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THE ABSENCE Sign With Metal Blade
- March 23, 2005
Tampa, Florida's THE ABSENCE have officially inked a worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records. Having previously self-released an EP that received great praise, THE ABSENCE will be taking the world by force with their upcoming full-length and live shows; laying waste to all in their path and carving their name in the world of melodic metal. The band will enter Manna Studios on April 10 with producer Erik Rutan (INTO THE MOAT, SOILENT GREEN, HATE ETERNAL) to record their first Metal Blade release, scheduled to be out in the fall. THE ABSENCE will be touring relentlessly both nationally and abroad in support of their debut release.
The band commented, "We are very excited to be on Metal Blade Records, a label we have all grown up listening to and look forward to joining the ranks of such heavy hitters as AMON AMARTH, KING DIAMOND, CANNIBAL CORPSE, THE CROWN and so many other great metal bands."
Metal Blade president, Mike Faley said, "It is a pleasure to add THE ABSENCE to the Metal Blade Records roster. Their aggressive form of metal is fresh and heavy. They must put something in that Florida water, because they follow in the footsteps of SFU, CANNIBAL CORPSE, and our young band INTO THE MOAT in presenting a fresh new sound to metal."
THE ABSENCE lineup:
Jamie Stewart - Vocals
Patrick Pintavalle - Guitar
Peter Joseph - Guitars
Nicholas Calaci - Bass
Jeramie Kling - Drums
For more information on the band, check out their official website.
News source: Metal Blade
LACUNA COIL Break The 200,000 Mark
- March 23, 2005
LACUNA COIL's critically acclaimed album, "Comalies", has just broken the 200,000 U.S. SoundScan plateau. This marks the first time a Century Family artist has reached this illustrious benchmark. The accomplishment comes on the heels of the Active Rock radio success of the powerful singles "Heaven's A Lie" and "Swamped", which also exploded at Fuse and MTV2. The band spent the past two years touring relentlessly with the likes of ANTHRAX, OPETH, P.O.D. and TYPE O NEGATIVE only to emerge as Ozzfest 2004's breakout artist after consistently outselling all other second stage acts each week. Led by the undeniably captivating vocalist Cristina Scabbia, LACUNA COIL garnered mainstream acclaim from such publications as Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone and Stuff, among others.
LACUNA COIL are currently in the pre-production phase for the highly anticipated follow-up to "Comalies" with longtime producer Waldemar Sorychta (SENTENCED, MOONSPELL). Cristina checks in with the following report on the band's songwriting progress: "We are working on the new stuff and I can tell you it is definitely killer! We are really proud of the new songs and we are still composing new material. We plan on presenting some of the new tracks this summer at festivals around Europe; check out the dates at LacunaCoil.it and EmptySpiral.net. Thanks for the great support you've given us since we started. We love you and we are ready to come back to kick some serious ass!"
News source: Century Media
VADER Sign With Regain Records
- March 23, 2005
Poland's VADER have signed with Regain Records. The first release under the new deal will be the MCD "The Art Of War", which is scheduled to be released in October. The next full length album will be released in autumn, 2006.
The band says, "We would like to thank our previous label Metal Blade for years of cooperation and other labels, who were interested in signing us. Regain Records is a great label so we hope for the best! See you all on the upcoming tour!"
News source: www.regainrecords.com
EXTOL Heading To The U.S.
- March 22, 2005
Norway's EXTOL will be touring the U.S. throughout the summer in support of their brand new release, "The Blueprint Dives".
Here are the dates:
Apr. 20 - Coray Alumni Gym - Wheaton, IL
Apr. 22 - Ichthus Festival - Wilmore, KY
Apr. 24 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA (New England Metal and Hardcore Festival)
w/ HASTE THE DAY, EMBRACE TODAY:
Apr. 26 - The Icon - Buffalo, NY
May 3 - Hyamp - Huntington, WV
May 4 - The Toneyard - Knoxville, TN
May 6 - The Complex - Memphis, TN
w/ HASTE THE DAY, DEAD TO FALL, TWELVE TRIBES
May 11 - The Imperial - Jacksonville, FL
Festivals:
May 13 - Cornerstone Festival - Orlando, FL
June 30 - Cornerstone Festival - Bushnell, IL (Tooth and Nail Day)
July 1 - Cornerstone Festival - Bushnell, IL
July 15 - Sonshine Festival - Willmar, MN
More dates will be announced.
EXTOL's brand new album, "The Blueprint Dives", will be released on May 3 through Century Media Records.
News source: Century Media
MERCENARY's Kral To Interact With Fans On METALEATER
- March 22, 2005
METALEATER is pleased to announce that MERCENARY mastermind/vocalist/bassist Kral is now available to interact with fans and answer questions, and offer his opinions on all things metal on our official forum.
Editor In Chief Tony Antunovich says, "On behalf of everyone here at METALEATER, I would like to welcome Kral as our guest and thank him for offering his time to this. MERCENARY's music needs to be experienced by everyone. We hope that this will give all metal fans the opportunity to learn more about the band, and we encourage you to feel free to ask Kral your questions. He will be more than happy to answer them."
To speak with Kral, you will need to become a member of the forum. Sign up for free here (click on "Register" in the top right hand corner).
For more information on MERCENARY, visit the band's official website.
News source: Metaleater.com
MANOWAR And RHAPSODY Join Forces For U.S. Dates
- March 22, 2005
Long-running American heavy metal legends MANOWAR and Italian symphonic metal maestros RHAPSODY will be joining forces for these confirmed U.S. dates:
June 18 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
June 19 - New York City, NY - BB King's Blues Club
More dates are expected to be announced as they become available.
News source: www.bravewords.com
CALLENISH CIRCLE - New Album Update
- March 22, 2005
CALLENISH CIRCLE have posted this message on their official website:
"Last couple of months we have been working very hard on our new (and meanwhile 5th) studio album. So far we have written the complete basics of 6 new tracks and we have plenty of cool material & ideas left for the rest of the album. It's just a matter of putting the right ideas into song structures and work out the details. Some of the new song-titles are "This Day You Regret", "Sweet Cyanide" and "As You Speak". The recordings for the new, yet untitled, album are scheduled in May & June over here in The Netherlands with Gail Liebling (mastermind behind GAIL OF GOD). The mix will be done in Denmark with Tue Madsen (a.o. THE HAUNTED, ILLDISPOSED & MNEMIC) at the well-known Antfarm Studio. Last but not least the album will be mastered by Peter Neuber at Mega Wimp Sound in Germany. At the moment we haven't decided on the artist for the artwork yet.
The new material music wise... welL... just imagine the best of what we did on both Metal Blade albums, add some really cool groovy parts and combine this already deadly cocktail with some high-tech wacky soundscapes, delivered by mr. Liebling himself. Furthermore the new album will feature a bonus DVD with a lot of cool video footage. On this bonus DVD there will be featured a completely professional (audio & visual) recorded live-show (recorded at the 013 venue in Tilburg), a home-video of our trip to the Piorno Rock Festival in Spain, a studio-report of the recordings of our upcoming album and some other interesting stuff. The release is scheduled for November on Metal Blade Records again. After the release we will also hit the road again to promote the album at the live front.
Thrashing regards,
Pat on behalf of CALLENISH CIRCLE."
News source: www.callenish-circle.com
INSOMNIUM Working On New Material
- March 22, 2005
Finnish melodic death metallers INSOMnIUM have posted this message on their official website:
"Writing of INSOMNIUM's 3rd album is progressing slowly but surely. We had been without training place for almost year since last spring when we were kicked out from our previous one because of breaking down the whole building. Luckily we managed to get us a new and absolutely better one few weeks ago and rehearsing will be much easier for now on. We held also proper rehearsals together for the long time and actually composed a brand new song spontaneously which turned out something different for us. There will be some gigs in the summer but nothing sure yet. We will inform from them later. Shirts are unfortunately and unforgivably late because of the unbelievable slow shipping procedures. They come sale as soon as we get them."
News source: insomnium.cjb.net
JUDAS PRIEST - London Show Photos Online
- March 22, 2005
Several photos of JUDAS PRIEST's performance last Wednesday (March 16) at the Carling Hammersmith Apollo in London, England, have been posted online. Check them out: Wire Image, Film Magic, and LFI.
News source: www.blabbermouth.net
SHADOWS FALL - New Video Online
- March 22, 2005
SHADOWS FALL's new video for "Inspiration On Demand" has been posted on Century Media's website in Real Media format: Low, High.
"Inspiration On Demand" is the second video from the band's latest album, "The War Within".
News source: Century Media
VADER Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
- March 21, 2005
Polish death metal kings VADER have parted ways with longtime drummer Doc. In a press release on their official website, band leader Peter had this to say:
"We have been building "the VADER's Empire" together since '88... The success of our music was no doubt the success of Doc himself. Not just a talent is but the main point of being a part of a BAND, not only musical abilities but - first of all - devotion, utterance.... We had already such a problems before (Shambo, Simon..). Doc pretty hard tried to "fight" against his weaknesses, which were troubles for all of us. Finally he had not prevail over that battle... All in all he attempted. VADER today is not just a friendship anymore - it's our life with armies of man involved in music, releases and - first of all - fans waiting for shows or new albums... This is a high responsibility, not too many know about. If a person, even the most talented one, cannot stand it - has to leave... That was Doc's decision as well. "But the world keeps turnin'..." and the same is with VADER. We were and we will be!!!
For Doc, his girlfriend and newborn son we all wish good luck and wanna thank him for all those great years, in which we were touring across the world!!!
From now Daray has been officially confirmed as a new drummer of the band. Not really brand new, he has been playing with the band since one year and recorded the latest album "The Beast"."
News source: www.vader.pl
BRUCE DICKINSON - New Album Track Listing Revealed
- March 21, 2005
Sanctuary Records have issued this press release regarding IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's forthcoming new solo album, "Tyranny Of Souls", scheduled for release on May 24:
"Bruce Dickinson is an artist who has influenced thousands of singers, musicians and fans alike in his outstanding role as the front man of legendary band IRON MAIDEN. He has achieved great success as a solo artist, and is also acclaimed as a Radio DJ, TV presenter, pilot, author and voice of modern music.
It has been seven years since Dickinson released his last solo album, The Chemical Wedding, which received massive critical acclaim while exploring intriguing and dark themes. The intervening years have seen him make a highly successful return to IRON MAIDEN, with two huge albums and record breaking live shows and tours.
Tyranny Of Souls, Bruce's new solo venture, sees him return once again to collaborate with guitarist/producer/writer Roy Z. The album's cover is adorned with a 15th century depiction of Hell by Hans Hemling and the music continues along this path to explore dark, apocalyptic themes. Delving into science, theology and of course, his love of flight, with thought provoking, intelligent and menacing lyrics that are sure to leave the listener's mind unsettled, Tyranny Of Souls is pure Dickinson. Heavy riff-laden songs and explosive virtuoso guitar work from Roy joined with the definitive Dickinson soaring vocals, makes this ground breaking album a tour de force of modern Metal. It was following on from the end of the last MAIDEN tour that Bruce saw an opportunity to work alongside Roy again.
Dickinson says, "With MAIDEN, once the band has finished up on the tours, we all tend to go our separate ways and do our own thing for a while until it's time to saddle up again for the next album. I knew I could seize the chance to work with Roy in between his work on the new JUDAS PRIEST album. We both work quickly together which I like and the recording is very organic so it came together quite easily. I'm very proud of it."
"Tyranny Of Souls" track listing:
01. Mars Within (Intro)
02. Abduction
03. Soul Intruders
04. Kill Devil Hill
05. Navigate The Seas Of The Sun
06. River Of No Return
07. Power Of the Sun
08. Devil On A Hog
09. Believil
10. A Tyranny Of Souls
News source: www.bravewords.com
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD In-Store Tomorrow
- March 21, 2005
As previously announced, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD will be making an in-store appearance at Scrape Records tomorrow (March 22) for an autograph signing session and to celebrate the release of the band's brand new album, "Alien", through Century Media Records.
The event is scheduled to commence at 5 PM at Scrape Records, located at 17 West Broadway in Vancouver, BC. If you are in the area, you do not want to miss out.
Look for exclusive coverage right here on METALEATER in the coming days.
News source: Scrape Records
GOD DETHRONED Prepare To Unleash The Worm
- March 21, 2005
Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED have posted this message on their official website:
"In order to keep all of you metalheads posted about what's going on in the lair of GD... let's drop a line!
Today we have our final rehearsal for the upcoming White Worm tour. So we've got one shot left to nail down some forgotten songs from previous albums and to work on our funky hip-haap moves (muhaha!) The new merchandise is also ready to hit the road! Some prints are very limited and will be sold exclusively on the next tour, so grab your chance! Well, we're ready to spread some bloody blasphemy the next couple of weeks, and we expect you to be there, banging off your balls & getting pretty drunk.
Cheerz!"
News source: www.goddethroned.com
DETONATION - New Album Audio Samples Online
- March 20, 2005
Dutch melodic death metallers DETONATION will be releasing their second album, "Portals To Uphobia" (view cover), on April 25 through Osmose Productions. The album will also be available in a limited edition digipak (1,000 copies only) featuring an exclusive multimedia section with video footage from the album recordings, extensive photo gallery, discography and more.
Check below for audio samples of some of the material appearing on the album.
Here is the track listing:
01. Into Sulphur I Descend (Mp3 clip)
02. Portals To Uphobia (Mp3 clip)
03. Structural Deceit
04. Chaos Banished (Mp3 clip)
05. End Of Sight, End Of Fears
06. Lost Euphoria Part III
07. The Loss Of Motion Control
08. Solitude Reflected
09. Beyond The Margin
10. The Source To Delve (Mp3 clip)
News source: www.detonation.nu
EXCALION - "Primal Exhale" Coming In May
- March 19, 2005
Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION will be releasing their brand new album,"Primal Exhale" (view cover), on May 17 through Sound Riot Records.
The music on "Primal Exhale" can be described as a blend of NIGHTWISH and STRATOVARIUS. It was recorded and mixed at Watercastle Studios and was mastered at The Digital Audio in U.K. (ROYAL HUNT, RING OF FIRE, LAST TRIBE). The cover artwork was done by C.A. Interactive (MORIFADE, AXENSTAR, SUPREME MAJESTY).
"Primal Exhale" track listing:
01. Temptation Wasteland
02. A Moment In The Spotlight
03. Reality Bends
04. Dire Waters
05. Stage Of Lies
06. Heart & Home
07. Megalomania
08. My Legacy
09. Obsession To Prosper
News source: Sound Riot Records
TESTAMENT Announce Reunion Tour Dates
- March 17, 2005
TESTAMENT have announced upcoming reunion tour dates that will see the band venture on a 10-date trek of Europe in May. The tour will feature vocalist Chuck Billy, founding guitarist Eric Peterson, original guitar player Alex Skolnick and original bassist Greg Christian (HAVOCHATE). As for the drum-kit spot, it will be either previous TESTAMENT drummer Johnny Tempesta (HELMET, ex-ROB ZOMBIE) or original drummer Louie Clemente.
Here are the confirmed dates:
May 06 - Eindhoven, NETH - De Effenaar
May 07 - Hellendorn, NETH - Dynamo
May 08 - London, UK - Koko
May 09 - Paris, FRA - La Locomotive
May 10 - Esch, LUX - Alsette
May 11 - Milan, ITA - Rolling Stone
May 12 - Innsbrook, AUT - Hafen
May 13 - Lichtenfels, GER - Stadthalle
May 14 - Dieburg, GER - Live Arena
May 15 - Gavere, BEL - Racing
News source: www.testamentlegions.com
ACCEPT Guitarist Says Band Will Not Tour After Summer
- March 17, 2005
ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann has offered this update through Nuclear Blast:
"ACCEPT feel honoured to be able to relive 'the good old days' for their fans this summer at several festivals. But please understand that we will stick to the plan to reunite only this one time. We will go our separate ways after the last show #8211; as friends.
As for all the rumours floating around: We will not be touring after the summer - not even with JUDAS PRIEST, who we always admired very much."
Here are ACCEPT's upcoming tour dates:
May 15 - Gelsenkirchen, GER - Rock Hard Festival
June 04 - Bergum, NETH - Waldrock
June 09 - Sölvesborg, SWE - Sweden Rock Festival
June 12 - Bologna, ITA - Gods Of Metal
June 25 - dessel, BEL - Graspop
July 17 - Helsinki, FIN - Tuska Festival
July 29 - Tokyo, JPN - Shibuya AX
July 30 - Tokyo, JPN - Shibuya AX
July 31 - Osaka, JPN - Namba Hatch
Aug. 02 - Nagoya, JPN - Diamont Hall
Aug. 4–6 - Wacken, GER - Wacken Open Air
Aug. 11 - Szidget, HUN - Szidget Festival
Aug. 13 - Spain - Cumpo De Futbol
Aug. - Switzerland - TBA
News source: www.nuclearblast.de
IN FLAMES Working On New Album
- March 17, 2005
IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Fridén told Nuclear Blast magazine, "Nine or ten songs are written, and the drums will be recorded drums in two and a half weeks." Fridén also stated that with regard to the direction of the album, "it will be more uptempo" and feature "more guitar harmonies." Most of the songs do have titles by now, but Fridén declined to name them, especially since he was still writing lyrics while travelling in support of JUDAS PRIEST. The tour ended on Monday, March 14 in Böblingen, Germany.
Look out for the interview with Fridén in the next Nuclear Blast magazine, where he talks about potentially conservative PRIEST fans, cures for pre-show boredom, being a dad, the "New Metal" tag - and the album. The revamped Nuclear Blast magazine/mailorder catalogue can be ordered for free right here.
News source: www.nuclearblast.de
KAMELOT - "The Haunting" Video Online
- March 17, 2005
KAMELOT's video for "The Haunting (Somewhere In Time)" has been posted on the band's official website here.
"The Haunting" video was directed by Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES) of Revolver Films and and was shot in Sweden. EPICA singer Simone Simons and Mari (who appears as Helena from the storyline of the "The Black Halo") make guest appearances in the video.
Additionally, KAMELOT's video for "March Of Mephisto", which features a guest appearance by DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath, can be seen here.
News source: www.kamelot.com
STRATOVARIUS Working On New Album, New Photo Online
- March 16, 2005
STRATOVARIUS have posted this update on their official website:
"After a lot of listening and editing, the basic structure of our 11th album is getting together slowly but surely. After the turbulence of the last year, none of us has known what to expect when going into the studio.
We have used the drums Jörg recorded alone at Soundtrack studio about a year ago. There was about 70 gigabytes of drums, so that took a while to listen to. And bit of tough decisions, and editing, cutting and pasting. New lyrics and vocal melodies have been written, and also some new songs.
Says Timo Tolkki: "I recorded all my rhythm guitars during one evening. God, my fingers still hurt!! There is a construction project going on under my studio. They are building a parking hall and are exploding huge bombs twice a day. Also there is lots of drilling. I am sure that this is the first time in the history of metal that an album has been recorded under circumstances like these."
It has indeed been very hard to record vocals and acoustic instruments. But we are finally getting there, slowly but surely. It's flowing and the feeling is really good. The vocals will for sure be finished before Timo Kotipelto's solo tour embarks. Then of course, the mixing... the mixing... the mixing. STRATOVARIUS has never made a compromise when it comes to the sound and this time with TT in his own studio.. my God, anything under two months of mixing and we'll be lucky. Anyway we would like to thank you, the fans, for your patience and hope that you enjoy this progress report and some new pictures.
With very best greetings,
STRATOVARIUS"
A brand new promo photo of the band can be seen here.
News source: www.stratovarius.com
IMPALED Announce New Tour Dates
- March 16, 2005
Masters of maniacal medical malpractice, Oakland, California's IMPALED will bring their theater-of-macabre operation to Southern California and Arizona for five shows in early April with ENGORGED and LORD GORE. Make your plans to attend Baltimore, Maryland's Death Festival in May when the band invades the East Coast.
Here are the dates:
Apr. 07 - The Stork Club - Oakland, CA
Apr. 08 - The Showcase - Corona, CA
Apr. 09 - The Brickhouse - Phoenix, AZ (Arizona Death Fest)
Apr. 10 - Studio S - North Hollywood, CA
Apr. 11 - Aptos Club - Aptos, CA
May 28-29 - House Of Rock - Baltimore, MD (Maryland Death Fest)
More dates will be announced soon.
IMPALED's third album (and Century Media debut), "Death After Life", was released on March 8.
For more information on IMPALED, visit their official website.
News source: Century Media
HAMMERFALL - New Album Storms The Charts
- March 16, 2005
HAMMERFALL's brand new album, "Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken", has stormed the charts in these countries:
Sweden - #4
Germany - #12
Austria - #36
Switzerland - #9
U.K. - "46 (Independent Albums Chart)
Guitarist Oscar Dronjak had this to say:
"They all were our best so far! Except for Sweden, funnily enough, but that was more due to the competition than anything else. Things are looking very good, very good indeed!
The U.S. release of said album is now scheduled for April 5th, according to the office. It has been postponed a couple of times, but as I understand it, this is a date they'll keep.
Japanese fans of HammerFall can rejoice - as, too, the band, of course - because we'll be back in the land of the rising sun for two shows in a couple of months:
May 20 - Osaka, JAP - Club Quattro
May 21 - Tokyo, JAP - Shibuya O-East
This is great news for us, as we all had an absolute blast (nuclear...?) last time with NOCTURNAL RITES. Too bad they won't be coming with us again this year. But we will somehow manage without them, and I'm sure it's going to be fantastic! From there, we will undertake the short trip to the other side of the planet, meaning South and Middle America. I have no dates for that yet, but rest assured we'll be back in at least Brazil, Chile and Mexico, among others!
You can still vote for HAMMERFALL on MTV Up North, we're steadily climbing the video chart, airing every week on Monday afternoon. Either click here or follow the banner to the right to vote for some metal among the usual drone otherwise streaming out from the TV stations. You can also watch the "Blood Bound" video online at this location. Take care, and "Let The Hammer Stand"! :-)"
News source: www.hammerfall.net
GAMMA RAY Reveal New Album Titlte
- March 16, 2005
GAMMA RAY drummer Daniel Zimmermann was recently interviewd by the Swedish webzine The Power Of Metal, where he revealed that the band's upcoming CD has the working title, "Majestic". A September release is expected.
News source: www.blabbermouth.net
BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend - More Bands Announced
- March 16, 2005
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, North America's premier metal publication & Belkin Productions are proud to finalize the third installment of the BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend. Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED will play their ONLY North American show in support of "The Lair Of The White Worm", as well as the debut by the acclaimed MORS PRINCIPIUM EST, highly touted to be the next Finnish band to crack out of the underground. Be the first to hear music from The Unborn, LIVE! Saturday will also see the reunited/original DEADLY BLESSING, direct from their triumph at Germany's Keep It True festival, perform for the first time in almost 15 years! In conjunction with The Odeon, the fun returns to Cleveland, May 5-7.
Single day and special 2-day passes are available at all TicketMaster locations, the Odeon box office (pay no service fees at Odeon box office), or charge at 216 241-5555 in Cleveland, 330 945-9400 in Akron. Tickets are also available online here.
2-day pass - $60
Friday - $30 advance/$35 day of show
Saturday - $35 advance/$40 day of show
Other bands scheduled to appear include:
TROUBLE (only scheduled show)
DEATH ANGEL (ONLY North American appearance)
CHRIS CAFFERY
JAG PANZER (ONLY North American appearance)
SOILWORK
DARK TRANQUILLITY
HYPOCRISY
EXCITER (rare U.S. date)
RAVEN
MNEMIC
News source: www.bravewords.com
OZZFEST 2005 Officially Announced!
- March 15, 2005
The 2005 edition of Ozzfest has officially been announced, and as expected, it's a big one! Here is the official press release:
"It's big. It's bad. And it's back for more. Got a problem with that?
Ozzfest - the king of festivals - triumphantly returns this summer to celebrate its hard-earned 10th anniversary with the staggering line-up of BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. The summer's premier concert festival - which has propelled many of today's rock bands to superstardom while paying close attention to its discerning fans - will roll out July 15 in Boston and visit 26 cities by the time it reaches West Palm Beach on September 4. The Hot Topic Second Stage will be headlined by ZOMBIE and feature a preview of rock's rising stars, including AS I LAY DYING, MASTODON, THE HAUNTED, IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, BURY YOUR DEAD, SOILWORK, TRIVIUM, IT DIES TODAY, A DOZEN FURIES and more.
"I'm most proud of the success of Ozzfest," says founder Sharon Osbourne. "Everyone said it would never happen and 10 years later we are still in business." In fact, 125 bands, 238 shows and over 4 million fans later, the all-day extravaganza of music and deranged merriment is roaring louder than ever. History in the making, 2005 marks the first time metal legends BLACK SABBATH and IRON MAIDEN have toured together and also represents IRON MAIDEN's first Ozzfest appearance.
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson said, "This summer's MAIDEN touring is based on the recent 'Early Days' DVD and all the songs we do at Ozzfest will be from our first four albums - 'Iron Maiden', 'Killers', 'Number Of The Beast' and 'Piece Of Mind'. We will be bringing over our full European show, naturally including as special guest Eddie in various appropriate guises!! The stage sets, production and backdrops will recreate aspects of the shows on the tours around those albums - only bigger... much bigger!!! We don't know if anyone has done anything like this before but we think it's something the fans will really appreciate both in the choice of songs and in the production values."
Also debuting on the tour will be Texas-based band A DOZEN FURIES who landed their coveted Hot Topic Second Stage slot after winning Ozzy and Sharon's MTV "Battle For Ozzfest" reality series competition. Debuting last fall and lasting right up until the February launch of the fourth and final season of the Emmy-award winning "The Osbournes", "Battle For Ozzfest" is the ultimate battle of the bands, with contestants having survived 2004's grueling Ozzfest challenges.
This year, a limited number of fans who purchase OZZY OSBOURNE's first-ever 51-song, four-CD retrospective box set "Prince Of Darkness" (out March 22 of Epic Records) will be able to obtain one free Ozzfest ticket. The initial pressing of the box set will feature a precedent-setting promotion allowing fans to buy one Ozzfest general admission ticket and get one free.
Ozzfest, originally launched in 1996 as a limited two-city trek, has become a virtual breeding ground for up-and-coming bands. The renowned second stage has been instrumental in catapulting the careers of SYSTEM OF A DOWN, LINKIN PARK, LIMP BIZKIT, INCUBUS, SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, GODSMACK and CHEVELLE. "Playing Ozzfest - twice - will always be among the highlights of our career," notes drummer Samuel Loeffler of CHEVELLE, who most recently appeared in the festival’s 2003 line-up. "Personally speaking, I was honored and somewhat nervous about sharing the stage with Ozzy, but finally felt comfortable after both he and Sharon patted me on the ass."
The heavy metal juggernaut has earned a hallowed position in the busiest tour season with a relentless commitment to its core fans and the consistency of quality they demand as their birthright. Just as the festival is committed to presenting the best music, it also provides an interactive, multi-sensory experience for concert-goers with a wide-range of attractions. The traveling show's notorious "Village Of The Damned" - alive with tattoo artists, piercing booths, state-of-the-art video games, a wide range of vendors and much more - promises to be wickedly tempting.
JUDAS PRIEST - one of the biggest attractions on last year's tour - declared: "We were thrilled to be part of such a unique moment in heavy metal history that will be remembered forever!" Jonathan Davis - lead singer for KORN, who pounded the main stage in 2003 - added, 'Ozzy and Ozzfest are some of the cornerstones of metal. I loved playing in front of the Ozzfest crowd, the fans at those shows were f$*#ing amazing."
In addition to drawing vital hard rock acts, Ozzfest has always attracted a variety of select sponsors devoted to the tour's core fan base. Hot Topic - returning to host the second stage - will be the festival's official soft line teen retailer. Throughout the day, Tama drums and Ibanez guitars will proudly showcase their arsenal in the Village. F.Y.E. (For Your Entertainment) is on board for the fifth consecutive year as the official music retailer and will host the FYE autograph tent giving fans the opportunity to meet some of their favorite Ozzfest artists. Trojan brand condoms will also have presence in the Village as the official latex condom of Ozzfest. Jagermeister will once again bring the backyard BBQ party back to Ozzfest and prove their commitment to metal music with artist autograph signings and tons of free swag for attendees 21 and over."
Ozzfest 2005 tour dates:
Jul. 15 - Boston, MA - Tweeter Center
Jul. 17 - Hartford, CT - Meadows
Jul. 19 - Camden, NJ - Tweeter Waterfront
Jul. 21 - Buffalo, NY - Darien Lakes
Jul. 23 - Pittsburgh, PA - Post Gazette
Jul. 24 - Washington, DC - Nissan
Jul. 26 - New York, NY - PNC
Jul. 30 - Chicago, IL - Tweeter Center
Jul. 31 - Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center
Aug. 02 - Columbus, OH - Germain Amphitheatre
Aug. 04 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
Aug. 06 - East Troy, WI - Alpine Valley
Aug. 07 - Minneapolis, MN - Floatrite Park
Aug. 11 - Seattle, WA - White River
Aug. 13 - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Aug. 14 - Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train
Aug. 16 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Pavilion
Aug. 18 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket
Aug. 20 - Los Angeles, CA - Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen
Aug. 23 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
Aug. 25 - Dallas, TX - Smirnoff
Aug. 27 - Houston, TX - Cynthia J. Woods Pavilion
Aug. 28 - San Antonio, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 31 - Nashville, TN - Starwood Amphitheatre
Sep. 02 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon
Sep. 04 - West Palm Beach - Sound Advice
For complete and up-to-date information on the festival, visit Ozzfest's official website.
News source: www.ozzfest.com
DESTRUCTION Reveal New Album Title
- March 10, 2005
German thrashers DESTRUCTION have posted this message on their official website:
"At the moment 'our boys' are recording the new album, 'Inventor of Evil', together with Peter Tätgtren, V.O. Pulver and their live engineer Franky Winkelmann.
Three different studios in Germany, Switzerland and Sweden will be involved in the production process!
The mix will be done by Mr. Tätgtren at the Abyss Studios in Sweden.
Release date for Europe will be August 15th on the new label AFM Records. In the rest of the world the new masterpiece will be released a little later this summer.
It looks like some surprise guest will be featured on the new album (like ex-guitarwizz Harry)
Nevertheless there will also be a new tune featuring many 'well-known' metal singers from all exciting styles for a song that is dealing with more unity and tolerance in the 'scene!'
Rumours say that the famous 'butcher' will have an impressive return on the frontcover!"
News source: www.destruction.de
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Announce Vancouver In-Store
- March 10, 2005
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have announced that they will be holding an in-store appearance on March 22, 2005 at Scrape Records in Vancouver BC. The in-store signing session is scheduled to begin at 5 PM at Scrape Records, located at 17 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC.
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's brand new album, "Alien", is scheduled to be released on March 22 through metal giant Century Media Records.
News source: Scrape Records
IRON MAIDEN Vocalist's New Solo Album Details Revealed
- March 10, 2005
According to MaidenFans.com, IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson has named "Tyranny Of Souls" the title of his long-awaited new solo album, scheduled to be released in Europe on May 23. A release date for the rest of the world has not yet been announced.
A scan of a report provided by U.K. magazine Classic Rock can be seen here.
News source: www.maidenfans.com
MEGADETH - More Offshore Tour Itinerary In The Works
- March 10, 2005
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted this message on the band's official website:
"Droogies!
Yesterday I had the priveledge of talking to my awesome International Agent Mr. Mike Dewdney about the upcoming European tour this summer, as well as the Japanese and Oz tour.
I expressed to him my desire to play Poland, Russia, Greece, Turkey, France, Portugal, Israel, and the Czech Republic before we end and he confided in me that there is an offer for France, Greece, Turkey, Israel, the Czech Repulic, Iceland, and possibly another Spanish show, and that he was working on Portugal, Russia, and Poland. So keep your fingers crossed!
Also, I asked him if we could do Perth in Oz and he said he would look into it, but any of us who are Australian, or have visited that beautiful country knows it is a world away from the East Coast of Oz. We will do our best, but right now just please be content with knowing that I am trying. We are considering going to Indonesia, and New Zealand too, because it is home to many kewl Droogs and one of my favorite singwriters (you'll prolly hate him) Neil Finn.
So the summer is firming up fine. I will check into the all ages things at the shows, but sometimes that is beyond my control; it is either in a place like that or nowhere. And if ya can't get into the show, hang out by the backstage area. We'd love to visit with ya, which in some cases is better."
News source: www.megadeth.com
DARKANE Mixing New Album
- March 10, 2005
DARKANE guitarist Christofer Malmström has posted this recording update on the band's official website:
"The DARKANE album ("Layers Of Lies") is being mixed at the moment. This upcoming weekend we will record the cello and double bass for the intro and some other parts of the album and then we´ll finish the mix, mastering and send it all to Nuclear Blast for printing. The release date is still set to June 27. Last Sunday I was watching the filming of the side story to the video, 'Secondary Effects'. I think it will be great!
I'm also very excited right now becuase at this moment Ryan (van Poederooyen) is laying down the drum tracks to NON-HUMAN LEVEL in Vancouver. I know it will kick ass, but it's a pain that I can't be there and hear it for myself! Ryan will hopefully put up a video clip from the drumming session on his own website.
Something completely else: In October 2002 Peter (Wildoer) and I participated in a very cool project called 'Seven Deadly Pieces - A Concert for Chamber Orchestra and Thrash Metal Band'. We did a live show in Helsingborg which was recorded and will be released on DVD later this year. The author of the piece, Lale Larson, who's also a very good friend of me and Peter has put up a trailer on his website for download. The most brutal metal parts of the concert is not included in the trailer, but you will see some of Peter and myself in a new environment. You have to be open-minded so don't expect to see metal if you download it, but very strange and cool and well-arranged music! Check it out! I love it!"
News source: www.darkane.com
INTO ETERNITY Join STRATOVARIUS' North American Tour
- March 8, 2005
Canada's very own INTO ETERNITY have been officially added as direct support for STRATOVARIUS' fall tour of North America. Currently on tour with AMORPHIS in support of their 2004 release "Buried In Oblivion", vocalist/lead guitarist Tim Roth commented, "We are really excited to be touring with STRATOVARIUS and see this as an ideal package. We will be playing in front of a completely new audience, one for which we haven't had the opportunity to play. All of us have been STRATOVARIUS fans for years. We are fans of Tolkki's guitar playing, Kotipelto's voice, and also of Jens Johansson (keyboards) ever since he played with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN. We met Kotipelto at ProgPower USA V last year and we begged him to take INTO ETERNITY on tour, and now it's a reality."
Immediately following the AMORPHIS dates, INTO ETERNITY will play headlining shows across the Midwest and Canada.
Upcoming dates with STRATOVARIUS thus far:
Sep. 19 - Jaxx - West Springfield, VA
Sep. 20 - The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
Sep. 21 - BB King's - New York, NY
Sep. 23 - Medley - Montreal, QC
Sep. 24 - Le Capitole - Quebec City, QC
Sep. 25 - The Opera House - Toronto,ON
Sep. 28 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
Oct. 09 - Galaxy Theatre - Santa Ana, CA
Oct. 10 - Key Club - West Hollywood, CA
More dates will be announced soon.
Check the Tour Dates for all West Coast Canadian shows.
News source: Century Media
MEGADETH Mainman Talks About "Of Mice And Men" Video
- March 8, 2005
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted this message on the band's official website:
"Droogies!
It has come to my attention that some of the people that have seen the "Of Mice and Men" vidi are stumped why the "young Dave" would be playing a Jackson King V (in fact the famous number "1" silver King V and the kid bled on it). I am amazed that the effort to show a true to form progression of what I played then, and choose, I repeat choose to play now - over Jackson - my ESP DV8 could be mistaken or misinterpreted.
Although everything in life is open to one's individual visual interpretation and the artistic license for the said viewer, PLEASE UNDERSTAND I endorse and fully stand behind the great people, treatment, and superior instruments of ESP and LTD guitars and basses. There is no comparison in my eyes or hands for that matter, and I know. My name was on both of these guitars right up around the headstock if ya didn't notice.
Period! And that's how the cows ate the cabbage."
News source: www.megadeth.com
U.D.O. Mixing "Mission No. X"
- March 6, 2005
German metalmeisters U.D.O. have posted this message on their official website:
"The band was working a lot in the last weeks to finish the recording of the new album, which will be titled "Mission No. X". Stefan is finishing the mixing sessions in these days. The result sounds killer!!!!
One week ago in Pulheim there was a photo session for this new album, it was a lot of fun...
The reason why the gig was cancelled in Spain was that Igor (Gianola) broke one finger in his left hand, just 1 week before the gig. So he was unable to play for about 3 weeks, he just started in these days to play a little bit."
"Mission No. X" is tentatively scheduled to be released this coming summer through AFM Records.
News source: www.udo-online.de
HELIX Prepare To Invade Alberta
- March 6, 2005
HELIX frontman Brian Vollmer has posted this message on the band's official website:
"Hee haw! Alberta here we come! The April tour out west is now booked. The only mystery date is April 13th, which will see us somewhere in the Calgary area, or heading east to Saskatoon. In that case I'll have to change the name of the tour...! A new addition to the HELIX team on this tour will be old friend Tony Denedeiros, who will be running sound. Tony has run front of house for TROOPER, HEADPINS, TORONTO, and many more acts. Also joining us for these 10 dates is Scott Montgomery, aka. "Otter" who will be in charge of merchandising."
Check the Tour Dates for all of HELIX's upcoming shows.
News source: www.planethelix.com
TESLA - Fire Victims Benefit Concert A Success!
- March 6, 2005
The following is a report from the Station Family Fund:
"Rock veterans TESLA headlined a sold out show this past Friday evening (February 25, 2005) at the Providence Performing Arts Center which benefited survivors of the West Warwick Station nightclub fire of two years ago.
The Station Family Fund, a non-profit organization founded by fire survivors and The Wake Up To Love foundation hosted the event which also featured platinum selling recording artists SHINEDOWN and rock legends Pat Travers and Carmine Appice of the band VANILLA FUDGE. Local favorites MARS HILL also appeared. All performers and road crews donated their time and performances.
Station Family Fund Vice President Todd King beamed while looking upon the sellout crowd, which included 300-plus survivors and family members of victims. "The rock community really came together tonight," King said. "So many people helped us make this night happen." King was quick to point out the continued amazing support of local radio station WHJY and its morning DJ Paul Fuller who emceed the event, as well as many local business that donated goods and services.
"There are so many people we need to thank: Valley Transportation; The Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express who donated rooms for the performers; East Coast Lighting and Scorpio Sound donated their talents; Jonathan Bell of GT Law paid for all the flights; Three Leaf Design and Graphic Innovations gave their expertise in promotions; Rudy Heater, John Shenk and the Rainbow Foundation, Premier Party Planners, Stephanie Niewola for catering the event; Melodic Rock, Rock is Life, Find RI and Metal Sludge for helping us get the word out; The Providence Phoenix and WBRU for promoting the concert. All were vital to our success."
News source: www.stationfamilyfund.org
HAMMERFALL - Newly Revamped Website Up And Running
- March 5, 2005
HAMMERFALL's official website has been completely overhauled, sporting a brand new look for the release of their forthcoming album, "Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken". It is scheduled to be released on March 7 through Nuclear Blast Records.
News source: www.hammerfall.net
RUNNING WILD - CD Release Party Photos Posted
- March 5, 2005
RUNNING WILD have posted several photos from their recent "Rogues En Vogue" CD release party on February 18, 2005 at Headbanger's Ballroom in Hamburg, Germany here.
"Rogues En Vogue" entered the German Media Control chart at position #39 this past week.
News source: www.running-wild.net
INTO ETERNITY Commence North America Tour
- March 5, 2005
Canada's very own INTO ETERNITY have commenced their first North American tour in two years. Following the third night on their first U.S. trek in support of their 2004 album, "Buried In Oblivion", guitarist/vocalist Tim Roth reported in with this message:
"Hey Everyone! We are on the road in the U.S. right now. Things are going better then we expected. The responses from fans have been the best part of this trip. Our hometown show kicked off our tour and then we made the long 18-hour drive to Colorado Springs. At that show we met our tour mates BEYOND THE EMBRACE. They are killer guys and a great 3-guitar band filled with life. The fans seemed happy that we played their town. Horns up to Will with the Armageddon shirt!
Next city on the trip was Tempe, Arizona. The drive was another 16 hours, but we did it, no problem. This was the first show with AMORPHIS, and we also met SINGLE BULLET THEORY. Both bands are completely different people and play completely different music, but both are really cool. This show went so well for us, and I think the whole crowd had a copy of "Buried In Oblivion". It was an amazing feeling.
Then we finally made it back to Los Angeles. Our first stop, after the Hustler Store, was Filthy Phil's show on KNAC.com. Rob, Stu, and I sat with Phil for an hour in the studio talking about everything from touring and the album to hockey! A big thanks goes out to that guy for supporting INTO ETERNITY! Next we flew back across town to the Key Club on the Sunset Strip is a killer place to play. Our label came out to support us, which was really nice to see, and our publicist took us to the Rainbow Bar & Grill for a meal and drinks. That club is totally famous. After that, we did an interview with the famous adult film star Jasmin St. Clair. That was a highlight for sure. The show was killer. Crowds here can be tough, but we pulled it off. We hope to see everyone on the road soon.
Keep it metal!!"
News source: Century Media
PSYCHOTRON - New Album Cover Posted
- March 4, 2005
German power thrashers PSYCHOTRON have posted the cover artwork for their upcoming album, entitled "Pray For Salvation", on their official website here.
Here is the track listing for "Pray For Salvation":
01. Pray For Salvation
02. Arms Of Morpheus
03. Traitor
04. At The Graves
05. Chasing Shadows
06. The Awakening
07. Circle Of The Damned
08. The Hourglass
09. Life On Borrowed Time
10. Shattered Illusion
News source: www.psychotron.de
RAGE Sign With Nuclear Blast
- March 4, 2005
German metallers RAGE, featuring Peavy Wagner (vocals, bass), Victor Smolski (guitar) and Mike Terrana (drums), have signed a long-term deal with Nuclear Blast Records.
In an official statement, Peavy says: "After our fantastic anniversary tour we were convinced that we want to work with a label that pushes us forward with creative ideas and full power support. With this in our backs we can jump right into the making of our next album. We imagine to do something without stylistic changes but with a wider range of sound. After the good experiences with Victor's latest solo album we want to get the Whiterussian Symphonic Orchestra involved, similar to what we did a couple of years ago on "Lingua Mortis". This time the result will be a lot harder. That's how the new songs sound we recently wrote in first rehearsals. They blend in perfectly with our latest releases."
Upcoming RAGE tour dates:
Mar. 26 - Ankara, TUR - Rock Station Festival
Apr. 02 - St. Petersburg, RUS - Club Port
Apr. 03 - Moskau, RUS - Club Tochka
Apr. 09 - Frankfurt, GER - Musikmesse - Arena 17.00 Uhr
Apr. 12 - Recklinghausen, GER - Vestlandhalle @ Ruhrpott Rocks
Apr. 16 - Mexico City, MEX - Salon 21
Jun. 04 - Tradate, ITA - Tradate Iron FJun.
Jun. 24 - Dischingen, GER - Rock Am Härtsfeldsee
Jul. 02 - Pravia, SPA - Derrame Rock
Jul. 09 - Osterode, GER - Dorste Rock Harz Open Air
Jul. 16 - Zadar, CRO - Metal Melting Festival
Oct. 22 - Gaildorf, GER - Sundown Festival
News source: www.nuclearblast.de
KATAKLYSM Win "Best Metal Group" At Canadian Indies
- March 4, 2005
Canadian death metal sensation KATAKLYSM have won "Best Metal Group" at the Canadian Indie Music Awards. The band will not be able to attend the event in Toronto at the Phoenix Theater tomorrow to receive the award, as the band are currently on a U.S. tour with DANZIG.
Vocalist Maurizio Iacono offers this tour update: "We are presently half way done with the tour and its been absolutly great. We didnt know what to expect coming into this tour as an extreme act, but so far i can truly say its the most important tour we've done in the states and its been packed every night. Response has been amazing with violent pits every night, we've been treated with nothing but respect by DANZIG and there crew were having loads of fun and exposing Death Metal to a new audience and making lots of new fans. Cool to be part of the DANZIG/DOYLE 30 min MISFITS reunion shows in Boston/NYC and Philly it was historic and THE CROWN went apeshit. We hope things keep going like they are and we will see you all soon."
News source: www.nuclearblast.de
MEGADETH Guitarist Sets Sights On Japan/Australia
- March 4, 2005
MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover has posted this message on the band's official website:
"After a lllllllooooooooooooonnnnnnnggggggg flight home (over 16 hours with flight change and plane delay - snow storm in Toronto - go figure) I am now getting back to normal home life, beit for a short time. It's nice to be home with family.
I am really looking forward to this upcoming Japan/Australian tour, as I have yet to visit (let alone play to) these places, but that is about to change. I believe we may have a few days off in Australia before the announced shows, so I am already plotting on which beach is closest to our hotel and/or possibly getting in a round of golf if possible - Maybe Dave and Shawn will be interested in another round in perhaps less windy conditions. Regardless, I plan on having a GREAT TIME!!
Japan will be a great place to find as many record/cd shops as I possibly can - I am a cd junkie, so when I get a chance, I will be all over this.
I look forward to seeing all of you on this part of the tour."
News source: www.megadeth.com
U.D.O. Name New Album
- March 3, 2005
German metallers U.D.O. have announced that their new album will be entitled "Mission No. X", which is tentatively scheduled to be released in the late summer through AFM Records. This new recording will be the first with new drummer Francesco Jovino. Jovino joined the band last year as the permanent replacement for Lorenzo Milani, who left U.D.O. due to "personal reasons."
Furthermore, frontman Udo Dirkschneider says that despite the upcoming ACCEPT reunion tour dates, he will not forget about his other band. Dirkschneider explained, "Due to the current ACCEPT hysteria, U.D.O. will definitely not be left outside alone."
News source: www.bravewords.com
SEVEN WITCHES - DVD Update From Jack Frost
- March 3, 2005
SEVEN WITCHES mainman/gutarist Jack Frost has posted this update on the band's official website:
"Recently you all have either heard about or read about the issues we faced and had to deal with at Crocodile Rocks in Allentown, PA concerning our recent DVD shoot. Since James and I posted our letters of apology and thanks to our many fans, under 21 or not, we've received many, many letters of support from our fans a crossed the nation and from the bottom of our hearts we sincerely appreciate it. You, the fans, are the reason we do what we do.
I was contacted by David Stevens, manager of Crocodile Rocks, the other day and allowed him to explain his side of the story. Although I won't go into specific details about the conversation, we did end the conversation on good terms. Dave is a gentleman who offered the band, our fans and me a sincere apology and a sound explanation about the whole situation. We thank Dave for being an upstanding and decent person about this.
On another note, our former booking agent, Tammy Taylor, contacted me as well and also offered a sincere apology for her part in this matter. Right now we're looking forward to the DVD release, more touring and an end to things like this. Our fans matter more than anything to us, so we hope nothing like this ever happens again.
Thanks for all the support, and we'll see you on the road soon!"
News source: www.sevenwitches.net
ACCEPT - New Band Photo Online
- March 3, 2005
A brand new photo of ACCEPT has been posted online here. The lineup for ACCEPT's upcoming summer festival performances is Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Wolf Hoffmann (guitars), Peter Baltes (bass), Herman Frank (guitars), and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).
Here are ACCEPT's upcoming tour dates:
May 15 - Gelsenkirchen, GER - Rock Hard Festival
June 04 - Bergum, NETH - Waldrock
June 09 - Sölvesborg, SWE - Sweden Rock Festival
June 12 - Bologna, ITA - Gods Of Metal
June 24 - Belgium - Graspop
July 17 - Helsinki, FIN - Tuska Festival
July 29 - Tokyo, JPN - Shibuya AX
July 30 - Tokyo, JPN - Shibuya AX
July 31 - Osaka, JPN - Namba Hatch
Aug. 02 - Nagoya, JPN - Diamont Hall
Aug. 4–6 - Wacken, GER - Wacken Open Air
Aug. 13 - Spain - Cumpo De Futbol
Aug. - Switzerland - TBA
News source: www.acceptarchive.com
LAMB OF GOD - Controversial Video Airing This Weekend
- March 3, 2005
This message has been posted on LAMB OF GOD's official website:
"LAMB OF GOD's controversial video for the track Now You've Got Something To Die For will world premier this Saturday, March 5th on Headbanger's Ball, on MTV2. The video will also debut on FUSE's Uranium on Monday, March 7th.
The video, consisting of live performance and backstage footage taken during the Ashes of the Wake tour, did not initially pass either MTV or FUSE network standards, but will air with several scenes censored due to graphic content."
The uncensored video will be included in the band's upcoming DVD release, "Killadelphia".
News source: www.lamb-of-god.com
DARK TRANQUILLITY - New Video Online
- March 2, 2005
DARK TRANQUILLITY new video for "Lost To Apathy" has been posted online here (Real Media). The video was shot by acclaimed director Roger Johansson (I FLAMES, SOILWORK).
"Lost To Apathy" comes from the band's critically acclaimed new album, "Character", out now through Century Media.
JUDAS PRIEST Unleash "Angel Of Retribution"
- March 1, 2005
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have unleashed their brand new album, "Angel Of Retribution", today through Sony BMG. This marks the band's 15th studio album, also the first to be recorded with original vocalist Rob Halford since "Painkiller" in 1990. "Angel of Retribution" is available both on standard CD and DualDisc format (the CD on one side and DVD on the other).
METALEATER.COM and Sony BMG have 5 copies of "Angel Of Retribution" up for grabs, so don't miss your chance to win this killer album. Enter here.
In other related news, Yahoo! Music have posted a bunch of classic JUDAS PRIEST videos online: "A Touch Of Evil" (1990), "Painkiller" (Version 2, 1990), "Hellion/Electric Eye" (1983), "Riding On The Wind" (1983), "Love Bites" (1984), "Freewheel Burning" (1984), "Breaking The Law" (EPK, 2004), "Revolution" (2005), "Living After Midnight" (2005), "Breaking The Law" (2005) and "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" (2005). Check them out here.
News source: music.yahoo.com
MetalNetRadio Announces New Canadian Metal Station
- March 1, 2005
MetalNetRadio.com has announced the launching of a new show on its internet radio station called Canadian Metal. The show will focus on label and independent bands from across Canada and show the world what a vibrant metal scene the country has to offer.
Program director Joey Nemeth says, "I feel it's very important to show the world what great music metal bands are making up here, and if we can help in any way ..., well it's our honor and duty to do so". The show is 60 minutes of commercial free metallic mayhem airing Monday night at 10pm EST with repeat broadcasts on (Tuesday at 7am EST, Wednesday at 3pm EST, Thursaday at 7pm EST, Friday at 10am EST, and Sunday at 3am EST).
Interested bands wanting to be aired on the show should contact Joey at programdirector@metalnetradio.com or visit www.metalnetradio.com for more details.
News source: www.metalnetradio.com
ACCEPT - Drummer Stefan Schwarzmann Rejoins
- March 1, 2005
Drummer Stefan Schwarzmann, who recently parted ways with HELLOWEEN, will be rejoining German metal legends ACCEPT for the band's 2005 summer festival appearances. This officially solidifies the band's summer touring lineup, which includes Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Wolf Hoffmann (guitar), Herman Frank (guitar) and Peter Baltes (bass). The rehearsals are scheduled for March and April in Hannover, Germany. ACCEPT's Summer Festival performances will begin on April 25th in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Here are ACCEPT's upcoming tour dates:
May 15 - Gelsenkirchen, GER - Rock Hard Festival
June 04 - Bergum, NETH - Waldrock
June 09 - Sölvesborg, SWE - Sweden Rock Festival
June 12 - Bologna, ITA - Gods Of Metal
June 24 - Belgium - Graspop
July 17 - Helsinki, FIN - Tuska Festival
July 29 - Tokyo, JPN - Shibuya AX
July 30 - Tokyo, JPN - Shibuya AX
July 31 - Osaka, JPN - Namba Hatch
Aug. 02 - Nagoya, JPN - Diamont Hall
Aug. 4–6 - Wacken, GER - Wacken Open Air
Aug. 13 - Spain - Cumpo De Futbol
Aug. - Switzerland - TBA
News source: www.acceptarchive.com
STRATOVARIUS - More U.S. Dates Confirmed
- March 1, 2005
Finland's STRATOVARIUS have announced two more tour dates in addition to their performance at ProgPower USA 2005. Here are the dates:
Sept. 16-17 - Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live (ProgPower USA VI)
Sept. 19 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Sept. 21 - New York, NY - B.B. Kings
News source: www.bravewords.com
EDGUY - New EP Coming In September
- March 1, 2005
EDGUY vocalist Tobias Sammet has posted this message on the band's official website:
"Just a short message: We've just come back from our trip to Granada, Spain to play the Atarfe-Vega-Rock festival. It was a lot of fun, although it's been pretty cold in the venue. That was not what we expected from Spain but however, you people who were there were really great. Some technical problems on stage and we couldn't bring the whole show, but what the fuck - we gave our best and you gave your best, that's what counts. We all had a great evening!
After the show we had a kind of pre-birthday party for Eggi, together with the PRIMAL FEAR guys. Great guys, great fun. We will not mention any details, I am not gonna reveal that Jens woke up in his bath tub full of water and that I had to be carried out of the venue by two of our crew guys later that night. Well, you see: We had fun!!! Felix had a food war with himeself which is not very funny. There's a lot of people who starve while two Kiwis accidently slipped out of Felix' hand and exploded on the wall. To his excuse we should mention that he wouldn't have managed to throw them to Namibia anyway. So I want to stress we can't speak about waste of food in this case.
Meanwhile we are working full-steam on our new EP that is estimated to be released in September. A full length album is to follow early next year. I liked the concept of delivering a big value-for-money thing as the official single last time just like the King Of Fools EP. We got very good response to that and we are so creative at the moment that there will be a lot of material as it seems. We'll see, can't tell too much at this point. But we are working on that one. Anyway, the material sounds good, sound like EDGUY, very fresh, very cheeky and of course epic at times. You'll hear it later."
News source: www.edguy.nu
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