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6 èþí 2011

SMASHFACE: New Song Available For Streaming
 "Kingdoms To Fall", a new song from SMASHFACE, the band featuring Lorenzo Antonucci (ex-SWORN ENEMY guitarist) on lead vocals and Chris Storey (ex-ALL SHALL PERISH) on guitar, can be streamed at this location.  | 0 |  |
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6 èþí 2011

TRIVIUM: New Album Title Revealed
 Florida metallers TRIVIUM have set "In Waves" as the title of their fifth studio album, tentatively due on August 9 via Roadrunner Records.
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6 èþí 2011

ICED EARTH Release Second Festivals Of The Wicked DVD Trailer
 ICED EARTH have released a second trailer for their Festivals Ofhe Wicked, the six-hour DVD extravaganza comprised of three full-length concerts (Wacken, Rock Hard, and Metal Camp), a 60-minute documentary, photo galleries, and video clips, to be released in Europe later this month (June 27th) and America shortly thereafter (July 12th).
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6 èþí 2011

MAGNUS ROSéN - New Solo Album To See Worldwide Release This Month
 Former HAMMERFALL/current BLACK bassist Magnus Rosén has announced that his last solo album, Past Future, will be released worldwide in June via Naxos. It's the first solo bass album in the world featuring a symphony orchestra.
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6 èþí 2011

DISARMONIA MUNDI To Re-Release Mind Tricks Album With Bonus Material; Pre-Order Available
 Italian melodic-death metallers DISARMONIA MUNDI's third album, Mind Tricks (produced by Ettore Rigotti and mixed at Studio Fredman in 2006), will be re-released in an Extended Version digipak format with new cover artwork and four additional bonus tracks, including a brand new song entitled 'Ringside Seat To Human Tragedy', featuring Christian Älvestam (SOLUTION .45, ex-SCAR SYMMETRY).
Mind Tricks (Extended Version) will be released worldwide on June 30th (July 1st in the UK) via Coroner Records in digipak format and digital download.
Tracklist:
'Resurrection Code'
'Mindtricks'
'Celestial Furnace'
'Nihilistic Overdrive'
'Parting Ways'
'Venom Leech And The Hands Of Rain'
'Liquid Wings'
'Process Of Annihilation'
'Last Breed'
'A Taste Of Collapse'
'Mouth For War''
'Celestial Furnace' (Acoustic Version)
'Ringside Seat To Human Tragedy' (Feat. Christian Älvestam)
'Moon Of Glass'
'Nihilistic Overdrive' (Remix)
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6 èþí 2011

CRYSALYS - New Song Streaming Online
 Italian metallers CRYSALYS are currently streaming a new track entitled 'Butterfly Effect' on their official Facebook page. The song is taken from the band's debut album The Awakening Of Gaia which is scheduled to be released September 23rd on Aural Music/Wormhole Death. This is the second preview of the album after the video clip of 'The Awakening Of Gaia' directed by Salvatore Perrone (EXILIA, SERENITY, BRING ME THE HORIZON). Check it out below:
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6 èþí 2011

MITHRAS Announces Return Of Frontman RAYNER COSS
 U.K.'s psychedelic brutal death metal masters MITHRAS have announced the return of longtime frontman/bassist Rayner Coss.
Rayner, who left the band back in 2008, commented, "Firstly, it's good to be back!
"When I departed in 2008, Leon [Macey, guitar/drums] and I had been playing in bands together non-stop for over 12 years, and for various reasons I was finding it really difficult dedicating the necessary amount of time and attention to MITHRAS. But, during the near three years I've been away, my situation has changed to the point where I'm able to fully concentrate on the band again.
"We've gone straight to work on the new record, which Leon already had a lot of ideas down for and so far it's been the easiest writing process we've ever had, which is really promising."
Macey added, "It's great to be working with a re-energized Rayner on new material again, and the tracks we're developing for the next album are sounding incredible.
"Even though I needed a rest and had put MITHRAS practically on hiatus for the last six months, I already had a fair amount of material demoed up which I'd been working on solo. It's only taken a month to get Rayner up to speed with where I'm at with everything and it's also extra great because I don't need to record the vocals myself now, haha! So for the next record, we'll be sticking to the formula which worked great on all our others, Rayner Coss on oratory/bass and Leon Macey on guitars/drums."
The as-yet-untitled follow-up to the critically acclaimed "Behind The Shadows Lie Madness" (which was released in 2007 via Candelight Records) is due sometime in 2012.
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6 èþí 2011

LOCH VOSTOK Signs With VICISOLUM PRODUCTIONS
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6 èþí 2011

IBÉRIA Record Video For \'Angel\'; Song Streaming Online
 Legendary Portuguese Hard-Rockers IBÉRIA, recently recorded the promotional video for the song ‘Angel’ in Montijo, Portugal. The song is the first single off the bands third album Revolution released in February. The new video is scheduled for release in June.
Ibéria’s bass player João Sérgio comments on the video: “We’re deeply pleased with the footage because it has perfectly captured all the essence and atmosphere of the hard rock that is present within the band’s music universe. It shows and portraits a lot of energy and dynamism.”
Revolution tracklisting is as follows:
‘Code Red’
‘Revolution’
‘All Night Flying’
‘Angel’
‘Stooge’
‘She Devil’
‘Turning Back’
‘Dizzy’
‘Hot In Love’
‘Ride’
‘Tired (Leave Me Alone)'
‘N.I.T.R.O.’
‘Tommy's Frequency’
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6 èþí 2011

METAL SAFARI To Part Ways With Bassist In August, Tour Schedule Updated
 BW&BK has learned that Japanese bashers METAL SAFARI will part ways with bassist Jun (left) following their August 20th show in Tokyo. The band has issued the following statement:
"It is a pity that we have to make this statement. After numerous discussions and the consideration of the future of both Jun and Metal Safari, the four of us have come to this conclusion. We sincerely apologize to each and every one of the fans and to whom it may concern for this unexpected statement.
The Monsters Tour next month and the live show in Tokyo on August 20th will be the last time the four of us are performing together. All of us truly hope that we can see Metal Safari fans and Jun fans at these live concerts above. As to the activities of Metal Safari in the future, we will keep going after adding a new bassist. We will start auditioning new bassist in a few days.
We will do our best to live up to your expectations. Please support us like you always do."
The band's Monster Tour schedule, also featuring INHALE and EACH OF THE DAYS, is as follows:
June
5 - Osaka, Japan - Rockets
11 - Tokyo, Japan - Club Goodman
18 - Nagoya, Japan - Apollo Theater
For information on Metal Safari go to Spiritual-Beast.com and MetalSaf
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6 èþí 2011

IN FLAMES: Performance Footage Of New Single Available
 Fan-filmed video footage of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES performing their new single, "Deliver Us", on June 1 at Columbia Club in Berlin, Germany can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Sounds Of A Playground Fading", which will be released via Century Media Records on the following dates:
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6 èþí 2011

Reunited THE DARKNESS Debuts New Material During Intimate U.K. Club Show
 Reunited British rockers THE DARKNESS made their U.K. live comeback last night (Sunday, June 5) in front of just 200 people at the Norwich Waterfront.
The band's setlist was as follows:
01. Bareback
02. Black Shuck
03. Growing On Me
04. Get Your Hands Off My Woman
05. One Way Ticket
06. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us
07. Love Is Only A Feeling
08. Is It Just Me?
09. Concrete
10. Cannonball
11. Stuck In A Rut
12. Givin' Up
13. Friday Night
14. I Believe In A Thing Called Love
15. Love On The Rocks With No Ice
Fan-filmed video footage of THE DARKNESS premiering two new songs — "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us" and "Cannonball" — during last night's concert can be viewed below.
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6 èþí 2011

OUTLOUD\'s Love Catastrophe Album Due July 22nd; Audio Samples Available
 OUTLOUD - the Greece based hard-rocking outfit featuring Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND), Mark Cross (ex-HELLOWEEN, Firewind) and singer Chandler Mogel (ex-TALON) - have inked a brand new deal with AOR Heaven for their sophomore release, which was recorded in the summer of 2010 and once again produced by Bob Katsionis and mixed and mastered by Tommy Hansen.
Love Catastrophe will featured the following tracklist:
'We Came To Rock'
'Falling Rain'
'Live Again'
'Waiting For Your Love'
'The Night That Never Ends'
'Someday'
'Underground'
'Isolation Game'
'Clean Hands'
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6 èþí 2011

FROM NOWHERE Cover CANCER, DEATH On New Album
 Swedish Management Negative Entertainment has signed Valencia, Spain's FROM NOWHERE to its ranks. The band has recorded their second full length album entitled Agony, comprised of eighth new compositions, plus two renditions of songs by CANCER and DEATH.
Agony was mastered by Andy LaRoque at Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden, and the artwork was handled by Gustavo Sazes (ARCH ENEMY, MORBID ANGEL, KRISIUN).
When asked about the new album frontman Armando García commented: "We are pretty excited with this new album, it is our most powerful and well produced effort so far so we really hope we can reach a wider audience. We have paid attention to every detail as much as possible, we have done everything as an independent band so it wasn't an easy task, but we are conscious that at these days, with the decaying of the music sales you can't go out there trying to compete on a difficult market with a mediocre production. We have tried to achieve the perfect combination of classic melodic death metal, with tons of technical elements but never losing the sense of musicality, that is the core and essence of everything".
Agony tracklist:
'Welcome To The Cage'
'Catalepsy'
'The Fallen One'
'Drugs Of War'
'Factory Of Hate'
'Breathless (Agony)'
'Right To Die'
'REM'
'Hung, Drawn And Quartered' (Cancer cover)
'Sacred Serenity' (Death cover)
From Nowhere consists of:
Armando García - vocals/guitars
J.M. Monleón - guitars
Germán Rubio - drums
Bass on Agony album was recorded by Armando, and the band is currently looking for a new bass player.
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6 èþí 2011

THE WINTER TREE Sign With ProgRock Records; New Album And Audio Samples Now Available
 ProgRock Records has checked in with the following update:
THE WINTER TREE (formerly MAGUS) is a band formed by composer/multi-instrumentalist Andrew Laitres(a.k.a. Andrew Robinson) with vocalist/guitarist Mark Bond and his wife Deb Bond on keyboards. In late 2010 Andrew decided to rename the band The Winter Tree, after the song
of the same title by one of Andrew's favorite bands, RENAISSANCE. Andrew, along with new bandmates, released their self-titled CD in mid-2011 with ProgRock Records.
The Winter Tree is a synthesis of many different musical styles and genres: rock, folk, electronic, ambient, and world music among others. These elements combine to create a fascinating and cohesive work that should satisfy the prog rock enthusiast as well as a diverse listening public.
The band had this to say: "The members of The Winter Tree are delighted to be on the same record label with Michael Sadler, Jim Gilmour, It Bites and Steve Walsh! Back in the 80's, I met Mr. Sadler at a bar after a mind blowing SAGA gig and he bought me a beer and encouraged me to 'never give up.' Thank you Michael and thank you Shawn".
ProgRock Records president Shawn Gordon comments: "This is one of those happy accidents, I ran across the band quite by random and really loved what I heard, so I tracked down a web site, emailed the contact info on there and Andrew got right back to me, we had a deal two days later. That’s how I like to work."
The Winter Tree is the first release from the band and is available for immediate ordering at a $2 discount till early June 2011 and will be shipped in mid-June, audio samples, information and ordering can be found at this location.  | 0 |  |
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6 èþí 2011

Singer FABIO LIONE \'Would Love\' To Join KAMELOT Permanently
 Austria's Stormbringer.at webzine recently conducted an interview with RHAPSODY OF FIRE and current KAMELOT touring vocalist Fabio Lione. An excerpt from the chat follow below.
Stormbringer.at: How is the tour with KAMELOT going so far?
Fabio: Great! I have to say that the guys are very nice, I love the songs and the band and everything is going in the best way. I'm also very happy to see that the KAMELOT fans are with me and the band. Every show we have a great time, it's a great experience for me. We feel like old friends, I have to say that we are having a great time and great shows together.
Stormbringer.at: Currently you are a temporary replacement of Khan in KAMELOT. Would you ever consider a permanent place in KAMELOT should the guys of the band ask you?
Fabio: Well, I would love it!!! The KAMELOT songs are great, I really like the style and [former KAMELOT vocalist Roy] Khan is probably one of the few singers that I like. So, of course, I would consider that!!! But first let's do the European tour and the North American one, Then if they will ask me, I'll be more than happy to join the band permanently. Since the first time we met and played together we had a very good feeling. Everything was easy and natural like we knew each other for years and everybody who saw the band in South America or Europe said we did great shows!!! I'm happy for the guys and the fans, so let's see what the future will bring for us. Never say never!
Stormbringer.at: Where are the differences or challenges in singing for your own band in comparison to being a guest singer in another well-established band like KAMELOT?
Fabio: It's not easy, I have to say, but in this case I knew Khan since [his pre-KAMELOT band] CONCEPTION era and I know his voice, style and way to sing; he's great!!! So it was a little bit more easy for me 'cause I knew the songs and especially the singer very well, but you have to be in front of many people, fans that are used to see and hear someone else, it's not really an easy job. The best is [to] do it with passion and make people happy. Anyway, I don't think I do something easy in RHAPSODY OF FIRE or VISION DIVINE, I always liked to do not easy things and this new experience it's very good for me. I just try to do it in the best way I can.
In a May 11, 2011 interview with Metal-Trails.com, KAMELOT guitarist/mainman Thomas Youngblood stated about Fabio Lione, "Our producer, Sascha Paeth, he also does RHAPSODY's records and he suggested Fabio because he knows the guy can sing anything. He sings totally different than he does with RHAPSODY with us. He's an amazing singer. I mean, technically, he's probably the best singer that I've ever worked with. So I think he was the perfect choice to finish this tour, to fulfill our obligations to ourselves and the fans. And he's actually a new dynamic to the show, which I think is really cool."
When asked if there is a possibility that Fabio will be the new permanent lead singer of KAMELOT, Youngblood said, "There's always possibilities, you know?! He's got his band, but I think what I wanna do is do this big audition process where we have as many people as possible to choose from and then we'll make a decision."
Regarding possible candidates for the singer position in KAMELOT and what the band will be looking for in a new vocalist, Youngblood said, "I definitely don't wanna say any names right now, but we've gotten a lot of e-mails from people that are known, people that are unknown. Obviously they have to have a certain charisma, they have to understand the dynamics of what KAMELOT is and also what we're gonna be on the next record. Vocally, they have to be a master at what they're doing. So there's a lot of elements. There's also a social part of it — making sure they have no religious restrictions, no addiction issues, they don't have a girlfriend or a wife that says, 'You can't tour,' or something like that. All I can say is that so far a lot of the e-mails I've gotten have been very encouraging."
On whether KAMELOT wants someone who will sound very similar to Roy or a singer with his own style, Youngblood said, "The new guy should have his own thing going on. Of course, he has to be able to sing the old songs and do it properly — give it justice and respect. But to bring in a clone makes no sense; that's not our goal."
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6 èþí 2011

CYNIC Issue New Album Update
 Guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal of US-based extreme pro metallers CYNIC has issued the following new album update:
"I've been working away in the home studio writing lots of new songs and keeping off the grid to stay creatively focused. Apologies for having been a bit reclusive in our digital age of informational abundance! It's safe to say that Cynic already has plenty of material for a new record, but something keeps the inspiration going to write more. I feel like I'm on for the ride and just seeing what manifests as a result of sitting on the train and looking out the window. As we move further along and closer to 'destination recording', the album will start to shape itself and the appropriate songs will be chosen. We're looking at late summer / early fall to enter the studio. At the moment, I have no idea when the record will be released. Maybe later this year or early next. We're also in communication with lots of fantastic new musicians who will be involved. I can already sense this next album is going to take our listeners on a whole new sonic adventure that words cannot yet describe. I say this because the work is feeling based and there's a lot of life poured into these embryos that will speak for themselves when heard. I'm always amazed at how living life informs the art so directly and yet we have no power over it. The songs have a directness and urgency unlike anything we've done before due to a bountiful influx of concentrated life experiences. Thank the universe for the gift of music. I am so absolutely grateful to be alive and to be able to share the potency and beauty of music with you. In the meantime keep spreading the love and thank you for taking this journey with us."
Cynic are officially a duo completed by drummer Sean Reinert. The band's latest album, Traced In Air, was essentially the beginning of this new philosophy. "We love playing with different musicians as it is, so this opens up lots of possibilities," Masvidal commented recently.
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6 èþí 2011

COREY TAYLOR Says He Will Begin Work On Next STONE SOUR Album Later This Year
 SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor was interviewed at the first-ever Carolina Rebellion festival, which was held on Saturday, May 7 at Metrolina Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
When asked about his plans for the foreseeable future, Taylor said, "We're talking about doing another STONE SOUR album. I've already got about 16 songs written. We're gonna do something… This will the first time we get to do back-to-back albums. It's something I'm pretty excited about. I've got a really great concept and hopefully it flushes out that way. We still haven't gotten together and demoed everything yet. But if I have it my way, it's gonna be the biggest thing we've ever done."
STONE SOUR canceled the rest of its recent tour dates after drummer Roy Mayorga suffered a stroke following a gig in Des Moines, Iowa last month.
The canceled STONE SOUR concerts included stops in Rapid City, South Dakota, Fargo, North Dakota, Detroit, Libertyville, Illinois, and Columbus, Ohio.
Mayorga joined STONE SOUR in 2006 after the band's previous drummer, Joel Ekman, was forced to leave the group in order to spend time with his son, who was diagnosed with brain stem cancer.
STONE SOUR bassist Shawn Economaki was forced to leave the band's recent tour to deal with undisclosed "personal issues." STONE SOUR has used a replacement bassist for some recent shows.
The band's third album, "Audio Secrecy", has sold 175,000 copies in the U.S. since its September 2010 release.
STONE SOUR is not scheduled to perform again until September, when the band will appear at Brazil's Rock In Rio festival. Frontman Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root will play shows this summer with SLIPKNOT.
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6 èþí 2011

ORPHANED LAND Guitarist Performs With MARTY FRIEDMAN In Tel Aviv; Video Available
 Guitarist Yossi Sassi of Israeli progressive folk metal masters ORPHANED LAND was invited to share the stage with Marty Friedman at the former MEGADETH guitar virtuoso's May 31 concert at Reading 3 Club in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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5 èþí 2011

VAN CANTO - New Album In The Works, Summer Festival Schedule Updated
 German a capella band VAN CANTO have checked in with the following update:
"We finished drum recordings for the new album and are currently recording vocals. The new one will be released by the end of September.
The release will be followed by a European Tour with four other bands. So we finally hope to get to see all Van Cantians in France, England, Hungary, Czech Republic, Italy, Holland, Belgium and so on. See the dates below."
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5 èþí 2011

FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE - New Video Available
 Greek melodic power metallers FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE will release their new album, The Mortal Flesh Of Love, on July 1st via Metal Mad Music. The video for the songs 'Blind Faith', directed by FIREWIND keyboardist/guitarist Bob Katsionis, is available below:
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5 èþí 2011

IN COLD BLOOD - New Album Due In August; Artwork Revealed
 IN COLD BLOOD's new album, A Flawless Escape, will be released via Rising Records on August 29th and it can be pre-ordered at this location.
The artwork is again the result of the collaboration with Italian designer Nello Foresto and can be viewed below:
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5 èþí 2011

PYTHIA Release Limited Edition Beneath The Veiled Embrace Fan Box Set
 UK-based gothic power metallers PYTHIA have issued the following update:
"We are delighted to announce that a very special limited edition box set commemorating our first album, Beneath The Veiled Embrace, is now available to order at our official shop."
The items contained in this limited run of just 100 boxes is as follows:
- 12" Double Sided Picture Disc Vinyl
- Japanese Edition CD
- Exclusive T-Shirt
- Exclusive A2 Poster
- Exclusive Art Print (Hand Screened 12" by 12")
- Signed & Numbered Hand pressed Letter From The Band
- Oversized Art Prints (Personalized By Emily Alice)
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5 èþí 2011

THURISAZ - Two New Songs Streaming
 Belgium-based metallers THURISAZ have posted two new songs from their current album, The Cimmerian Years, out now via Sleaszy Rider. Check out 'The Carnival Of Miscreation' and 'No Regrets' (featuring Paul Kuhr from NOVEMBERS DOOM) below:
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5 èþí 2011

SCARS OF ENVY Complete Work On Debut Album; Tracklisting, Album Artwork Available
 ew Jersey metallers SCARS OF ENVY, featuring former/current members of GUTWRENCH, AMPT and AMERICAN ANGEL, have completed work on their Debut album Forsaken Me due this summer on as-yet-determined label.
The song 'Bred To Conquer', off the new album, is available for stream at the group's website.
The cover art was created by fantasy/sci-fi artist Dorian Cleavenger. View the artwork below:
Forsaken Me track listing:
‘Bred To Conquer’
‘At War Within’
‘Carry The Wounded’
‘Forsaken Me’
‘T-Minus Zero (Mother Earth)’
‘Smear’
‘Center’
‘System Failure’
‘Communion (In Black)’
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5 èþí 2011

SLAYER Frontman Receives Key To Viña del Mar, Chile; Video Available
 SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, who was born in Viña del Mar, Chile, returned to his birthplace this past Friday (June 3) to receive the key to the city from Mayor Virginia Reginato. This was Chile's first official recognition of the musician, who left the country when he was five years old and moved to the U.S. with his family.
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5 èþí 2011

DEF LEPPARD\'s Mirrorball To Receive Japanese Release With Bonus Track
 DEF LEPPARD will release their new live album, Mirrorball - Live & More, will be released in Japan on July 20th via Avalon. The Japanese release will include the bonus track, 'Kings Of The World' (alternative version).  | 0 |  |
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5 èþí 2011

Top Drum Companies Announce \'Drummer Of Tomorrow\' Contest
 Several of the biggest names in today's current drum industry are proud to announce the search for the "Drummer Of Tomorrow". Beginning June 1, drummers can film a solo or play-along performance, upload their video to DrummerofTomorrow.com, and be entered to win over $50,000 in prizes and drum gear. Prizes include drum sets from Mapex, cymbals from Zildjian, drumheads from Remo, drum sticks from Vic Firth and songbooks from Alfred Music Publishing. In addition, the top winner will win an artist endorsement contract from Mapex, and will appear on the company's official artist roster.
"This is an amazing opportunity to find the next great drummer, organically," says Joe Hibbs, product marketing manager for Mapex. "It's the only worldwide drum competition, spanning over a dozen countries."
The "Drummer Of Tomorrow" United States contest will be broken out into several elimination rounds, which run from June 1, 2011 through 2012 at the Musikmesse show in Frankfurt, Germany. For the U.S. competition, entries will be accepted from June 1 through July 31, 2011 on the U.S. contest site. As winners advance through the contest, they will be flown to various locales to perform. Destinations include a studio in Nashville, Tennessee, the 2012 winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California, and the 2012 Musikmesse show in Germany. Entries will be judged by voters on the contest site as well as a panel of drum industry professionals and artists from the Mapex roster.
"This is the ultimate audition for any drummer out there; playing in front of a worldwide audience," adds Hibbs.
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5 èþí 2011

WOLFCHANT - Basser weg!
 WOLFCHANT, die Epic Pagan Metaller aus dem Bayerischen Wald, melden sich mit folgenden Statement zu Wort:
''Aus bandinternen Gründen haben wir beschlossen uns mit sofortiger Wirkung von unserem Bassisten Bahznar zu trennen.
Wir möchten uns bei Bahznar für die letzten Jahre bedanken und wünschen Ihm alles Gute und viel Erfolg für die Zukunft.
Den Job des Bassisten wird vorübergehend Sarolv übernehmen.''  | 0 |  |
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5 èþí 2011

JIMMY PAGE Joins DONOVAN On Stage In London
 According to RollingStone.com, LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page joined DONOVAN on stage last night (Friday, June 3) Royal Albert Hall in London, England to perform his classic "hired gun" solo from the British folk-rock legend's 1965 hit "Sunshine Superman". Page also sat in for another DONOVAN favorite, "Mellow Yellow".
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