09.04.2008: THE PUSSYBATS will release virtual single
The Goth'n'Roll band THE PUSSYBATS will release their first virtual single "No Romeo" exclusively on Black Rain. By May 23rd you can download the 3-track-single via all important download portals worldwide (Napster, Musicload etc.). Want to know more about this great band? Klick here!
Also in May, THE PUSSYBATS will embark on their „Dead by Dawn Tour 2008“ in order to to bring some more “sex, blood and goth’n’roll”-madness over Germany. Confirmed dates so far: 05/03/2008 Hexentanz Festival (w/ Svbway to Sally and more) 05/16/2008 Raetsche, Geislingen (w/ Jesus on Extasy) 05/24/2008 Stuttgart, tba 05/27/2008 Frankfurt, 11er Club 05/28/2008 Bochum, Zwischenfall 05/29/2008 Hamburg, Logo (w/ Tunes of Dawn) 05/30/2008 Leipzig, tba 05/31/2008 Berlin, Wild at Heart (w/ Tunes of Dawn) More news and more dates will be published on the bands’ official website as soon as possible.
Helvete
08.04.2008: ELUVEITIE – Tour diary online
Our met drinking, battle fighting and most of all gigs playing Pagan horde ELUVEITIE - who are currently on tour with their label mates KORPIKLAANI as well as with ENSIFERUM, MOONSORROW and TÝR on the huge Pagan Fest Tour that terrorizes Europe these days – have just uploaded a tour diary (http://www.paganfest.eu/tourdiary.php). It will be updated frequently, so make sure to check back quite often! HAILS & HORNS!!! www.eluveitie.ch
Lucky
08.04.2008: DARK FUNERAL new album/stays with Regain Records
Lord Ahriman states:
Ave everyone!
I guess it's about time to let you guys know what's going on here. Well, we are currently working on material for a new full-length album. We're in the very early stages of the writing process though. There's still a lot of work before we're ready to hit the studio, but we're on the right course at least! Plan is, however, to be ready to record a new album sometime during 2008, with a possible early 2009 release (but it all depends on when we're ready to record and so on, of course).
We will keep you posted on the writing progress and what kind of time plan we'll put up for the new album.We have also renewed our contract with Regain Records. So we will be releasing the next album through them too.In the meantime, and during the wait for our new studio album, we would suggest that you check out two killer DVDs that we have released, "Attera Orbis Terrarum" parts 1 & 2 (part two will be released on May 22). Also, keep your eyes open for the date when we'll launch our webstore "DIABOLISWEAR!"
Lucky
04.04.2008: IN FLAMES - new album out now
FINALLY the new IN FLAMES album A Sense Of Purpose is out everywhere! (UK on Monday 7th April) TODAY, April 4th, is the European/Australian Release date. Wanna get your hands on a copy of the album? Check here. if you want to get your hands on the ULTRA limited mailorder edition go here.
03/05/08 - B - Oostrozebeeke - T'Ieperste 23/05/08 - D - Ingolstad - Ohrakel 18/07/08 - D - Pössneck - Hells Pleasure Fest 25/10- D - ESSEN TBC * 26/10 - D - BITTERFELD TBC * 27/10 -D - MUNICH TBC * 28/10 -D - BERLIN TBC *
*German Tour 2008 support acts: Glorior Belli (Fr) and Gorath (Bel)
Nornagest(voc) is stating the following:
Also, the composition process for ENTHRONED´s next album has started and we can confirm that the two tracks we are actually working on are taking Enthroned on another high level while remaining close to the style of our previous release "Tetra Karcist". YOU WILL GET A FUCKING HELL OF AN ALBUM!!!!
Lucky
02.04.2008: BEHEMOTH ANNOUNCES SUMMER FESTIVAL APPEARANCES
Behemoth have lined up several summer festival shows that are gonna be the final shows wrapping up “The Apostasy” touring cycle. Commented Nergal: “We are stoked beyond belief! We’ve just confirmed a number of best summer festivals across Europe and I can’t think of a better way to end the promotional campaign for our latest record”.
The dates are as follows:
2008-05-31 NL - Tilburg, Neurotic Deathfest 2008-06-21 MA- Casa Gateways Festival 2008-06-25 NO - Hove, Hove Festivalen 2008-06-27 BE - Dessel, Graspop Festival 2008-06-28 FI - Helsinki, Tuska Open Air 2008-07-05 SE - Arvika, Arvika Festivalen 2008-07-06 SI - Tolmin, Metalcamp 2008-08-09 DE - Bad Berka, Partysan Open Air 2008-08-14 DE - Dinkelsbühl, Summer Breeze Open Air 2008-08-15 CZ - Jaromer, Brutal Assault 2008-08-29 NO - Bergen, Hole In The Sky Festival 2008-09-27 DE –Essen, Asgard Festival
Lucky
02.04.2008: GOTTHARD – vote for them
For the 2008 European Football Championship, which will take place in Austria and Switzerland, Switzerland is looking for the best fan song for their national team. Of course, our GOTTHARD guys wanted to apply for that and decided to bring in one of their biggest hits, Lift U Up, for the voting. For that, the track has been re-recorded and remixed to an even more suitable radio version by German remixer MOUSSE T. Together with the 19 other suggestions you can now vote for the song online. At THIS site you can listen to the remixed version and of course you can vote there: Please make sure you all vote for the hitsong of our guys, so that the Swiss national team together with GOTTHARD can be led to a lot of victories. You can still vote for a couple of days until the 6th of April 2008.
Lucky
02.04.2008: NEW PERZONAL WAR ALBUM OUT ON MAY, 30, 2008
BLOODLINE – the sixth album by Perzonal War will be released on May, 30th. Both produced and mixed by Martin Buchwalter (www.gernhart.de), the album includes 11 uncompromising songs bearing the typical band trademarks: brutal guitars, compulsive drums and independent, aggressive songs which never-the-less are still melodious. The lads from Siegburg are supported by several highly-qualified guest musicians i.e. Schmier (Destruction) Victor Smolski (Rage), Manni Schmidt (Grave Digger), Wiley Arnett (Sacred Reich), Gus Chambers Grip. Inc.)Look forward to a highlight of the 2008 Metal Summer. The video clip Utopia will be filmed this coming week-end – just in time for Easter – what was that about Metal and eggs….
Lucky
02.04.2008: KAMELOT news
- "Rule the World" video posted online! Kamelot is pleased to launch their new video for the song Rule the World. Watch it on kamelot.com or myspace.com/kamelot
- Reichenbach show cancelled Kamelot sadly informs that the show in Reichenbach, Germany on 21st April is cancelled. Tickets can be refunded at your ticket store. The band apologizes for the inconvenience but this was totally out of hands.
Lucky
02.04.2008: NEVERMORE - Jeff Loomis announces solo project
One of metal’s most talented shredders, Jeff Loomis, of NEVERMORE fame will further prove his undeniable skills with his first solo project, which is set for a fall release. The ambitious offering is an all instrumental effort and is destined to shed some much deserved spotlight on the genre’s most notable, yet unsung, guitar player.
Loomis states: “Hi everyone. I just wanted to give you all an update on the solo project. I entered Robert Lang studios on March 22nd with producer Neil Kernon (NEVERMORE) and drummer Mark Arrington. Mark completed the drums for 10 tracks in about three and a half days. He did some incredible drum work that I know will bring this record to a higher level than I expected. Mark and I worked before back in 1993-94 when he played half the songs on our debut CD. Being able to do this entire recording with Neil is really amazing as well. We've done some great work in the past, but being able to focus on an entire instrumental record is going to be great. Rhythm guitars will be tracked next. I'll keep everyone informed on the progress as we track for the next month.”
Furthermore, Jeff can also be heard on the forthcoming solo album “Praises To The War Machine” by NEVERMORE-vocalist Warrel Dane, which will be released via Century Media this month. Loomis is doing a guest solo on the song “Messenger”, which can currently be streamed on www.myspace.com/warreldane
Frequent updates on the recording process of his first solo album as well as more info on Jeff Loomis can be found on his official MySpace site www.myspace.com/jeffloomis
Helvete
01.04.2008: THE HAUNTED - finish pre-production for new album, post video online, festivals confirmed
Swedish metal innovators THE HAUNTED are back on the map with some good news, as they have just finished the pre-production for their highly anticipated new, still untitled, album. The band is soon to enter PUK studio in Denmark to start working with producer Tue Madsen (Heaven Shall Burn, Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, etc), who has already co-operated with THE HAUNTED on their two previous albums “rEVOLVEr” and “The Dead Eye”.
Jonas Björler (Bass) reports:"Right now we're rehearsing like madmen. This is the final week before we enter the PUK studio in Denmark. Right now we have like 20+ songs, so we have a lot of material to choose from; I think we aim at putting 11 or 12 on the CD. This time around we worked 6 months on the songs, and I think that really paid off - none of the songs sound alike, and the material sounds really heavy and groovy"
As a special preview, THE HAUNTED have now posted a new video online which shows them during pre-production activities for the upcoming album. You can find the clip HERE!
Despite the upcoming At The Gates reunion tourdates, which see Jonas and Anders Björler invade Japan, North American and several prestigious European Summer festivals with their former band, THE HAUNTED will be busy playing shows as well and they have in fact just been confirmed for Spain’s Electric Weekend festival on May 31st as well as Germany’s Wacken festival on August 1st. Here are all confirmed upcoming shows of THE HAUNTED:
THE HAUNTED – Live 2008: 22.05.08 Copenhagen (DK) - The Rock 31.05.08 Madrid (E) - Electric Weekend Festival 27.06.08 Borlänge (S) - Peace & Love Festival 01.08.08 Wacken (GER) - Wacken Open Air 14.08.08 Tel Aviv (IS) - Anthem Festival
For more info on THE HAUNTED’s current activities, please visit the following websites:
01.04.2008: DORNENREICH will enter European stages with their acoustic album
DORNENREICH - known for their passionate performances - will enter European stages with their unique acoustic album “In Luft geritzt” (Carved in air”). The live-set will include specially arranged songs of DORNENREICH’s twelve-year-history of artistic expression. Via guitar, violin, percussion and voice DORNENREICH will present their individual artistic vision being intense, timeless and deeply mystic.
DORNENREICH will be supported by acoustic performanes of the rising LEAFBLADE (UK) and the legendary DEVON GRAVES (USA, DEADSOUL TRIBE/ex-PSYCHOTIC WALTZ).
Nights of moving, authentic and totally handmade music will welcome you!
Metal Hammer, Zillo & Prophecy present:
"Carved in air" acoustic-tour 2008
DORNENREICH (A) DEVON GRAVES (USA) LEAFBLADE (UK)
25.09.2008 D - Leipzig / Moritzbastei 26.09.2008 D - Bückeburg / United Voices 27.09.2008 NL - Leeuwarden / Romein 28.09.2008 D - Ottweiler / Mittelalter-Festival 01.10.2008 D - Frankfurt / Nachtleben 02.10.2008 D - Ingolstadt / Paradox 03.10.2008 D - Piding / Baamhakke 04.10.2008 CH - Uster / Rock City 05.10.2008 A - Dornbirn / ConradSohm
Helvete
31.03.2008: LAST MILE - More shows and studio booked
More shows confirmed during the spring:
3rd of May - Musikcafeen - Aarhus - Denmark 10th of May - The Rock - Copenhagen - Denmark 31st of May - Ungdommens Hus - Fredericia - Denmark 7th of June - Lunden - Silkeborg - Denmark
More shows are in the works - soon outside of Denmark as well. Things are looking good.
The MTV Headbangers Ball tour dates in September are also announced now - see the dates and get info about tickets here: www.myspace.com/headbangersball_live
Debut album !
Michaels back is getting better and better, so the hardhitter is back! New tunes are being created, 13 songs are finished.
Studio is booked. LM will start the recordings the 1st of June. It will be a teamwork production between Jacob Bredahl and Tue Madsen.
Info about label will soon be revealed.
Lucky
26.03.2008: SWORN ENEMY POST NEW VIDEO
New York's SWORN ENEMY are currently annihilating the masses across North America with Earth Crisis and Terror and will continue their unrelenting schedule this April as direct support to labemates Divine Heresy. From A Second Story Window (Blackmarket/Metal Blade), With Blood Comes Cleansing (Victory) and Dance Club Massacre (Blackmarket/Metal Blade) round out the bill.
A video for “A Place of Solace,” the first single from the new album Maniacal, was recently shot by acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, The Red Chord). The video made its exclusive online debut through the Headbangers Ball Blog today and premieres on MTV2 this Sat. night. Sal (vocals) states: “We hooked up with the amazing director David Brodsky (GWAR, The Red Chord) for this video and are stoked with the end result. The location was an abandoned psychiatric ward, so I guess you can say it pretty much fit what we were looking for. The storyline is loosely based on a father and the son that have done wrong to each other, and both, in order to achieve their ‘solace,’ believe that they’d be better off without the other… rightly or wrongly. We hope you enjoy the madness.”
SWORN ENEMY have returned with Maniacal, their most crushing offering to date, and this monumental assault is quickly going to catch the entire genre’s attention. Featuring a newly reinvigorated lineup and new home at Century Media, this 10-track offering takes the group’s sound to new heights, which sees them embracing a thrashier edge and pummeling the listener with unrivaled aggression. Maniacal is now available everywhere.
26.03.2008: TERROR Signs Worldwide Deal with Century Media
The tireless and tour-hungry hardcore loyalists in LA’s TERROR, spearheaded by the endless enthusiasm of frontman Scott Vogel, have earned quite a reputation since forming at the turn of the millennium. Their melding of no-frills breakneck hardcore and the fervor of new generation metal bridges the gap between young and old, and it makes for one hell of a pit no matter what city or stage the band leaves in ruin. Vogel has been a key figure in the scene’s survival, having given up a normal home life to slug it out on the road despite broken limbs, slipped discs and everything else that comes with hosting a TERROR show.
TERROR’s goal is to bring back the good natured release of circle pits and stage dives as well as the finger-pointing anthems that were once integral to the hardcore scene. In its infancy, the band represented everything overzealous bouncers hated, and Vogel encouraging the crowd to “elevate the maximum stagedive potential” didn’t always sit well with the LA venues they packed with sweaty kids fed-up with aimless music.
Vogel further comments on the newly signed deal: “After a good run with Trustkill and several cool releases TERROR felt it was time for a fresh push and to attack from a whole new angle. We are very pleased to put out our next record with Century Media. We are lucky enough to travel and tour every corner of the earth and CM has a great worldwide presence. Plus, with a back catalogue of Merauder, Shadows Fall and Behemoth, we are in great company."
21.03.2008: The first official release of the album "Godfather" by Elysium
Metal Mind Productions presents a first official release of the album “Godfather” taken from the discography of Elysium. The material was released in December 2005 as an enclosure to the Polish metal magazine - Thrash'em All. Vicious mixture of death, thrash metal elements blended with exploding production, powerful drums, super heavy riffs and crushing vocals - that's what "Godfather" is all about. Melodic death metal, especially recommended to fans of Dark Tranquillity, At The Gates or In Flames.
The album will be available on 7th April 2008 in Europe and 10th June 2008 in USA (via MVD).
Elysium “Godfather”
Tracklist:
1. Follow The Dead 2. Snake Legion 3. Godfather Blues 4. Bloodsuckers, Inc. 5. Shotgun Beast 6. Together as One 7. Seven deadly Strikes 8. Jane Doe 9. Beggars Empire 10. Evangelist Murder
Lucky
21.03.2008: Crowbar's remasters out in April
Metal Mind Productions presents the re-release of 3 Crowbar’s album: “Crowbar”, “Time Heals Nothing” and “Live+1” EP.
"Crowbar" - a self-titled second album from 1993 on which Crowbar once again delivers a solid amount of harsh, gloomy material. The album was recorded with a new guitarist, Matt Thomas, and produced by none other than Pantera’s Phil Anselmo, who managed to fully bring out all the best that the group had to offer. Each of the ten tracks found on the album reeks with a muddy New Orleans vibe and crushes the listener with an extremely raw and heavy sound. “Crowbar” to this day remains one of the band’s best and most honored releases. Songs such as “Holding Nothing”, “Existence Is Punishment”, “I Have Failed” and the phenomenal cover version of Led Zeppelin’s “No Quarter” showcase the sheer essence of doom-core, conjoining slow and heavy music with some truly dark and depressive lyrics by Windstein, who screams them out with genuine grief and pain. New digipak edition is limited to numerated 2000 copies, digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc.
Crowbar’s “Live + 1” is a truly exceptional offering, and quite a rarity among the group’s other releases. Put out on March 29th, 1995, the EP covers five tracks from Crowbar’s self-titled album from 1994 (which to this day is considered one of the group’s best recordings) and one studio track, which would later in the future resurface on the “Time Heals Nothing” LP from 1996. “Live + 1” showcases the group in their most natural environment – recorded at the New Orleans Music Hall on February 21st, 1994, the first five tracks are a perfect representation of Crowbar’s unique skills, delivering classic performances of some of the band’s most memorable songs. This EP clearly proves that each of Crowbar’s shows was an experience not to miss out on. New digipak edition limited to numerated 2000 copies, digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc.
“Time Heals Nothing” is Crowbar’s third studio album from 1995. This time the music was a bit faster, revealing more hardcore-influenced ideas. But the overall heaviness remained untouched – Crowbar still delivered a crushingly overwhelming sound, with songs such as “Through a Wall of Tears”, “A Perpetual Need” and the title track proving that the band has no competition when it comes to doom-core. For many fans, “Time Heals Nothing” remains Crowbar’s most defining album, perfectly balancing all the group’s main ingredients, which form their unique style. New digipak edition includes bonus tracks - 4 audio and 2 video. Limited to numerated 2000 copies, digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc.
All titles will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 21st April 2008 (in Europe only!).
Crowbar “Crowbar” (remastered)
Tracklist:
1. High Rate Extinction 2. All I Had (I Gave) 3. Will That Never Dies 4. Fixation 5. No Quarter 6. Self-Inflicted 7. Negative Pollution 8. Existence Is Punishment 9. Holding Nothing 10. I Have Failed
Crowbar “Live + 1” (remastered)
Tracklist:
1. High Rate Extinction 2. Self Inflicted 3. Fixation 4. I Have Failed 5. All I Had (I Gave) 6. Numb Sensetive 7. 4 Walls
1. The Only Factor 2. No More Can We Crawl 3. Time Heals Nothing 4. Leave It Behind 5. Through A Wall Of Tears 6. Lack Of Tolerance 7. Still I Reach 8. Embracing Emptiness 9. A Perpetual Need 10. Numb Sensitive
Bonus tracks: 1. Waiting In Silence 2. Obedience Through Suffering 3. Vacuum 4. Subversion 5. The Only Factor (video) 6. Subversion (video)
Lucky
21.03.2008: Oliver Wakeman Band live on a DVD
Metal Mind Productions presents the first live DVD release of Oliver Wakeman, the oldest son of Rick Wakeman (Yes), one of the best keyboard players in the history of progressive rock.
Oliver Wakeman is a great prog-rock musician known for his many artistic collaborations, including the one with Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Arena, Neo, Caamora), which resulted in the creation of two genuine masterpieces of the genre: “Jabberwocky” and “The Hound of the Baskervilles”. Oliver Wakeman already has a cult status in the progressive rock community. He was acclaimed both as a solo artist and as part of various musical projects by fans and by critics (in January 2008 Oliver was presented with the Classic Rock Societies Keyboard Player of the the Year award!). His latest studio project – album entitled “Mother’s Ruin” from 2005 - marks a progression in Wakeman’s musical career. The album sees a change in direction from Oliver’s recent instrumental releases and draws heavily both from his progressive roots and also the experience performing live with his band. It’s a collection of hard-edged yet melodic songs, showcasing Wakeman’s writing skills. The album also allows room for the dynamic instrumentation which has become a trademark of his work.
In mid March Yes confirmed their world-wide tour with Oliver Wakeman taking the position of the keyboardist.
“Coming To Town – Live in Katowice” DVD is an extraordinary mixture of progressive and symphonic rock, spiced up with intriguing sounds, performed live with both charisma and perfection! This wonderful show was filmed at an atmospheric venue of Wyspiański Theater in Poland. The band performed in the following line-up: Oliver Wakeman (keyboards, piano), Paul Manzi (vocals), David Mark Pearce (guitar), Paul Brown (bass) and Dave Wagstaffe (drums). The DVD includes an interview with Oliver Wakeman, photo gallery, biography, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and more!
DVD is also available in a limited swing case edition, including a bonus audio CD with songs recorded during the gig at the theater.
“Coming To Town – Live in Katowice” DVD will be available on 5th May 2008 in Europe and 10th June 2008 in USA (via MVD)
Oliver Wakeman Band “Coming To Town – Live in Katowice”
Tracklist:
DVD:
1. Don’t Come Running 2. Dangerous World 3. The Agent 4. Calling for You 5. Three Broken Threads 6. Burgundy Rose 7. Mother’s Ruin 8. Enlightenment 9. If You’re Leaving 10. I Don’t Believe in Angels 11. Wall of Water 12. Walk Away 13. Coming to Town
CD (swing case edition only):
1. Don’t Come Running 2. Dangerous World 3. The Agent 4. Calling for You 5. Three Broken Threads 6. Burgundy Rose 7. Mother’s Ruin 8. Enlightenment 9. If You’re Leaving 10. I Don’t Believe in Angels 11. Wall of Water 12. Walk Away 13. Coming to Town
Lucky
19.03.2008: First official release of DEMISE's album
Metal Mind Productions presents the first official release of Demise’s album “Torture Garden”. Their third and most diverse album includes the ultimate power and heaviness of death metal blended with intelligence and great skill. The album was mixed and mastered by a guitar hero - James Murphy, who also recorded a great guest solo in one of the songs. “Torture Garden” shows the potential and power of Demise. Melody, power, aggression and brutality - it's 21st Century vision of metal!
"Torture Garden" will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 7th April 2008 in Europe and on 10th June 2008 in USA (via MVD).
Demise “Torture Garden”
Tracklist:
1. Torture Garden 2. Oath of Chaos 3. Revelation 4. Termination of Souls 5. Unjust 6. Ravaged 7. Evil Deeds 8. Grieve No Longer 9. Abandoned 10. Remains of Yesterday 11. Deadly Embrace 12. Ecstasy and Rapture 13. Never Ending Pain
Lucky
19.03.2008: Osada Vida back in a studio
On Moday, 17th March, progressive rock band Osada Vida went back to the studio to record a follow-up to the highly acclaimed album „Three Seats Behind A Triangle". The new record entitled "The Body Parts Party" will feature 8 songs:
1. Body 2. Liver 3. Brain 4. Tongue 5. Spine 6. Heart 7. Muscle 8. Bone
"The Body Parts Party" is a concept album which describes people's feelings and emotions – the negative as well as the positive ones. It's also about thoughts and reflections on a human's ordinary day-to-day existence. All this is symbolized and desribed by means of different body parts and organs.
As for music, Osada Vida keep developing the style which could already be found on the previous album „Three Seats Behind A Triangle" (the album, recently re-released in a digipak edition, was warmly welcomed by both listeners and critics). One can expect to find on "The Body Parts Party" prog rock, metal, jazz as well as ambient and alternative rock.
"The Body Parts Party" will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 16th June 2008 in Europe and 8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD). The album will be available in two editions: as a standard jewel case CD and as a digipak with bonus tracks.
