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For My Pain soon in studio
For My Pain?, the Finnish "gothic metal" band featuring Tuomas Holopainen (NIGHTWISH) on keyboards, Altti Veteläinen (ex-ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW) on bass, Lauri Tuohimaa (EMBRAZE) on guitar, Olli-Pekka Törrö (ex-ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW) on guitar, Juha Kylmänen (REFLEXION) on vocals, and Petri Sankala (ex-ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW) on drums, will enter the studio in March to record a couple of new songs for an upcoming EP/single. A late spring release through Spinefarm Records is expected.
As previously reported, FOR MY PAIN have been nominated for a Femma Gala 2004 award in the "Listeners' Choice" category. Voting is currently open online at this location. The award ceremony will be held on February 20 at Nosturi in Helsinki.
As previously reported, FOR MY PAIN have been nominated for a Femma Gala 2004 award in the "Listeners' Choice" category. Voting is currently open online at this location. The award ceremony will be held on February 20 at Nosturi in Helsinki.
The Haunted are searching for album name
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED are offering fans a chance to name their upcoming fourth CD.
Their official website adds: "We have decided to unleash yet another competition for February. This competition focuses on the Album Title for the forthcoming fourth CD. To enter the contest, you simply submit one suggestion for a "title". Prize and winner will be posted here 29th of February, so we need your submissions by the 25th. Send your name, address and your suggestion for a title to haunted@cyklode.com.
As previously reported, The Haunted are in the studio for the preproduction of four new songs. Some titles are: 'Almost Alive' and 'Who Will Decide'. The followup to 2003's One Kill Wonder will be recorded in Studio Fredman during five weeks in February/March 2004.
"Everything is looking great indeed," commented bassist Jonas Bjorler.
Their official website adds: "We have decided to unleash yet another competition for February. This competition focuses on the Album Title for the forthcoming fourth CD. To enter the contest, you simply submit one suggestion for a "title". Prize and winner will be posted here 29th of February, so we need your submissions by the 25th. Send your name, address and your suggestion for a title to haunted@cyklode.com.
As previously reported, The Haunted are in the studio for the preproduction of four new songs. Some titles are: 'Almost Alive' and 'Who Will Decide'. The followup to 2003's One Kill Wonder will be recorded in Studio Fredman during five weeks in February/March 2004.
"Everything is looking great indeed," commented bassist Jonas Bjorler.
| Band profile: | The Haunted |
Accident at Sepultura's Brasilian show
SEPULTURA's performance at Festival de Verão in Salvador, Brazil Friday night (Jan. 30) almost turned into a tragedy when "a huge tower holding some advertisements, placed by the side of the stage, come down pushed by the rain and the wind," according to a posting on the band's web site. "It destroyed half the projection screen and stayed suspended over the audience.
"After being assured by the technicians that the crowd would be safe, SEPULTURA resumed their show and kept going until the end. Not the rain nor the tower incident could ruin this excellent show. 100% support from crowd."
"After being assured by the technicians that the crowd would be safe, SEPULTURA resumed their show and kept going until the end. Not the rain nor the tower incident could ruin this excellent show. 100% support from crowd."
| Band profile: | Sepultura |
Nightwish to film video with renowned director
Finland's NIGHTWISH have announced that they will be working with renowned director Antti Jokinen on the video clip for the first single off their forthcoming full-length album. Jokinen has directed music videos for such huge artists as CELINE DION, EMINEM and SHANIA TWAIN and is currently in Rome working as an assistant director on Renny Harlin's new film, "Exorcist: The Beginning".
The budget for the new NIGHTWISH video ? for the track "Nemo" ? will be biggest so far in NIGHTWISH's history. The storyboard of the video, by Tuomas Holopainen and Tero Kinnunen, is ready but Jokinen is said to have "permission" to change the story if necessary. "This is a very sad and heavy, ballad-like song," said NIGHTWISH manager Ewo Rytkönen. " video has a thin storyline which tells not so much of love but more like despair and hope."
The budget for the new NIGHTWISH video ? for the track "Nemo" ? will be biggest so far in NIGHTWISH's history. The storyboard of the video, by Tuomas Holopainen and Tero Kinnunen, is ready but Jokinen is said to have "permission" to change the story if necessary. "This is a very sad and heavy, ballad-like song," said NIGHTWISH manager Ewo Rytkönen. " video has a thin storyline which tells not so much of love but more like despair and hope."
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
New Megadeth music online
Megadeth.com is currently hosting a clip of "new MEGADETH music" along with an audio message from Dave Mustaine. Check it out here: http://www.megadeth.com/btu/pop.html
As previously reported, Mustaine is currently collaborating with one-time MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland on new MEGADETH material which he plans to release later in the year through the Sanctuary label. Bassist Jimmy Sloas and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta have also contributed to the album, which Mustaine expects to have done by the end of March.
As previously reported, Mustaine is currently collaborating with one-time MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland on new MEGADETH material which he plans to release later in the year through the Sanctuary label. Bassist Jimmy Sloas and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta have also contributed to the album, which Mustaine expects to have done by the end of March.
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Marduk - DVD delayed
Swedish black metallers MARDUK have been forced to push back the European release date of their much-anticipated DVD, "Funeral Marches And Warsongs", to late February. The disc will surface in the U.S through The End Records and South America through Hellion Records.
According to a posting on the band's web site, the delay was caused by "problems with the printer."
Signed copies of the DVD can be obtained through the group's own Blooddawn Productions at this location:http://www.marduk.nu/marduk/news/News.htm#
The long-delayed disc includes, among other features, a live show recorded in Paris on the European leg of the "World Funeral" tour as well as footage of the band's reunion with former vocalist Joakim Göthberg during their appearance at the Party.San Open Air festival in Germany in August 2003.
"Funeral Marches And Warsongs" (view cover here) track listing:
Live at La Loco in Paris, France, Paris - April 9, 2003:
01. Blackcrowned
02. With Satan and Victorious Weapons
03. Azrael
04. Wolves
05. World Funeral
06. Hearse
07. Bleached Bones
08. Of Hells Fire
09. Darkness It Shall Be
10. Fistfucking Gods Planet
Live in Katowice, Poland - April 5, 2003:
01. Blackcrowned
02. With Satan and Victorious Weapons
03. Azrael
04. Wolves
05. World Funeral
06. Hearse
07. Bleached Bones
08. Of Hells Fire
09. Darkness It Shall Be
10. Fistfucking Gods Planet
Live at Party.San Open Air festival in Bad Berka, Germany - August 7, 2003:
01. Jesus Christ Sodomized
02. Baptism by Fire
03. The Black
04. Still Fucking Dead
Video clips:
01. Hearse (recorded April 2003)
02. World Funeral (recorded April 2003)
According to a posting on the band's web site, the delay was caused by "problems with the printer."
Signed copies of the DVD can be obtained through the group's own Blooddawn Productions at this location:http://www.marduk.nu/marduk/news/News.htm#
The long-delayed disc includes, among other features, a live show recorded in Paris on the European leg of the "World Funeral" tour as well as footage of the band's reunion with former vocalist Joakim Göthberg during their appearance at the Party.San Open Air festival in Germany in August 2003.
"Funeral Marches And Warsongs" (view cover here) track listing:
Live at La Loco in Paris, France, Paris - April 9, 2003:
01. Blackcrowned
02. With Satan and Victorious Weapons
03. Azrael
04. Wolves
05. World Funeral
06. Hearse
07. Bleached Bones
08. Of Hells Fire
09. Darkness It Shall Be
10. Fistfucking Gods Planet
Live in Katowice, Poland - April 5, 2003:
01. Blackcrowned
02. With Satan and Victorious Weapons
03. Azrael
04. Wolves
05. World Funeral
06. Hearse
07. Bleached Bones
08. Of Hells Fire
09. Darkness It Shall Be
10. Fistfucking Gods Planet
Live at Party.San Open Air festival in Bad Berka, Germany - August 7, 2003:
01. Jesus Christ Sodomized
02. Baptism by Fire
03. The Black
04. Still Fucking Dead
Video clips:
01. Hearse (recorded April 2003)
02. World Funeral (recorded April 2003)
| Band profile: | Marduk |
G3 DVD coming soon!
G3, featuring YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, STEVE VAI and JOE SATRIANI, will release a tour DVD, entitled G3 Live In Denver, through Epic on February 24th. Epic will also release a G3 CD, Live: Rockin' In The Free World, on the same date.
Those pre-ordering these items through the online Sony Store, located at http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/catalog/MerchandiseDetails.jsp'selectionId=075421 will receive a free G3 autographed DVD booket (for DVD orders) or CD booklet (for CD orders). Orders will ship to be received on or around February 24th.
The DVD, G3 Live In Denver, features among its contents, the following tracklisting: 'Satch Boogie', 'The Extremist', 'Starry Night', 'Midnight', 'The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing', 'I Know You're Here', 'Juice', 'I'm The Hell Outta Here', 'Evil Eye', 'Baroque And Roll', Acoustic Guitar Solo, 'Adagio', 'Far Beyond The Sun', 'Rockin' In The Free World', 'Little Wing' and 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)'. Also featured is a Play Concert Set List, Audio Select and bonus features.
The CD, G3 Live: Rockin' In The Free World, features the following tracklisting: CD1 - 'The Extremist', 'Crystal Planet', 'Always With Me, Always With You', 'Midnight', 'The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing', 'You're Here', 'Reaping', 'Whispering A Prayer', 'Blitzkrieg', 'Trilogy Suite Op. 5', 'Red House', 'Fugue' and 'Finale'. CD2 - 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)', 'Little Wing' and 'Rockin' In The Free World'.
Those pre-ordering these items through the online Sony Store, located at http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/catalog/MerchandiseDetails.jsp'selectionId=075421 will receive a free G3 autographed DVD booket (for DVD orders) or CD booklet (for CD orders). Orders will ship to be received on or around February 24th.
The DVD, G3 Live In Denver, features among its contents, the following tracklisting: 'Satch Boogie', 'The Extremist', 'Starry Night', 'Midnight', 'The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing', 'I Know You're Here', 'Juice', 'I'm The Hell Outta Here', 'Evil Eye', 'Baroque And Roll', Acoustic Guitar Solo, 'Adagio', 'Far Beyond The Sun', 'Rockin' In The Free World', 'Little Wing' and 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)'. Also featured is a Play Concert Set List, Audio Select and bonus features.
The CD, G3 Live: Rockin' In The Free World, features the following tracklisting: CD1 - 'The Extremist', 'Crystal Planet', 'Always With Me, Always With You', 'Midnight', 'The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing', 'You're Here', 'Reaping', 'Whispering A Prayer', 'Blitzkrieg', 'Trilogy Suite Op. 5', 'Red House', 'Fugue' and 'Finale'. CD2 - 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)', 'Little Wing' and 'Rockin' In The Free World'.
Akerfeldt comments on the 'Lamentations' DVD
OPETH main songwriter and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt recently spoke to Wichita's F5 about the group's recently released live DVD, "Lamentations - Live At Shepherds Bush Empire". Asked what he thought the first time he saw the finished product, Mikael said, "I was nervous. I thought it was going to be shit. But I was happily surprised. I was surprised about the way it looked and just the way I looked. I didn't look like a fat blob as I expected. I think it's a very good DVD, especially compared to some low-budget DVDs by extreme metal bands such as ourselves. I think it fully represents us."
With regards to whether he was also nervous about the detailed documentary about the making of "Deliverance" and "Damnation", Mikael said, "Not so much. It's a friend of mine who did that documentary. I've known him since I was a kid and talking with him was ... we're such good friends that there was nothing weird about talking about intimate details. He was there, he knew all about all the stuff that went on. It was pretty easy and I like the fact that we exposed ourselves in a deeper way than many other bands."
With regards to whether he was also nervous about the detailed documentary about the making of "Deliverance" and "Damnation", Mikael said, "Not so much. It's a friend of mine who did that documentary. I've known him since I was a kid and talking with him was ... we're such good friends that there was nothing weird about talking about intimate details. He was there, he knew all about all the stuff that went on. It was pretty easy and I like the fact that we exposed ourselves in a deeper way than many other bands."
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Ex-Dark Moor members release album soon
Dreamaker the band formed by the ex-Dark Moor members: Elisa C. Martín (vocals), Albert Maroto (guitar) and Jorge Sáez (drums) will release their debut album "Human Device" in March 2004. "Human Device" should not be described as a Power Metal album. The unique style of Elisa¹s voice is the bridge between Dark Moor and Dreamaker but Dreamaker prefers to offer a more direct music based on a powerful guitar sound and ambient keyboards, but persevering the good melodies in the vocal lines. "Human Device" could be called as a new step in the metal genre.
"Human Device" tracklist:
1. Dream Machines
2. The Eye Of War
3. Nightmares Factory
4. Without Angels
5. Killing
6. Enemy
7. Forever In Your Arms
8. Alone Again
9. Welcome To My Hell
10. Eternal Love
11. Crystaline Eyes
12. Awakening
Some song sample can be heard here:~
Killing - http://www.arisemetal.com/dreamkilling.mp3
Without Angels - http://www.arisemetal.com/dreamwith.mp3
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"Human Device" tracklist:
1. Dream Machines
2. The Eye Of War
3. Nightmares Factory
4. Without Angels
5. Killing
6. Enemy
7. Forever In Your Arms
8. Alone Again
9. Welcome To My Hell
10. Eternal Love
11. Crystaline Eyes
12. Awakening
Some song sample can be heard here:~
Killing - http://www.arisemetal.com/dreamkilling.mp3
Without Angels - http://www.arisemetal.com/dreamwith.mp3
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Dark Moor |
Deathwitch - Statement on promo CD controversy
Dan Slaughter, drummer of the Swedish "raw, bestial death metallers" DEATHWITCH, has issued the following statement regarding the group's most recent CD, "Violence Blasphemy Sodomy":
"I have received a lot of negative reactions from journalists and press because of a line on our promo CD of our latest album 'Violence Blasphemy Sodomy' released by Earache Records/Wicked World. The line is 'Note to Journalists: DEATHWITCH don't give a FUCK what you think."
"This was written by some one working for Earache/Wicked World and was NOT approved by me or the band. I didn't know a FUCK about this line until I got reactions on it and finally got the promo my self. So that line do not comes from the band! We hate it and of course we care about journalists and especially the underground scene. I think it's a very stupid thing to write on a promo CD. Then why send promos???
"So FUCK this shit and hail the metal of morbid death!"
"I have received a lot of negative reactions from journalists and press because of a line on our promo CD of our latest album 'Violence Blasphemy Sodomy' released by Earache Records/Wicked World. The line is 'Note to Journalists: DEATHWITCH don't give a FUCK what you think."
"This was written by some one working for Earache/Wicked World and was NOT approved by me or the band. I didn't know a FUCK about this line until I got reactions on it and finally got the promo my self. So that line do not comes from the band! We hate it and of course we care about journalists and especially the underground scene. I think it's a very stupid thing to write on a promo CD. Then why send promos???
"So FUCK this shit and hail the metal of morbid death!"
Marduk confirmed for Rock The Nations festival
Swedish black metallers MARDUK and former IRON MAIDEN singer PAUL DI'ANNO are the latest bands confirmed for this year's Rock The Nations Open Air Festival, scheduled to be held July 3-4 in Istanbul, Turkey. Also set to appear are U.D.O., PAIN OF SALVATION, AMON AMARTH and ASAFATED SOLITUDE. More confirmations will be announced soon.
| Band profile: | Marduk |
Nasum Win Manifest Award
Swedish grindcore merchants NASUM won the Manifest award in the "Best Hard Rock/Punk" category for their most recent album, "Helvete".
The band beat out such impressive competition as ARCH ENEMY ("Anthems of Rebellion"), KATATONIA ("Viva Emptiness"), CULT OF LUNA ("The Beyond") and BURST ("Prey On Life").
The award ceremony took place at Debaser in Stockholm Thursday night (January 29).
The Manifest Awards are held by SOM (Svenska Oberoende Musikproducenter) (Swedish Independent Musicproducers), an organization that consists of over 100 record labels.
Last Friday (January 23), NASUM won the "P3 Guld" award from radio station P3 in the "Best Rock/Metal Album Of The Year" category. That award ceremony took place in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The band beat out such impressive competition as ARCH ENEMY ("Anthems of Rebellion"), KATATONIA ("Viva Emptiness"), CULT OF LUNA ("The Beyond") and BURST ("Prey On Life").
The award ceremony took place at Debaser in Stockholm Thursday night (January 29).
The Manifest Awards are held by SOM (Svenska Oberoende Musikproducenter) (Swedish Independent Musicproducers), an organization that consists of over 100 record labels.
Last Friday (January 23), NASUM won the "P3 Guld" award from radio station P3 in the "Best Rock/Metal Album Of The Year" category. That award ceremony took place in Gothenburg, Sweden.
| Band profile: | Nasum |
Grip Inc set release date for new album
GRIP INC., the forward-thinking metal outfit featuring Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, FANTOMAS), will release "Incorporated", their fourth studio album, on March 16 in the U.S. through SPV Records. The GRIP INC. lineup is rounded out by guitarist/composer/in-demand producer Waldemar Sorychta (LACUNA COIL, MOONSPELL) and vocalist Gus Chambers.
The track listing for "Incorporated" is as follows:
01. Curse (Of the Cloth)
02. The Answer
03. Prophecy
04. Endowment of Apathy
05. Enemy Mind
06. Skin Trade
07. (Built to) Resist
08. The Gift
09. Privilege
10. Blood of Saints
11. Man With No Insides
The track listing for "Incorporated" is as follows:
01. Curse (Of the Cloth)
02. The Answer
03. Prophecy
04. Endowment of Apathy
05. Enemy Mind
06. Skin Trade
07. (Built to) Resist
08. The Gift
09. Privilege
10. Blood of Saints
11. Man With No Insides
Katatonia confirmed for Athens Open Air Festival
Sweden's KATATONIA have been confirmed for Athens Open Air 2004 festival in Athens, Greece. The one-off concert will take place on July 6.
Upcoming KATATONIA tour dates:
Feb. 04 - Klubi - Tampere, FIN
Feb. 05 - Lutakko - Jyväskylä, FIN
Feb. 06 - Loop - Oulu, FIN
Feb. 07 - Tavastia - Helsinki, FIN
Feb. 19 - John Dee - Oslo, NOR
Feb. 20 - Byscenen - Trondheim, NOR
Jun. 04 - BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend - Cleveland, OH
Jul. 06 - Athens Open-Air 2004 - Athens, GRE
Aug. 20 - Summer Breeze Open Air - Abtsgmünd, GER
As previously reported, KATATONIA have set a February 23 release date through Avantgarde Records for their two-disc compilation of all of their previously out-of-print mini-CDs, plus sampler tracks from old full-length albums and one unreleased track.
Titled "Brave Yester Days", the double CD will feature artwork by Agni Kaster and will be released in a digipack format together with a 16-page booklet.
KATATONIA are currently editing their first DVD, due later in the year. A Polish Cracow gig from April 2003 will be the main attraction of the disc, but there will also be more exclusive bonus footage to go along with it. In addition, one or two of the unreleased tracks from the "Viva Emptiness" sessions will also show up on the DVD.
Upcoming KATATONIA tour dates:
Feb. 04 - Klubi - Tampere, FIN
Feb. 05 - Lutakko - Jyväskylä, FIN
Feb. 06 - Loop - Oulu, FIN
Feb. 07 - Tavastia - Helsinki, FIN
Feb. 19 - John Dee - Oslo, NOR
Feb. 20 - Byscenen - Trondheim, NOR
Jun. 04 - BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend - Cleveland, OH
Jul. 06 - Athens Open-Air 2004 - Athens, GRE
Aug. 20 - Summer Breeze Open Air - Abtsgmünd, GER
As previously reported, KATATONIA have set a February 23 release date through Avantgarde Records for their two-disc compilation of all of their previously out-of-print mini-CDs, plus sampler tracks from old full-length albums and one unreleased track.
Titled "Brave Yester Days", the double CD will feature artwork by Agni Kaster and will be released in a digipack format together with a 16-page booklet.
KATATONIA are currently editing their first DVD, due later in the year. A Polish Cracow gig from April 2003 will be the main attraction of the disc, but there will also be more exclusive bonus footage to go along with it. In addition, one or two of the unreleased tracks from the "Viva Emptiness" sessions will also show up on the DVD.
| Band profile: | Katatonia |
Death - Tribute To Death By James Murphy Soon!!
Former DEATH/TESTAMENT guitarist James Murphy has reportedly secured a deal with Holland's Mascot Records for his upcoming all-star tribute to album being put together in memory of DEATH mainman Chuck Schuldiner.
The CD, said to be titled "Within The Mind", is tentatively scheduled to include contributions from SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson and bassist Paul Gray, MALEVOLENT CREATION/ex-SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist Brett Hoffmann and CKY guitarist Deron Miller. A late 2004 release is expected.
The CD, said to be titled "Within The Mind", is tentatively scheduled to include contributions from SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson and bassist Paul Gray, MALEVOLENT CREATION/ex-SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist Brett Hoffmann and CKY guitarist Deron Miller. A late 2004 release is expected.
| Band profile: | Death |