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25 июл 2005


CRYPTOPSY Complete Work On New AlbumCanadian death metallers CRYPTOPSY completed work on their fifth album, "Once Was Not", last week. "Sébastien Marsan, at his Studio Vortex in St-Constant (Quebec, Canada), did a wondrous job of mixing and engineering," the band write on their web site. "The album was mastered by UE Nastasi at Sterling Sound in New York City and features artwork by François Quévillon, Filip Ivanovic and Martin Lacroix. With eleven tracks totaling about 50 minutes, this is a concept album where every song has its own identity. We made sure to have a lot of flavors and different rhythms and tempos throughout the whole process, the variations in the tracks may surprise some of you."
"Once Was Not" is scheduled for release in October via Century Media Records.
In the meantime, CRYPTOPSY are still looking for a second guitarist following the recent departure of Daniel Mongrain (MARTYR).
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25 июл 2005


H.I.M.: 'Wings Of A Butterfly' Single Cover Artwork Posted OnlineH.I.M.'s Greek fan site DarkSecret Club has uploaded the cover artwork for the group's upcoming single, "Wings of a Butterfly", at this location.
"Wings of a Butterfly" will be the first international single off the Finnish goth-metallers' upcoming CD, "Dark Light", due out on September 27 via Sire. It is expected in late August/early September.
H.I.M. are expected to team up with SKINDRED and FINCH for at least some of their U.S. dates this fall.
According to Billboard.com, "Dark Light" was mixed at New York's Electric Lady studios with producer Tim Palmer (DAVID BOWIE, OZZY OSBOURNE). Valo told Finland's Ilta-Sanomat magazine that the group's initial choice of mixer for the new album, Andy Wallace (NIRVANA, KORN, LIMP BIZKIT, DISTURBED) was fired one week into the process because he made H.I.M. sound like "one of those American bands with no personality." "He didn't understand our Scandinavian 'twistedness,'" Ville said.
The follow-up to 2003's "Love Metal", "Dark Light" was recorded at Los Angeles' Paramour studios with Palmer, who also worked on the band's last album.
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25 июл 2005


DRAGONLORD: Release dates announced for sophomore albumDRAGONLORD, the San Francisco Bay Area "black" metal band featuring current and former members of TESTAMENT, will release their sophomore album, "Black Wings of Destiny", on September 26 in Europe and October 4 in the U.S. via Escapi Music. The follow-up to 2001's "Rapture" (Spitfire Records) was recorded and mixed by Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY) at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, and will include such tracks as "The Becoming Of", "Until the End", "Mark of Damnation", "The Curse of Woe", "Blood Voyeur" and "The Requiem".
DRAGONLORD performed yesterday (July 23) at the Earthshaker Fest in Geiselwind, Germany, where they showcased some of the new material and filmed footage for an upcoming DVD.
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25 июл 2005


VREID To Enter Studio In SeptemberVREID, the new Norwegian band formed by former WINDIR members Hváll (bass), Steingrim (drums) and Sture (vocals, guitar), will enter Hváll's Studio 1184 in September to begin recording their second album, tentatively due in March 2006 via Tabu Recordings. VREID recently recorded a cover of the IMMORTAL classic "As the Eternity Opens" from the legendary album "Pure Holocaust" for an upcoming IMMORTAL tribute CD, "Epimythion - Tribute to Immortal", due before the end of the year via Greece's Townsend Avalanche Music. More information about the tribute album can be found at this location.
As previously reported, VREID have been confirmed for the Motstøy festival, set to take place September 3 in Notodden, Norway. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are THULSA DOOM, MYRKSKOG, GRIFFIN, PAIN OF SALVATION and THE CUMSHOTS, among others.
VREID's debut CD, "Kraft", was recorded Studio 1184 and was mixed at Subsonic Society Studio (SUSPERIA, WINDIR, RED HARVEST, DARKTHRONE) in Oslo.
VREID's music is being described as a continuation of the sound and style Hváll had created with WINDIR and ULCUS, but with "its own personal sound — a mixture of the ambience of WINDIR, the rawness of Norwegian black metal and the rocking groove of MOTÖRHEAD." Rounding out VREID's lineup is a guitarist named Ese — a close friend of the VREID members for years, and co-engineer on WINDIR's "Likferd" album.
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25 июл 2005


SCORPIONS - One Night In Vienna DVD Tracklisting Available SCORPIONS issued the Unbreakable World Tour 2004: One Night In Vienna DVD in Europe. The concert was recorded live in Vienna, Austria on June 25, 2004. The Japanese release date (with bonus CD) is August 24th via Ariola. A North American release is pending. The complete tracklisting is as follows: 'New Generation', 'Love 'em Or Leave 'em', 'Bad Boys Running Wild', 'The Zoo', 'Deep And Dark',
'Coast To Coast', 'Holiday', 'Through My Eyes', 'Blackout', 'Blood Too Hot', 'Big City Nights', 'Still Loving You', 'Wind Of Change', 'Rock You Like A Hurricane', A German Rock Legend (1:13 Rockumentary) and 'Remember The Good Times' (Bonus Clip Live At Circus Krone, Munich 2004). To view the cover art of the DVD head here.
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25 июл 2005


STRATOVARIUS: 'Maniac Dance' Video Posted OnlineFinnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have uploaded the video for their new single, "Maniac Dance", at their official web site. Check it out: Windows Media,
Real Media.
The "Maniac Dance" clip was shot on April 15 in Helsinki by director and guitarist Timo Tolkki's old schoolmate Antti Jokinen (BEYONCÉ, WYCLEF JEAN, KORN, MISSY ELLIOT, NIGHTWISH, SHANIA TWAIN, CELINE DION). Photos from the video shoot can be found at this location.
"Maniac Dance" comes off STRATOVARIUS' new self-titled album, due in the U.S. on September 13 via Sanctuary.
STRATOVARIUS will be teaming up with INTO ETERNITY for a North American tour beginning in mid-September.
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25 июл 2005


TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: Former MEGADETH And W.A.S.P. Members Join Forces In New ProjectTEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A), have completed work on their debut album, "Lethal Agenda", due later this summer in Japan and Europe, with other markets to follow. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Lethal Agenda
02. Hammer
03. Already Dead
04. Doesn't Matter
05. Hate Machine
06. Isabel
07. Beating the Man
08. Built to Last
09. Interlude
10. The Art of War
Audio samples from the album can be found at
TempleOfBrutality.com.
TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, whose music is said to follow a very aggressive direction in the vein of SLAYER and PANTERA, recently shot a video for the album's title cut, "Lethal Agenda", with director Fabio Jafet, who has previously produced/directed the "Waking Up Dead" documentary starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone.
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24 июл 2005


REBELANGELS: Former MARDUK Members Make New Music Available For DownloadREBELANGELS, the new California-based project formed by ex-MARDUK members Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted, vocals) and B.War (bass), have uploaded two tracks from their recently four-song pre-production demo. Check out the tracks "Fly Again" and "Throw Me to the Wolves" at this location.
The demo, which was recorded at Endarker studio in Norrköping, Sweden, features a guest appearance by session drummer Kleist from the band BREWMASTER. The group's official drummer, whose identity has yet to be revealed, has a contract to fullfil and will join the band for the recording of the album. Other songs that were recorded during the session were "Savage Kind of Grace" and "Lesser Innocence".
REBELANGELS were recently joined by a guitarist by the name of Jimmy, whose playing style is said to be "heavily influenced" by James Hetfield, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and Zakk Wylde.
Legion and B.War had previously described REBELANGELS as "a dark, heavy rock band with big heavy riffing and normal, raw vocals."
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24 июл 2005


LANFEAR: In Songwriting ModeGuitarist Markus Ullrich of the German power metallers LANFEAR has issued the following update on the group's current activities:
"We're currently in the songwriting process for our still untitled fifth album and — musically — more than half of the material is already done. The songs to me sound as the next logical step, I think though, that everything seems to be a bit darker than the last two albums and the main parts are very rhythm orientated. Of course, melodies still are the most important thing in LANFEAR, so no old fan will be disappointed. There're also plans to do a live DVD recording in December, which maybe could turn out to be a bonus DVD on the next album. Still don't know when we're going to enter Dreamscape studios, but we plan to do the recordings in spring next year.
LANFEAR had their most recent two albums, "Another Golden Rage" (2005) and "The Art Effect" (2003), released in the U.S. via Nightmare Records.
LANFEAR's fourth album, "Another Golden Rage", was recorded at Dreamscape studios in Munich, Germany and featured a lyrical theme that was a continuation of the story which began on the title track of "The Art Effect".
LANFEAR recently supported MORGANA LEFAY on a European tour.
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23 июл 2005


SOLEFALD Finish Recording First Part Of New SagaNorway's SOLEFALD have finished recording the first part of their new saga, which is based on Viking mythology and history, entitled "Red for Fire, Black for Death".
"Red for Fire: An Icelandic Odyssey Part 1" will be released through Season of Mist, worldwide before the end of 2005 and will quickly be followed by "Black for Death: An Icelandic Odyssey Part 2" in early spring 2006.
"Part 1" features guest appearances by electronica singer Aggie Frost Peterson on the songs "Sun I Call" and "White Frost Queen", and by Jörmundur Ingi, the ancient supreme Godi of Iceland (an Ásatrú priest), who reads the poem "Lokasenna" (an argument between gods) on the last track of the album. The previously announced guest appearance by Garm of ULVER will be featured on "Black for Death".
SOLEFALD's new effort, a "true Viking metal album," according to its authors, is being produced by Borge Finnstad (MAYHEM, ARCTURUS, etc.).
As SOLEFALD previously stated, "We were experimental when everybody was trying to be as basic as possible. Now that we feel we've said what we had to say in this field, and now that everybody is experimenting one way or another, this is our attempt at being true."
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23 июл 2005


FREEDOM CALL Part Ways With GuitaristGerman power metallers FREEDOM CALL have announced the departure of guitarist Cede. "He will do the upcoming shows in Trier, Pitea and Chiaramonte," FREEDOM CALL drummer Dan Zimmermann writes on the group's web site. "We, the rest of FREEDOM CALL, respect his decision and we wish him all the best for the future. The band will take their time to find a suitable guitar player."
Cede has issued the following statement regarding his decision to leave the band:
"After hundreds of beers, thousands of driven miles for rehearsals and gigs, endless moments of pure fun and great friendship within the band, plus months, days and never-ending hours of thinking about my future, I [made] the decision to leave the FREEDOM CALL camp.
"Believe it: for me it was quite a tough thing to come up to Chris, Daniel, Ilker and Nils to tell them that I don't feel like continuing shredding the guitar in FREEDOM CALL anymore. On one hand, it was a hard decision 'cause this line-up was pure rock 'n' roll, in my opinion, but on the other hand, it was an easy decision, 'cause I know that I couldn't go on like this for me and my future.
"So, why do I leave the band? As a lot of you know, I'm living in Switzerland and it takes me an unbelievable amount of time to play in FREEDOM CALL. It just got too much for me, as I think I wanna give at least 100% and not only 90% to play in this band. Of course, I still believe that without sweat, tears and engagement you won't get to any point in this business but I just figured out that I don't want to be that much involved in music business anymore. I just wanna concentrate on one professional band and that's by far enough if you're working eight-to-five besides the music thing. Living in another country, playing in two bands, that is just too much to take for me.
"Most important thing was to me, that FREEDOM CALL respects and understands my decision. And I'm glad that they totally do. We still have a great partnership and friendship, we still got a lot of fun together. And that's what I really appreciate!!!
"So, that's all I can say about it at the moment. I want you, the fans, to fucking party on with FREEDOM CALL, and I wish all the best to the guys in finding a new guitar player that will have as much fun in the band as I had with them.
"You guys rock, and thank you so much for everything! You made my last 4 years a pure adventure ride :-)
"Cheers and see you around!"
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23 июл 2005


DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND To Enter Studio In AugustDEVIN TOWNSEND BAND, the Vancouver-based band led by STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend, will enter the studio on August 10 to begin recording their new album, "Synchestra", tentatively due in early 2006. The follow-up to 2003's "Accelerated Evolution" will feature the same lineup as its predecessor: Dave Young on keyboards, Mike Young on bass, Ryan van Poederooyen on drums, and Brian Waddell on guitar.
"Synchestra" tentative track listing:
01. Let it Roll
02. Hyper Geek
03. Triumph
04. The Baby Song
05. Vampira
06. Nail Broth
07. Pixelate
08. Judgment
09. A Simple Lullaby
10. Chix
11. Sunshine & Happiness
12. Notes From Africa
"Synchestra" will be released with the DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND DVD as a bonus disc.
In related news, Devin recently provided lead vocals for a single by the Vancouver artist REMOVAL. The single was released on seven-inch vinyl only and is available from the Scratch Records web site.
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23 июл 2005


HELLOWEEN: 'Hellish Videos: The Complete Video Collection' To Arrive In AugustThe highly influential heavy metal band HELLOWEEN will release "Hellish Videos: The Complete Video Collection" on DVD on August 16, 2005, through Sanctuary Visual Entertainment. This DVD, compiled and produced by vocalist Andi Deris, features all the promotional videos ever made by the band. The 13 tracks include:
01. Halloween
02. I Want Out
03. Kids of the Century
04. When the Sinner
05. Mr. Ego
06. Where the Rain Grows
07. Perfect Gentleman
08. Power
09. The Time of the Oath
10. Forever and One (Neverland)
11. I Can
12. If I Could Fly
13. Just a Little Sign
These videos appropriately reflect HELLOWEEN's musical diversity. The stark, enigmatic "Halloween" shows the band performing in the middle of a forest while "Just A Little Sign" features state-of-the-art, space-themed animation. Bonus extras include a live version of "Hey Lord!" as well as a photo gallery and behind-the-scenes tour outtakes.
The clips gathered on "Hellish Videos: The Complete Video Collection" are for songs from genre-defining albums like "Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1", "Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2", "Pink Bubbles Go Ape", "Chameleon", "Master of the Rings", "The Time of the Oath", "Better Than Raw", "The Dark Ride" and "Rabbit Don't Come Easy". 1
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22 июл 2005


EMBRAZE To Enter Studio In AugustEMBRAZE, the Finnish band featuring FOR MY PAIN… guitarist Lauri Tuohimaa, will enter Studio 23 in Oulu, Finland in early August to begin recording their new album, tentatively due in early 2006. 11 songs will be recorded for the follow-up to 2002's "Katharsis" (Mastervox Records). "The new material is more direct and in-your-face than our earlier stuff, not forgetting the familiar EMBRAZE sound, of course," the band write in a statement. "The vocals will concentrate more on a clean style of singing."
EMBRAZE have been confirmed for the Jalometalli Festival, set to take place August 19-20 in Oulu, Finland. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are ENTOMBED, DISSECTION, LORD BELIAL, EXMORTEM, FOR MY PAIN…, SWALLOW THE SUN, MACHINE MEN and OMNIUM GATHERUM, among others.
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22 июл 2005


DREAMTALE Drummer Quits Petteri Rosenbom, drummer for Finnish metallers DREAMTALE has posted the following update at their website:
"After long consideration I have decided to step aside from Dreamtale. It has been great being in the band from the beginning, to get to experience lots of wonderful moments and to play with many good guys. The reason why I have come to this decision, is simply the lack of time and motivation. It isn't fair to the other guys of the band, that I'm not able to give my 100%. The decision was very hard, but in a way I feel relieved. I wish good luck for Dreamtale in the future. I have only good memories for the rest of my life and nothing bad to say about those 6 years.
Huge thanks to Rami (Kerдnen - guitar), Turkka (Vuorinen - keyboards), Pasi (Ristolainen - bass), Mikko ( Mattila - guitar), Esa (Orjatsalo - ex-guitarist), Jarkko (Ahola - ex-singer) and everybody else who I've played with in Dreamtale. And of course all the fans around the world. Also thanks you to the "make your dreams come true dude" (still makes me laugh)."
As previously reported, Dreamtale is still searching for a new singer. Interested parties are urged to contact rami@dreamtale.net if interested in the gig.
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22 июл 2005


BESEECH: 'Innerlane' Video Stills Posted OnlineSwedish "gothic metallers" BESEECH have uploaded several stills from their animated "Innerlane" video at
Beseech.net.
"Innerlane" comes off the group's upcoming CD, "Sunless Days", due in Europe on September 5 via Napalm Records (September 27 in the U.S.).
The follow-up to last year's "Drama", "Sunless Days" was recorded at StudioMega in Varberg, Sweden and is set to include a a cover of the DANZIG track "Devil's Plaything" as well as a re-recording of the song "Manmade Dreams" (on the digipack version only) from BESEECH's second album, "Black Emotions".
"Sunless Days" track listing:
01. Innerlane
02. The Outpost
03. A Bittersweet Tragedy
04. Everytime I Die
05. Devil's Plaything (DANZIG cover)
06. Lost
07. Last Obsession
08. Emotional Decay
09. Restless Dreams
10. The Reversed Mind
The digipack version of "Sunless Days" will also include:
11. Manmade Dreams (remake, 2005 version)
12. Lost (emotional & shorter version)
BESEECH will for the first time play a complete acoustic set in two stores on their mini-tour of Finland. See a list of upcoming tour dates at this location.
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22 июл 2005


SEPULTURA Guitarist Begins Recording Solo AlbumSEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser has entered A Voz do Brasil studio in São Paulo, Brazil to begin recording his his first solo album, tentatively due in early 2006 via Holland's Mascot Records. No further information is currently available.
As previously reported, SPV Records recently pushed back the projected release date of the new SEPULTURA album to early next year. The upcoming CD will be based on the "The Divine Comedy", widely considered the greatest epic poem of Italian literature, and one of the greatest of world literature.
SEPULTURA's last album, "Roorback", was issued in North America in August 2003 via SPV Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Nation" was recorded and mixed by producer Steve Evetts (SNAPCASE, EARTH CRISIS) at Mosh Studios in São Paulo, Brazil, and was released in Europe in May 2003 through SPV.
SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera will be collaborating with hardcore Brooklyn rapper NECRO on a track for NECRO's upcoming release, "Circle of Tyrants".
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