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Destruction DVD trailer Online!
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have posted a trailer for their upcoming live DVD, "Live Discharge - 20 Years Of Total Destruction", due on March 8. Check it out here: http://www.destruction.de/index.php's_id=7&lang=en
As previously reported, the DVD will come with a bonus CD featuring the "Alive Devastation" Japan-only release from 2003.
DESTRUCTION will hold a DVD-release party on March 12 at the House of Rock "Atlantis" in Herboldsheim (near Freiburg), Germany. The group will play a full "best of 20 years" live set, including all the classic and new band anthems, according to a posting on DESTRUCTION's web site. Also scheduled are various competitions, a DVD preview, a signing session and "a lot of booze!"
Taken from Blabblermouth.net
As previously reported, the DVD will come with a bonus CD featuring the "Alive Devastation" Japan-only release from 2003.
DESTRUCTION will hold a DVD-release party on March 12 at the House of Rock "Atlantis" in Herboldsheim (near Freiburg), Germany. The group will play a full "best of 20 years" live set, including all the classic and new band anthems, according to a posting on DESTRUCTION's web site. Also scheduled are various competitions, a DVD preview, a signing session and "a lot of booze!"
Taken from Blabblermouth.net
| Band profile: | Destruction |
Video Footage From 'Devil's Ground' Party Posted
ThatsSoMetal.com, a web site based in the New Jersey/New York area, has posted video footage from their PRIMAL FEAR "Devil's Ground" CD release party held on February 21. Pictures from the party, a review of the new CD, and an interview with PRIMAL FEAR bass player Mat Sinner can also be found on the site. Check it out here: http://www.thatssometal.com
| Band profile: | Primal Fear |
ANATHEMA To Play Acoustic Gig With String Quartet
The U.K.'s ANATHEMA will play a special acoustic gig with a string quartet on Friday, February 27 at The Picket music club in Liverpool. The group will be playing a few selected songs on acoustic guitars and pianos with a string quartet from the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, according to a post on the band's web site. The evening is part of the "Save Our Culture" campaign for Liverpool's Quiggin's alternative shopping center.
In other news, ANATHEMA have confirmed three shows in Greece in April.
In other news, ANATHEMA have confirmed three shows in Greece in April.
| Band profile: | Anathema |
Nightwish: Studio Repost and Photos
Finland's NIGHTWISH have posted more photos from the recording sessions for their new album, "Once", at their official web site. Check out the slide-show at this location: http://www.nightwish.com/pics/diary/25022004/phpslideshow.php
As previously reported, "Once" is tentatively due in June through Spinefarm/Universal Records in Finland and Nuclear Blast in continental Europe. A release date for the U.S. has yet to be confirmed. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Nemo" (first single/video), "I Wish I Had An Angel" (projected second single/video), "The Siren", "Higher Than Hope" and "Dark Chest Of Wonders".
NIGHTWISH recently shot a video for "Nemo" with renowned director Antti Jokinen, who has previously directed music videos for such international artists as CELINE DION, EMINEM and SHANIA TWAIN.
As previously reported, "Once" is tentatively due in June through Spinefarm/Universal Records in Finland and Nuclear Blast in continental Europe. A release date for the U.S. has yet to be confirmed. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Nemo" (first single/video), "I Wish I Had An Angel" (projected second single/video), "The Siren", "Higher Than Hope" and "Dark Chest Of Wonders".
NIGHTWISH recently shot a video for "Nemo" with renowned director Antti Jokinen, who has previously directed music videos for such international artists as CELINE DION, EMINEM and SHANIA TWAIN.
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
DEICIDE: 'Scars Of The Crucifix' Video Online
DEICIDE's video for the title track to their new album, "Scars of the Crucifix", has been posted online for viewing at the Earache Records web site. Check it out here:http://www.earache.com/bands/deicide/deicide_scars_video/player.html
As previously reported, the "Scars of the Crucifix" clip was shot in Nottingham, U.K. by acclaimed director Pete Bridgewater (THE HAUNTED, DECEMBER). It marks the first time in DEICIDE's 15-year-existence that they have filmed a promotional video for one of their songs.
As previously reported, the "Scars of the Crucifix" clip was shot in Nottingham, U.K. by acclaimed director Pete Bridgewater (THE HAUNTED, DECEMBER). It marks the first time in DEICIDE's 15-year-existence that they have filmed a promotional video for one of their songs.
| Band profile: | Deicide |
Nevermore re-sign with Century media?
NEVERMORE are on the verge of signing a new deal with Century Media Records, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
Despite the band's much-publicized troubles with the label, NEVERMORE are believed to have negotiated a new contract with Century Media that will provide them with the kind of financial backing they felt was missing during the recording process for their latest CD, 2003's "Enemies Of Reality".
In a posting to the band's official forum, singer Warrel Dane indicated that the band have already signed a new contract, but implied that the deal has not yet been finalized. Dane also revealed that the group will be shooting a video for the song "I, Voyager" within the next month, in addition to making plans for a headline U.S. tour that will take place in the spring.
NEVERMORE's most recent studio album, 2003's "Enemies Of Reality", marked the final album under the group's previous contract with Century Media Records. The band, who feature in their ranks former members of the popular '80s power metal act SANCTUARY, were very vocal about their dissatisfaction with the label at the time, with Dane blaming Century Media for "cut budget down to shit for because we wouldn't re-sign with them until after the album was done."
Taken from Blabbermouth.net
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Despite the band's much-publicized troubles with the label, NEVERMORE are believed to have negotiated a new contract with Century Media that will provide them with the kind of financial backing they felt was missing during the recording process for their latest CD, 2003's "Enemies Of Reality".
In a posting to the band's official forum, singer Warrel Dane indicated that the band have already signed a new contract, but implied that the deal has not yet been finalized. Dane also revealed that the group will be shooting a video for the song "I, Voyager" within the next month, in addition to making plans for a headline U.S. tour that will take place in the spring.
NEVERMORE's most recent studio album, 2003's "Enemies Of Reality", marked the final album under the group's previous contract with Century Media Records. The band, who feature in their ranks former members of the popular '80s power metal act SANCTUARY, were very vocal about their dissatisfaction with the label at the time, with Dane blaming Century Media for "cut budget down to shit for because we wouldn't re-sign with them until after the album was done."
Taken from Blabbermouth.net
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| Band profile: | Nevermore |
H.I.M. Confirmed For PROVINSSIROCK Festival
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. will make their only Finnish festival appearance this summer at Provinssirock in Seinäjoki on June 19. Other confirmed acts include EXODUS, THE HIVES, HYPOCRISY, DAVID BOWIE, STARSAILOR and THE DISTILLERS. Three-day tickets will go on sale March 1. More info at www.provinssi.fi.
As previously reported, H.I.M. will be issuing a "best of" collection, "And Love Said No - The Greatest Hits 1997-2004", on March 15 through BMG/EMI Music. A limited-edition version of the CD will include a special DVD containing five 5.1-mixed live tracks recorded at Semifinal in Helsinki in April-May 2003.
Taken from Blabbermouth.net
As previously reported, H.I.M. will be issuing a "best of" collection, "And Love Said No - The Greatest Hits 1997-2004", on March 15 through BMG/EMI Music. A limited-edition version of the CD will include a special DVD containing five 5.1-mixed live tracks recorded at Semifinal in Helsinki in April-May 2003.
Taken from Blabbermouth.net
| Band profile: | HIM |
Yngwie Malmsteen... Ringtunes?
Sony Music Mobile has released four Yngwie Malmsteen ringtones for fans to download. The clips are as follows:
01. Baroque & Roll
02. Majestic Blue
03. Ship of Fools
04. Stronghold
Check them out here:
http://www.sonymusicmobile.com/hub/sonymusic/dispatcher/browse'sid=31926852787a9357db9d207956e922a3&s=YNGWIE+MALMSTEEN
01. Baroque & Roll
02. Majestic Blue
03. Ship of Fools
04. Stronghold
Check them out here:
http://www.sonymusicmobile.com/hub/sonymusic/dispatcher/browse'sid=31926852787a9357db9d207956e922a3&s=YNGWIE+MALMSTEEN
| Band profile: | Yngwie Malmsteen |
Iron Maiden: low sales?
Despite mostly favorable reviews, IRON MAIDEN's latest CD, "Dance of Death", appears to be selling much more slowly in the U.S. than its predecessor, 2000's "Brave New World". According to the latest Nielsen SoundScan figures, "Brave New World" has shifted 271,050 copies in the U.S. so far, while its follow-up effort has registered a total sales tally of only 119,851.
"Dance Of Death" sold 40,308 copies during its first week of release last September to debut at No. 18 on The Billboard 200 chart. That number was in line with the first-week tally of "Brave New World", which moved 37,618 copies in June 2000 to land at No. 39 on The Billboard 200 chart.
"Dance Of Death" sold 40,308 copies during its first week of release last September to debut at No. 18 on The Billboard 200 chart. That number was in line with the first-week tally of "Brave New World", which moved 37,618 copies in June 2000 to land at No. 39 on The Billboard 200 chart.
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |
W.A.S.P. New Album!
"The Neon God: Part One - The Rise" is scheduled for release on April 6 through Sanctuary/Metal-Is Records.
Described as "a conceptual rock opera that explores the tragedy and consequences of one boy's search for acceptance and purpose in his existence," "The Neon God: Part One - The Rise" reportedly "delves into such deeply emotional (and personal) inquiries, such as where does one fit into the great cosmic enigma? How does love fit into the equation? Should I use my gifts and talents for good or for evil?" according to a press release. "These are the primary thoughts all people have regarding their existence at one time or another. When addressed by a youth and coupled with an extreme dose of fear, a lethal combination develops."
"Part One - The Rise" tells the story of an abused and orphaned boy who finds that he has the ability to read and manipulate people. By utilizing his gifts, he is able to build a following whose devotion and allegiance create a loyalty so intense that he is poised to become a dark Messiah for the 21st Century.
"The Neon God: Part One - The Rise" track listing:
01. Overture
02. Why Am I Here
03. Wishing Well
04. Sister Sadie (And the Black Habits)
05. (Why Am) I Nothing
06. Underature
07. Asylum #9
08. Red Room of the Rising Sun
09. What I'll Never Find
10. Someone To Love Me
11. X.T.C. Riders
12. Me and the Devil
13. Running Man
14. The Raging Storm
"The Neon God: Part One - The Rise" features the lineup of Blackie Lawless (vocals), Frankie Banali (drums), Mike Dud (bass), and Darrell Roberts (guitar).
Part 2 of "The Neon God" story will be released by Sanctuary/Metal-Is Records over the summer and will complete the story.
Described as "a conceptual rock opera that explores the tragedy and consequences of one boy's search for acceptance and purpose in his existence," "The Neon God: Part One - The Rise" reportedly "delves into such deeply emotional (and personal) inquiries, such as where does one fit into the great cosmic enigma? How does love fit into the equation? Should I use my gifts and talents for good or for evil?" according to a press release. "These are the primary thoughts all people have regarding their existence at one time or another. When addressed by a youth and coupled with an extreme dose of fear, a lethal combination develops."
"Part One - The Rise" tells the story of an abused and orphaned boy who finds that he has the ability to read and manipulate people. By utilizing his gifts, he is able to build a following whose devotion and allegiance create a loyalty so intense that he is poised to become a dark Messiah for the 21st Century.
"The Neon God: Part One - The Rise" track listing:
01. Overture
02. Why Am I Here
03. Wishing Well
04. Sister Sadie (And the Black Habits)
05. (Why Am) I Nothing
06. Underature
07. Asylum #9
08. Red Room of the Rising Sun
09. What I'll Never Find
10. Someone To Love Me
11. X.T.C. Riders
12. Me and the Devil
13. Running Man
14. The Raging Storm
"The Neon God: Part One - The Rise" features the lineup of Blackie Lawless (vocals), Frankie Banali (drums), Mike Dud (bass), and Darrell Roberts (guitar).
Part 2 of "The Neon God" story will be released by Sanctuary/Metal-Is Records over the summer and will complete the story.
| Band profile: | W.A.S.P. |
HIM : Best Of
A limited-edition version of Finnish goth-metalers H.I.M.'s upcoming "best of" collection, "And Love Said No - The Greatest Hits 1997-2004", will include a bonus DVD with the following tracks:
01. Soul On Fire
02. The Funeral Of Hearts
03. Beyond Redemption
04. Sweet Pandemonium
05. Buried Alive By Love
06. The Sacrament
"And Love Said No - The Greatest Hits 1997-2004" , due on March 15, will feature the following track listing:
01. And Love Said No
02. Join Me
03. Buried Alive By Love
04. Heartache Every Moment
05. Solitary Man
06. Right Here In My Arms
07. Funeral Of Hearts
08. In Joy And Sorrow
09. Your Sweet 666
10. Gone With The Sin
11. Wicked Game
12. The Sacrament
13. Close To The Flame
14. Poison Girl
15. Pretending
16. When Love And Death Embrace
Go here to take a look at the cover: http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0001GAW2E.03.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
01. Soul On Fire
02. The Funeral Of Hearts
03. Beyond Redemption
04. Sweet Pandemonium
05. Buried Alive By Love
06. The Sacrament
"And Love Said No - The Greatest Hits 1997-2004" , due on March 15, will feature the following track listing:
01. And Love Said No
02. Join Me
03. Buried Alive By Love
04. Heartache Every Moment
05. Solitary Man
06. Right Here In My Arms
07. Funeral Of Hearts
08. In Joy And Sorrow
09. Your Sweet 666
10. Gone With The Sin
11. Wicked Game
12. The Sacrament
13. Close To The Flame
14. Poison Girl
15. Pretending
16. When Love And Death Embrace
Go here to take a look at the cover: http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0001GAW2E.03.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
| Band profile: | HIM |
NIghtwish to play in Dynamo open air
Finland's NIGHTWISH is the latest band confirmed for Dynamo Open Air, a one-day Dutch heavy metal festival scheduled to be held Saturday, June 5 in the Goffertpark in Nijmegen, Holland. Also scheduled to appear are headlinders SLAYER, plus LIFE OF AGONY, DIMMU BORGIR and CHILDREN OF BODOM.
There will be a total of 14 bands appearing on two stages, "pretty much in the same set-up as in the year 2000 when Dynamo was held at the same location," according to a posting on the festival's official web site. Tickets are 50 euros. The gates will open at 12:00 p.m. (noon) and the first band goes on at 1:00 p.m.
For more information, visit www.dynamo.nl
There will be a total of 14 bands appearing on two stages, "pretty much in the same set-up as in the year 2000 when Dynamo was held at the same location," according to a posting on the festival's official web site. Tickets are 50 euros. The gates will open at 12:00 p.m. (noon) and the first band goes on at 1:00 p.m.
For more information, visit www.dynamo.nl
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
Lacrimas Profundere - New Album On The Works
LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE's 6th album will be entitled Ave End. The band currently find themselves in Lungfull Studios and expect to complete the recording in early March. Three of the latest tracks are "Sarah Lou", "Phantom Ballad", "To Bleed or not to Be".
| Band profile: | Lacrimas Profundere |
DARK FUNERAL: Live Album Delayed
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have pushed back the release date of their upcoming live album, "De Profundis Clamavi Ad Te Domine", to April 19 through Regain Records. No reason was given for the delay.
The CD, which was recorded on the band's 2003 South American tour, will contain the following track listing:
01. Intro
02. The Arrival Of Satan's Empire
03. An Apprentice Of Satan
04. The Dawn No More Rises
05. Thy Legions Come
06. Hail Murder
07. Goddess Of Sodomy
08. The Secrets Of The Black Arts
09. Vobiscum Satanas
10. Shadows Over Transylvania
11. Open The Gates
12. Ineffable Kings Of Darkness
13. Thus I Have Spoken
14. My Dark Desires
15. Armageddon Finally Comes
DARK FUNERAL are currently writing material for their next studio album, tentatively due in late 2004.
As previously reported, DARK FUNERAL have been confirmed for the Piorno Rock Festival 2004, which is set to take place on Saturday, February 28 in Pinos Puentes (Granada), Spain. Other bands scheduled to appear at the event include STRATOVARIUS, SEPULTURA, MSG, SAXON, KAMELOT, VANDES PLAS, EVERGREY, IRON SAVIOR, AXXIS, CAGE, MOONSPELL, CALLENISH CIRCLE, FINNTROLL, AMON AMARTH, DESTRUCTION, ENSLAVED, EPICA, TANKARD, BATTELORE, and CONTRHA.
taken from blabbermouth.net
The CD, which was recorded on the band's 2003 South American tour, will contain the following track listing:
01. Intro
02. The Arrival Of Satan's Empire
03. An Apprentice Of Satan
04. The Dawn No More Rises
05. Thy Legions Come
06. Hail Murder
07. Goddess Of Sodomy
08. The Secrets Of The Black Arts
09. Vobiscum Satanas
10. Shadows Over Transylvania
11. Open The Gates
12. Ineffable Kings Of Darkness
13. Thus I Have Spoken
14. My Dark Desires
15. Armageddon Finally Comes
DARK FUNERAL are currently writing material for their next studio album, tentatively due in late 2004.
As previously reported, DARK FUNERAL have been confirmed for the Piorno Rock Festival 2004, which is set to take place on Saturday, February 28 in Pinos Puentes (Granada), Spain. Other bands scheduled to appear at the event include STRATOVARIUS, SEPULTURA, MSG, SAXON, KAMELOT, VANDES PLAS, EVERGREY, IRON SAVIOR, AXXIS, CAGE, MOONSPELL, CALLENISH CIRCLE, FINNTROLL, AMON AMARTH, DESTRUCTION, ENSLAVED, EPICA, TANKARD, BATTELORE, and CONTRHA.
taken from blabbermouth.net
| Band profile: | Dark Funeral |
Stratovarius: Timo Tolkki, madman or genius?
STRATOVARIUS webmaster Fred Derf has posted the following message on the band's official web site:
"Today I received a phone call from Timo Tolkki.
"He sounded like being in a very confused state of mind and was talking about red Kabbalah ribbons and how when he was reading Madonna's biography he felt warm waves all over his body and that the spirit of Jesus entered him and that now he really has found something he has been searching for all his life.
"I am very worried about him, he sounded like completely crazy.
"From this day onwards I will not take the responsibility of whatever is being released on this Website.
"As long as my paycheck arrives, I will continue putting on the site whatever Tolkki asks me to put there.
"But there is nothing I can do about it.
"I just work here."
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"Today I received a phone call from Timo Tolkki.
"He sounded like being in a very confused state of mind and was talking about red Kabbalah ribbons and how when he was reading Madonna's biography he felt warm waves all over his body and that the spirit of Jesus entered him and that now he really has found something he has been searching for all his life.
"I am very worried about him, he sounded like completely crazy.
"From this day onwards I will not take the responsibility of whatever is being released on this Website.
"As long as my paycheck arrives, I will continue putting on the site whatever Tolkki asks me to put there.
"But there is nothing I can do about it.
"I just work here."
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| Band profile: | Stratovarius |