Frontiers Records is pleased to announce all the details for the release of MICHAEL KISKE new album entitled “Past In Different Ways” on May 9th 2008.
This much talked about album includes the reworking in a new fully acoustic and stripped back mood of some of Helloween's classics that Kiske wrote and recorded in his early days with the legendary German Heavy Metal band. “When Serafino Perugino brought up the idea to do this record” says Michael, “my first reaction was: "No way! I don't want to be dealing with my past all the time anymore!". But after a few days my thinking changed and I thought: maybe it's not such a bad idea at all? Because on one hand it shows that I don't reject my past just because I'm a different person today and on the other hand it can maybe give people who were part of that past a different view at those songs. It's my music, I can still identify myself with its spirit, so why should I not do this?”.
Working in a creatively free environment helped Michael to look at his past with different eyes and brought the idea of working again on the songs that Michael wrote for Helloween during his years with the band. The result is “Past In a Different Ways”, a record which includes brand new recordings of Kiske’s songs taken off the two “Keeper” albums, “Chameleon” and “Pink Bubbles Go Ape”, plus the brand new song “Different Ways”.
The unconventional arrangements of many of the tracks will surprise and delight many of his fans and more surprising is to see how well these songs sound with a basic acoustic arrangement, without the “useless weight” and with new keys. “Songs like ‘In The Night’ or ‘When The Sinner’ which where never favourites of mine are much cooler and much more convincing now for my ears”, says Michael.
The album was recorded and mixed in Hamburg under Michael Kiske’s direction and features long time collaborators such as Sandro Giampietro on guitar, Fontaine Burnett on bass and Karsten Nagel on drums.
Kiske concludes: “It was not always easy for me emotionally to deal with this material. Music somehow seems to preserve emotional memories and I connect big human disappointments with the last years of that time. There's also something very unsatisfying about re-recording old songs; it's always MUCH better to write new stuff, but I wanted to make those songs mine again. And in spite of the fact that I strongly felt for the last couple of years that I rather have to build myself a new base of friends, it's always good to make peace with your past”.
Final tracklisting of “Past In Different Ways” include the following tracks:
You Always Walk Alone; We Got The Right; I Believe; Longing; Your Turn; Kids Of The Century; In The Night; Going Home; A Little Time; When The Sinner; Different Ways (brand new song).
Lucky
18.03.2008: DEICIDE ANNOUNCE 'MAKE A VIRAL VIDEO' COMPETITION
Legendary Florida Death Metallers Deicide have announced a unique and exciting competition for fans to create and upload their own video clip for a new Deicide track called ?In The Eyes Of God? taken from their upcoming album "Till Death Do Us Part".
Using the track "In The Eyes Of God", fans are invited to make their own video for the song, using whatever means at their disposal. The clip can be filmed, animated, drawn or compiled from already existing images or footage. Anything goes so get as creative as you like.
The winner will be judged the clip with the most views on YouTube by the closing date of April 28th 2008 and will win the Grand Prize - An Ibanez bass guitar fully signed by the band.
Fans can download 'In the Eyes of God' and get full details on how to enter the competition at earache.com/deicidevideo
All submissions must feature the song in its entirety, and must be uploaded via YouTube stating 'DEICIDE IN THE EYES OF GOD COMPETITION' in the title and description.
Brand new behind the scenes footage from the making of The Mirror’s Truth video up now on
Lucky
18.03.2008: SONIC SYNDICATE – in the studio
Swedish top newcomers SONIC SYNDICATE have entered the Black Lounge Studios in Sweden to record their new album which will be released in late summer. Commented bassist Karin Axelsson: We can't wait to get started. It's been an amazing year and everyone has been writing new music like crazy at home and on tour. A lot of people have been asking what the new material will sound like and all I have to say is, 'Time will tell. SONIC SYDICATE made its U.S. live debut with AMON AMARTH and HIMSA. The band will return in May as direct support to NIGHTWISH.
Lucky
18.03.2008: TIME HAS COME - booking deal
German tech-heros TIME HAS COME signed a booking deal with GO DOWN BELIEVING Agency.
18.03.2008: Poets of the Fall "Revolution Roulette" out March 26th
The long-awaited third Poets of the Fall album Revolution Roulette will be in shops on March 26th 2008! Pre-order yours NOW from the official.
The album contains eleven brand new songs, ranging from raw and intense to painfully beautiful. See the cover art and track listing here.
The exact release date may vary in different countries, stay tuned for more information. But no matter where you are, you'll get the album as soon as possible by ordering it from the official POTF webshop!
Helvete
17.03.2008: IN FLAMES - signing sessions announced
In Flames will be signing their new album A Sense Of Purpose Friday 4/4 kl 17:30 at Bengans, Stigbergstorget 1 in Göteborg Saturday 5/4 kl. 15.00 at Bengans, Drottninggatan 20 in Stockholm.
IN FLAMES - online chat! Wanna Chat With In Flames? If you do, go to: www.dn.se (Swedish newspaper) on Wednesday, March 19th at 13:00 and In Flames will be answering YOUR questions!
Lucky
14.03.2008: IN FLAMES - Exclusive signing session
Gibson Guitars are proud to announce that Björn Gelotte and Jesper Strömblad from IN FLAMES will do an exclusive signing session March, 15 at the Gibson booth Hall 4.2 starting at 1 pm! At 5pm Björn and Jesper will also be doing a signing at the Nuclear Blast booth. The Nuclear Blast booth is situated here: E41 in hall 4.2.
Lucky
14.03.2008: KEEP OF KALESSIN signed to Nuclear Blast
Indie Recordings and Nuclear Blast are proud to finally announce their collaboration in the signing of epic extreme metal masters; KEEP OF KALESSIN. The band of former SATYRICON live guitar player Obsidian C. has so far, in addition to the legendary Reclaim EP, released three highly acclaimed albums since its formation back in 1994 and is now ready to conquer the world with it´s forth offering. The highly anticipated new album entitled "Kolossus" is scheduled to be released in June 2008. Expect nothing less than a masterpiece!
KEEP OF KALESSIN is definitely the next big thing from Norway and will have a huge impact on the whole Metal scene. The base of the music is for sure Black Metal, but KEEP OF KALESSIN are also including other influences like Death Metal, Thrash Metal and some non-metal components, making their style fresh and truly unique. You have to be deaf to not hear the incredible potential of the band. KEEP OF KALESSIN will soon be one of the main driving forces in extreme Metal and one of THE bands of 2008. Be prepared for their matchless crusade!
"These Norwegians are delivering an unbelievable performance in Black Metal – virulent, aggressive and technically very far above the standard. The guys around Obsidian C. are extremely heavy and to the point, filling their songs with surprising breaks and instrumentation. This is how Black Metal has to sound nowadays. There´s no cure against this demolition bomb of anger and innovation!" – Jaap Wagemaker, A&R Manager, Nuclear Blast
“ After signing KEEP OF KALESSIN to Tabu Recordings back in 2004, we are extremely pleased to be working with Obsidian C. and KEEP OF KALESSIN again. The new album totally reflects the unique musical craftsmanship and the undisputable power of this band - and is everything we ever dared to hope for! You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that this band will be huge!” – Erik S. Røhne, A&R Indie Recordings
The band will be part of "The Invaluable Darkness Tour Part 2 – Legions Of The Chosen Few" through North America along with labelmates DIMMU BORGIR and BEHEMOTH – starting in April. An extensive European Tour is already in the planning.
The album will be released by Indie Recordings and is licensed to Nuclear Blast for the following territories: Germany, Austria, Switzerland + Rest of the world outside Europe (except Australia and Russia).
Lucky
14.03.2008: COMMUNIC - Tracklist and artwork revealed
COMMUNIC have finished the artwork for their new album "Payment Of Existence", which will contain eight Tracks.
01. On Ancient Ground 02. The Abandoned One 03. Becoming Of Man 04. Payment Of Existence 05. Through The Labyrinth Of Years 06. Raven's Cry 07. Unpredictables Of Life 08. Stone Carved Eyes
"This time we believe that we have created our most diverse and heavy stuff ever, but it is still COMMUNIC all the way", the band says about the new release. "It has been two years since the release of "Waves..." and the energy from touring and live gigging has left a few marks on this new album. The production by Jacob Hansen is crisp and fresh, and takes our sound to a new level, while the artwork by Jan Yrlund just completes it all as it fits the theme and atmosphere of this album perfectly." "Payment Of Existence" will be released on May 30th!"
Lucky
14.03.2008: ARSIS - Special MySpace preview page online
A special MySpace preview page for ARSIS’ upcoming and highly anticipated album "We Are The Nightmare" has just been uploadet. Besides the well known title track "We Are The Nightmare" you’ll get the chance to listen to two(!!!) more tracks of the album: "Shattering The Spell" and (exclusively on MySpace only!) "Servants To The Night"! By visiting www.myspace.com/blastview you’ll also get some more info on the band, the artwork and the record itself – and you’ll get the chance to win a cool ARSIS shirt + poster!!! Check it out, add BLASTVIEW to your friends and leave a comment! WE ARE THE NIGHTMARE!!!
Lucky
14.03.2008: VADER in Egypt and South America
On 11th of April VADER will play an exclusive show in Egypt. That's gonna be one of the first death metal shows in that part of the world! The show will take place in Kair at La Villa Club. Local acts WORM and DARK PHILOSOPHY will appear on stage as support acts. The show will be organized by Music Gates agency. "That will be definitely an exciting outing, VADER have never played in Egypt and frankly speaking, we feel almost like pioneers trying to put up a death metal flag on a "no-man's-land". We have some doubts (concerning safety and gig's organization) but hopefully the organizers of the show will do the best to make this show an unforgettable experience both for the fans and the band. We are going to play a great concert for a great audience and be back home safe and sound." - Mariusz Kmiolek (Massive Music). Two weeks before this show VADER will apeear on South American tournee, playing 10 shows together with MARDUK in such countries as Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela. The tour schedule is available here.
Lucky
14.03.2008: ATROCITY - New Videoclip online!
The brandnew ATROCITY Videoclip "The Sun Always Shines On TV" from the current chartalbum "Werk 80 II" is online! You can watch the video here.
There's also an exclusive bulletin about the Video shooting from ATROCITY Guitar player Tosso.
Lucky
12.03.2008: IN FLAMES - play a song live with the band
Ever imagine you could play a song with IN FLAMES live? Share the stage with your idols? The band has agreed to a Jesterhead chance of a lifetime:The opportunity for a lucky Colonist to play live and on stage with the band! This competition is only open to Jesterhead Colony members. For more details and information, check out www.jesterhead.com and join the Colony NOW!
'SAHG II' PRE-LISTENING, MARCH 14 Exclusive pre-listening and off-web video premiere on 'Pyromancer' video at Garage, Bergen, Norway, on Friday, March 14, 5 p.m.
The new album, 'Sahg II', will be in stores March 18.
Lucky
12.03.2008: ELUVEITIE - PAGANFEST USA
Switzerland's ELUVEITIE are set to invade North American shores this April/May alongside Ensiferum (Finland), Turisas (Finland), and Tyr (Faroe Islands).
In addition, special guests, Suidakra (Germany), will also be joining PaganFest USA for six west coast dates!
This folk-ish trek kicks off on April 25, is in support of ELUVEITIE's album, Slania, which is now available to purchase worldwide!
TICKETS FOR THE UPCOMING TOUR ARE ON SALE NOW! 04/25/08 The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA 04/26/08 Medley – Montreal, QC – CANADA 04/27/08 The Palladium – Worcester, MA 04/28/08 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA 04/29/08 Peabody’s Down Under – Cleveland, OH 04/30/08 Harpos Concert Theater – Detroit, MI 05/01/08 The Pearl Room – Mokena, IL 05/02/08 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN 05/03/08 Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom – Denver, CO 05/05/08 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA 05/06/08 Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR 05/07/08 The Boardwalk – Orangevale, CA 05/08/08 House of Blues – Hollywood, CA 05/09/08 The Avalon – Santa Clara, CA 05/10/08 The Vault 350 – Long Beach, CA 05/11/08 The Cell Block – Phoenix, AZ 05/12/08 Chic’s Bar & Billiards – El Paso, TX 05/13/08 Launch Pad – Albuquerque, NM 05/14/08 Crush Lounge – Tulsa, OK 05/15/08 Ridglea Theater – Fort Worth, TX 05/16/08 The White Rabbit – San Antonio, TX 05/17/08 Java Jazz – Houston, TX 05/19/08 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA 05/20/08 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC 05/21/08 Crocodile Rock Café – Allentown, PA 05/22/08 BB Kings Blues Club – New York, NY
Purchase links to upcoming shows are now available! For the latest tour dates and information, please visit:
12.03.2008: MESHUGGAH on tour with MINISTRY from March through May!
MESHUGGAH will be direct support to Ministry on the upcoming C-U-LaTour beginning on March 25 in Spokane, WA and ending in Chicago, IL on May 9, 2008. Also appearing on the bill is Hemlock.
Tickets for the upcoming shows are on sale now! 03/25/08 Big Easy Concert Hall – Spokane, WA 03/26/08 Whiskey Nightclub – Calgary, AB – CANADA 03/27/08 Croatian Cultural Center – Vancouver, BC – CANADA 03/28/08 Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC - CANADA 03/29/08 Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA 03/30/08 Roseland Theatre - Portland, OR 04/01/08 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA 04/02/08 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA 04/04/08 House of Blues – Hollywood, CA 04/05/08 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA 04/06/08 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA 04/07/08 House of Blues - San Diego, CA 04/08/08 Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ 04/09/08 House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV 04/11/08 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT 04/12/08 Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO 04/14/08 Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, NM 04/15/08 La Zona Rosa - Austin, TX 04/16/08 Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK 04/17/08 The Palladium - Dallas, TX 04/18/08 Verizon Wireless Theatre - Houston, TX 04/19/08 House of Blues - New Orleans, LA 04/21/08 Revolution - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 04/22/08 House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), FL 04/23/08 Jannus Landing - St. Petersburg, FL 04/24/08 Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC 04/25/08 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA 04/26/08 Rams Head Live - Baltimore, MD 04/27/08 The Palladium - Worcester, MA 04/29/08 The Fillmore (at Theatre of Living Arts) - Philadelphia, PA 05/01/08 The Fillmore (at Irving Plaza) - New York, NY 05/02/08 The Fillmore (at Irving Plaza) - New York, NY 05/03/08 Metropolis - Montreal, QC - CANADA 05/04/08 Koolhaus - Toronto, ON - CANADA 05/06/08 The Agora Theatre - Cleveland, OH 05/07/08 Emerald Theatre - Detroit, MI 05/08/08 House of Blues - Chicago, IL 05/09/08 House of Blues - Chicago, IL 05/10/08 House of Blues – Chicago, IL
MESHUGGAH will be streaming their concert ‘LIVE’ on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at YeboTV.com. The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view right from the comfort of their home computers. Visit this page to register in advance for this exclusive event.
Helvete
11.03.2008: DRAGONFORCE GUITAR DUO ON GUITAR WORLD COVER
DragonForce guitar duo Herman Li and Sam Totman are on the front cover of Guitar World's 300th issue (April 2008). This latest issue also includes a 18 pages guitar transcription of 'Through the Fire and Flames' (edit version). On sale March 11.
Lucky
11.03.2008: Bellgrave have signed a new record deal with Twilight Zone Records
The Berlin Death N Roller Bellgrave have signed a new record deal with Twilight Zone Records. The new album “Evil Mood” will be released end of 2008. Its possible to listen to 4 new songs on www.myspace.com/bellgrave1 (rough mixes - not the final sound). At this time the guys are working on the final mix and sound. That’s a statement of the singer Danny: „Everyone must be prepared for a fat rocking bastard of Death Metal and Rock. You will not find ballads or other shitty things on the album. Only hard riffing, great melodies und deep growls. A must-have for every fan that owns albums of Motrhead right to Entombed.“
11.03.2008: AXEL RUDI PELL Trailer for "Live Over Europe"
Here is the trailer for the new AXEL RUDI PELL Double DVD "Live Over Europe" (Out now on Steamhammer/SPV).
The DVD entered the german DVD Charts at #4 and is now in the swedish DVD charts at #5.
Axel Rudi Pell will play live at this years Rock of Ages Festival in Seebronn Germany and Wacken Open Air! A new studio album is scheduled for September/October 2008 with a full european-tour to follow.
