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Lethian Dreams - Announce New Album, New Song Online

French atmospheric doom metallers Lethian Dreams have finished recording their second album, the follow-up to Bleak Silver Streams. The new album will be entitled Season Of Raven Words and will be released in 2012. There is also a new song online, "Dawn", and you can listen to it on the video below.

The band states: "We have finished recording our 2nd full length album. This new work is entitled Season Of Raven Words and will probably be released first quarter of 2012."


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Source: lethiandreams.com
Band profile: Lethian Dreams
Posted: 06.12.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (1)


Eluveitie - Finish Work On New Album

Swiss folk metallers Eluveitie have announced that they have finished the work on their new album Helvetios, due out in 2012. The band posted this message on their official website: "We can finally say 'it's done'! The final mastering has been finished during the last week, and yesterday already a first prelistening-session for invited press representatives has taken place at Nuclear Blast's offices in Donzdorf, Germany. We believe it's our best work yet, and it seems we're not the only ones!"

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Source: eluveitie.ch
Band profile: Eluveitie
Posted: 28.11.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (5)


Draconian - Lisa Johansson Leaves The Band

Official statement from the band:

Late October, Lisa announced to her fellow bandmembers she'd decided to leave Draconian starting as soon as possible. It had been on the table for some time.

It's with sadness we state this message. Lisa has, since her appearance on the Draconian demo Dark Oceans We Cry, continued to astonish and melt thousands of people's hearts over the years with her emotional vocal. The addition of Lisa is what helped us to get our long awaited record contract. We are very aware what she has meant to our band and the legacy she's left us with.

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Source: draconian.se
Band profile: Draconian
Posted: 16.11.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (10)


Van Canto - New Video Online

A cappella power metal band Van Canto have released a new video for their new song "The Seller Of Souls", which comes off of their upcoming new album Break The Silence, which will come out on September 23rd via Napalm Records.


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Source: vancanto.de
Band profile: Van Canto
Posted: 12.09.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (7)


Therion - Lori Lewis Gets Permanent Status

We are happy to announce that Lori Lewis have obtained permanent status in Therion. She has been a fantastic partner of the band being a great friend and making the best operatic performance known to the metal world for several years. Now she will also be an active part of the creative process behind the making of our future releases. We know fans will agree when we say she is one of a kind and have a natural place in the band now and in the future.

Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 11.09.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (15)


Nightwish - New Single In November

The new Nightwish single, called Storytime, will be released on Friday, the 11th of November. Presale will start soon.

The band's new album Imaginaerum will be released in late 2012 through Nuclear Blast Records in Europe and through Roadrunner Records in North America. The complete album tracklist with teasers of each song and the precise album release date will follow in a week. Stay tuned!

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Source: nightwish.com
Band profile: Nightwish
Posted: 04.09.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (11)


Orphaned Land - DVD Tracklist And Cover Revealed

Official press release

Century Media Records is proud to announce the release of The Road To OR-Shalem, a compelling live performance DVD by Israel's Orphaned Land. Set for European release on October 24th, 2011 (November 1st in the US), The Road To OR-Shalem is the premier Middle Eastern progressive metal crusaders' DVD debut and documents the band's incredible mission to unite warring factions in their home region through the power of music.

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Source: orphaned-land.com
Band profile: Orphaned Land
Posted: 18.08.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (13)


Avantasia - Wacken Show Live On German TV

On Saturday, August 6th, in front of more than 80,000 fans, Tobias Sammet and his Avantasia project will headline the last night of Wacken Open Air, the biggest heavy metal festival in the world.

Featuring guest stars such as Michael Kiske, Jorn Lande, Bob Catley, Kai Hansen and many more, the show will be broadcast live on German TV station "ZDFkultur" at 8:00 pm. This way all fans will have the chance to witness the only Avantasia show of the year, despite the event having been sold out for months.

After the Wacken performance Tobias will focus exclusively on his band Edguy once again. Edguy's new album Age Of The Joker will hit the stores on August 26th, followed by a world tour, kicking off in Sweden on September 23rd.

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Source: tobiassammet.com
Band profile: Avantasia
Event: Wacken Open Air 2011
Posted: 03.08.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (10)


MaYaN - New Dutch And Belgian Live Shows

MaYaN - the new project led by Epica vocalist/guitarist Mark Jansen, and featuring Epica band mates Isaac Delahaye (guitar) and Ariën van Weesenbeek (drums), Delain bassist Rob van der Loo, ex-After Forever keyboardist Jack Driessen and guitarist/vocalist Frank Schiphorst - has announced a handful of Dutch/Belgian live dates in autumn.

Get the dates after the jump. The band also announced to tour South America in November. The first shows (all in Brazil) have already been confirmed, with more dates to be announced soon.

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Source: mayanofficial.com
Band profile: Epica
Posted: 30.07.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (1)


Anathema - New Compilation Due In September

Anathema will release another reworked compilation album, entitled Falling Deeper, on September 5th.

The band released the following statement: "Falling Deeper continues where Hindsight left off. The album features brand new arrangements of songs and haunting melodies from our earliest days. It's a mesmerizing blend of the orchestral - majestic and at times ethereal - with beautiful vocal arrangements and our unique 'feedback' lead guitars, all centred around a grand piano and a huge rhythm section. All the layers work together to convey the haunting internal landscapes Anathema have become renowned for.

This is an album which we hope will excite old and new Anathema fans equally. A fresh musical and lyrical approach has transformed songs such as "Crestfallen", "Kingdom" and "Sunset Of Age". This record reveals how, even from the very start, the band wrote melodies which would always have a universal magic and emotional impact.

Another highlight of the album, "Everwake", features the incredible voice of Anneke van Giersbergen and has brought a higher dimension to one of the band's earliest and simplest acoustic pieces.

The record has been produced by Daniel Cavanagh and was recorded and mixed by Andrea Wright at the legendary Parr St Studios, Liverpool (where the likes of Elbow, Coldplay and Echo and the Bunnymen have also recorded albums). The orchestral arrangements are from Dave Stewart who worked so successfully with Anathema on We're Here Because We're Here.

Falling Deeper, in the words of Daniel Cavanagh, is: ''a nod to our past and a look to our future all at the same time, with a sound that is designed to transport you to the heart of the present moment.''

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Source: anathema.ws
Band profile: Anathema
Posted: 07.07.2011 by Angel_Lament | Comments (8)


Kamelot - Pandemonium Over Europe Tour Part 2

Kamelot has announced their highly anticipated return to Europe on the heels of their new album release Poetry for the Poisoned. The 2011 European leg of The Pandemonium Tour, will begin on April 22nd at Paris' famous Elysée Montmartre venue, taking their spectacular show to 18 top venues and a host of new cities in Europe.

In keeping with Kamelot's flair for the theatrical, as well as their innovative and creative spirit, the second leg of the tour promises to push the limits of the live concert experience, bringing fans a spectacle even more eye-popping than what they experienced during the thrilling first leg of The Pandemonium Over Europe Part 1. "It's still called the Pandemonium Tour, but it's more theatrical and visual than before", Thomas Youngblood said in a October interview. "It has a dark theme, a new stage design and more surprises for the Kamelot fans!".

Apr 22, 2011 - Paris (France) @ Elysée Montmartre
Apr 23, 2011 - Amsterdam (The Netherlands) @ Paradiso
Apr 24, 2011 - Antwerp (Belgium) @ Hof Ter Lo
Apr 27, 2011 - Nottingham (United Kingdom) @ Rock City
Apr 28, 2011 - London (United Kingdom) @ KoKo
Apr 29, 2011 - Luxemburg (Luxemburg) @ Den Atelier
Apr 30, 2011 - Luzern (Switzerland) @ Schüür
May 01, 2011 - Milano (Italy) @ Magazzini Generali
May 03, 2011 - Budapest (Hungary) @ Petöfi Hall
May 05, 2011 - Bratislava (Slovakia) @ Majestic Music Club
May 06, 2011 - Krakow (Poland) @ Kwadrat
May 07, 2011 - Berlin (Germany) @ C-Club
May 08, 2011 - Stuttgart (Germany) @ LKA Longhorn
May 10, 2011 - Köln (Germany) @ Live Music Hall
May 11, 2011 - Hamburg (Germany) @ Markthalle
May 12, 2011 - Gothenburg (Sweden) @ Trädgårn
May 14, 2011 - Oslo (Norway) @ Sentrum Scene

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Source: kamelot.com
Band profile: Kamelot
Event: Kamelot: The Pandemonium Tour 2011
Posted: 21.11.2010 by Angel_Lament | Comments (10)


Therion - New Album Title And Tracklist Revealed

Original news, posted on 08.02.2010

The short following update was issued on the Therion's official website:

"I'm happy to announce that Therion are now entering the later phases of the recording of the new album, which will be mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm.

The album title will be Sitra Ahra. 13 songs are being recorded, but it is at this moment not certain which, or if all, of those will end up on the actual record.

Oh, and Therion is going to Graspop!

UPDATE (thanks to Snorre)

Swedish metallers Therion recently completed work on their new album, Sitra Ahra. They have now announced that the album will feature the following tracklisting:

01. Introduction/Sitra Ahra
02. Kings Of Edom
03. Unguentum Sabbati
04. Land Of Canaan
05. Hellequin
06. 2012
07. Cú Chulainn
08. Kali Yuga III
09. The Shells Are Open
10. Din
11. Children Of The Stone: After The Inquisition

Sitra Ahra was mixed by Lennart Östlund who commented: "What you have made here is truly unique". The album was mastered in New York and is expected to be released in September. Further details to follow.

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 24.06.2010 by Angel_Lament | Comments (17)


Edenbridge - More Album Details Revealed

Edenbridge's long-awaited new album Solitaire will be released on the following dates:

June 30: Spain
July 02: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy, Sweden
July 05: Rest of Europe
July13: USA/Canada

The cover artwork of the band's 7th studio album was designed by Anthony Clarkson.

Solitaire cover artwork] tracklist:

01. Entree Unique
02. Solitaire
03. Higher
04. Skyline's End
05. Bon Voyage Vagabond
06. Come Undone
07. Out Of This World
08. Further Afield
09. A Virtual Dream?
10. Brothers On Diamir
11. Exit Unique

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Source: edenbridge.org
Band profile: Edenbridge
Posted: 10.04.2010 by Angel_Lament | Comments (5)


Metallica - Live DVD's In The Works

Metallica have issued the following statement:

"There's been a little chatter here and there about us filming a few shows this summer for potential release on DVD and among the countless internet rumors, these ones are actually true! We thought it would be cool to document a few shows that are unique and sure to be extra memorable for us, and hopefully for you too... first up are the three sold out shows in Mexico City, Mexico at Foro Sol on June 4, 6, 7 and later this summer, we also plan to have the cameras rolling at the sold out show in Nimes, France at Arenes de Nimes, the historic Roman amphitheatre where we'll be on July 7. For any Metallica friends going to these shows, bring your war faces and don't be scared of the cameras!"

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Source: metallica.com
Band profile: Metallica
Posted: 31.05.2009 by Angel_Lament | Comments (28)


Nightwish - To Perform A Special Show With Apocalyptica

Nightwish will play a special home coming show at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki on September 19. which marks the end of Nightwish's colossal "Dark Passion Play" world tour. Nightwish are supported by their fellow Finns, Apocalyptica. Nightwish's previous show at the Hartwall Arena in October 2005 was recorded and released as the highly successful "End Of An Era" DVD.

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Source: nightwish.com
Band profile: Nightwish
Event: Nightwish + Apocalyptica
Posted: 06.04.2009 by Angel_Lament | Comments (12)