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23 мар 2010
ELDRITCH To Enter Studio In April
 Italian progressive-aggressive metal band ELDRITCH will enter the studio in April to begin recording its eighth album for a tentative late 2010 release via Diversity Media/LMP. According to the group, "The title [of the new CD] will probably be 'Gaia's Legacy' and it will mark the return to the early era of the band with a modern sound. For this purpose the band announces Fab 'Shiver' Muratori [NHORIZON] at the keyboards."
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23 мар 2010
KONKHRA: In Writing Mode
 Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA have issued the following update:
"We are working on new songs. We started writing around February 1 and we already have 10 new songs/ideas, so it should be no problem to record sometime during the summer.
"The new shit is simpler in some ways, or maybe we just got more fine-tuned between us so the stuff seems more fluent and the lyrical content is almost channeled immediately into the song structure. Maybe last year's visits to places like Mont Segur, Rennes Le Chateau, or Munich inspired this next release, or maybe the initiation process between The Masters Column and The Apprentices Column worked wonders fore there seems to be a natural flow of essence as if all we are and ever will be is predestined or at least preordained.
"Art is still but an Imitation of Life, lest we forget we are standing on the shoulders of Giants, or humbly trek through reptile footprints in our evolutionary path.
"A selection of new working song titles include:
* Babylon
* Thoth
* I Am Ra (The Law Of One)
* Divine Wind
* Suffer The Race
* Doctrines Of Death
* Alpha And The Omega
"In other news, we have been approached about making a video for 'Breathe The Fear' [from 2008's 'Nothing Is Sacred']. This might be going down the spring. We will keep you posted." | 0 | |
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23 мар 2010
SOULFLY: \'Omen\' Artwork Unveiled
 SOULFLY's seventh album, "Omen", is scheduled for release on May 25 via Roadrunner Records. The CD will be made available in a standard edition and a special edition featuring bonus tracks.
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23 мар 2010
ATROCITY Guitarist Issues New Album Update
 Germany's ATROCITY is recording a new CD which is described as "a project album" featuring frontman Alex Krull's sister Yasmin.
Commented ATROCITY guitarist Thorsten Bauer: "Recording this album was an adventure and a lot of fun at the same time.
"To create a kind of ethno metal sound, I used some pretty exotic lute and sitar tunings on the acoustic guitar in combination with the well known heavy guitar power ATROCITY usually stands for. These two different streams of guitar styles and sounds melt together in a pretty exciting way on the new album. In addition to that, 12-string guitars and flamenco fingerpicked guitars give this new ATROCITY record a handmade, unique and unheard sound and thrilling atmosphere.
"I am very satisfied with the outcome of this album and I think it will be one of the most creative and colourful albums of our career so far."
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23 мар 2010
BLIND GUARDIAN: First Teaser Video For New Album Posted Online
 The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for the new BLIND GUARDIAN album can be viewed below. The first clip was recorded in October 2009 at the Twilight Hall studio and contains excerpts of the songs "A Voice in the Dark" (intro/outro) and "Wheel of Time" (demo version).
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23 мар 2010
SKUNK ANANSIE Recording New Album
 Drummer Mark Richardson of the reunited '90s British rockers SKUNK ANANSIE has issued the following update:
"In January of 2010 we (the freshly reformed SKUNK ANANSIE) got together to start writing a new record after almost 10 years in the wilderness. Hoorah!
"After six weeks of a daily commute to Hackney from Guildford (which involved car to the station, train to Waterloo, two tube lines, a bus and a five-minute walk) we had come the end of the writing process and whittled 80 ideas down to 25 songs.
"I love the process of song writing in SKUNK. We all bring ideas to the table and can fling them in no matter what they are, melodies, lyrics, drums and bass and guitar lines are all up for debate.
"You'd think it would take an age to get anything done being so democratic but not when everybody is of the same mind, i.e. if it's a great idea it'll get in.
"You can't be shy about putting ides forward or hurt if they don't get used but it's the best way to really maximise the best of everybody's talent and it really really works. As you'll hear on the record.
"From there we had to get really ruthless with ourselves, put any personal attachment to any songs to one side and just choose the best darn songs. 25 became 15 became 14 as we were to lose one later on, too.
"No room for any fillers on this record. We can't afford it.
"10 years away is a massive amount of time in a business which has accelerated rate of disposability, and we have a lot of catching up to do.
"As I write we are in week 3 day 3 of a seven-week recording process with Chris Sheldon at the helm for 10 of the tracks and then Jeremy Wheatley for the remaining four. I have finished all my drum tracks with Chris and have started on some of the programming aspects that will go underneath some of the songs to really make them lift, chug, wallop and propel them along.
"After our 'Smashes and Trashes' greatest-hits tour comes to an end in September, the record will be out and we'll be straight back on the road to do a huge European tour in support of it.
"I hope you love listening to it as much as I loved recording it.
"This is a really different record for us and I'm already extremely proud of what we've achieved just in terms of the songs. It's really shaping up to be something special, but then I would say that."
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23 мар 2010
STRIKER To Release Full-Length Debut In April
 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada's STRIKER will release its debut album, "Eyes In The Night", via Iron Kodex Records at this year's Keep It True XIII festival, set to take place April 23-24, 2010 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany. The band will then hit the road on both sides of the Atlantic, playing shows in countries such as Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Spain and Canada.
"Eyes In The Night" track listing:
01. Full Speed Or No Speed
02. Eyes In The Night
03. We Don't Play By The Rules
04. Never Ending Nights
05. The White Knight
06. Voice Of Rock
07. Ice Cold
08. Terrorizer
09. Believe In Me
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23 мар 2010
TOMMY HEART To Contribute To \'LYRAKA\' Project
 German singer Tommy Heart (ULI JON ROTH, FAIR WARNING, SOUL DOCTOR) has signed on to contribute vocals to the "Lyraka" project.
"Lyraka" is a heavy metal opera project that encompasses a set of highlights CDs, as well as a 3-D animated movie. Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ) has completed four songs for the project, contributing the voices of the musical narrator and palace guard.
Andy DiGelsomina, the composer and lead guitarist of the project, commented: "The acquisition of Tommy Heart has been a major coup for the 'Lyraka' saga. Tommy adds a completely unique voice to go with the character written for him."
The first volume of the CD set, "Lyraka Volume 1", is set for release in February 2011.
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23 мар 2010
ENEMYNSIDE Preparing To Enter Studio
 Italian thrashers ENEMYNSIDE are preparing to enter Temple Of Noise studios to begin recording their new album, tentatively titled "Black Issue". Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Withering Addiction", "The Cure", "Pitch Black", "Reveries" and "Faith No More".
ENEMYNSIDE last year parted ways with guitarist Davide "Dave" Scala and replaced him with Tommy. | 0 | |
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23 мар 2010
CLOVEN HOOF: New EP Samples Available
 NWOBHM legends CLOVEN HOOF have released a new five-song EP entitled "Throne Of Damnation". It contains three new songs — "Prime Time", "Running Man" and "Freak Show" — along with reworked versions of "Whore of Babylon" and "Night Stalker", the latter of which is featured on the Brütal Legend game.
The EP is available as a limited run only. The first 500 copies are on sale at a special price of £5.00, including postage and packing. Order a copy at this location. | 0 | |
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23 мар 2010
MIKE PATTON\'s MONDO CANE: Album Artwork Unveiled
 Ipecac Recordings has revelaed the cover artwork for Mike Patton's MONDO CANE, a new entity for the inimitable vocalist that marries his instrument-like voice with a 40-piece orchestra, choir and band.
While Patton is known for a employing a wide variety of incarnations, MONDO CANE is unlike any of his previous projects. First, and most obviously, MONDO CANE is an Italian language release. The album also finds the singer paying homage to other songwriters, a first for the front man of bands as original and influential as MR. BUNGLE, TOMAHAWK and FANTOMAS. Patton explains , "My purpose in revisiting these pieces is not to relive the past, not for nostalgia, but more to illustrate through modern and adventurous interpretation exactly how vital and important this music still is."
The collection includes THE BLACKMEN's "Urlo Negro", a late '60s song about the civil rights struggle, to GINO PAOLI's Senza Fine, made famous by CONNIE FRANCIS, and on to Patton's beloved MORRICONE who penned "Deep Down" for the film "Danger: Diabolik" in 1968.
"Mondo Cane" track listing:
01. Il Cielo In Una Stanza
02. Che Notte!
03. Ore D’Amore
04. Deep Down
05. Quello Che Conta
06. Urlo Negro
07. Scalinatella
08. L'Uomo Che Non Sapeva Amare
09. 20 KM Al Giorno
10. Ti Offro Da Bere
11. Senza Fine
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23 мар 2010
INMORIA - Title And Tracklist Of New Album Revealed, \"Fan Price\" Pre-Order Coming Soon
 INMORIA - the project featuring Charles Rytkonen (of MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (of TAD MOROSE) on guitars, Tommi Karppanen on bass, Dan Eriksson (ex-Tad Morose) on keyboards, and Peter Moren (of Tad Morose and STEEL ATTACK) on drums - have issued the following update:
Inmoria's new album will be called A Farewell To Nothing - The Diary Part 1 and will include 12 tracks:
01. Blinded
02. My Shadow Fall
03. The Mirror
04. End Of The Line
05. In My Dreams
06. Just Another Lie
07. Save Me
08. Hear My Prayers
09. Watch Me Bleed
10. The Silence Within Me
11. All For Granted
12. Why
A pre-order will soon be available on their website for only €10 ($14) and only 500 copies will be released in the first round for that lower "fan price.".
Previews of the album will soon be available so keep your eyes open for an announcement." | 0 | |
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23 мар 2010
DAGOBA Begins Recording New Album
 French metallers DAGOBA have entered Hyperion Studio in Marseille, France "Brew" Varea to begin recording their fourth album for a late 2010 release. The CD will be mixed by Dave Chang at Philia Studio in the U.K.
Commented the band: "Since the end of our tour, we have not stopped working on new songs and pre-production of these new titles."
"Face the Colossus", the third album from DAGOBA, was released in October 2008 via Season Of Mist. The CD was mixed by Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, HATESPHERE, MNEMIC) at Antfarm studios in Århus, Denmark.
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23 мар 2010
GAIA EPICUS: \'Dark Secrets\' Artwork Revealed
 Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS are putting the finishing touches on their fifth album, "Dark Secrets", to be released this summer. The cover artwork for the CD was once again created by J.P. Fournier and can be viewed below.
"Dark Secrets" track listing:
01. Beyond The Universe
02. Hellfire
03. Lost Forever
04. Mirror Of Truth
05. Bounded By Blood
06. Ode To The Past
07. Farewell
08. The Raven
09. Behind These Walls
10. Falling Into The Abyss
11. Dark Secrets
12. Last Chance
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23 мар 2010
MASTERPLAN: New Album, Single Artwork Unveiled
 "Time To Be King", the new album from MASTERPLAN, the melodic power metal band led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will be released on May 21 via AFM Records. The CD's first single, "Far From The End Of The World", will be issued on April 16.
"Time To Be King" track listing:
01. Time To Be King
02. Fiddle Of Time
03. Lonely Winds of War
04. Blue Europa
05. Far From The End Of The World
06. The Dark Road
07. Under The Moon
08. Blow Your Winds
09. The Black One
10. The Sun Is In Your Hands
11. Kisses From You (bonus track)
12. Never Walk Alone (Japanese bonus track)
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23 мар 2010
RATT: \'Best Of Me\' Video Released
 "Best Of Me", the new video from Californian rockers RATT, can be viewed below. The song is the first single from the band's first studio record in 11 years, "Infestation", which will be released on April 20 via Loud & Proud.
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23 мар 2010
HIM: \'Scared To Death\' Video Released
 "Scared To Death", the new video from Finnish "love" metallers HIM, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice", sold 26,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 25 on The Billboard 200 chart.
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23 мар 2010
CATHEDRAL: \'The Guessing Game\' Trailer Available
 An eight-minute trailer for "The Guessing Game", the ninth full-length album from the veteran British doom/stoner band CATHEDRAL, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on March 26 in Europe and on April 20 in North America.
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23 мар 2010
New CRIMFALL Album To Feature Guest Appearances By FINNTROLL, MOONSORROW Members
 Tapio Wilska (SURVIORS ZERO), Ville Sorvali (MOONSORROW) and Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns (FINNTROLL, CHTHONIAN, DECOMPOSTER) are among the musicians who will make guest appearances on the second album from the Finnish folk metal band CRIMFALL, due later in the year via an as-yet-undetermined record label. The band states, "We are aiming much more natural sound compared to [2009's] 'As The Path Unfolds...'"
CRIMFALL's debut album, "As The Path Unfolds...", was released in March 2009 via Napalm Records.
CRIMFALL is:
Jakke Viitala - Guitar, Orchestra
Mikko Häkkinen - Dark Voice
Helena Haaparanta (ex-TACERE) - Bright Voice
Janne Jukarainen - Drums
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23 мар 2010
Classic ALICE IN CHAINS Albums Reissued
 SoundStageDirect, a leading online vinyl LP retailer, has announced the reissue of two classic ALICE IN CHAINS albums: "Sap" and "Jar of Flies". Originally released in 1992 and 1994 as follow-ups to both of ALICE IN CHAINS' full-length releases, these new imports have been remastered on 180-gram vinyl and packaged together as a two-disc set. Available on vinyl again for the first time in years, only 2,000 copies of this limited-edition vinyl record package are being pressed. | 0 | |
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22 мар 2010
GRIND INC.: New Album Details Revealed
 German death metallers GRIND INC. have set "Lynch And Dissect" as the title of their fourth album, due on May 21 via Bastardized Recordings. The CD was recorded at Catacomb Productions in Germany by Thomas Granzow and GRIND INC. and was mixed and mastered by Jörg Uken at Soundlodge studios. The cover artwork was once again handled by Björn Goosses of Killustrations. Björn also makes a guest appearance on the new album on the track "Forced To Consume".
"Lynch And Dissect" track listing:
01. Stillborn Paradise
02. Lynch And Dissect
03. Beyond Recognition
04. Damned To Vengeance
05. Praise The Light
06. Unasked Heirs
07. Decimate
08. Forced To Consume
09. The Debate From Within
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22 мар 2010
SISTER SIN Recording New Album
 Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN entered the studio in February to begin recording its sophomore album, "True Sound Of The Underground", for a late 2010 release. The CD is being produced by Henrik Edenhed (DEAD BY APRIL, ROBYN, LAMBRETTA, TEDDYBEARS, CHRISTIAN WALTZ, THE SOUNDS) in Stockholm at Studio 301 and Cosmos Studios.
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22 мар 2010
LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE Parts Ways With Bassist, Reveals New Album Artwork, Track Listing
 German gothic rockers LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE have parted ways with bassist Peter Kafka. According to the band, "Peter is too busy with his side projects to focus completely on LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE, so we decided to part ways." The group adds, "For the next shows to come the band will work with a session bassist and then see what the future brings."
In other news, LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE has revealed the track listing and artwork (by Niklas Sundin of DARK TRANQUILLITY) for its new album, "The Grandios Nowhere", due in Europe on April 30 via Napalm Records. The five-piece once again worked with producer John Fryer (HIM, NINE INCH NAILS), who previously handled the production on the band's last two albums.
"The Grandios Nowhere" track listing
01. Be Mine In Tears
02. The Letter
03. Lips
04. I Don't Care
05. Her Occasion Of Sin
06. A Plea
07. Not for Love
08. The Fear Of Being Alone
09. My Little Fear
10. Side
11. Dead Heart Serenade
12. No Matter Where You Shoot Me
Bonus tracks (digipack only):
13. All Is Suffering
14. Of Words And Rain
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22 мар 2010
KEEP OF KALESSIN: New Album Cover Artwork Unveiled
 Norwegian extreme metal veterans KEEP OF KALESSIN will release their new album, "Reptilian", in North America on June 8 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD will be made available in Europe (except Germany, Austria and Switzerland) on May 10 through Indie Recordings.
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Dragon Iconography
02. The Awakening
03. Judgement
04. The Dragontower
05. Leaving The Mortal Flesh
06. Dark As Moonless Night
07. The Divine Land
08. Reptilian Majesty
Regarding the album artwork, which can be viewed below, KEEP OF KALESSIN's Obsidian C. stated, "The music on 'Reptilian' is more in your face and direct than before so we chose this cover and the title to emphasise that directness as well as focusing even more on the fantasy elemement in the band. This beast of an album is staring at you and it's going straight for your throat!"
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22 мар 2010
MELECHESH Preparing To Enter Studio
 Sumerian thrashing black metal act MELECHESH will enter Babajim Studios in Istanbul, Turkey on April 10 to begin recording its as-yet-untitled fifth album for a summer release via Nuclear Blast Records.
Commented mainman Ashmedi: "We have been looking for a place to record that can offer us an inspiring surrounding. We also decided to stay true to our spirits, to break the mold (again) and also to defy the norm, hence we will record in Istanbul.
"You see, the norm is to record westwards. It is rather customary. [However] we want to head eastwards. So, Istanbul seemed the best place since this is the city where the east and west meet, mesh, clash, blend, collide etc. and has been as such for milleniums.
"The music is definitely MELECHESH and as always, this album has its own characteristic."
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22 мар 2010
AUGURY - \"We\'re Not Just Progressive, Aggressive And Complex\"
 MetalAssault.com recently caught up with AUGURY guitarist Patrick Loisel. An excerpt from the interview is available below.
Q: What appeals most to you about this progressive/technical death metal genre?
Patrick: "I wouldn't say that progressive metal appeals to me. It's about the feeling of songs and some of them happen to be progressive. Others appear to be very dumb and simple. We draw from different influences but we don't tell ourselves to write complex music. Even if we play a good simple riff, we keep it. The fact that this genre is not as appealing to people doesn't bother us because we are not really progressive from beginning to end. There are also easy listening parts that attract people, parts that we put near even our most progressive parts. We're not just progressive, aggressive and complex. There are moments in the songs that sound in another way. So we please everybody. The only thing we'll never do is glam rock. | 0 | |
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22 мар 2010
AS I LAY DYING: \'The Powerless Rise\' Track Listing Revealed
 Metal Blade Records has set a May 11 North American release date for "The Powerless Rise", the fifth full-length album from San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING. The band recently finished up the recording process in San Diego with producer Adam Dutkiewicz (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) and mixed the effort with Colin Richardson and his assistant Martyn "Ginge" Ford.
"We wanted to make sure our songwriting progressed and I feel we've achieved our goal in creating an album with greater intensity than any we've crafted before it," explains AS I LAY DYING frontman Tim Lambesis. "We added layers and complexity to the melodies and yet we were able to do so without softening our sound like so many of our peers."
He adds, "Lyrically, 'The Powerless Rise' includes some of the most straight-forward songs I've ever written.
"I can honestly say that I am more excited about 'The Powerless Rise' than any release before it — I can't wait to unleash it on our fans."
"The Powerless Rise" track listing:
01. Beyond Our Suffering
02. Anodyne Sea
03. Without Conclusion
04. Parallels
05. The Plague
06. Anger and Apathy
07. Condemned
08. Upside Down Kingdom
09. Vacancy
10. The Only Constant Is Change
11. The Blinding Of False Light
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22 мар 2010
PAPA ROACH: Live Album Teaser Video Available
 PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix has issued the following update:
"Right now we are in the studio recording five new tracks and you best believe this shit is poppin'!!! We are working with a producer named David Bendeth [BREAKING BENJAMIN, CAVO]; he's great. In addition, he is an awesome guitarist... you should YouTube search him.
"The five new tracks that we are recording will be packaged with a live album that we recorded on tour at the end of last year...
"We wanted to offer the [PAPA ROACH] fans more than just a live album; everyone does that... more bang for your buck, bitches! Don't get me wrong, the live album can stand alone; we just wanted to do something a little different."
A teaser clip for the forthcoming live album can be viewed below.
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22 мар 2010
ANATHEMA: New Album Details Revealed
 U.K.'s ANATHEMA will release its eighth studio album, "We're Here Because We're Here", on May 31 via Kscope Records.
"'We're Here Because We're Here' is ANATHEMA's most expansive album to date and by the far best thing we've ever done," comments ANATHEMA's Danny Cavanagh. "Not only have we improved as writers, but because we took our time, we had the opportunity to select the very best material and concentrate on it. We gave the songs the chance to breathe and come alive by themselves and it's ended up being magical — every song is as good as the rest of them. This album features the best performances by the band ever; Vincent's [Cavanagh] greatest vocals and John's [Douglas, drums] and my best writing."
ANATHEMA's Vincent Cavanagh goes further in explaining the origins of the album's enigmatic title: "The title 'We're Here Because We're Here' is inspired by a song that was first heard across the Allied trenches of World War One. Sung to the tune of 'Auld Lang Syne', the song served as a defiant rallying-call keeping up the morale of those who had to endure the incessant carnage and almost unimaginable horror. The spirit behind those words, and the deep questions they raised immediately struck all of us. Therefore we have appropriated these words to reflect the spirit and bond that all six members of the group have with each other. We have shared some incredible experiences, on all levels, and the fact that we have emerged stronger, more determined, and confident in our common vision is a testament to our resilience, both as individuals and collectively."
Danny continues: "The bond is deeper than the music and you might say the direction of music is a product of our connection to each other; a real family in every sense of the word."
With that in mind, the band has announced that John Douglas' sister Lee has joined the group on a full-time basis. She had this to say of her involvement: "It's great to be more involved musically, and I feel that my vocals are adding a new presence and depth to the dynamic of the group. I'm in it for the long haul, so bring it on!"
The self-produced album was mixed by Steven Wilson (PORCUPINE TREE) and features the exquisite string arrangements of Dave Stewart (STEWART/GASKIN, PORCUPINE TREE) and mastering skills of legendary Jon Astley (THE WHO, LED ZEPPELIN). The song "Angels Walk Among Us" features subtle backing vocals by Ville Valo of HIM.
"We're Here Because We're Here" ( Cover) track listing:
01. Thin Air
02. Summernight Horizon
03. Dreaming Light
04. Everything
05. Angels Walk Among Us
06. Presence
07. A Simple Mistake
08. Get Off, Get Out
09. Universal
10. Hindsight
ANATHEMA will play a short series of special concerts to coincide with the album release. Alongside shows in established ANATHEMA territories such as The Netherlands, Turkey and Russia, this spring tour will also see the band play its first-ever show in Bulgaria.
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22 мар 2010
Manager: METALLICA Planning Stage Show To Rival PINK FLOYD\'s \'The Wall\'
 According to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine, METALLICA manager Peter Mensch has revealed the band has some major plans for 2011.
"Let's just say that next year you will see a METALLICA tour that will blow your mind. They will only play in 10 cities but it will be a huge undertaking. It will be METALLICA's equivalent of 'The Wall'."
This revelation came up when Classic Rock writer Peter Makowski interviewed Mensch for a feature about the most powerful men in rock and asked him to define his role as a manager.
Mensch replied: "Coming up with ideas so that the lives shows are interesting. Just shooting off dumb ideas and, by the way, between you and me, some of it is recycling stuff that people did 25 years ago but no one's smart enough to know that we recycled it.
"Saying something like: 'I have this idea for us to play an equivalent of 'The Wall'. So here's some ideas so we can get the professionals in to they can tell me if I'm crazy or not.' It's like plotting out a canvas so someone else can fill it in."
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