| KINGCROW - New album |
Posted by: Denis
/ 02.07.2009
Finally Kingcrow are proud to announce the title of the new album - PHLEGETHON.
Releasing date is scheduled for the next autumn, but no further official information is yet available.
| | Y.O.C. news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 01.07.2009
Y.O.C. now is recording FLOTSAM&JETSAM cover Monster. The vocals are already recorded, it's time to record the additional guitars.
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| Metalium news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 01.07.2009
The release for Metalium new album is planned for September 2009, more specific dates will follow later.
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| SUSPYRE news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 01.07.2009
SUSPYRE, a Progressive Metal band from New Jersey, announces they have a full line-up prepared for their ProgPower USA showcase debut performance. After the departure of co-founder/guitarist Rich Skibinsky in January there was some speculation that the band would not be ready to perform on September 10th at the ProgPower USA festival showcase.
Suspyre will be joined by Sam Bhoot on bass guitar, and current band member Andrew Distabile will be performing on guitar.
"Since my main instrument is guitar, it seemed like the natural thing to do to now play guitar for Suspyre, and find a replacement bassist. I learned bass just to join Suspyre in 2006," says Andrew Distabile.
Suspyre will also be performing on Sunday, July 26th during the Art of Prog VIII series at the North Star Bar in Philadelphia, and Friday, August 21st at Bar East in New York City.
Suspyre released their third album, When Time Fades... on September 30, 2008 through Sensory Records. The band recently performed at ProgPower Europe festival in October 2008. They are now booking for 2010 festivals and tours.
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| Marty Friedman live in Moscow |
Posted by: Denis
/ 29.06.2009
Ever-young Marty Friedman and his never-dying music, finally live in Moscow. The photos are already available.
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| 3 INCHES OF BLOOD Announce new album's official track listing |
Posted by: Denis
/ 25.06.2009
The world is eagerly awaiting the triumphant return of one of the biggest defenders of traditional Heavy Metal, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, and the anticipation continues to build to epic proportions. The stunning new album, Here Waits Thy Doom, was tracked in Seattle's Sound House Recordings with renowned producer Jack Endino (High On Fire) and is soon to be hailed as the gospel of all things heavy.
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| STRATOVARIUS + SONATA ARCTICA = CAIN'S OFFERING out on Frontiers in August |
Posted by: Denis
/ 24.06.2009
Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of the newest addition to its roster of artists. Ladies and Gentlemen, from Finland, please welcome CAIN'S OFFERING debut album Gather the Faithful to be released on August 28th in Europe and September 11th in the USA.
The band is the new artistic creation of Jani Liimatainen, the guitarist/songwriter formerly of Sonata Arctica and Altaria. In 2007 Jani parted ways with Finnish Power Metal act Sonata Arctica, a band he has contributed to found in 1996 and to which he devoted his full time and energy for more than 10 years.
Following his departure from one of Finland's biggest music exports in recent years, all eyes were set upon his newest creation: Cain's Offering. "After parting ways with Sonata Arctica, I took 'a leave of absence' from the Metal circles, feeling that I had not much to offer at the time and that I needed a break to charge my batteries" states Liimatainen. "After a year or so the hunger to play Metal returned with a vengeance, and so I decided to put together a new group of my own. I gave a call to a few friends, and voila: Cain's Offering! Cain's Offering is a collaboration of a world-class musicians and one of the best singers in the world of Heavy Metal. All of these guys are handpicked from the very best the Finnish Metal scene has to offer and I’m very proud to have them join me in this band&uqot;.
Joining Jani in his quest for world domination - or rapid success, whichever comes first - are vocalist Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius, Kotipelto), keyboardist Mikko Harkin (Solution.45, Mehida, ex-Sonata Arctica, ex-Wingdom, ex-Kenziner), bassist Jukka Koskinen (Norther, Wintersun) and drummer Jani 'Hurtsi' Hurula (Paul Di'Anno).
Drawing its musical influence from both the classic Hard Rock scene, the fast-paced European Power Metal and a very modern Heavy Metal sound, Cain's Offering is, just as expected, a perfect example of today's living and breathing Finnish music scene. "To me Cain's Offering is a perfect combination of the things I value in music: beautiful melodies, emotions, top-notch musicianship and some kick-ass Metal! Basically it represents music as I like to hear it; every element is in its rightful place. I feel that what we came up with has all the traditional values, that so many metal-heads, myself included, hold so dear, but with a fresh new twist to it&uqot; says Jani. "Lyrically the songs deal with very basic, almost primal emotions and subjects most people will be able to relate to ... and ... there are absolutely no dragons allowed."
So, this is a tour-de-force of who's-who in the Finnish Heavy Metal scene, and yes, this does sound like a wet dream come through for all fans of Melodic Metal. And guess what - the product exceeds all expectations! With the debut album, Gather The Faithful, ready for a summer 2009 release, Cain's Offering waste no time, and backed up by such a strong record label as Frontiers Records and their management Intromental, there's no doubt that 2009 will be the year where the Finnish Metal scene finds a new hot exponent.
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| Y.O.C. news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 23.06.2009
Y.O.C. now is recording another New Wave of British Heavy Metal tribute - BLITZKRIEG's 'BLITZKRIEG'.
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| Per Schelander leaves Royal Hunt |
Posted by: Denis
/ 23.06.2009
Pressrelease from Per Schelander: "After 4 rollercoaster years of music, laughter and good memories I have to leave Royal Hunt - the reason is that I simply can't (due to my obligations in Pain of Salvation) give Royal Hunt the time and effort the band deserves.
It's been lovely to play with you guys – André, Marcus, Allan, Mark and Maria! It also feels good to pass the torch to such a great player as Andreas Passmark, who will fit the band perfectly. My warmest thanks go to all the fans I met during these last 4 years – you really made me feel welcome when I was the new guy and loved while I was on board!"
Message from Royal Hunt: "We'd like to thank Per for 4 wonderful years with us – his dedication, remarkable musical abilities and easy-going personality has been a great asset to us all. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours, all the success which he so rightfully deserves and – while saying goodbye to a talented bass player - looking forward to continuation of a great friendship.
We'd also like to introduce our new friend, an extremely gifted bass player Andreas Passmark (Narnia, Rob Rock, E-Type)."
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| Forgotten Tales news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 21.06.2009
Forgotten Tales are now ready to begin the recording of their 3rd album.
They will enter at Quebec's Menzo Studio on the 9th of July 2009.
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| Astral Doors news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 20.06.2009
Astral Doors's work with the upcoming album continues. Over 20 songs are written and the recording session seems to never end. This time around the band feels that the songs are more straight forward and the sound a bit rougher but with tons of catchy hooks. If you liked the first 2 albums you will love this one, it will be back to the Hard Rock roots in the true spirit of Astral Doors!
| | Frontiers Records / STRYPER's new album "Murder By Pride" out in Europe on August 28th |
Posted by: Denis
/ 19.06.2009
Frontiers Records is honoured to welcome to its roster, the legendary Christian hard rockers STRYPER with the European release of the band's brand new album Murder By Pride, on August 28th 2009.
"After years of speaking to fans and hearing comments like 'more guitars,' 'more solos' and 'more screams'", says Michael Sweet "I decided to keep those comments in mind as I wrote each song. It was important to me to try to get back to that early sound of STRYPER yet at the same time, to remain relevant today. It's certainly not an easy thing to do but as I listen to Murder By Pride, I think that was accomplished".
"I got the idea of the title Murder By Pride from seeing pride consume dreams, goals and many times, lives" continues Sweet "We all deal with pride and it can be crippling, so I wanted to write a lyric and a theme that would be a constant reminder of that. This record has been in the works for a long, long time and I can only hope that it was worth the wait!"
| | Y.O.C. news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 18.06.2009
Previously unreleased Y.O.C. tracks were added to Y.O.C. myspace page.
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| Mob Rules news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 18.06.2009
Mob Rules have been very busy during the last weeks but now its almost done. They are finished with all recordings and they already have a great Mix. Markus Teske is doing the last "Fine Tuning" on the sound at the moment.
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| Empyria long-expected new album |
Posted by: Denis
/ 17.06.2009
It's a very good news that long-awaited EMPYRIA's new release The Long Road Home is now available on Nightmare Records from June 16th/2009.
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| Metalium news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 15.06.2009
Finally Metalium are proud to announce the title for our new album, which shall carry the name GROUNDED - Chapter VIII, the mix is done.
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| Beto Vazquez Infinity double album |
Posted by: Denis
/ 15.06.2009
Following the success of DARKMIND, Beto Vazquez announced the release of the next studio album for 2010.
Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the project, with guests from all over the world, in a special edition it will include a variety of outstanding guest musicians of nacional and international level. Beto Vazquez, plan to reveal the guest list for this new double album by first days of July 2009.
| | ETERNAL FLIGHT - Departure of some members |
Posted by: Denis
/ 15.06.2009
Gérard Fois statement:
"After much debate inside the band, I decided to continue Eternal Flight without the rest of the band that moved to other skies and projects. Unfortunately, it indeed appeared that we didn't agree, on a different basis according to some members, on the priorities to give to the band and that the everlasting musical divergences didn't permit a personal and artistic development for some (Metal wasn't anymore their cup of tea). This has lead to a split after a common talk.
I wish the best to Christophe, Nicolas,
Arnaud and Guillaume for the future and thank them strongly for all they brought to the band.
On my side, I'm already working on the song writing of the 3rd album and searches for some new accomplices!
Thanks to the fans and media that support Eternal Flight, hoping they'll be there in a near future."
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| NEW AFM SIGNING: CHRIS CAFFERY |
Posted by: Denis
/ 12.06.2009
2009 with bands like Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra he became famous world wide: Chris Caffery! Now the guitarist/singer has inked a deal with AFM Records for the release of his new (forth) solo album House Of Insanity. Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage/Circle II Circle) will have a guest appearance here as well. The release is scheduled for July 10th.
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| Lion Music / NEW TWINSPIRITS ALBUM COMING IN SEPTEMBER |
Posted by: Denis
/ 11.06.2009
Lion Music are pleased to announce the release license for the second album from Progressive metallers Twinspirits. The new album entitled The Forbidden City marks the debut recording performance of the band's spectacular new vocalist Göran Nyström whose stunning range, power and projection is a perfect fit for the bands mix of technical Progressive Metal with melodic elements. The band is completed by keyboardist Daniele Liverani, guitarist Tommy Ermolli, bassist Alberto Rigoni and drummer Dario Ciccioni.
The Forbidden City will be released in September 2009 (exact date TBC) and more information on the release will follow in the run up to release.
| | Lion Music / GEORGE BELLAS - THE DAWN OF TIME |
Posted by: Denis
/ 11.06.2009
The new album The Dawn Of Time by George Bellas is complete and in the final stages of production.
The Dawn Of Time is scheduled to be released in early 2010. This upcoming album consists of 20 songs and is 80 minutes in length. The style of the album is a combination of Neo-Classical and Progressive.
Once again George Bellas handles all guitar, bass and keyboards on the album with long term collaborator Marco Minnemann providing his ever impressive drum work.
The Dawn Of Time will be released worldwide on Lion Music.
| | Sacred Steel General Update |
Posted by: Denis
/ 11.06.2009
Sacred Steel have just signed a new worldwide deal with their old partners in crime Massacre Records.
CARNAGE VICTORY will be out to the masses on Massacre Records before the end of 2009.
There are already plans for a limited boxset of the album including several extras and goodies!
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| Century Media Records / 3 INCHES OF BLOOD Complete Recording Process "For Here Waits Thy Doom" |
Posted by: Denis
/ 10.06.2009
The world is eagerly awaiting the triumphant return of one of the biggest defenders of traditional Heavy Metal, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, and the anticipation continues to build to epic proportions. The stunning new album, Here Waits Thy Doom, was tracked in Seattle's Sound House Recordings with renowned producer Jack Endino (High On Fire) and is soon to be hailed as the gospel of all things Heavy.
Shane Clark (guitars) states: "Our new album is finished and we've named it Here Waits Thy Doom. Much like our last record it is a step beyond the album that precedes it. We've again taken what we do a step further and not made Fire up the Blades part 2, we've stuck to our formula- no formula. We are true Metal fans and we've made an unapologetic Metal record. I think this our most focused record to date, from writing all the way to mixing there was no unnecessary drama or too many cooks in the kitchen. This is 3 INCHES OF BLOOD at its most punishing, epic and mighty."
Also, comic fans rejoice as The Punisher kills his enemy by blasting 3 INCHES OF BLOOD looped with feedback from his external speakers on his helmet in the latest issue, #5.
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| Nevermore to Enter Studio in August |
Posted by: Denis
/ 07.06.2009
Seattle metallers NEVERMORE will enter the studio in August with producer (and SOILWORK guitarist) Peter Wichers (who previously worked with NEVERMORE vocalist Warrel Dane on Dane's solo debut, Praises to the War Machine) to begin recording their long-awaited follow-up to 2005's This Godless Endeavor, tentatively due in early 2010 via Century Media Records. Longtime friend and collaborator Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, EXODUS, MACHINE HEAD) will once again be handling mixing duties.
Commented Dane: "These songs are full of newfound rage, lyrically and musically. Jeff Loomis has come up with some amazing new riffs that will no doubt please old and new fans alike. Also, I think the combination of Peter and Andy will result in something very, very special."
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| Y.O.C. news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 06.06.2009
The mastered cover version of Iron Maiden's Remember Tomorrow has finally been loaded up to Y.O.C. MYSPACE pages. It's a special tribute to Paul Di'anno
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| Meliah Rage - new record release date |
Posted by: Denis
/ 05.06.2009
Meliah Rage now have a release date of July 28th 2009 for their new record Masquerade. The record features the return of original frontman Mike Munro. Also Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe makes a guest apperance on the song Last Rites.
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| Nocturnal Rites news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 05.06.2009
Song writing is proceeding as planned and going very well indeed. Nocturnal Rites are quite sure some of the new stuff will turn some heads... Up and down, in a good way! A quick explanation would be, a little back to the darker Afterlife days mixed with some trademark Nocturnal Rites catchy melodies - those that can never go wrong!
On the guitarist front - the search has not ended, but ther band has a few very interesting candidates now, that sound out of this world... So just some logistics and then they'll jam and see where that leads us...
Together with Storm Blaze Entertainment Booking & Management Agency (www.stormblaze.com), Nocturnal Rites are announcing that they will be doing a string of dates in Latin America this September.
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| Frontiers Records / OUT LOUD - One of the Greatest Rock bands in 2009! Out in late August! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 04.06.2009
OUTLOUD is a brand new Hard Rock band featuring unique vocalist Chandler Mogel (Talon), Bob Katsionis (Firewind) on guitars and keyboards, Mark Cross (Firewind, Helloween, Kingdom Come...) on drums, Tony Kash on guitars and Jason Mercury on bass.
These guys give you Melodic Hard Rock with an edge that takes the best of every sub-genre and molds it all into one big ball of intensity!!!! From straight ahead arena Rock with melodic and current sensibilities and ballads, the debut self-titled album from OUTLOUD has it all - and has been totally designed to simply ROCK YOUR FACE OFF!
Produced by Bob Katsionis and mixed and mastered by Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Pretty Maids, Jorn, TNT, etc.) at Jailhouse Studios in Denmark!
Frontiers Records is proud to announce the release of such masterpiece on August 28th in Europe and September 13th 2009 in the USA. Get ready for the ride of the century!!!
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| Operatika news |
Posted by: Denis
/ 03.06.2009
Operatika are going to be featured on the Demonic and Divine Compilation CD in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK. This is to help a cause that counts and the band is thrilled to be a part of this with many other great bands.
Also, Operatika are happy to announce that they are currently in the studio doing some pre production for thier upcoming album due to be released in 2010! The band has already laid down some keyboard and guitar tracks and they will be posting some video updates of them in the studio shortly to give you all a bit of a preview of what the next album will sounds like.
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| Cypher Seer & Studio Fredman - Mixing done!!! |
Posted by: Denis
/ 01.06.2009
Cypher Seer just came back (about a week ago) from Studio Fredman in Gothenburg Sweden, where they mixed their new coming album BLOOD FOR NEW LIFE (BFNL).
It was an amazing experience - once again - and the album came out insane; it surpassed all band's expectations (of course).
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