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29 апр 2009
ISIS: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
 "Wavering Radiant", the fifth full-length album from ISIS, the innovative Los Angeles-by-way-of-Boston-based band, is available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace page.
"Wavering Radiant" is scheduled for release on May 5 via Ipecac Recordings. The CD, produced by Joe Baressi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE), will receive a limited-edition vinyl release on April 21. TOOL's Adam Jones contributed guitar to two songs from the LP.
"Wavering Radiant" track listing:
01. Hall Of The Dead
02. Ghost Key
03. Hand Of The Host
04. Wavering Radiant
05. Stone To Wake A Serpent
06. 20 Minutes / 40 Years
07. Threshold of Transformation
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29 апр 2009
DORO Joins Champion Racer For DTM Masters Season Opening; Video Available
 German metal queen Doro Pesch has always been interested in cars and on April 19 she joined the DTM champion Timo Scheider to act as his co-driver at the season opening of the DTM Masters.
Doro comments: "I've always wanted to take a seat in a DTM car and now I'm more than happy that Timo Scheider took me on that ride in his Audi A4 DTM. Is was pure adrenaline! I really think that rock music and motorsports have a lot in common, not least decibel, power and energy!!!"
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29 апр 2009
THE PROJECT HATE MCMXCIX Announces Lineup Changes
 THE PROJECT HATE MCMXCIX — the Swedish band featuring Jörgen Sandström (vocals; VICIOUS ART, KRUX, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE), Lord K. Philipson (guitar; TORTURE DIVISION, ex-GOD AMONG INSECTS, HOUSE OF USHER, LEUKEMIA) and Anders Bertilsson (guitar; COLDWORKER), has parted ways with bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-ENGEL, EVERGREY), singer Jo Enckell (SIREN ON), and drummer Thomas Ohlsson (ex-KAMTJATKA, AXENSTAR, SEVEN WISHES, CELLOUT).
Commented Philipson: "Many [fans] will wonder why Jo is relieved of duty after all these years. It's simple — we have done fantastic albums with her since 'Hate, Dominate Congregate, Eliminate' some seven years ago, but now we feel it's time to go for another type of vocals when it comes to the female parts. We are looking for something else to further enhance our sound. And we have found it. In fucken Portugal, of all places.
"Let us introduce Ms. Roque [a.k.a. Ruby Roque of WITCHBREED] to the fold. A killer chick with an absolutely fantastic voice, including range, dynamics and power. Ms. Roque [pictured below] is destined to make her mark in THE PROJECT HATE history with the strongest vocals we have ever had."
Regarding Ohlsson's exit and the decision to enlist Tobben Gustafsson of TORTURE DIVISION and VOMITORY fame as his replacement, Philipson stated, "It dawned on us some time ago; why the hell isn't [Gustafsson, who happens to be] one of our fave drummers and best friends playing drums for THE PROJECT HATE? We know what this guy is capable of and it's safe to say we'll get the finest drumming of our career with the next album by having Golden T on it. As said before, his nickname isn't fucken Golden for nothing, you know."
On the topic of Håkansson's departure, Philipson said, "We haven't heard from Michael Håkansson in quite some time. We actually don't even know what he thinks about the latest album. Whatever he's doing (probably repairing motorcycles and whatnot), we wish him the best, 'coz Michael is one terrific guy. He didn't play on [the latest THE PROJECT HATE album, 'The Lustrate Process'] and [I don't] mind doing bass so [I'll] do that on the coming albums as [I] used to before Michael entered the HATE fold on 'Armageddon' and 'Hora'."
THE PROJECT HATE is currently working on the material for its seventh album. According to Philipson, "Things are going really well with the songwriting and we are not walking away from the formula that's made us achieve recognition." He added, "We won't guess when all the material for this album will be completed but let us state that we are far into the process. We will work harder than ever before on this coming, guaranteed-to-be masterpiece. And trust us — it will be downright fucken phenomenal." | 0 | |
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28 апр 2009
AEROSMITH Closer To Playing Full Album Live
 Dave Basner of VH1 Classic Radio reports: This summer, JUDAS PRIEST plan to perform their album "British Steel" in its entirety at their live shows, MÖTLEY CRÜE will play all of"Dr. Feelgood" at Crüe Fest gigs and AEROSMITH very well might be following the trend. Joe Perry says the band is pretty close to deciding if they’re going to perform one of their classic records in its entirety when they hit the road in June.
"Well, let's just say we’re closer to it than ever before," he said. "I'm not sure which record it would be, but we've kind of narrowed it down. I bet we'll end up doing it but we won't know until we're in the actual rehearsal studio."
If AEROSMITH does decide to play a full album live, Joe told VH1 Classic Radio which he'd like them to perform.
"I don't know," he said. "I think 'Toys in the Attic' would be fun. We do a lot of songs off the first four records anyway. We've jammed on 'Uncle Salty' onstage a few times. I don't know. The later records with more songs on them, they would take up too much time in the set. We need to leave some room for some of the other standards."
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28 апр 2009
DARK TRANQUILLITY: Reissues And Compilation Of Demos Due in May
 Swedish melodic death metal masters DARK TRANQUILLITY will re-release their classic albums "Projector", "Haven" and "Damage Done" in a luxurious slipcase packaging with bonus material as well as the rarities compilation "Yesterworlds" on May 25, 2009 in Europe via Century Media Records. All releases are available at a fan-friendly price and also feature extensive liner notes as well as new layouts and designs by guitarist Niklas Sundin. As a very exclusive bonus, the three album reissues also contain one song each from the band's upcoming DVD, "Where Death Is Most Alive", due later this year.
Commented the band: "We're happy to announce that 'Projector' (1999), 'Haven' (2000) and 'Damage Done' (2002) will be reissued with additional bonus content. As with the 'Fiction' reissue of last year, these new editions feature all the material that was recorded during the respective studio sessions, giving the listener the full experience of what was put on tape at the time."
In addition, DARK TRANQUILLITY will release a limited-edition album entitled "Yesterworlds", featuring the "Trail Of Life Decayed" demo (1991) and the "A Moonclad Reflection" 7" EP (1992).
The band stated: "The real gem, however, is that we found the master tape of an old promo recording that was made in March 1994 and only sent out to a handful of tape trading contacts and record labels. This is the first D.T. studio recording with Mikael Stanne on vocals and Fredrik Johansson on guitar, and it features 'Punish My Heaven', 'The Gallery' and 'Away, Delight, Away'. Also, 'Yesterworlds' features a version of 'Punish My Heaven' taken from the semi-legendary 'W.A.R. Compilation Vol. 1' album, originally released on Wrong Again Records in 1994. This is the first recording we made in Studio Fredman, and the song itself is a bit faster and less controlled than the album version found on 'The Gallery'."
These new versions feature brand new layouts and extensive liner notes from the band members.
"Projector" (68:41)
01. FreeCard (4:34)
02. ThereIn (5:57)
03. UnDo Control (5:13)
04. Auctioned (6:09)
05. To A Bitter Halt (4:51)
06. The Sun Fired Blanks (4:19)
07. Nether Novas (6:16)
08. Day To End (3:10)
09. Dobermann (4:41)
10. On Your Time (5:40)
Bonus Tracks:
11. Asleep In The Bandaged Light (3:21) *
12. No One (4:41) **
13. Exposure (3:52) **
14. ThereIn (live) (5:57) ***
* previously unreleased
** taken from the "Exposures – In Retrospect And Denial" album
*** previously unreleased live track, taken from the upcoming "Where Death Is Most Alive" DVD
"Haven" (59:00)
01. The Wonders At Your Feet (3:01)
02. Not Built To Last (3:39)
03. Indifferent Suns (3:35)
04. Feast Of Burden (3:26)
05. Haven (3:32)
06. The Same (3:10)
07. Fabric (3:56)
08. Ego Drama (4:35)
09. Rundown (3:53)
10. Emptier Still (3:40)
11. At Loss For Words (6:42)
Bonus Tracks:
12. In Sight (4:40) *
13. Misery In Me (4:11) *
14. Cornered (3:59) *
15. The Wonders At Your Feet (live) (3:01) **
* taken from the "Exposures – In Retrospect And Denial" album
** previously unreleased live track, taken from the upcoming "Where Death Is Most Alive" DVD
"Damage Done" (59:41)
01. Final Resistance (3:01)
02. Hours Passed in Exile (4:45)
03. Monochromatic Stains (3:38)
04. Single Part of Two (3:52)
05. The Treason Wall (3:30)
06. Format C: for Cortex (4:30)
07. Damage Done (3:28)
08. Cathode Ray Sunshine (4:14)
09. The Enemy (3:56)
10. White Noise / Black Silence (4:09)
11. Ex Nihilo (4:31)
Bonus Tracks:
12. I, Deception (3:55) *
13. Static (4:40) **
14. The Poison Well (4:08) **
15. The Treason Wall (live) (3:30) ***
* taken from the limited digipak version of "Damage Done"
** taken from the "Exposures – In Retrospect And Denial" album
*** previously unreleased live track, taken from the upcoming "Where Death Is Most Alive" DVD
"Yesterworlds" (52:53)
01. Midwinter (Intro) (0:56) *
02. Beyond Enlightenment (4:49) *
03. Vernal Awakening (5:22) *
04. Void of Tranquillity (7:36) *
05. Unfurled By Dawn (7:24) **
06. Yesterworld (7:56) **
07. Punish My Heaven (demo version) (4:43) ***
08. Away, Delight, Away (demo version) (5:19) ***
09. The Gallery (demo version) (4:11) ***
10. Punish My Heaven (alternative version) (4:37) ****
* taken from the "Trail Of Life Decayed" demo
** taken from the "A Moonclad Reflection" 7-inch EP
*** previously unreleased tracks
**** taken from the "W.A.R." compilation
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28 апр 2009
Former SCAR SYMMETRY Singer\'s THE FEW AGAINST MANY Project: More Album Details Revealed
 Former SCAR SYMMETRY vocalist Christian Älvestam has revealed more details about "Sot" ("Soot" in English), the debut album from his THE FEW AGAINST MANY project (in which he plays rhythm guitar and sings). The CD was recorded at Panic Room studios with producer Tomas "Plec" Johansson and features lyrical contributions from Mikael Stanne (DARK TRANQUILITY) and Jonas Renkse (KATATONIA, BLOODBATH). The cover artwork (see below) was created by acclaimed artist Dan Seagrave (MORBID ANGEL, ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER, SUFFOCATION). A summer release via Pulverised Records is expected.
"Sot" track listing:
01. Hädanfärd
02. Bränd Mark
03. Blod
04. Skapelsens Sorti
05. Sot
06. Abider
07. Heresi
08. One With The Shadow
Comments Christian: "It's a great honour and privilege to once again work with my good friend Roy Yeo and his Pulverised Records. We have known each other for almost 12 years now, through our past work together with UNMOORED and QUEST OF AIDANCE, so it feels very much like coming home in a way. We are very happy and excited to see where this re-established cooperation can lead us as a team!"
THE FEW AGAINST MANY is:
Christian Älvestam - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Patrik Gardberg - Lead Guitar
Anders Edlund - Bass
Pär Johansson - Backing Vocals
Jani Stefanovic - Drums
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28 апр 2009
VOLBEAT: \'We\' Video Posted Online
 "We", the new video from Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's third studio album, "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood", which received a U.S. release on March 17 via Mascot Records.
"Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood" was certifield gold in Denmark for sales in excess of 20,000 copies less than a month after its release,. The CD entered the Danish chart at No. 1, and was beaten only by METALLICA's "Death Magnetic" in its second week of release.
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28 апр 2009
CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist\'s WARMEN: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed
 CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman has set "Japanese Hospitality" as the title of the fourth album from his WARMEN project, due on August 24 via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by JOURNEY, and "Black Cat" by JANET JACKSON, featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen. Other guest musicians that appear on the CD include Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM) and Pasi Rantanen (ex-THUNDERSTONE).
Interviewed in January, WARMEN guitarist and Janne's brother Antti Wirman revealed that the album would be heavier than the band's previous output, with more aggressive guitar riffs. There will be just two instrumental tracks, and every song has a different singer. According to Antti, the next WARMEN album will be the group's strongest effort to date because it has "the best songs, best vocalists and the best sounds."
WARMEN's third full-length album, "Accept the Fact", was released in July 2005 via Spinefarm Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Beyond Abilities" included guest appearances by CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho and STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto.
Kosonen, who was previously a member of the multiplatinum-selling Finnish female pop duo NYLON BEAT, had contributed her vocals to CHILDREN OF BODOM's cover version of the BRITNEY SPEARS smash "Oops, I Did It Again" (which appeared on the "In Your Face" single), and was also one of the guest musicians on "Accept the Fact".
"Japanese Hospitality" will be preceded by a brand new compilation, rounding up the best of the keyboardist's solo work to date.
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28 апр 2009
ANAAL NATHRAKH: Two New Songs Available For Streaming
 England's extreme metal duo ANAAL NATHRAKH will release its new album, "In The Constellation Of The Black Widow", on June 29 via Candlelight Records. A limited-edition vinyl version of the effort will be made available the same month via Feto Records (the label run by NAPALM DEATH's Shane Embury and ANAAL NATHRAKH's Mick Kenney). A digital single entitled "More Of Fire Than Blood" will precede the full-length CD via iTunes on June 6.
"In The Constellation Of The Black Widow" track listing:
01. In The Constellation Of The Black Widow
02. I Am The Wrath Of Gods And The Desolation Of The Earth Music
03. More Of Fire Than Blood
04. The Unbearable Filth Of The Soul
05. Terror In The Mind Of God
06. So Be It
07. The Lucifer Effect
08. Oil Upon The Sores Of Lepers
09. Satanarchrist
10. Blood Eagles Carved On The Backs Of Innocents
"More Of Fire Than Blood" and "The Lucifer Effect" are now available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
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28 апр 2009
SLIPKNOT: \'Sulfur\' Single Artwork Revealed
 The cover artwork for SLIPKNOT's "Sulfur" single can be viewed below. The track listing is as follows:
01. Sulfur (Radio Mix - Edit)
02. Sulfur (Radio Mix)
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28 апр 2009
SUPREME PAIN: Another New Song Posted Online
 Dutch brutal death metal band SUPREME PAIN has posted the title track of its forthcoming second full-length album, "Nemesis Enforcer", on the group's MySpace page.
"Nemesis Enforcer" was recorded at Soundlodge Studio in Germany with producer Jorg Uken (SINISTER, DEW-SCENTED, OBSCENITY, GOD DETHRONED). A tentative late spring/early summer release via Metal Age Productions from Slovakia is expected.
"Nemesis Enforcer" final track listging:
01. Darkening Age Rise
02. Vengeful Wrath
03. Legacy Of Chaos
04. The Unholy Throne
05. Threshold Of Immortality
06. To Serve In Slavery
07. Lobotomy Of The Soul
08. Goddess Of Divine Retribution
09. Nemesis Enforcer
The cover artwork was created by Mottla Art from Austria and can be viewed here.
SUPREME PAIN will perform at this year's edition of the Obscene Extreme festival on Saturday, July 18 in Svojšice (near Pardubice), Czech Republic.
SUPREME PAIN last year announced the addition of bassist Tadej Cholewa (SCAFFOLD) and drummer Toep Duin (PUTREFIED, BLASTCORPS) to the group's ranks.
SUPREME PAIN's current lineup is:
Aad Kloosterwaard - Vocals
Erwin Harreman - Guitars
Bas Brussaard - Guitars
Tadej Cholewa - Bass
Toep Duin - Drums
SUPREME PAIN's debut album, "Cadaver Pleasures", was released in April 2008 via the U.S. label Comatose Music. The drums for the CD were recorded at the Negligence Sound Studio in Slovenia, guitars and vocals at the Garden Shed Of Horror in The Netherlands. Mixing took place at Excess Studio in The Netherlands by Chris van der Valk and the album was mastered by Bob Moore at the Sound Lab Studios in the U.S. | 0 | |
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28 апр 2009
HELLYEAH To Enter Studio In May
 Former PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has told DallasObserver.com that his supergroup of sorts, HELLYEAH — which also features MUDVAYNE's Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett, NOTHINGFACE's Tom Maxwell and Abbott's DAMAGEPLAN bandmate Bob "Zilla" Kakaha — is set to hit the studio on May 15 to begin working on its second album.
Regarding which label will release the disc, Abbott said, "We don't know. We're free agents right now. We had a one-disc deal with Epic [which released the band's self-titled debut album], and they're practically begging us to come back. We sold nearly 500,000 records for them, which is practically unheard of these days. That's like going platinum 10 years ago."
HELLYEAH's self-titled debut sold 45,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart. It has shifted 354,000 units since it came out in April 2007, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
"The guys from HELLYEAH and the incredible music we've created have brought me back to what I love," Vinnie previously stated. "'Hellyeah' is the best record I've collaborated on since [PANTERA's] 'Vulgar Display of Power'. The vibe is positive with a kick-your-ass attitude." | 0 | |
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28 апр 2009
KAMELOT To Enter Studio In June
 American/Norwegian power metallers KAMELOT will enter the studio in June to record the follow-up to 2007's "Ghost Opera", tentatively due in late 2009/early 2010. The band will once again work with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro, with the recording/mixing sessions scheduled to take place at studios in Germany, Norway and the USA.
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28 апр 2009
EDENBRIDGE Announces New Guitarist, Bassist
 Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has announced the adition of guitarist Dominik Sebastian and bassist Simon Holzknecht to the group's ranks.
"Dominik Sebastian, also known from the band THIRDMOON, has already played guitar on the whole MyEarthDream Tour and has proved to be a great guy and musician and got on well with us," EDENBRIDGE said in a statement. "Dominik, of course, can also be heard on EDENBRIDGE's new live album, 'LiveEarthDream'. Simon Holzknecht, to many also known from his other band SERENITY, is our youngest band member with only 22 years and is absolutely smashing on his instrument!"
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28 апр 2009
LINKIN PARK Working On Music For \'Transformers 2\'
 The Pulse of Radio reports that LINKIN PARK is working with film composer Steve Jablonsky on music for the soundtrack of the upcoming movie "Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen". According to Seibertron.com, the band will also contribute a brand new song to the movie, which opens nationwide on June 24. No other information was made available on the group's contributions to the film. LINKIN PARK has been at work on a new album since last fall, although there's no word on whether the song for the "Transformers" soundtrack will be taken from that project.
The first "Transformers" movie, based on a line of robot toys from Hasbro, grossed $708 million worldwide in 2007. Stars Shia LaBoeuf and Megan Fox return for the second film.
LINKIN PARK announced last week that it will produce a series of applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The first of the apps will debut sometime this fall.
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28 апр 2009
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: Moscow show cancelled
 Bullet For My Valentine are forced to cancel appearances at DS Luzhniki Arena in Moscow and Tuska Metal Festival in Finland in June 2009 due to recording commitments for their 3rd Album.
The band have been holed up in the studio for the past month writing and demoing material for their upcoming 3rd Album in Wales with producer Don Gilmore (Linkin Park, Lacuna Coil). After the show in Luxembourg on April 18th the band will not be playing any more live dates until Mayhem Festival kicks off in the USA on the July 10th so that they can focus on completing the new album, scheduled for a 4th Quarter worldwide release through Sony Music.
The band say: "The past few weeks have been a bit crazy, and we apologise to all the fans who have bought tickets to shows that have now been cancelled. It has been difficult to try and fit everything in around the recording schedule, but the most important thing is for us to finish this album. We promise we will be back with a vengeance later this year, armed with a brand new record. To all our fans, thank you for your patience and understanding, we sincerely appreciate your support!"
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27 апр 2009
DAN SWANÖ\'s UNICORN To Reunite For MARILLION Tribute Album
 UNICORN, the long-defunct progressive rock band featuring acclaimed Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swanö (NIGHTINGALE, EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH) will reunite to record a cover version of the MARILLION song "After Me". The track will be included on the "Recital For A Season's End - A Tribute To Marillion" compilation, to be released on the Italian label Mellow Records (which previously released the UNICORN albums).
UNICORN's lineup for the recording will be as follows:
Dan Swanö – Vocals, Drums
Anders Måreby - Guitars
Per Runesson - Bass
Peter Edwinzon - Keyboards
"Recital For A Season's End - A Tribute To Marillion" will feature the following artists/songs:
TEN MIDNIGHT - You're Gone
SILVER KEY - The Web
BITTER SUITE - Script...
NOSUCHTHINKING - Fugazi
J'ACCUSE..! - The Invisible Man
MARCO MASONI & FRIENDS - Afraid Of Sunrise
GARDEN WALL - Incubus
KEYBRIDGE - White Russian
TERMINALE - Cinderella Search
THE FAR SIDE - Splintering Heart
ARMALITE - Lords Of The Backstage / Blind Curve
RC2 - The Space
TNR - Living With The Big Lie
GOAD - Sugar Mice
CONQUEROR - The Great Escape
3RD DEGREE - At The Time Of The Night (The Short Straw)
ELEKTROSHOCK - Assassing
OUTSIDE INSIDE - Made Again
PROGCHARD - She Chameleon
MYTHO - Go
NOTTURNO CONCERTANTE - Man Of Thousand Faces
ROUSSEAU - No One Can / Easter
UNICORN - After Me
YLECLIPSE - Market Square Heroes
BIOFONIA - Somewhere Else
SETI - Incommunicado
CORAL CAVES - Lavender
VANILLA PROJECT - Heart Of Lothian
PI XPRNC - Fantastic Place
TRAMA - Slainte Mhath
UNICORN released two albums — 1993's "Ever Since" and 1995's "Emotional Wasteland" — via Mellow Records before calling it a day.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/unicornsweden.
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27 апр 2009
STREAM OF PASSION: Another New Song Posted Online
 Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION, which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON), has posted another new song, "My Leader", on its MySpace page. The track coms off the group's sophomore album, "The Flame Within", which will be released via Napalm Records on the following dates:
May 27 - Finland, Spain
May 29 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
June 1 - Rest of Europe
June 2 - North America
According to a press release, "The Flame Within" "leaves its predecessor in the dust, thanks to more mature songwriting. Carried by Marcela Bovio's fantastic vocal lines, STREAM OF PASSION delivers the entire spectrum of human emotions — at times dreamy and melancholic, at others uninhibited and forward pressing. In this way, heavy riffs merge with romantic undertones in majestic unity. Jens Bogren's (Fascination Street Studios) mastering work allows the tracks' subtle nuances to come into play. 'The Flame Within' is more than a loosely arranged sequence of songs, but rather a holistic gothic metal masterpiece complete with mystic elements and sonorous symphonic romanticism."
"The Flame Within" track listing:
01. The Art Of Loss
02. In The End
03. Now Or Never
04. When You Hurt Me The Most
05. Run Away
06. Games We Play
07. This Endless Night
08. My Leader
09. Burn My Pain
10. Let Me In
11. Street Spirit
12. A Part Of You
13. All I Know
14. Far And Apart (bonus track; digipack only)
STREAM OF PASSION recently parted ways with drummer Davy Mickers. The group said, "Due to personal reasons, Davy took this step as he needs to devote more of his time to his family. Thus, he could not longer give STREAM OF PASSION 100% of his energy. The band members wish him much happiness on this new journey in his life!
"STREAM OF PASSION is thrilled to present their fans with their new drummer: Martijn Peters. Martijn earned his extraordinary skills by playing and touring with bands like NOVACT, BACKWATER and STENTORIAN."
The band's debut album, "Embrace the Storm", was released in Holland in October 2005 via Sony/BMG Benelux. The CD was issued in the rest of Europe and the U.S./Canada via InsideOut Music.
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27 апр 2009
MOONSPELL Explains Minsk \'The Darkest Tour: Filthfest II\' Cancellation
 Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have released the following statement regarding the cancellation of the band's April 20, 2009 concert in Minsk, Belarus on "The Darkest Tour: Filthfest II", also featuring CRADLE OF FILTH, TURISAS and DEAD SHAPE FIGURE:
"We are extremely disappointed by the fact we had to cancel the shows. The reasons [that were posted] on both Neopolis and CRADLE OF FILTH site [incorrect travel permits] is accurate but MOONSPELL might add that the bands' buses entered Belarus territory and were meeting for possible solutions for the day. On the event that the truck with ALL of our tour equipment was held due to a bureaucratic detail in the border made all our efforts worthless.
"We have planned carefully this trip with the promoter, with the embassies and were caught off guard by an excessive zeal from the border staff.
"Goes without saying that all the bands were eagerly anticipating the show as it was a premiere for everyone. We can assure you we are doing our best to reschedule the show and we are pretty sure we will do so up to the end of the year, the sooner, the better, though no specific date can be advanced so far.
"Thanks for your comprehension. We understand and share the frustration but look forward to make it up for you on a near future."
MOONSPELL released its long-awaited new DVD, "Lusitanian Metal", in December in Europe via Century Media Records. The first disc features one complete live show recorded live in Katowice in 2004, all video clips (from "Opium" to "Everything Invaded"), an in-depth interview with all current band members and a detailed discography. The second disc offers a historical overview of the Portuguese metal group's period as a Century Media recording artist, with no less than 50 live tracks, starting with some very old-school live rehearsal recordings back in 1992 and ending with live footage from the "Spreading The Eclipse Tour".
"Lusitanian Metal" is available as luxurious limited-edition kingsize mediabook with both DVDs as well as a CD with the complete Katowice show as well as a standard 2DVD in a super jewel case. The CD included in the limited edition is also available separately.
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27 апр 2009
TIM \'RIPPER\' OWENS: Solo Track \'Starting Over\' Now Available On MySpace
 Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, entitled "Starting Over", on his MySpace page. The song, which was written by Owens and Bob Kulick, features the following lineup:
* Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) - Vocals
* Bob Kulick (guitar)
* Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) – Bass
* Simon Wright (DIO, ex-AC/DC) - Drums
A gydget for "Play My Game", the first solo album from Tim "Ripper" Owens, is available below.
"Play My Game" will be released in May via SPV/Steamhammer. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together with renowned friends, such as Bob Kulick, Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA), Mike Callahan (ex-EARSHOT) and John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM).
The list of guest musicians featured on Owens' solo debut is even more spectacular:
Guitar:
Bob Kulick
Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS)
Carlos Cavazo (RATT, ex-QUIET RIOT)
Craig Goldy (DIO)
Zeil Zaza
Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA)
Mike Callahan (ex-EARSHOT)
John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM).
Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE)
Michael Wilton (QUEENSRŸCHE)
Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE)
Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL)
Bass:
Marco Mendoza (ex-WHITESNAKE)
Billy Sheehan (MR BIG, ex-DAVID LEE ROTH)
Dave Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH)
Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT)
James Lomenzo (MEGADETH)
Tony Franklin (ex-BLUE MURDER)
Dennis Hayes (BEYOND FEAR)
Drums:
Simon Wright (DIO, ex-AC/DC)
Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO)
Ray Luzier (KORN, DAVID LEE ROTH)
Bobby Jarzombek (SEBASTIAN BACH, RIOT, HALFORD)
Brett Chassen
Fans and experts alike will love this sensational all-star lineup and may rest assured that the haunting songs will effortlessly live up to this illustrious cast of musicians: Tim "Ripper" Owens has never sounded more impressive, melodic and multi-faceted!
"I've gotten better as a songwriter," Owens explains. "And I also write songs that the fans can really get into and get their fist pounding in the air. I've always been a great fan of the BLACK SABBATH lineup featuring Ronnie James Dio, and I love JUDAS PRIEST. Both bands delivered records that are straightforward and go directly to the bloodstream — which also happens to be my compositional approach."
"Play My Game" will be released on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: May 15
Rest of Europe: May 18
USA, Canada: May 19
Check out the cover artwork below.
"Play My Game" track listing and individual song credits:
* 01. Starting Over
Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick
Guitar - Bob Kulick
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
* 02. Believe
Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Craig Goldy
* 03. The Cover Up
Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - James Lomenzo
Drums - Brett Chassen
Lead Guitar - Jeff Loomis
* 04. Pick Yourself Up
Written by: Tim Owens, Mike Callahan
Guitar - Mike Callahan/Bob Kulick
Bass - Dennis Hayes
Drums - Ray Luzier
Lead Guitar - Steve Stevens
* 05. It Is Me
Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Carlos Cavazo
* 06. No Good Goodbyes
Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick, Brett Chassen
Guitar - Bob Kulick
Bass - Billy Sheehan
Drums - Brett Chassen
Lead Guitar - Bruce Kulick
* 07. The World Is Blind
Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - Billy Sheehan
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Doug Aldrich
* 08. To Live Again
Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - Michael Wilton/Bob Kulick
Bass - David Ellefson
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Michael Wilton
* 09. The Light
Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick
Guitar - Bob Kulick
Bass - Tony Franklin
Drums - Bobby Jarzombek
* 10. Play My Game
Written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix
Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Neil Zaza
* 11. Death Race
Written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix
Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - James Lomenzo
Drums - Brett Chassen
* 12. The Shadows Are Alive
Written by: Tim Owens, Chris Caffery
Guitar - Chris Caffery
Bass - Marco Mendoza
Drums - Simon Wright
* 13. A Challenge (bonus track; iTunes exclusive)
Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick
Guitar - Bob Kulick
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Vinny Appice
Tim "Ripper" Owens has revealed the backing band that will accompany him for his upcoming summer tour in support of "Play My Game". The group will consist of the following musicians:
Tim "Ripper" Owens - Vocals
Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORHCESTRA) - Guitar
John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM) - Guitar
David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5) - Bass
Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO) - Drums
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27 апр 2009
AUTUMNBLAZE To Release \'Perdition Diaries\' In June
 German melancholic death metal band AUTUMNBLAZE will release its new album, "Perdition Diaries" ( cover), on June 15 via Prophecy Productions.
According to a press release, "The band who ventured into the realms of alternative rock with their last album, 'Words Are Not What They Seem' (2004) and then imploded two years later because of internal differences now sees its phoenix-like resurrection — the classic line-up of Eldron, Arisjel, and Schwadorf (THE VISION BLEAK etc.) has come together again to record a new album.
"'Perdition Diaries' is something of a statement, the fruit of a return to the roots of AUTUMNBLAZE, and it comes across like a creative eruption. This album is a tribute to 1990s-era dark metal, to a time where the conventions of metal were trampled underfoot and the genre's conceptual chains were irrevocably broken from the inside."
AUTUMNBLAZE mastermind Eldron comments: "Bands such as PARADISE LOST, ANATHEMA, KATATONIA, MY DYING BRIDE, DARK TRANQUILLITY, or AT THE GATES are prime examples for an exploration of the human soul, the struggle of the individual against the chasms of life. Away from the metal standards of the 1980's, towards a kind of deeply emotional resistance against the norms. We spit on all those who are blindfolded by their own limitations, and we continue that which was begun in the early Nineties!"
The new song "Brudermord" is available for streaming at this location.
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27 апр 2009
Former TO/DIE/FOR Singer Launches SUNDOWN SINDROME: First Song Posted Online
 SUNDOWN SINDROME, the new project featuring former TO/DIE/FOR frontman Jape Perätalo and members of the German band DAS SCHEIT, has posted its first song, "Vale Of Crowes", on the group's official MySpace page.
Jape said, "[SUNDOWN SINDROME] just recorded our first promo CD in Germany, and we are trying to find a great label for us soon as possible. One thing is sure... I am gonna hit the road very soon with new plans and with my new band.
"I am feeling so fresh and happy with SUNDOWN SINDROME. It feels so great to start from the clean table. Every member of this band are in a same boat! We already feel like brothers. No stress, just rocking!"
SUNDOWN SINDROME is:
J von Crow (Jape Perätalo) - Vocals
A. van Crane - Guitar
S. de la Corneille - Bass
M. di Corvo - Keyboards
U. del Cuervo - Drums
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27 апр 2009
IKUINEN KAAMOS Signs With MADDENING MEDIA
 Finnish "dark progressive" metal band IKUINEN KAAMOS has inked a deal with Maddening Media. The group will enter the studio on May 17 to begin recording its new album, "Fall Of Icons", for a fall release. In the meantime, IKUINEN KAAMOS' latest EP, "Closure", is being made available for streaming as well as a high-quality download (320 kbps) for free at this location.
"Closure" EP track listing:
01. Closure
02. Your Gallows
03. The Absence
According to a press release, "IKUINEN KAAMOS embed dismal melancholy in their songs of epic grandeur, spiralling the listener to a timeless sphere of emotions."
IKUINEN KAAMOS is:
Risto Herranen - Vocals
Juhani Mikkonen - Guitars
Jarno Ruuskanen - Guitars
J-P Räisänen - Drums
Lauri Saari - Bass
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27 апр 2009
LUNARSEA: \'Metamorphine\' Video Released
 "Metamorphine", the new video from Italian death metallers LUNARSEA, can be viewed here. The clip was filmed in Rome with director Federico Ferrari. Also available is behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot.
"Metamorphine" comes off LUNARSEA's latest album, "Route Code Selector", which was released last October via Punishment 18 Records.
LUNARSEA is:
Filippo Palma - Vocals
Fabiano Romagnoli – Guitar, Synth
Emiliano Pacioni - Guitar
Cristian Antolini – Bass, Vocals
Stuart Franzoni – Drums | 0 | |
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27 апр 2009
AGUA DE ANNIQUE Preparing To Enter Studio
 Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen has issued the following update on her AGUA DE ANNIQUE project:
"We are busy bees here; building our studio, writing the new songs, rehearsing and preparing for the last shows we will do before we 'disappear' for a little while and record the new album. We will play a nice mixture of rock and acoustic songs and we'll try out some brand new tunes while we are at it! When you have the chance, come and check us out. It will be good!
"After the shows we will enter our newly build studio. At the moment we have 11 songs ready to be tracked, but I'm still working on stuff. We'll be joined by some additional artists, with whom I have never worked before, which adds to the excitement as well."
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27 апр 2009
JORN: New Album Details Revealed
 Frontiers Records has announced the release of JORN's brand new studio album, entitled "Spirit Black", on June 5 in Europe and July 14 in the USA.
Considered by many fans and critics as one of the finest voices in hard rock to arrive on the scene at the end of the 20th century, JORN is now ready to unleash upon the world yet another studio album entitled "Spirit Black". "I have carried some of these ideas with me for quite some time," says Lande. "Willy, Jimmy, Sid and myself have known each other since the '80s, and some of the song ideas and demos from back then have now seen the light of day, and become an essential part of 'Spirit Black'. When we were younger we usually never cared about what we did yesterday, only about the future, but the past can sometimes reveal hidden treasures and I discovered great potential in some of these song ideas.". The result: "Spirit Black" is another slab of classic hard rock with '80s metal elements which will definitely please all those who loved his recent "Lonely Are The Brave", released in June 2008.
A winning formula should not change, so Jorn has worked again with Tommy Hansen at Jailhouse Studios in Denmark ensuring the right edge to the rich guitar and vocal sound that is now trademark to all Jorn releases. "The fans can expect a solid and defined record that will shake the classic metal world and hammer the future Jorn legacy in stone," says Jorn. "The sound of the album is like a crossover between 'The Duke' and 'Lonely Are The Brave', and I feel that some of the songs on 'Spirit Black' have the potential to become essential hard rock classics that will stand the test of time."
Jorn Lande's strong and diverse voice and solid songwriting skills have now become legendary in the hard rock world. In a career spanning over 30 albums releases and as frontman for MILLENNIUM, ARK and MASTERPLAN, Jorn was recently featured on spectacular projects such as Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA, along with stars like Alice Cooper and Eric Singer (KISS), Rudolf Schenker (SCORPIONS), Bob Catley (MAGNUM) and in Arjen Lucassen's recent concept album with AYREON.
"The musical style and direction is now more defined and less experimental. I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel anymore, I just want to write good quality hard rock songs that people can relate to and identify with," continues the Norwegian Viking. "As we entered into the new millennium, I realized and accepted that my strength as a singer was more classic rockoriented. If you buy a Jorn album today, you know what you will get. True classic hard rock music."
Jorn is getting ready to tour the world at the end of summer 2009 with his band formed by Jgor Gianola and Tore Moren on guitars, Nic Angileri on bass and Willy Bendiksen on drums.
"Spirit Black" ( сщмук) final track listing:
01. Spirit Black
02. Below
03. Road of the Cross
04. The Last Revolution
05. City Inbetweeen
06. Rock And Roll Angel
07. Burn Your Flame
08. World Gone Mad
09. I Walk Alone
10. The Sun Goes Down (bonus track exclusively included in the first limited edition pressing in digipak)
Check out audio samples at this location.
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27 апр 2009
SEBASTIAN BACH To Judge \'America\'s Hottest Rocker Mom\' Contest
 Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will join the "Z Rock" boys Paulie, David and Joey as judges of the "America's Hottest Rocker Mom" contest.
IFC is looking for "America's Hottest Rocker Mom" to celebrate Season 2 of its uncensored, uncut comedy "Z Rock". In keeping with the series' "kids'-band-by-day, rock-band-by-night" storyline, the band is setting out to find America's rocking-est mom. Five finalists will be chosen to compete in June for a live, no-holds-barred finals event.
Rocker moms, you can enter to win a trip to New York City, a $5,000 grand prize, and the claim to the title "America's Hottest Rocker Mom." Enter online by May 14 at midnight at IFC.com. To enter, you'll be asked to provide one or more photos, favorite rock song, favorite rock band, best rock concert moment, biggest rocker crush, and a statement explaining why YOU should be chosen as America's hottest rocker mom.
The judges will choose four finalists — and the fifth "People's Choice" will come from site visitor ratings. The fiinalists will be flown to New York City to vie for the title in a live competition in front of the judges on June 4 . Each of these rocker moms will be judged on performances in the following categories: (Best Rocker Outfit), Knowledge (Rocker Trivia), Lyrics (Rock Karaoke Contest), and Dance (Show Off Your Best Moves.)
Whoever impresses the "Z Rock" boys and pals the most will win $5,000 — and bragging rights as "America's Hottest Rocker Mom!"
Season 2 of "Z Rock" premieres on Sunday, June 7 at 11 p.m.
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27 апр 2009
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Working On \'Dark And Evil\' New Album
 Guitarist Ben Weinman of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN spoke to U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next album, tentatively due before the end of the year via an as-yet-undisclosed new label.
"The new songs sound dark and evil," he stated. "Very early '90s thrash-influenced.
"Lately I have been realizing the purpose of why I started DILLINGER all those years ago. It was to make people truly uncomfortable and to make them not feel accepting of what is happening in their surroundings. When I was growing up, I discovered metal and it interested me, I liked that it was dark and talked about the fact that the world is not all puppy dogs and ice cream cones. But then it just got ridiculous, humourous. I look at black metal bands and they are suppose to be so evil. But it's not real. It's about fiction. About goblins and the gates of hell; pretty much a bad horror movie.
"The music we are writing is influenced by the feelings I get when I hear and see the real evils of this world. Horrible things that make me really question if there is a God or not. This shit is not comfortable, the world is not comfortable, babies are getting raped in your town for God's sake. Young girls are being sold as sex slaves, but most people sitting at their computers downloading music don't want to know. They want to sit on a message board or play fantasy football while their mommy makes them a sandwich.''
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's new album will be recorded in July/August with producer Steve Evetts (EVERY TIME I DIE, SEPULTURA).
The band's 1998 album "Under the Running Board" was reissued in October via Relapse. The new CD includes the entire Steve Evetts-produced effort as well as 10 bonus tracks.
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27 апр 2009
THE PROJECT HATE: New Album Details Revealed
 THE PROJECT HATE — the Swedish band featuring vocalist Jörgen Sandström (VICIOUS ART, KRUX, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE), guitarist Lord K. Philipson (TORTURE DIVISION, ex-GOD AMONG INSECTS, HOUSE OF USHER, LEUKEMIA), bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-ENGEL, EVERGREY), singer Jo Enckell (SIREN ON), guitarist Anders Bertilsson (COLDWORKER) and drummer Thomas Ohlsson (ex-KAMTJATKA, AXENSTAR, SEVEN WISHES, CELLOUT) — has set "The Lustrate Process" as the title of its new album, due on July 6 via Vic Records. The artwork and booklet design was handled by Statik Majik and can be viewed here.
"The Lustrate Process" track listing:
01. Descend Into The Pits Of Eternal Possession
02. You Come To Me Through Hell
03. See The Filth Become Flames In This Furnace
04. Our Wrath Will Rain Down From The Sky
05. The Locust Principles
06. Arise To His World Of Infamy
07. The Burial Of Gods
Guest musicians:
Mike Wead (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) - solos
Pär Fransson (CARNAL GRIEF) - solos
Martin van Drunen (ASPHYX, ex-PESTILENCE) - vocals
Christian Älvestam (ex-SCAR SYMMETRY) - vocals
L.G. Petrov (ENTOMBED) - vocals
Johan Hegg (AMON AMARTH) - vocals
Robban Eriksson - vocals
"The Lustrate Process" was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound in Örebro, Sweden.
THE PROJECT HATE's last CD, "In Hora Mortis Nostræ", was released in September 2007 via Stormvox Records, the label owned by Swedish actor Peter Stormare. | 0 | |
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26 апр 2009
ASTRAL DOORS Hard At Work On New Material
 Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS have issued the following update:
"It's about time that we give you all a real update of what's happening in the Astral Kingdom at the moment.
"We've received many mails from worried fans asking us where we are and why it's so quiet from us right now. Well, the answer is: we're working harder than ever before, but not public.
"We have actually moved into the studio; writing and recording songs for the upcoming album. We have written 20 songs or something at the moment and more will come. The creativity has never been at this level before, so we will continue the work a few more months before we go to mixing.
"What more to say? Well, our new management Flying Dolphin, with Mr.Chris Boltendahl [GRAVE DIGGER] in the lead, does a great job for us and we feel that the future looks very, very promising. In August we'll come up with a big surprise for you and then a new album and a great tour all across Europe."
ASTRAL DOORS' latest album, "New Revelation", was released in September 2007 via Locomotive Music. The CD was recorded at Big Turn Studio and at The Darkside in Borlänge, Sweden and was mixed at the Abyss Studios in Sweden by Peter Tägtgren and ASTRAL DOORS. | 0 | |
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