-talk, live material from the beginning of their career, festivals, old demo songs and tons of pictures!
Look for the DVD to hit stores in late April."
News source: www.evergrey.net
MANOWAR To Perform New Song At EarthShaker Fest
- January 13, 2005
According to a posting on their official website, MANOWAR is currently in the studio working on a new song to be performed at the 2005 edition of EarthShaker Fest in Germany. The band warns the fans that this will be only one of the many great surprises they are preparing for this show and the Mega Fan Convention.
EarthShaker Fest 2005 is scheduled to take place on July 21-23 in Geiselwind, Germany.
News source: www.manowar.com
SHADOWS FALL To Film New Video
- January 13, 2005
SHADOWS FALL will shoot a new video for the track "Inspiration On Demand" in Puerto Rico at the end of the month with acclaimed director Zach Merck (12 STONES, ATREYU). The band are also set to embark on a massive U.S. arena tour with SLIPKNOT and LAMB OF GOD commencing on March 4.
In other news, vocalist Brian Fair will host MTV2's Headbangers Ball for two episodes set to air on Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 in place of Jamey Jasta. The band's current single, "What Drives The Weak," has exploded at Active Rock radio helping their latest album, "The War Within", scan over 150,000 copies in under four months. The album debuted at #20 on the Billboard charts and has garnered accolades in such mainstream publications as Billboard, Blender and Stuff, among others. SHADOWS FALL were also recently hailed as a "Band To Watch In 2005" by Spin magazine.
Fair further comments on the upcoming tour "We're totally excited about our next U.S. tour where we once again will be playing with bands that we are not only friends with but also fans of. We've been friends with the guys in SLIPKNOT for a while but have not had the chance to actually tour with them. We look forward to this opportunity. There should be lots of crazy tour stories to add to our growing list."
SHADOWS FALL will also embark on tours of Australia, Japan and Korea beginning Feb. 7.
News source: www.centurymedia.com
STRATOVARIUS Get Back To Business!
- January 13, 2005
Well, it would seem that certain 2005 "predictions" circulating around METALEATER.COM have come to pass earlier than expected. After non-stop turbulence in 2004, STRATOVARIUS are finally getting back to business as usual - as it should be! Here is the official statement from the band's website:
"After all the turmoil of 2004, we are happy to announce that STRATOVARIUS has reunited with the classic line-up: Timo Tolkki, Timo Kotipelto, Jörg Michael, Jari Kainulainen and Jens Johansson.
Since his breakdown in April (2004), we have patiently been waiting for Timo Tolkki's health to improve. It has been, and since about 6 weeks he has been strong enough to go back to work.
Also during the past months, after much talk, soul-searching and reflection most of the damage within the band has been repaired. The rest of us now understand Timo's condition, and have slowly come to terms with it. There has been forgiveness, and everyone has a good relationship again.
Many of the immense problems we were facing have now found concrete solutions.
Lastly, we can announce that work is already in progress on completely new material."
News source: www.stratovarius.com
U.D.O. Confirmed For Metal Forever Festival
- January 13, 2005
U.D.O. have confirmed that they will play at the Metal Forever Festival on February 19 in Böblingen, Germany. The tsunami victim relief festival will also include performances by SAXON, DESTRUCTION, PRIMAL FEAR, CHINCHILLA and a special guest.
For more information on the festival, go here.
News source: www.udo-online.de
GRAVE Send Video Greeting
- January 12, 2005
Swedish death metal kings GRAVE have sent a video greeting to all death metal "maniacs" here.
The band are currently touring Europe in support of their latest release, "Fiendish Regression".
News source: www.bravewords.com
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE - "Canada Loves Their Metal"
- January 12, 2005
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have posted this message on their official website:
"Canada sure loves their metal and is slowly becoming our home away from home. The SLIPKNOT guys have been treating us great so far, UNEARTH continues to be the coolest dudes around, and the shows have been awesome. Big thanks to the Toronto fans for being so supportive to us when we needed them the most. We love you all...and we'll see you all in HELL!!"
News source: www.killswitchengage.com
LAMB OF GOD - New DVD In March
- January 12, 2005
According to their official website, LAMB OF GOD will be releasing their forthcoming concert DVD, "Killadelphia", this March. The DVD will mainly consist of live footage filmed during the band's two performances at Philadelphia's Trocadero on October 16-17, 2004.
News source: www.lamb-of-god.com
KATAKLYSM - Former Drummer Returns, Dates Announced
- January 12, 2005
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have provided this band update:
"(We) have parted ways with drummer Martin Maurais due to "personal and professional reasons" KATALKLYSM wishes Martin the best of luck for the future. On that note KATAKLYSM is happy to announce the return of former skinsman Max Duhamel who's performed on five previous albums, latest being the critically acclaimed 2002 Shadows & Dust album.
Max is in full form,focused and sounds outstanding,were really happy to have him back in the band permanently" comments bassist Stephane Barbe."
In addition, KATAKLYSM have been named the opening support act on the upcoming DANZIG North American tour beginning on February 18. Also appearing are TRIVIUM and EYES OF FIRE.
Here are the confirmed dates:
Feb. 18 - St. Louis, MO @ Pop's
Feb. 19 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
Feb. 21 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
Feb. 22 – Minneapolis, MN @ 1st Avenue
Feb. 24 - Toronto, ONT @ Guvernment
Feb. 25 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
Feb. 26 - Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
Feb. 28 - Boston, MA @ Roxy Theatre
Mar. 01 – New York, N.Y @ Spirit Performance Center
Mar. 02 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
Mar. 04 - Norfolk, VA @ Norva Theatre
Mar. 05 - Atlanta, GA @ Roxy Theatre
News source: www.bravewords.com
ANATA - Studio-bound In June
- January 11, 2005
Fresh from their debut European tour with DISMEMBER, technical Death Metal destroyers ANATA have begun to think about the follow up record to "Under A Stone With No Inscription", with all the material apparently written and arranged. Recording is scheduled to take place in June, with a possible release in line for October 2005.
In the meantime the band have sent this message thanking the fans for their support during the tour:
"ANATA are back from a 4-week European tour. ANATA would like to thank the ultra-cool guys in DISMEMBER, PSYCROPTIC, SOUL DEMISE and FALL OF SERENITY for making this tour such a pleasant trip. But most of all, we would like to thank all the people who came to see the shows, you people rule! Thanks for your support, we hope to see you all again!"
News source: www.earache.com
JUDAS PRIEST - New Album To Be On DualDisc Format
- January 11, 2005
MusicTap reports some great news for JUDAS PRIEST fans. Epic will celebrate the reunion of the original lineup by issuing a DualDisc for the band's upcoming "Angel Of Retribution" title. It is scheduled for March 1 and coinciding with the release of the CD.
News source: www.musictap.net
WARMACHINE Enlist New Permanent Drummer
- January 11, 2005
Torontonian metal lords WARMACHINE have posted this message on their official website:
"It's been quite a while since we decided to part ways with Andrew. Over these past several months we've played with a variety of different drummers...some good and some not so good. But through out it all we've always had Michael Amaral to come back to. He's come along way with us and has stood the test of time. He's definitely paid his dues and that is why we've decided to make Michael a permanent member of Warmachine. Please make him feel welcome Warheads!"
News source: www.warmachineonline.com
GRAVE DIGGER Re-Launch Website
- January 11, 2005
German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have re-launched their official website for the release of their brand new studio album, "The Last Supper".
In addition, the video for "The Last Supper" is now available for download:
Low Quality (Windows Media)
High Quality (Quicktime Movie)
High Quality-Zip (11.5 MB)
"The Last Supper" is scheduled to be released on January 17 through Nuclear Blast.
News source: www.grave-digger.de
BEHEMOTH Heading To North America, U.K.
- January 10, 2005
BEHEMOTH have just returned from their first ever South American tour and within a few days new tours start, in UK and North America. It seems that with "Demigod" Nergal, Inferno, Orion, Seth and their soundman Malta are unstoppable.
Mainman Nergal says "To be honest, we didn't feel that much energy for a long time. Maybe it's the new line up, maybe a new, killer album, maybe new contracts...maybe part of each. But the shows we deliver these days are one of the best we played ever and that is the fact! We feel like we got something to say with "Demigod" and we will push hard and will not give up! I don't wanna say that this album is our "be or not to be" but yes, it's opening new doors and I'd like to believe it's some kind of pay off to all the hard work and dedication. One thing is obvious, there is so much confidence in the band nowadays and we are on the right track to prove it!"
He also goes on to say ""We are not gonna stop. On the 13th we are kicking off in Brighton and do the first headlining tour in Great Britain. I know it's very difficult market but "Demigod" have a great press there and I really wanna give it a try. Right after the show we play in London we get ourselves on the plane to Atlanta to join SUFFOCATION and do one month long tour in US. I can't wait doin it. We will be there right on time as "Demigod" has its street date on the January 25th. It's gonna be amazing...new songs, new line up...it all works sooo perfect these days...I wanna show it to the American audience."
For BEHEMOTH's North American tour dates, go here.
News source: www.behemoth.pl
UNEARTH Announce Upcoming Tour
- January 10, 2005
ATREYU, UNEARTH, NORMA JEAN and SCARS OF TOMORROW: Aggressive music's veritable melting pot personifies the spectrum from metal to hard core to melodY. This unstoppable bill hits your town on Tour this Winter 2005!!! BE THERE!
UNEARTH have lead the way in the metallic/hardcore tornado which like a brutal storm keeps building momentum. UNEARTH have made their name in the hardcore underground for the last few years. However, during the last 6 months this Boston based phenomenon have ALSO made themselves known as a viable act to metal aficionados while supporting the release of their Metal Blade debut "The Oncoming Storm" June 2004. UNEARTH have been touring non stop with such greats KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL, LAMB OF GOD, DAMAGEPLAN with HATEBREED on two MTV2 Headbangers Ball Tours; as well as the hard to top bill of Ozzfest 2004 (SLAYER, JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH, HATEBREED, SLIPKNOT, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ATREYU etc). After which the band were off to Europe to devastate audiences then returning to the states to tour with hardcore and metal underground favorites TERROR, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and REMEMBERING NEVER.
There were some extra stops the band fit in such as legendary Hellfest and WSOU's "Not so silent night" and some dates in Canada with SLIPKNOT and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE January 2005.
Trevor Phipps the voice of the band states, "Touring with our buddies in ATREYU again is no doubt going to be a good time had by all. We are stoked to be hitting up familiar cities as well as some new stops for us on this tour. With bigger stages comes barricades and things get a bit less intimate than the small club scene, but we will do everything we can to bring our show the right way and make everyone feel 100% part of the show. We won't disappoint."
Here are the dates:
Feb. 8 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
Feb. 9 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
Feb. 10 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
Feb. 11 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
Feb. 12 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
Feb. 13 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Feb. 14 - Dallas, TX - Trees
Feb. 15 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
Feb. 16 - Houston, TX - Meridian
Feb. 18 - Covington, KY - Madison Theatre
Feb. 19 - Winston-Salem, NC - Ziggy's
Feb. 20 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Feb. 21 - Tallahassee, FL - The Beta Bar
Feb. 22 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
Feb. 23 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
Feb. 25 - Norfolk, VA - Norva Theatre
Feb. 26 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place
Feb. 28 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
Mar. 1 - Washington DC - 9:30 Club
Mar. 2 - New York, NY - Spirit Performance Center
Mar. 4 - Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall
Mar. 5 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Mar. 7 - Montreal, QC - Spectrum
Mar. 8 - Ottawa, ON - Capital Music Hall
Mar. 9 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
Mar. 10 - Pontiac, MI - Clutch Cargo
Mar. 11 - Louisville, KY - Headliners
Mar. 12 - Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
Mar. 13 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Mar. 15 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
Mar. 16 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagle's Club
Mar. 17 - Minneapolis, MN - Quest
Mar. 18 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre
Mar. 19 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Mar. 20 - Salt Lake City, UT - Lo-Fi Café
Mar. 22 - Seattle, WA - Graceland
Mar. 23 - Portland, OR - Meow Meow
Mar. 24 - San Francisco, CA - Fillmore
Mar. 25 - Sacramento, CA - Colonial Theatre
Mar. 26 - Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst
Mar. 29 - West Hollywood, House of Blues
News source: Metal Blade
INTO ETERNITY Announce New Vocalist
- January 9, 2005
INTO ETERNITY have announced that OMEGA CROM vocalist, Stuie B, is now officially the new singer for the band. INTO ETERNITY have posted this message on their official website:
"Hello Everyone!
Ok..... We have spent a week jamming as a band again. The rehearsals went VERY well for us. Stu flew in from Vancouver on Monday the 3rd. The very first day Stu had learnt about 11 songs! He actually sang them all and we were surprised by that. By weeks end, he had most of the kinks out and we are sounding pretty tight. Stu has a really great high falsetto voice, which has some Rob Halford influence in it. The high parts on "Buried In Oblivion" are no problem for him and he is nailing all the parts like a pro! Another bonus is his death vocals. Stu has no problem hitting all the clean vocals and then switching into some death voices as well. This diverse style is going to work well within the band.
To top it all off Stu has a great attitude and it an all around cool guy. Stu will be performing with INTO ETERNITY on all future shows, including our upcoming tour with AMORPHIS in March. Hopefully everyone will come out to support the new line-up. I promise it won't disappoint!
Keep it Metal!"
News source: www.intoeternity.com
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Issue Update
- January 5, 2005
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER vocalist Trevor Strnad has issued this huge update:
"Hey kids, we've got a brand new site for that ass. It's been a long time in the works, but lucky enough for us we've found ourselves a kick ass Webmaster by the name of Mike. You can contact him with any ideas/concerns for making this shit better. We should finally be up to date, as Dave and I are finally on the goddamn Internet again.
For those of you who are wondering what blast master Cory Grady has been up to, he has now joined the ranks of the world's most dangerous band, PREMONITIONS OF WAR. Stop by their site and show Cory some love.
We just got back from a tour of Europe with MRDUK, NAPALM DEATH, FINNTROLL, VADER, and BELPHEGOR. It was a pretty interesting experience. Big horns to anyone that came out to show BDM love.
Just before we head into the studio, we have five days of support for the almighty SUFFOCATION. CATTLE DECAPITATION and BEHEMOTHwill also be thrashin'. Look to the shows section for more details.
As for now, we're recording a new demo to show to Metal Blade and Andreas Magnusson. It will only exist on the lost form of Mini Answering Machine cassettes, so you goons won't be able to see what we are up to until its time to strike. The new album, "Miasma", is now halfway written, and completely destroys anything we've done prior. We are very proud of the new songs, and are sure that our fans will not be disappointed. The direction of the new shit is noticeably heavier and far more intricate than our previous work. The album will be recorded in a dark scary basement of Richmond, VA, beginning March 10th with Andreas Magnusson (of Scarlet fame) at the helm. The album will then be mixed in April with the infamous Eric Rachel at Trax East studios, NJ. If all goes as planned "Miasma" will be available in the early summer months. We'll be out with KING DIAMOND and NILE before the disc drops, kicking off another year of perpetual touring by your favorite road warriors.
The heavily delayed "A Cold Blooded Epitaph" is now off at the pressing plant, and should be available in about two months. I apologize to those of you who have been waiting for this deluxe release. It has been Re-mastered by Scott Hull, and features live bonus tracks (which will be the worlds first recorded glimpse at The Zach Dahlia Murder) and a live video from a killer set at The Palladium in Worchester, MA. The brilliant Mark Riddick, who finally captured the essence of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER in visual form, handled the cover art. We are 200% satisfied with the end result, and are eager to have them in our dirty paws. We'd like to thank Guy at Blackmarket for being so patient and helpful with the project. We are excited to be a part of such an amazing young label.
For those of your who are artistically inclined and looking to make a few bucks, we are in dire need of some shirt designs. Send us your resumes. Serious inquiries only therocklock@hotmail.com.
We'll be working on the site constantly, and should have a web store up in a bit, as well as some new photos.
Stay Metal,
Trevor"
News source: Metal Blade
VEHEMENCE Search For New Vocalist
- January 5, 2005
VEHEMENCE have issued this message:
"VEHEMENCE is now in search for a new vocalist. Longtime vocalist/lyricist Nathan Gearhart has stepped down due to family obligations, and we now need a powerful frontman to fill his shoes. He will be missed, but at the same time we are excited to have some new blood in the band. We are currently looking for someone who will be fully committed to shows, practices, and tours and must have great stage presence. We DO NOT want a Nathan clone, and would prefer someone who can bring something new to our sound. No matter what 'scene' you are from, if you are an extreme metal vocalist, get in touch! The goal is to expand, and reach a wider audience with our new vocalist so if you are interested, please email us at vehemence@vehemence.com.
Sincerely,
Bjorn, John, Andy, and Mark of VEHEMENCE"
News source: Metal Blade
SLAYER - Tom Araya Talks About Dimebag's Murder
- January 5, 2005
SLAYER mainman Tom Araya recently spoke with Brian Davis from KNAC.com about "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's murder last month, the upcoming SLAYER album, touring, and several other topics. Here are a few excerpts from the interview:
KNAC.com: Do you have any ideas for the new album?
Araya: No, I have to really focus, especially when I'm writing because I wanna be good at it. [Laughs] And I wanna be sure I'm using the words the way I want to use them, because to me there's a lot to it. They'll fit the phrase that you're putting them in, but they're also to paint a picture. I have a bunch of stuff written that we haven't used, but I haven't sat down and really focused on what to put toward the album.
KNAC.com: Jeff has his thing with war, and you have a kind of fascination with serial killers. What is it that intrigues you about them?
Araya: Just how we could do something like that to each other. Why? Im trying to see where these guys are coming from so maybe Ill understand. Its always kind of intrigued me... Why? I read a book recently by a psychiatrist who was able to interview a few serial killers and she had a thesis on how you could figure these people out. And she thinks that there are things that could tell you whether someone has the potential to do that.
Read the entire interview here.
News source: www.knac.com
BRAINSTORM - "Liquid Monster" On The Way
- January 5, 2005
BRAINSTORM vocalist Andy B. Franck has delivered this message to their fans:
"Hi BRAINiacs!
So it's done: "Liquid Monster" (to be released April 4th, 2005) is now in the mix, and I'm really proud to say, that this album is maybe more exciting than everything else we've done before! Tracks like "Worlds Are Comin' Through", "Shades And Shadows", "Inside The Monster", "My Invisible Enemy" and "Lifeline" do REALLY kick ass and represent Brainstorm better than ever! A few days ago we also had our final fotoshooting and are now ready to shoot the next videoclip for the upcoming single "All Those Words" (to be released March, 7th.). Stay tuned for the final tracklist, some amazing infos about the single, the album and.... us :-), some pics... and be prepared for the most intense BS songs EVER!
So we would like to thank you all for your incredible support in 2004! It's been a pleasure to meet you and to be very honest: it's time to meet again ... on the road! We've added some new pics from the Tolmin Metal Camp to our "pics section". Sorry for the delay... but better late than never... ;-) Also we would like to thank our webmaster Marlies for her awesome work on this page! Thanx babe;-)! Enuff said... all the very best for 2005, thank you again and see ya soon in 2005!
Storm your Brain
Best,
Andy & BRAINSTORM
PS.: and all our prayers go out to all the victims in South Asia ... we are one! God bless you all!"
News source: Metal Blade
FATES WARNING Announce European Dates
- January 5, 2005
Progressive metal masters FATES WARNING have confirmed the following European tour dates:
Feb. 16 – Budapest, HUN @ TBA
Feb. 17 – Sofia, BUL @ TBA
Feb. 18 – Istanbul, TUR @ TBA
Feb. 19 – Thessaloniki, GRE @ TBA
Feb. 20 – Athens, GRE @ TBA
FATES WARNING will be out on the road in support of their latest album, "FWX", which was released back in October of 2004 through Metal Blade Records.
News source: www.bravewords.com
IN FLAMES Offer Condolences To The Tsunami Victims
- January 5, 2005
Sweden's IN FLAMES have posted this message on their official website:
"We would like to give our thoughts and deepest sympathies to all people involved in the horrible tragedy "tsunami". We pray that all the people still missing will be found safe and unharmed. And for the people that lost someone, no words can describe what you must be going through right now, our thoughts are with you.
When something like this happens, it really makes you think about your loved ones and how we should not take any people for granted, but always appreciate our friends,families and co-workers. Sadly it is mostly in times like these when that comes to our minds.
Our deepest condolances:
Peter, Jesper, Anders, Björn & Daniel"
News source: www.inflames.com
MEGADETH - Is The End Near?
- January 4, 2005
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted this message on the band's official website:
"Droogies!
While 2005 brought much suffering and sadness to many people at its end, I hope for most of us here that were separated from such tragedy, that you had a terrific 2004.
My heart still goes out to the Abbott family, the families who have lost loved ones in the ongoing war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and also the many millions of people around the world that had their family or a friend touched or worse by the Tsunami.
Trivial as it may seem after saying that, I look forward to great 2005 with you all, near and far. As this final MEGADETH record and tour run its course, I have met or "re-met" many of you Droogs out there; some new, some old, some crusty.
MEGADETH plans on doing the Euro/UK tour as you know, then tentatively to Japan and Oz, and hopefully South America, to be finished with one last victory lap of the states this summer.
Since this is the final year of MEGADETH, it is also fitting to remind you that it has been twenty of the best years (and hardest) of my life. Yes, KIMB came out just a wee bit less than 20 years ago and by this May, it will have been our 20th anniversary. It is also fitting that a complete lyric book come out of all my songs, which will be out in the late spring/early summer.
On a good note, I got to wish David Ellefson Happy New Years last night (I called him). Nothing more to report there.
This month we, Glen, Shawn, Jimmy, and myself will play a 30th anniversary party for ESP, as well as us all roaming around Winter NAMM. I know I will at least see El Duce there! Also, there will be a new video shot for "Of Mice And Men" since it is going to be the next single.
Then it is off to Ireland, and I cannot wait to do this last tour of Euro/UK, especially with DIAMOND HEAD. We are still trying to add 8 more shows to the end so that it is a round number of 30 shows over there and will keep you posted.
My move is almost over and shortly after that, I imagine the creative juices will start flowing for what GOD holds in store for me next with my career.
It is with great emotion that I write this post. I feel I can never tell you what you all have meant to me over the last twenty years. Especially people like Dave McRobb, all my beloved SLs, Heather for her columns, Doug Brooks and George Broadfoot from years before, Brian Kruger, Mike Graben and all of the old web crew, and each and every one of you Droogs new and old.
Please make sure to say hello if you see me out on the "Killing Road" as I would like to thank you personally for your support over my career.
Love and Bruises,
Mustaine sez Happy New Year!"
News source: www.megadeth.com
MERCENARY Stike Gold In Denmark
- January 4, 2005
DanishMetal.dk have announced the winners of the 2004 Danish Metal Awards, and MERCENARY have struck gold! Here are the full results:
Album Of The Year: MERCENARY - "11 Dreams"
Demo Of The Year: SUBMISSION - "Submission"
Live-band Of The Year: HATESPHERE
Music Video Of The Year: MNEMIC - "Deathbox"
Vocalist Of The Year: Mikkel Sandager and Kral of MERCENARY
Guitarist Of The Year: Martin Buus of MERCENARY
Drummer Of The Year: Anders Gyldenøhr of HATESPHERE
Bassist Of The Year: Obersten of MNEMIC
For more detaled information, go here.
News source: www.danishmetal.dk
NOCTURNAL RITES - New Video Posted Online
- January 4, 2005
Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES have posted the video for "Against The World" on their official website here.
The video was produced and directed by the band's drummer, Owe Lingvall, for Gun Produktions.
News source: www.nocturnalrites.com
FOR MY PAIN... - Live Videos, Photos Posted
- January 4, 2005
Finnish gothic metallers FOR MY PAIN... have posted several videos and photos taken during their appearance at the Jalometalli festival on August 20, 2004. Live video versions of the songs are "Rapture of Lust" (10.8 MB), "Rapture of Lust 2" (17.5 MB) and "My Wound Is Deeper Than Yours" (12.1 MB). Check them out here.
News source: www.formypain.com
MORBID ANGEL - New Band Photos Online
- January 3, 2005
MORBID ANGEL's official website has posted some new photos of the band's lineup here. The current lineup features returned vocalist/bassist David Vincent, guitarists Trey Azagthoth and Tony Norman, and drummer Pete Sandoval.
News source: www.morbidangel.com
CHILDREN OF BODOM - Tentative New Album Release Date Revealed
- January 3, 2005
CHILDREN OF BODOM fansite Scythes-of-Bodom.com reports that bassist Henkka T. Blacksmith has revealed that the band's next album will be recorded in Helsinki, Finland with producer Mikki Karmila. However, it will not be recorded at their usual Finnvox Studios. Recording was scheduled to begin in March, but there may be a delay because of frontman Alexi Laiho breaking his arm a couple weeks ago. The tentative release date for the new album has been set for August 29 in Finland through Spinefarm and on September 3 for the rest of the world through Universal.
In other news, all of CHILDREN OF BODOM's albums (including "Tokyo Warhearts") will be re-released on vinyl as double LP versions in February and March. It is not currently known what bonus tracks will be included on each of the added discs.
News source: www.scythes-of-bodom.com
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