| Burning Point new deal |
Posted by: Denis
/ 15.05.2012
Finnish melodic metallers Burning Point have signed a deal with Scarlet Records for the release of their new album The Ignitor. No other title could be more appropriate to describe an album that truly ignites all the elements that Burning Point are about.
The band have come a long way round musically and you can really hear it in their music. The Ignitor takes all the good things from its predecessors, throwing them into a whirlwind of Heavy Metal and from the eye of the storm rises what can be easily considered the Finns' masterpiece.
The Ignitor was recorded at HelGate and Reindeer Horns Studios and mastered at Tico Tico Studios (Sonata Arctica, Sentenced) by Ahti Kortelainen. The beautiful cover artwork was handled by Felipe Machado Franco (Blind Guardian, Rhapsody Of Fire, Iron Savior).
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| Secret Sphere announce new vocalist |
Posted by: Denis
/ 14.05.2012
As previously stated by band the vocalist replacement is a new beginning, especially after more than 10 years of a career, there are risks to make mistakes and lost years of work, otherwise you can bring the band to the next level and find the missing link to give the right dimension to the project... And definitively for Secret Sphere they are talking about the second option, no doubt that they will bring their career to the next level with the addition of extraordinary singer Michele Luppi.
He doesn't need any kind of introduction, with his music he widely demonstrates his talent and in a very short time Michele contributed to the new album writing lyrics and melodies, delivering one his best works to date.
"We're extremely happy to welcome Michele to our family" are the first words of Aldo Lonobile, mastermind of the band since the beginning... "everybody knows what Michele can do with his voice, so I prefer to spend few words saying that I found a great person to work with and a great new friend and for sure you will catch the great atmosphere we have inside the band listening to the new album!!!"
"I'm very proud to be the new singer of this fantastic group! All the guys in the band made me feel part of the family ever since we met for the first time." states Michele "Our forthcoming album Portrait Of A Dying Heart is by far one of the best album I've done, though I'm still recording my vocals. I wanna thank them for their trust and belief, and I'm willing to share all my experience and passion in order to write and perform our music the best way we can... For us and, most of all, for you."
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| ATTACKER ANNOUNCE NEW BASSIST |
Posted by: Denis
/ 13.05.2012
ATTACKER have been joined by new Bassist Jon Hanemann, who replaces outgoing original Bassist Lou Ciarlo. Ciarlo, originally back on board with the intentions of just performing recording duties. Has decided to step aside due to other musical comittments and his lack of real interest in continuing in the Metal world.
Drummer Mike Sabatini commented on Lou's departure with the following. "Lou is my closest friend. But he no longer had it in his heart to continue and we have to respect that decision. People change and grow, and sometimes want to go in a different direction. We do still share a rehearsal room and help each other out with various musical projects.
Lou Ciarlo added. Mike and I have been buds forever, some say we're like an old married couple when it comes to playing music together. Please know that I say this with confidence and not arrogance, as a bass and drums rhythm section, the two of us are locked in like very few are or can be, and it's not just when playing Metal. We could play Johnny Cash or Liza Minnelli songs and it would be the same. So when Mike had asked if I would help him with a new Attacker release and record the bass tracks, how could I tell him no. When I had initially agreed to working with the band it was understood that due to my extremely busy schedule, I would be doing the bass tracks as a hired gun only, with no commitment to any live performances. Spending time with my wife and daughter, time with close friends, a demanding career as a Wireless Engineer and playing Bass for the Karyn Kuhl band has filled my schedule to the max. But as it has been since the beginning of Attacker, when Mike, Pat and Mike B. decide to play as Attacker it's nothing less than full on. With that said, I quickly realized there would be no way for me to meet their needs as a bass player. Additionally, my heart just isn't in it anymore and hasn't been for some time; musically I am in a very different place.
With this, I feel it is best I step aside and let a new era of the band unfold. With Jon Hanemann taking over bass duties and Bobby Lucas on vocals, I am sure all of those loyal Attacker fans will still love the band as much as before, if not more! I know this is something Mike and the rest of the band will! Best of luck to them and farewell!"
According to the group, Jon came down and totally blew the doors off the material. It was evident after the first song, that he was the guy. Were really excited to have him in the band along with Bobby Lucas on Vocals. It's going to be a great year! Drummer Mike Sabatini had been working with Hanemann in another project. So it was a no brainer to have him come into the fold.
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| NUCLEAR BLAST / TANKARD REVEALS "A GIRL CALLED CERVEZA" COVER ART |
Posted by: Denis
/ 11.05.2012
German Thrash Metal hero, Tankard, has revealed the album cover for its upcoming Nuclear Blast debut, A Girl Called Cerveza. Patrick Strogulski, who is a student of former Tankard cover artist, Sebastian Krüger, brought the artwork to life.
A Girl Called Cerveza will be released on July 31st in North America, and is currently being produced at the famous Studio 23 in Frankfurt, Germany with renowned producer, Michael Mainx (BÖHSE ONKELZ, DER W, DISBELIEF, D-A-D).
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| MANOWAR Announce Digital Release Of New Album |
Posted by: Denis
/ 11.05.2012
MANOWAR's new studio album, The Lord Of Steel, will first be released worldwide on June 16, 2012 exclusively on iTunes and on the band's own online store, The Kingdom Of Steel.
On the same date, Metal Hammer UK will release a special 'Steel Edition' of Metal Hammer #233, including the CD and a digital copy of the album.
The Lord Of Steel is blazing with pure power, untamed energy, and a sound as raw and wild as a force of nature. Track titles like Annihilation and Hail, Kill And Die! set the tone for a record that is packed with surprises.
In contrast to the 2007 release Gods Of War, this new album is not a concept album, yet each song tells a different story, retaining the MANOWAR vision of righteousness, honor and everything MANOWAR fans have come to know and love.
MANOWAR fans should expect to have "their heads completely blown off" said MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio in a recent interview, and explained that "...this album is all about brutality and raw power!"
The album will be mixed and mastered at the legendary Wisseloord Studios by long-time collaborators mixing engineer Ronald Prent and two-time Grammy award-winning mastering engineer Darcy Proper.
Known for their adventurous spirit and for never releasing the same style of album twice in a row, MANOWAR have this time tapped into the world of action heroes and their stories, writing their first song specifically for a Hollywood movie, EL GRINGO and another one, Expendable, inspired by Sylvester Stallone's action movie franchise 'The Expendables'.
The band recently announced that El Gringo will be the theme song of the action western EL GRINGO, featuring Scott Adkins ('Expendables 2', 'The Bourne Ultimatum') and Christian Slater and produced by After Dark Films ('An American Haunting') and Joel Silver's ('Matrix', 'Lethal Weapon') Dark Castle Home Entertainment.
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| You will enjoy your very own NAPALM DEATH not only once, but twice!!! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 10.05.2012
BARGE TO HELL is The World's Most Extreme Metal Cruise, where you get 4 nights of unrestricted festival access to all the stages with no assigned seating or set dinner times. Because they want to make sure you can enjoy your very own NAPALM DEATH not only once, but twice!!!
Are you not in the mood for a quiet holiday season? Then consider this: On December 3rd, 40 of the most extreme Metal Bands and 2,000 headbangers from around the world will go to the Caribbean to take over a luxury cruise ship for a 5 day and 4 night trip to the undead! For the entire trip it's like everyone has a backstage pass and you can mingle side-by-side with the Artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. See each of the 40 bands play two live shows on two different days.
BARGE TO HELL: The World's Most Extreme Metal Cruise!
Public sales have started and are in full swing. Some cabin categories are already sold out so don't delay! Book now at http://www.bargetohell.com/ before it is too late!
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| Marauder new album |
Posted by: Denis
/ 10.05.2012
Marauder new album Elegy of blood will be released May 15th 2012 via Pitch Black records.
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| PARADOX BEGINS RECORDING NEW ALBUM |
Posted by: Denis
/ 10.05.2012
Paradox begins recording new album titled Tales of the weird.
The band will deliver another Thrash/Speed masterpiece, that will be released on AFM-Records by the end of the year.
New guitarist Christian Muenzner (Obscura) comments: "I already applied for Paradox 10 years ago, even before I was in the band Necrophagist. Logistically this is even the closest band to where I live, we're not even 45 minutes apart, so this makes a lot of sense ;) Been a fan of that band for years and always wanted to play thrash, so here we go ;) The new songs sound fucking amazing, I'm stoked to be a part of this!"
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| Y.O.C. new videos |
Posted by: Denis
/ 09.05.2012
New Y.O.C. videos have been uploaded for streaming and they are available on youtube.
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| Public Sales For BARGE TO HELL Arrive With A BEHEMOTH! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 09.05.2012
Are you not in the mood for a quiet holiday season? Then consider this: On December 3rd, 40 of the most extreme Metal Bands and 2,000 headbangers from around the world will go to the Caribbean to take over a luxury cruise ship for a 5 day and 4 night trip to the undead! For the entire trip it's like everyone has a backstage pass and you can mingle side-by-side with the Artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. See each of the 40 bands play two live shows on two different days. That's 80 shows with unrestricted festival access to the three stages, each with it's own unique atmosphere:
The luxurious 'A Chorus Line' theater where they spare no expense to have the benches removed on the floor. Who actually wants assigned seating in front of the stage at a Metal show... lol
The cozy 'Spectrum' that gives you the real club feeling.
And their jewel: The open air stage on the pool deck. The biggest festival stage to sail the Oceans.
You can also get all your memorabilia signed at the Meet & Greet sessions. Be part of their infamous Metal Karaoke and many other special activities with the Artists. And last, but not least: Don't forget that they have bars on board that never close! What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done.
BARGE TO HELL: The World's Most Extreme Metal Cruise!
Public sales have started and are in full swing. Some cabin categories are already sold out so don't delay! Book now at http://www.bargetohell.com/ before it is too late!
Of the 40 bands on board, 22 have been announced:
ARTILLERY
AT THE GATES
BEHEMOTH
BELPHEGOR
ENSLAVED
HACKNEYED
HYPOCRISY
KAMPFAR
KRISIUN
LOUDBLAST
MOONSPELL
MORGOTH
PARADISE LOST
POSSESSED
ROTTING CHRIST
SACRED REICH
SANCTUARY
SEPULTURA
SIX FEET UNDER
SODOM
SOILWORK
SOLSTAFIR
BARGE TO HELL will sail Monday, December 3, 2012 from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas and will not return you to the real world for five days until Friday, December 7, 2012.
Ticket prices start at US$666 plus US$289 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals at the dining rooms, most on-board restaurants and even 24 hour room service!
What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check out http://www.bargetohell.com/ for more information.
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| Nuclear Blast / DORO Reveals details on upcoming EP! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 09.05.2012
DORO, the queen of Heavy Metal, has just revealed some details on the upcoming EP Raise Your Fist In The Air which will be released August 3, 2012. The EP will contain the following songs and will be issued on CD, vinyl and as digital download: DORO - Raise Your Fist In The Air
Raise your fist in the air
Victory
Engel
Lève ton poing vers le ciel
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| Nuclear Blast / TANKARD reveals track list |
Posted by: Denis
/ 09.05.2012
Iconic Thrash Metal band TANKARD from Frankfurt/Germany has revealed the track list for its upcoming album A Girl Called Cerveza.
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| no news for couple of weeks |
Posted by: Denis
/ 08.05.2012
During few weeks, until May 9, no news will be here. |
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| Nuclear Blast / RHAPSODY announce the new drummer: Alex Landenburg! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 28.04.2012
RHAPSODY statement:
"We tried it but we understood in a short time that it would have been really impossible to have our friend and drummer ALEX HOLZWARTH playing for both RHAPSODY and RHAPSODY OF FIRE. In these conditions there was simply no way to go on and right now, having two tour agencies working for us and starting the planning of the live activity, we agreed that the best is to keep the two bands completely independent from each other. That's why some time ago we found the only possible solution. Alex Holzwarth will go on playing for RHAPSODY OF FIRE and this makes sense because also his brother is playing in that band too. From our side, after thanking Alex for all the wonderful moments shared together and to have recorded the new album showing once more all his great technical skill, we started looking around trying to find a special person that could have taken his important place. Well, we can tell you that we found that person and it is surely special, very special... honestly one of the best drummers around we had the chance to listen to.
Therefore we are really proud to announce that the new drummer and permanent band member of RHAPSODY will be Mr. ALEX LANDENBURG. We are honored to have Alex with us, we admire his unique talent and we are sure we will have a lot of fun together, in the years to come, on the stages of the whole world!"
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| New Hartmann album Balance out soon |
Posted by: Denis
/ 26.04.2012
Finally the production of the long awaited new Hartmann's album Balance is finished and will now released in late May on Avenue of Allies accompanied by new live dates.
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| BURNING POINT - 'THE IGNITOR' COVER ARTWORK AND TRACKLIST REVEALED |
Posted by: Denis
/ 24.04.2012
Finnish melodic metallers Burning Point have revealed the cover artwork and tracklist of their new album The Ignitor, which is going to be released June 19th, 2011 on Scarlet Records. The Ignitor was recorded at HelGate and Reindeer Horns Studios and mastered at Tico Tico Studios (Sonata Arctica, Sentenced) by Ahti Kortelainen. The beautiful cover artwork was handled by Felipe Machado Franco (Blind Guardian, Rhapsody Of Fire, Iron Savior).
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| HELLOWEEN STARTED STUDIO PRODUCTION!! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 24.04.2012
After the major 7 Sinners world tour and a well deserved break the boys have just entered the studio to work on their new studio album.
The new production will again be helmed by long-term producer Charlie Bauerfeind and will of course contain all the trademarks. Already in this early stage the new effort promises to be much more than a fine follow-up to the highly acclaimed Gambling With The Devil and 7 Sinners albums. Bombastic epic pieces have been worked on as well as ultrafast heavy songs and mid-tempo anthems.
Says guitarist Michael Weikath: "Right now we are busy with finalizing the songwriting process and are getting ready to take the accumulated ideas into a final selection for the new record. Everybody in the band is excited and eager to take what we have worked on so far to the next level."
The recordings for the 7 Sinners-follow-up will be running until the end of 2012 with a release being looked at in the beginning of 2013.
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| Iced Earth new album |
Posted by: Denis
/ 22.04.2012
JON SCHAFFER UPDATE:
"We will start song writing in the Fall this year and will continue that, and the subsequent production for the new album, in between and around upcoming tour plans for the remainder of 2012-2013. Busy, focused, and energizing times lie ahead, but we are stoked and ready! Count on it!"
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| BELPHEGOR, KAMPFAR, SOILWORK, SOLSTAFIR and Early-Booking Start for BARGE TO HELL |
Posted by: Denis
/ 19.04.2012
With the addition of BELPHEGOR, KAMPFAR, SOILWORK and SOLSTAFIR Pre-Registration for BARGE TO HELL, The World's Most Extreme Metal Cruise has ended! Promo codes will be sent out as you read this. For
those that registered, please be patient as the system may need up to 24h to send out all Promo codes.
Early-Booking will start Friday, April 20, 2012 at 12PM EST.
Not in the mood for a quiet holiday season? Then make sure you check out http://www.bargetohell.com and join 40 of the most extreme Metal Bands and 2,000 headbangers from around the world that will go to the Caribbean to take over a luxury cruise ship for a 5 day and 4 night trip on the BARGE TO HELL: The World's Most Extreme Metal Cruise!
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| Five years of waiting for CIRCUS MAXIMUS new masterpiece album 'Nine' to be released in worldwide June on Frontiers |
Posted by: Denis
/ 17.04.2012
Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of the anticipated third album from Norwegian Progsters CIRCUS MAXIMUS entitled Nine on June 1st in Europe and June 5th in North America.
Five years after the successful release of the concept album Isolate, this time Circus Maximus are back with a strong and mature CD. "A lot happened in our personal lives during the past few years", explains drummer Truls Haugen. "Three of us had kids, plus we also had a several bumps in the road with the production. So it has not exactly been a joyride, but it feels great to finally be done, and after all this time we are ready to unleash our new monster!"
Circus Maximus spent anyway their time also working hard to further refining their sound. With Nine they are poised to take their place alongside the upper echelon of Progressive Metal bands. The band's musical formula is not easy to accomplish - take jaw dropping musicianship, add a singer like Michael Eriksen with a voice from heaven and toss it together with hooks, anthemic melodies and enough groove and heavy riffing that really gets into your head.
For this new record the band presents the best of both worlds - offering their most melodic and at the same time heaviest moments of their repertoire, with class and maturity which is really from another world. "The majority of the material on the new record was written by Mats Haugen and he has taken the music to a kind of simpler and more accessible approach, yet kept the progressive elements and the 'nerve' that is Circus Maximus" says Truls Haugen. "We're actually more melodic and heavier on this new record than we've ever been".
The re-defining sound, the songwriting and the clever production, highlights the band as one of the leading, original Progressive-Metal band around. Nine is an absolute contender for Top Album of the year, transcending the boundaries and subgenres of Hard Rock music!
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| Almah confirms new guitarist |
Posted by: Denis
/ 17.04.2012
34-years old Gustavo Di Padua is confirmed as the new ALMAh guitarist. He replaced Paulo Schroeber who had to leave the band due to health problems.
Gustavo Di Padua is a professional guitarist and music producer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started his musical career playing with various local bands when he was 14. Gustavo released his first solo CD The Stairs in 2008 and participated in such Metal bands as Glory Opera, Aquaria and Endless. He was also one of the finalists in the world-wide Guitar Idol 2008 contest. His main influences are such guitar heroes like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen.
The first show of ALMAh with Gustavo Di Padua will take place at Metal Open Air (São Luis, Maranhão), the biggest Metal festival in Brazil in 2012. The band will play on 20th of April on Ronnie James Dio stage at 14-15.
Gustavo Di Padua: "Thanks to my friends and new colleagues for the excellent vibes!!! ALMAh is a great band with great musicians and I'm very happy to join it and return to metal!!! We are already working to make a great show at Metal Open Air".
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| Diablo Swing orchestra - First single from the upcoming album released! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 15.04.2012
Ladies and gents, put on your finest dancing shoes and show Diablo Swing orchestra your moves! They give you the song Voodoo Mon Amour from the upcoming album Pandora's Piñata out May 22. Check it out here.
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| Iron Savior live in Moscow |
Posted by: Denis
/ 14.04.2012
Piet Sielck and Iron Savior live in Moscow this night, the photos are already available.
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| HEATHEN SIGNS WITH NUCLEAR BLAST! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 13.04.2012
The ink has finally dried and Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of the Bay Area's indomitable Thrash Metal band HEATHEN!
Founding member and guitarist Lee Altus comments on the new alliance:
%quot;I'm really happy and couldn't think of a better label for HEATHEN. I've known people at Nuclear Blast, some of whom have been fans of the band going as far back as the early demo days, and have been friends with them for many years. It's amazing for me to think that throughout this band's career, every album we recorded has been released on a different label. I can finally say that we have found home. Nuclear Blast has become a mecca for Bay Area Thrash bands and we are happy to join our friends and partners in crime Exodus, Death Angel, Testament and Forbidden. Now it's time to get to work on the new album!"
Lead singer David White adds: "I want to thank all the fans for their amazing support; we do not take any of this lightly! Now we move forward with a true Metal record company that really understands what we're all about, 2012 and beyond!!!"
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| Nuclear Blast / TANKARD - album title |
Posted by: Denis
/ 13.04.2012
German Thrash Metal heroes TANKARD have just released the title of their upcoming Nuclear Blast debut. The name of the anniversary-record is: A Girl Called Cerveza. The album is currently being produced at the famous Studio 23 with renowned producer Michael Mainx (BÖHSE ONKELZ, DER W, DISBELIEF, D-A-D) in Frankfurt, Germany.
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| SEPTICFLESH announce signing to PROSTHETIC RECORDS |
Posted by: Denis
/ 12.04.2012
PROSTHETIC RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Greek symphonic Death Metal quartet, SEPTICFLESH, whose eight albums and performances on tour alongside the likes of Cradle of Filth, Amon Amarth, Gorgoroth, Satyricon, Children of Bodom and more have earned the group international acclaim.
The band commented: "We are very excited to have signed a new North American deal with Prosthetic Records; we feel we have made the right choice with a label that could give us the right attention for the American market, we plan on striking hard with our next album!"
SEPTICFLESH are also excited to announce that they will be coming over to North America later this year to headline what will be the first 'CONQUERORS OF THE WORLD' tour.
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| Bonfire line up changes |
Posted by: Denis
/ 11.04.2012
Bonfire and band's drummer Dominik Hulshorst have mutually agreed to split.
The drum duties for the near future, and possibly the far future as well will be handled by Harry 'Fireworks' Reischmann, who already played with the band in the Ukraine in March 2012.
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| Hypocrisy new album |
Posted by: Denis
/ 11.04.2012
Hypocrisy are now focusing on writing new songs for the next album. They've already have some new material and it sounds killer! The plan is to record the new album in the autumn this year and release it in the first half of 2013. So far everything is working out as planned and the band is really excited to bring out the new release.
Between the writing process Hypocrisy are also doing some festival shows.
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| Iced Earth - Freddie Vidales will leave the band |
Posted by: Denis
/ 11.04.2012
Iced Earth bass player Freddie Vidales has announced he will leave the band after the Chinese shows this April. Due to the bands massive touring commitments there was immediate need for a replacement and Luke Appleton (of Fury UK, with whom ICED EARTH toured in Europe last winter) has stepped up to the plate and will be joining the tour in time for the show in India.
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| ATTACKER ANNOUNCE NEW VOCALIST |
Posted by: Denis
/ 08.04.2012
Attacker has been joined by Bobby 'Leatherlungs' Lucas (Seven Witches, Overlorde, Morbid Sin) as their new vocalist. Lucas is still currently in Overlorde, who are working towards a
release of their own.
According to drummer Mike Sabatini, the band will focus on new material for their as of yet untitled next album that they expect to release by years end. Adding "We are extremely excited to have Bobby in the ranks bringing his talent to the table, we couldn't have asked for a better addition to the band, GAME ON!"
"We've had a long but well needed break and are
looking forward to playing shows again." We do what we do for the love of it and for the fans that do appreciate it and for no other reason than that. This stuff is in our blood!" Bobby Lucas commented.
"I am very happy and excited to be a part of the amazing ATTACKER! This is a band I have been a fan of since first hearing them on Metal Massacre 5 back in '86! I was hoping the right gig would eventually come along... I have been out of the original scene far too long, and here we are! It all seemed to fall into place. This band is right up my alley, classic TRUE POWER
METAL! Hailz to all the ATTACKER fans. See you soon!"
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| Burning Point - new deal! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 07.04.2012
Finnish melodic metallers Burning Point have signed a deal with Scarlet Records for the release of their new album The Ignitor. No other title could be more appropriate to describe an album that truly ignites all the elements that Burning Point are about. The band have come a long way round musically and you can really hear it in their music. The Ignitor takes all the good things from its predecessors, throwing them into a whirlwind of Heavy Metal and from the eye of the storm rises what can be easily considered the Finns' masterpiece. The Ignitor was recorded at HelGate and Reindeer Horns Studios and mastered at Tico Tico Studios (Sonata Arctica, Sentenced) by Ahti Kortelainen. The beautiful cover artwork was handled by Felipe Machado Franco (Blind Guardian, Rhapsody Of Fire, Iron Savior).
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| Jolly Roger Records / IN.SI.DIA - ISTINTO E RABBIA & GUARDA DENTRO TE (CD reissues) |
Posted by: Denis
/ 06.04.2012
Sold out since a long time and almost impossible to find, Italian cult thrashers IN.SI.DIA albums, Istinto e rabbia and Guarda dentro te (originally released in 1993 and 1995 on major Polydor), will be reprinted on CD by Jolly Roger Records, thanks to license from Universal Music Italy Srl.
Albums will be out on 20th May, distributed in Europe by Masterpiece, H'art Distribution and Code 7.
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| Almah announces guitarist Paulo Schroeber's departure |
Posted by: Denis
/ 06.04.2012
Brazilian metallers ALMAh issue the following statement about the departure of the guitarist Paulo Schroeber due to health problems:
"Dear ALMAh friends and fans! I think many of you already know about health problems that our brother, partner and member of the band, Paulo Schroeber, has recently faced. Due to these problems we had to call another guitarist to replace him at the latest ALMAH shows during Motion tour, but we always hoped that Paulo would be with us again very soon.
Unfortunately, a very serious heart problem made it impossible for our friend to continue his work for a long term, and we received his message that he had to leave the band! All of us became extremely sad but at the same moment we respect his decision to stay with his family at such a delicate moment.
For us, there remains only one thing: to keep public our eternal support, love and, most of all, gratitude for all the great moments we had together! We are very happy to know that his treatment is going on and the prognosis is positive. The band is here with all its energy and now it's even stronger because we do what we love and 'cos we respect all the dedication of our friend Paulo over these years of hard work and fun.
The name of new ALMAh's guitarist will be revealed soon, together with announcement of new ways of the band and tour dates for 2012. The band's 'philosophy' to create music for the sake of music in friendship and fun will always be our priority."
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| Nuclear Blast / ACCEPT 'Stalingrad' will be out tomorrow! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 05.04.2012
Tomorrow is the day! The new ACCEPT album STALINGRAD will be released worldwide.
STALINGRAD is a no compromise album from start to finish without a filler track anywhere to be found, sticking to the winning combination of working with producer Andy Sneap.
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| Evil Masquerade new album |
Posted by: Denis
/ 04.04.2012
The front coverer of the upcoming Evil Masquerade album Pentagram unveiled. The release date: May 21, 2012.
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| U.D.O. 'Celebrator' tracklist |
Posted by: Denis
/ 02.04.2012
U.D.O.'s Celebrator will be released as double CD digipak, tracklist is already available.
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| Secret Sphere new singer |
Posted by: Denis
/ 02.04.2012
Secret Sphere have a new singer!!! He's finishing laying down vocals, and lyrics for the new album, and he's doing a huge amount of work in a very short time and he's constantly in touch with Aldo updating the work process!!! He's great, really great, so please be patient as the band waits for the right time to prepare a proper welcome to the family and they will introduce him to you all!
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| New Sabaton line up! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 02.04.2012
To end all rumors that Sabaton will stop touring, or even act/perform as a band, the band can now present that Sabaton's new lineup will be as follows:
Joakim Brodén - Vocals
Pär Sundström - Bass
Chris Rörland - Guitars
Thobbe Englund - Guitars
Robban Bäck - Drums
At the moment Sabaton are still searching for a keyboard player. Until they have found the right guy they will still have Daniel Myhr, in digital form, since he has specially recorded all keyboards for the band to use on tour.
Therefore, Sabaton are not cancelling any shows at all - the war machine of Sabaton will go on just as planned!
The MKII of Sabaton is ready for the next chapter...
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| Tad Morose new guitarist |
Posted by: Denis
/ 01.04.2012
Tad Morose statement:
"We are proud to announce that we got Kenneth Jonsson on board to complete the line-up. Kenneth is a very talented guitar player, some of you probably already heard of him from bands such as Torch and The Citadell. We have been searching for a another guitar player since Markus left the band and we are really pleased with Kenneth. We will play the first show with Kenneth at Tuppenz in our hometown of Bollnäs, Sweden on Friday the 6th of april. This show will also include Cibola Junction and a suprise headliner! The new album Revenant is soon completed! Finally!!! Tad Morose will also play at the Sword Brothers Festival in Germany on September 8th. We are really, really looking forward to get on the stage again! ...And last but not least, to get that album out!!! When that is done, we will have a release party where I will celebrate until it hurts!!! Anyone dare to join?"
Kenneth says:
"It's a honor to be a part of Tad Morose and I'd like to thank the guys in Tad Morose for giving me the opportunity. I've been listening to the band since the 90's and have always thought that they where one of the best Heavy/Power Metal band out there. The decision for me to make was even easier after listening to the new Tad Morose songs for the upcoming album Revenant!!! This is truly going to be a blast and I hope to see all of you fans out on the tour!"
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| Sabaton goes separate ways |
Posted by: Denis
/ 01.04.2012
Starting a band at the age of 18 is simple, keeping it intact for 12 years is much harder, and finally Sabaton have come to the crossroad where they will go separate ways.
Pär Sundström and Joakim Brodén will continue to battle on stage, carrying the banner of Sabaton to further victories.
"We will always have an eternal bond to each other, created by more than 12 years of friendship and touring, and wish each other long and prosperous lives with families, various projects and musical careers.
In the end, all six of us will end up in our own glorious future..."
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| Burning Point - New album! New labels! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 01.04.2012
Burning Point's The Ignitor album is mixed and mastered and the musicians are waiting the Master to arrive tomorrow.
They've been doing negotiations with a several labels in Europe as well as in Japan and the band's happy to announce that Burning Point has found the new labels!!!
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