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Vomitory, "Primal Massacre" scheduled for April
It was recorded in studio Kuling with Henrik Larsson and mixed in Berno Studio. The album includes 10 songs of brutal, non compromising Death Metal. The artwork for the album was provided by Juan Jose Castellano and it's the most brutal artwork Vomitory used so far.
"It's a killer album! As always nothing for the weak hearted" says guitar player Ulf Dalegren.
Here's the tracklisting:
01. Primal Massacre
02. Gore Apocalypse
03. Stray Bullet Kill
04. Epidemic (Created To Kill)
05. Demons Divine
06. Autopsy Extravaganza
07. Retaliation
08. Condemned by pride
09. Cursed Revelations
10.. Chainsaw Surgery
"Primal Massacre" will be released the 19th of April, 2004 through Metal Blade Records.
"It's a killer album! As always nothing for the weak hearted" says guitar player Ulf Dalegren.
Here's the tracklisting:
01. Primal Massacre
02. Gore Apocalypse
03. Stray Bullet Kill
04. Epidemic (Created To Kill)
05. Demons Divine
06. Autopsy Extravaganza
07. Retaliation
08. Condemned by pride
09. Cursed Revelations
10.. Chainsaw Surgery
"Primal Massacre" will be released the 19th of April, 2004 through Metal Blade Records.
| Band profile: | Vomitory |
Masterplan working on sophomore album
MASTERPLAN, the new band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK singer Jorn Lande, are currently in Los Angeles with producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, HELLOWEEN) working on the material for the follow-up to their highly acclaimed self-titled debut, tentatively due this fall through AFM Records. A single will precede the album in late summer. The group are tentatively planning on embarking on their first European headlining tour shortly following the album's release.
As previously reported, MASTERPLAN were honored with a European Border Breakers Award at this year's MIDEM convention in Cannes, France.
The European Border Breakers Awards are a European Commission initiative which reward ten artists or groups (and their record companies, authors and publishers) for achieving the highest sales for a debut album across the European Union, outside their country of production in 2003.
The ten artists were revealed at the European Border Breakers Awards ceremony, which took place on January 25.
In other news, Lande will be releasing his third solo album, "Out To Every Nation", on April 26 through AFM Records.
Joining Lande during the recording sessions for the new CD were bassist Magnus Rosèn (HAMMERFALL), guitarist Jõrn Viggo Lofstad, and drummer Stian Kristoffersen.
The tentative track listing for "Out To Every Nation" is as follows:
01. Young Forever
02. Out To Every Nation
03. Something Real
04. Living With Wolves
05. Vision Eyes
06. One Day We Will Put Out The Sun
07. Behind The Clown
08. Rock Spirit
09. Through Day And Night
10. When Angel Wings Were White
A video clip for "Living With Wolves" is also in the works. Lande's last solo effort, "Worldchanger", was released in 2001.
As previously reported, MASTERPLAN were honored with a European Border Breakers Award at this year's MIDEM convention in Cannes, France.
The European Border Breakers Awards are a European Commission initiative which reward ten artists or groups (and their record companies, authors and publishers) for achieving the highest sales for a debut album across the European Union, outside their country of production in 2003.
The ten artists were revealed at the European Border Breakers Awards ceremony, which took place on January 25.
In other news, Lande will be releasing his third solo album, "Out To Every Nation", on April 26 through AFM Records.
Joining Lande during the recording sessions for the new CD were bassist Magnus Rosèn (HAMMERFALL), guitarist Jõrn Viggo Lofstad, and drummer Stian Kristoffersen.
The tentative track listing for "Out To Every Nation" is as follows:
01. Young Forever
02. Out To Every Nation
03. Something Real
04. Living With Wolves
05. Vision Eyes
06. One Day We Will Put Out The Sun
07. Behind The Clown
08. Rock Spirit
09. Through Day And Night
10. When Angel Wings Were White
A video clip for "Living With Wolves" is also in the works. Lande's last solo effort, "Worldchanger", was released in 2001.
| Band profile: | Masterplan |
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 |
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!"
Entombed confirms bassist departure
Sweden's ENTOMBED have issued an official statement confirming the departure of bassist Jörgen Sandström.
According to the statement, "Jörgen has decided to quit touring and left the band on good terms. this does not mean that Jörgen will leave the music business as he is still a member of the bands THE PROJECT HATE & KRUX and will still be involved with the Threeman label and the ENTOMBED homepage."
The statement also confirms our previous report that Jörgen's replacement in the band will be Nico Engelstrand, formerly of TERRA FIRMA. Nico was involved with the band before in the producer/engineer capacity for such albums as "Uprising" (2000) and "Morning Star" (2001).
Nico's live debut with the band will take place this Sunday, February 1 at the Zodiac in Oxford, U.K.
According to the statement, "Jörgen has decided to quit touring and left the band on good terms. this does not mean that Jörgen will leave the music business as he is still a member of the bands THE PROJECT HATE & KRUX and will still be involved with the Threeman label and the ENTOMBED homepage."
The statement also confirms our previous report that Jörgen's replacement in the band will be Nico Engelstrand, formerly of TERRA FIRMA. Nico was involved with the band before in the producer/engineer capacity for such albums as "Uprising" (2000) and "Morning Star" (2001).
Nico's live debut with the band will take place this Sunday, February 1 at the Zodiac in Oxford, U.K.
| Band profile: | Entombed |
Winds: recordings complete!
WINDS, the Norwegian band featuring Carl August Tideman (ARCTURUS, TRITONUS), Jan Axel Blomberg (MAYHEM, ARCTURUS), Lars Eric Si and Andy Winter, have completed work on their new album, "The Imaginary Direction of Time", due in late April through The End Records.
Recorded at Toproom and Fagerborg studios in Norway and mixed at The Factory in Vancouver, "The Imaginary Direction of Time" is being described by the band as "the most complete and diverse album they have ever worked on," while Carl also adds thatit features the most challenging guitar work that he has ever put on a record so far. Artwork for this highly anticipated release is provided by Travis Smith.
"The Imaginary Direction of Time" track listing:
01. What Is Beauty
02. Sounds Like Desolation
03. Theory Of Relativity
04. Visions Of Perfection
05. The Fireworks Of Genesis
06. Under The Stars
07. A Moment For Reflection
08. Time Without End
09. The Final End
10. Beyond Fate
11. Silence In Despair
12. Infinity
Recorded at Toproom and Fagerborg studios in Norway and mixed at The Factory in Vancouver, "The Imaginary Direction of Time" is being described by the band as "the most complete and diverse album they have ever worked on," while Carl also adds thatit features the most challenging guitar work that he has ever put on a record so far. Artwork for this highly anticipated release is provided by Travis Smith.
"The Imaginary Direction of Time" track listing:
01. What Is Beauty
02. Sounds Like Desolation
03. Theory Of Relativity
04. Visions Of Perfection
05. The Fireworks Of Genesis
06. Under The Stars
07. A Moment For Reflection
08. Time Without End
09. The Final End
10. Beyond Fate
11. Silence In Despair
12. Infinity
Void Of Silence: New Album Coming
The new album "Human Antithesis" has been completed.
Void of Silence has begun the recording sessions in the "Sick Lab' s Studios" in Rome (Italy).
new singer Alan Nemtheanga (Primordial) will come in Italy to record the vocal parts in February 2004.
Tracklist and cover preview soon revealed!
www.voidofsilence.com
Void of Silence has begun the recording sessions in the "Sick Lab' s Studios" in Rome (Italy).
new singer Alan Nemtheanga (Primordial) will come in Italy to record the vocal parts in February 2004.
Tracklist and cover preview soon revealed!
www.voidofsilence.com
| Band profile: | Void Of Silence |
Old Man's Child - Nominated For Spellemansprisen
The notorious Black Metallers OLD MAN'S CHILD with their album "In Defiance Of Existence" are amongst the nominees for this year's Metal-Grammy "Spellemansprisen" (http://www.spellemann.no) in Norway. As they are one of the veterans of the Norwegian Melodic Black Metal scene with now five influential albums plus a MCD under their belts, the band around Mastermind Galder (guitar/vocals) surely deserves this honor.
Along with their fellow evildoers of Dimmu Borgir and Enslaved, OLD MAN'S CHILD are now eagerly awaiting the official ceremony, which takes place on February 28th 2004 in the "Chateau Neuf"/Oslo.
Along with their fellow evildoers of Dimmu Borgir and Enslaved, OLD MAN'S CHILD are now eagerly awaiting the official ceremony, which takes place on February 28th 2004 in the "Chateau Neuf"/Oslo.
| Band profile: | Old Man's Child |
Fomer J. PRIEST Drummer Accused Of Sexual Abuse
BBC News (news.bbc.co.uk) reports that former JUDAS PRIEST drummer David Holland sexually abused a 17-year-old youth with special needs who visited his home for lessons, a court was told.
David Holland, 55, who played with the heavy metal band in the 70s and 80s, faces one charge of attempted rape and five counts of indecently assaulting the teenager.
Spiros Laouitaris, 22, who also stayed at the musician's cottage, is charged with four counts of indecently assaulting the same teenager.
Mr. Holland, of The Green, Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, and Mr. Laouitaris, of Bourne Crescent, Kings Heath, Northampton, deny all the charges.
David Holland, 55, who played with the heavy metal band in the 70s and 80s, faces one charge of attempted rape and five counts of indecently assaulting the teenager.
Spiros Laouitaris, 22, who also stayed at the musician's cottage, is charged with four counts of indecently assaulting the same teenager.
Mr. Holland, of The Green, Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, and Mr. Laouitaris, of Bourne Crescent, Kings Heath, Northampton, deny all the charges.
| Band profile: | Judas Priest |
Neurosis complete work on new album
NEUROSIS have finished mixing their new album at Electrical Audio studio in Chicago with producer Steve Albini (NIRVANA, BUSH, SOIL).
The yet-untitled album will be released in early summer 2004 on Relapse Records Europe and on Neurot Recordings in other parts of the world. An advance track from the CD will appear on an upcoming Neurot Recordings compilation, to be released with a bonus DVD. More information will be made available soon.
The yet-untitled album will be released in early summer 2004 on Relapse Records Europe and on Neurot Recordings in other parts of the world. An advance track from the CD will appear on an upcoming Neurot Recordings compilation, to be released with a bonus DVD. More information will be made available soon.
News from Laurie Ann Haus, Goth music here...
Some links of very interesting "real" gothic music projects, check it !!!
http://www.laurieannhaus.com -Laurie Ann Haus Wesbite - personal home page of musical projects of Laurie.
http://www.ephemeralsun.com - Ephemeral Sun Website- a new female fronted experimental, etherial, progressive metal featuring ex-Rain Fell Within (Dark Symphonies) members.
http://www.darksymphonies.com/autumntears - Autumn Tears - (Dark Symphonies), neoclassical Dark wave music, new LP coming out soon.
http://www.todesbonden.com - Todesbonden Website - a new Classical/Renaissance influenced doom-metal, female fronted band started by Laurie.
http://www.laurieannhaus.com -Laurie Ann Haus Wesbite - personal home page of musical projects of Laurie.
http://www.ephemeralsun.com - Ephemeral Sun Website- a new female fronted experimental, etherial, progressive metal featuring ex-Rain Fell Within (Dark Symphonies) members.
http://www.darksymphonies.com/autumntears - Autumn Tears - (Dark Symphonies), neoclassical Dark wave music, new LP coming out soon.
http://www.todesbonden.com - Todesbonden Website - a new Classical/Renaissance influenced doom-metal, female fronted band started by Laurie.
Timo Kotipelto Has Completed Work on His New Album
From Blabbermouth.net
Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has completed work on his second solo album, tentatively due in the spring through Century Media Records.
The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "Waiting For The Dawn" (issued under the KOTIPELTO banner) reportedly features "more or less the same" recording lineup as that on the debut, which featured contributions from Mike Romeo (guitars, SYMPHONY X), Roland Grapow (guitars, MASTERPLAN/ex-HELLOWEEN), Arjen Lucassen (guitars, AYREON), Sami Virtanen (guitars, JOE DOAKES), Jari Kainulainen (bass, STRATOVARIUS), Mirka Rantanen (drums, TUNNEL VISION), Gas (drums, H.I.M.), Janne Warman (keyboards, CHILDREN OF BODOM) and Mikko Harkin (keyboards, SONATA ARCTICA).
Commenting recently on his departure from STRATOVARIUS, Kotipelto said, "I know a lot of fans are sad about this situation. And I really am SORRY about it. There are a lot of things in the world that I alone can't control... One thing is for sure, it's not about money. The problems are somewhere else." Regarding his final appearance with STRATOVARIUS at the upcoming Piorno Rock festival in Spain on February 28, Kotipelto said, "Unfortunately, yes, I have to . I have signed the contract . But I try to give my best to the fans. I don't care what happens at the backstage..."
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Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has completed work on his second solo album, tentatively due in the spring through Century Media Records.
The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "Waiting For The Dawn" (issued under the KOTIPELTO banner) reportedly features "more or less the same" recording lineup as that on the debut, which featured contributions from Mike Romeo (guitars, SYMPHONY X), Roland Grapow (guitars, MASTERPLAN/ex-HELLOWEEN), Arjen Lucassen (guitars, AYREON), Sami Virtanen (guitars, JOE DOAKES), Jari Kainulainen (bass, STRATOVARIUS), Mirka Rantanen (drums, TUNNEL VISION), Gas (drums, H.I.M.), Janne Warman (keyboards, CHILDREN OF BODOM) and Mikko Harkin (keyboards, SONATA ARCTICA).
Commenting recently on his departure from STRATOVARIUS, Kotipelto said, "I know a lot of fans are sad about this situation. And I really am SORRY about it. There are a lot of things in the world that I alone can't control... One thing is for sure, it's not about money. The problems are somewhere else." Regarding his final appearance with STRATOVARIUS at the upcoming Piorno Rock festival in Spain on February 28, Kotipelto said, "Unfortunately, yes, I have to . I have signed the contract . But I try to give my best to the fans. I don't care what happens at the backstage..."
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| Band profile: | Stratovarius |
COB nominated for Finnish Grammy
The melodic thrash quintet CHILDREN OF BODOM have just been nominated for a Finnish "Grammy" in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category. The group will make their much-anticipated return to the U.S. this April on a major package tour (reportedly with ICED EARTH in the headlining slot) in support of their latest, critically acclaimed release, "Hate Crew Deathroll". Full details on the tour will be announced soon.
In other news, CHILDREN OF BODOM's Alexi Laiho and DREAM EVIL/FIREWIND's Gus G. are sharing the cover of the popular Japanese magazine Young Guitar this month.
In other news, CHILDREN OF BODOM's Alexi Laiho and DREAM EVIL/FIREWIND's Gus G. are sharing the cover of the popular Japanese magazine Young Guitar this month.
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Arch Enemy, Katatonia nominated for Manifest award
ARCH ENEMY, NASUM, KATATONIA, CULT OF LUNA and BURST are nominated for a Manifest award in the category "Best Hard Rock/Punk."
The event will take place at Debaser in Stockholm on January 29 at 8:00 p.m. CET.
The Manifest Awards are being held by SOM (Svenska Oberoende Musikproducenter) (Swedish Independent Musicproducers), an organization that consists of over 100 record labels.
"Best Hard Rock/Punk" Nominees:
ARCH ENEMY ¡V "Anthems of Rebellion"
BURST ¡V "Prey On Life"
CULT OF LUNA ¡V "The beyond"
KATATONIA ¡V "Viva Emptiness"
NASUM ¡V "Helvete"
The event will take place at Debaser in Stockholm on January 29 at 8:00 p.m. CET.
The Manifest Awards are being held by SOM (Svenska Oberoende Musikproducenter) (Swedish Independent Musicproducers), an organization that consists of over 100 record labels.
"Best Hard Rock/Punk" Nominees:
ARCH ENEMY ¡V "Anthems of Rebellion"
BURST ¡V "Prey On Life"
CULT OF LUNA ¡V "The beyond"
KATATONIA ¡V "Viva Emptiness"
NASUM ¡V "Helvete"
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
