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New Agathodaimon Samples Online
Agathodaimon will soon release their 4th album, and you may check out some of the songs in the exclusive pre-listening section of the Nuclear Blast website (http://www.nuclearblast.de) or directly follow this link: http://www.nuclearblast.de/events/agathodaimon
The new album received excellent reviews so far and again goes far beyond the borders of "ordinary" black metal and continues the tradition of "Chapter III". Looking for something different? Then have a listen!
The band also produced a video clip which is available at the same location (Real Player required).
The new album received excellent reviews so far and again goes far beyond the borders of "ordinary" black metal and continues the tradition of "Chapter III". Looking for something different? Then have a listen!
The band also produced a video clip which is available at the same location (Real Player required).
| Band profile: | Agathodaimon |
Shadows Fall "The War Within" Release Date Set
The dynamic thrash metal quintet SHADOWS FALL's highly anticipated new album, The War Within, is now set for a September 21st release. The stunning new offering, produced again by Zeuss (Hatebreed) at Planet Z Studios in the band's home state of Massachusetts is the follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed disc, The Art of Balance, and features 10 tracks of sonic devastation. The War Within, their fourth full-length release, is the group's most unrelenting, yet dynamic offering that further proves why they are the undisputed leaders of their genre.
SHADOWS FALL will hit the road in Europe in early June on the New Wave of American Heavy Metal Tour featuring Killswitch Engage, Chimaira and labelmates God Forbid. This will be followed by the group's highly anticipated summer U.S. headlining tour, dubbed the Strhess Tour, which also features As I Lay Dying, Himsa and Remembering Never. The trek kicks off on July 16th and runs through August 19th. Be sure to check the tour's official website www.strhesstour.com for dates and all current news.
For the Strhess Tour, the band has reserved tickets for everyone on their mailing list and web site before they go on sale to the general public. This way you get the chance to order tickets first with cheaper service and shipping fees than you would pay using other ticket services. You can obtain a password by signing up at www.shadowsfall.com or clicking the link below. Unfortunately, because of venue restrictions, it can't be done for every show. This is a first come, first serve online ticket ordering system. Four tickets will be the maximum per order.
Click here to order Pre-Sale tickets online ticketing.concertmaps.com/shadowsfall/. This page will be updated as soon as more shows are added to our pre-sale list. A Buy link will appear at the precise moment tickets are available. All orders require a credit card.
The War Within Official Tracklisting
1. The Light The Blinds
2. Enlightened By The Cold
3. Act of Contrition
4. What Drives The Weak
5. Stillness
6. Inspiration On Demand
7. The Power of I and I
8. Ghosts of Past Failure
9. Eternity Is Within
10. Those Who Can Not Speak
SHADOWS FALL will hit the road in Europe in early June on the New Wave of American Heavy Metal Tour featuring Killswitch Engage, Chimaira and labelmates God Forbid. This will be followed by the group's highly anticipated summer U.S. headlining tour, dubbed the Strhess Tour, which also features As I Lay Dying, Himsa and Remembering Never. The trek kicks off on July 16th and runs through August 19th. Be sure to check the tour's official website www.strhesstour.com for dates and all current news.
For the Strhess Tour, the band has reserved tickets for everyone on their mailing list and web site before they go on sale to the general public. This way you get the chance to order tickets first with cheaper service and shipping fees than you would pay using other ticket services. You can obtain a password by signing up at www.shadowsfall.com or clicking the link below. Unfortunately, because of venue restrictions, it can't be done for every show. This is a first come, first serve online ticket ordering system. Four tickets will be the maximum per order.
Click here to order Pre-Sale tickets online ticketing.concertmaps.com/shadowsfall/. This page will be updated as soon as more shows are added to our pre-sale list. A Buy link will appear at the precise moment tickets are available. All orders require a credit card.
The War Within Official Tracklisting
1. The Light The Blinds
2. Enlightened By The Cold
3. Act of Contrition
4. What Drives The Weak
5. Stillness
6. Inspiration On Demand
7. The Power of I and I
8. Ghosts of Past Failure
9. Eternity Is Within
10. Those Who Can Not Speak
| Band profile: | Shadows Fall |
The Haunted Sign With Century Media
Swedish thrash metal titans THE HAUNTED have signed a worldwide multiple-album deal with Century Media Records. The band has already completed work on their highly anticipated, yet still untitled, fourth album, which will be released this fall. It will undoubtedly prove once again why Kerrang! labeled the band as "the single greatest exponents of balls-out metal in the world."
Commented guitarist Anders Björler, "We are happy to have chosen Century Media for the next couple of albums. CM is a legendary metal label, and we feel strongly they'll support us in the best way possible."
Phil Hinkle, director of A&R for Century Media America, added, "It's an honor to be working with THE HAUNTED, and they make our already outstanding roster that much more stellar." Leif Jensen, A&R manager for Century Media Europe, said, "Personally and professionally, we look forward to leading this great band to full worldwide success. Their time is now!"
Recorded at Gothenburg's famed Studio Fredman (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy) with co-producers Patrik J. Steen and Fredrik Nordström and mixed at Denmark's Antfarm Studio by Tue Madsen, the album features such cuts as "All Against All," "99," "Who Will Decide" (featuring a guest appearance by Sick Of It All vocalist Lou Koller) and "Burnt To A Shell." THE HAUNTED also have a new addition to the fold, as original vocalist Peter Dolving, who crushed on the group's genre-defining self-titled debut release, returns with a vengeance.
Regarding Dolving's return and the new album, Björler said, "It's nice to have Dolving back in the band. He's energitic, hardworking and had thousands of fresh musical ideas upon his return. We look forward to what the future will hold for us as a band. After having recorded this new album, I feel confident it will work out extremely well. Be on the look out for something really powerful this fall."
Commented guitarist Anders Björler, "We are happy to have chosen Century Media for the next couple of albums. CM is a legendary metal label, and we feel strongly they'll support us in the best way possible."
Phil Hinkle, director of A&R for Century Media America, added, "It's an honor to be working with THE HAUNTED, and they make our already outstanding roster that much more stellar." Leif Jensen, A&R manager for Century Media Europe, said, "Personally and professionally, we look forward to leading this great band to full worldwide success. Their time is now!"
Recorded at Gothenburg's famed Studio Fredman (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy) with co-producers Patrik J. Steen and Fredrik Nordström and mixed at Denmark's Antfarm Studio by Tue Madsen, the album features such cuts as "All Against All," "99," "Who Will Decide" (featuring a guest appearance by Sick Of It All vocalist Lou Koller) and "Burnt To A Shell." THE HAUNTED also have a new addition to the fold, as original vocalist Peter Dolving, who crushed on the group's genre-defining self-titled debut release, returns with a vengeance.
Regarding Dolving's return and the new album, Björler said, "It's nice to have Dolving back in the band. He's energitic, hardworking and had thousands of fresh musical ideas upon his return. We look forward to what the future will hold for us as a band. After having recorded this new album, I feel confident it will work out extremely well. Be on the look out for something really powerful this fall."
| Band profile: | The Haunted |
Massemord update
We're glad to inform you that the ONLY official MASSEMORD website is online and available
at www.massemord.cjb.net.
Moreover new MASSEMORD cd will be out on June 14th from THE OATH productions
and will be titled "new millennium holocaust" (split cd with SVARTSKOGG).
Mp3 samplers can be heard at www.massemord.cjb.net
Thank you.
Massemord crew
at www.massemord.cjb.net.
Moreover new MASSEMORD cd will be out on June 14th from THE OATH productions
and will be titled "new millennium holocaust" (split cd with SVARTSKOGG).
Mp3 samplers can be heard at www.massemord.cjb.net
Thank you.
Massemord crew
2 samples from Black Brick Road available
Good news from Lake of Tears site:
Two song samples from the upcoming album are now available for download - take a listen to:
The Greymen & Making Evenings.
Two song samples from the upcoming album are now available for download - take a listen to:
The Greymen & Making Evenings.
| Source: | lakeoftears.net |
| Band profile: | Lake Of Tears |
Megadeth - album title revealed
MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the band's official website (www.megadeth.com):
"Droogies! Thank you for the support yesterday, it helped a lot.
It is just that so much is happening right now that it is sometimes overwhelming.
I am grateful for the threads and emails, and I approved the master yesterday, so that means it is on its way to the record company.
I might as well tell you the title... The System Has Failed.
Because it has. MSGD!"
As previously reported, The System Has Failed will be released through Sanctuary Records on September 14th.
More details on the release as they become available.
"Droogies! Thank you for the support yesterday, it helped a lot.
It is just that so much is happening right now that it is sometimes overwhelming.
I am grateful for the threads and emails, and I approved the master yesterday, so that means it is on its way to the record company.
I might as well tell you the title... The System Has Failed.
Because it has. MSGD!"
As previously reported, The System Has Failed will be released through Sanctuary Records on September 14th.
More details on the release as they become available.
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Winds - European release for new album!
We have just received confirmation on the release date being set to July 12th, 2004 for the European version of The Imaginary Direction of Time. As previously announced it will be released on our American label The End Records in collaboration with UK label/distribution company Plastic Head Records.
This will be one of The End Records' first international releases so it marks a historic event as well, and we are very excited to collaborate with a company like Plastic Head that has been a pioneer in the music industry for years. We hope to achieve great things with them and also we hope for your continued interest and support as our third CD hits the stores in Europe very soon.
This will be one of The End Records' first international releases so it marks a historic event as well, and we are very excited to collaborate with a company like Plastic Head that has been a pioneer in the music industry for years. We hope to achieve great things with them and also we hope for your continued interest and support as our third CD hits the stores in Europe very soon.
| Band profile: | Winds |
Paradise Lost new drummer
From the Paradise Lost site:
"We are pleased to announce that the new drummer who will be working with the band on their forthcoming album is Jeff Singer".
For more info on Jeff Singer visit his website:
http://home.freeuk.net/jeff.singer/
"We are pleased to announce that the new drummer who will be working with the band on their forthcoming album is Jeff Singer".
For more info on Jeff Singer visit his website:
http://home.freeuk.net/jeff.singer/
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |
Falconer is up for a line-up change
Once again Falconer is up for a line-up change.
Second guitarist Anders Johansson and
bass player Peder Johansson are out.
A big discussion took place after the gig in Motala (Swe)
as we started to talk about the future of Falconer.
Two camps quickly formed about the issue.
The talk started to get more and more aggressive
until it took an ugly turn as Peder started
to let his hands do the talking, but luckily Kristoffer
stepped in and stopped it from getting really bad.
Although our intoxicated state of mind probably made
the argument worse, it has left deep scars.
After this incident the contacts has been very chilly
with especially Peder but also Anders.
Karsten, Kristoffer and I believe that the tension will undermine
the future atmosphere of the band if they were to stay.
It's better to go our separate ways and let them follow their
ideas with their other band Guineapigs.
We don't think nor hope that Peder and Anders have a different
opinion about the decision we have taken.
Sincerely!
Stefan, Kristoffer and Karsten.
Second guitarist Anders Johansson and
bass player Peder Johansson are out.
A big discussion took place after the gig in Motala (Swe)
as we started to talk about the future of Falconer.
Two camps quickly formed about the issue.
The talk started to get more and more aggressive
until it took an ugly turn as Peder started
to let his hands do the talking, but luckily Kristoffer
stepped in and stopped it from getting really bad.
Although our intoxicated state of mind probably made
the argument worse, it has left deep scars.
After this incident the contacts has been very chilly
with especially Peder but also Anders.
Karsten, Kristoffer and I believe that the tension will undermine
the future atmosphere of the band if they were to stay.
It's better to go our separate ways and let them follow their
ideas with their other band Guineapigs.
We don't think nor hope that Peder and Anders have a different
opinion about the decision we have taken.
Sincerely!
Stefan, Kristoffer and Karsten.
| Source: | falconermusic.com |
| Band profile: | Falconer |
Steel Prophet: New Album On It's Way
STEEL PROPHET guitarist Steve Kachinsky has posted the following update at the band's official website:
"Hey All Steelheads, the album (Beware) is finally finished! Begun on March 5th, and completed May 18th, 2004. Cover art should be posted soon on our web site (www.steelprophet.com). It's going to be interesting to us to hear the criticism for this record as it's the first with Nadir (D'Priest - vocals) and also my first engineering job for the band. Of note; all my solos and a bunch of rhythm tracks were recorded with a broken middle finger on my fretting hand. The finger may need surgery in the future and I'll hear more about that later, so for the time being no gigs are planned. Hopefully everything can be worked out soon and we can hit the road. From first listens people have said the album has maybe our catchiest collection of songs ever; hope they're not lying! The album will be out June 28th in Europe, Canada and Australia through Massacre Records. We'll announce very soon more details on the different versions of the album, as well as our newly signed licensing deals for USA and South America."
"Hey All Steelheads, the album (Beware) is finally finished! Begun on March 5th, and completed May 18th, 2004. Cover art should be posted soon on our web site (www.steelprophet.com). It's going to be interesting to us to hear the criticism for this record as it's the first with Nadir (D'Priest - vocals) and also my first engineering job for the band. Of note; all my solos and a bunch of rhythm tracks were recorded with a broken middle finger on my fretting hand. The finger may need surgery in the future and I'll hear more about that later, so for the time being no gigs are planned. Hopefully everything can be worked out soon and we can hit the road. From first listens people have said the album has maybe our catchiest collection of songs ever; hope they're not lying! The album will be out June 28th in Europe, Canada and Australia through Massacre Records. We'll announce very soon more details on the different versions of the album, as well as our newly signed licensing deals for USA and South America."
| Band profile: | Steel Prophet |
Eidolon: Change singer, Pagan's Mind singer joins
Toronto, Canada's EIDOLON have parted ways with their singer, Pat Mulock, "for reasons of both a musical and personal nature," according to an official press release. "I express no interest in giving any childish, gory details or go into any specifics as to why we have decided to take this path," said drummer Shawn Drover. "It simply wasn't working for us anymore on a musical level mostly, so in all fairness to the band, a change is necessary at this point in time - we do wish Pat luck on his future musical endeavors.
With regards to the task of replacing Pat, Shawn says, "Once again we are left with the arduous position of trying to find a new 'family' member, as it were - a task (and I think I speak for Glen and Adrian here as well) that we are not fond of. At this juncture of the game, finding the 'right guy for the job' who expresses the same musical goals as well as sharing the same outlook on this retarded business and NOT be delusional about it is not an easy thing - we certainly don't do this for money - if we did, we certainly are playing the wrong type of music!!! We do this for completely selfish reasons, which to me, is the ONLY reason to play music - to express ourselves in a genuine fashion and not bow to any pathetic trends - in the end, we do this for ourselves first and hope to expand our fan base with each release.
"As well, the 'right' vocalist has to be great in all facets - melodic, wide range of vocal styles, great frontman and one who can rip your face off in a live setting - in other words, a complete pro!!!!!! Unfortunately, this type of vocalist does not grow on trees here in North America. Europe however, is a different story, so we decided to try a different approach in finding who we were looking for.......
"It didn't take too long to figure out who we wanted to fill this position. Since late December, Glen and myself have been working on a record called 'Dimension Infinte' which also features 3 members of a band called PAGANS MIND, who, in my opinion, are a fantastic metal-progish style band from Norway (great guys as well, actually) their singer - Nils.K.Rue is lending his talents for this record, in which he, Ronni and Steinar (bass and keyboards, respectively) are currently working on as I write this. After seeing PAGANS MIND last fall at 'Progpower' festival, I was blown away on how great of a live performer Nils was - something that now has played a part on us approaching him to become the new singer for EIDOLON. In my opinion, Nils has all the elements of we want in a great singer, so after contacting him and offering him the 'job', I am happy to say that Nils.K.Rue is now the new vocalist for EIDOLON!!!!!!
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With regards to the task of replacing Pat, Shawn says, "Once again we are left with the arduous position of trying to find a new 'family' member, as it were - a task (and I think I speak for Glen and Adrian here as well) that we are not fond of. At this juncture of the game, finding the 'right guy for the job' who expresses the same musical goals as well as sharing the same outlook on this retarded business and NOT be delusional about it is not an easy thing - we certainly don't do this for money - if we did, we certainly are playing the wrong type of music!!! We do this for completely selfish reasons, which to me, is the ONLY reason to play music - to express ourselves in a genuine fashion and not bow to any pathetic trends - in the end, we do this for ourselves first and hope to expand our fan base with each release.
"As well, the 'right' vocalist has to be great in all facets - melodic, wide range of vocal styles, great frontman and one who can rip your face off in a live setting - in other words, a complete pro!!!!!! Unfortunately, this type of vocalist does not grow on trees here in North America. Europe however, is a different story, so we decided to try a different approach in finding who we were looking for.......
"It didn't take too long to figure out who we wanted to fill this position. Since late December, Glen and myself have been working on a record called 'Dimension Infinte' which also features 3 members of a band called PAGANS MIND, who, in my opinion, are a fantastic metal-progish style band from Norway (great guys as well, actually) their singer - Nils.K.Rue is lending his talents for this record, in which he, Ronni and Steinar (bass and keyboards, respectively) are currently working on as I write this. After seeing PAGANS MIND last fall at 'Progpower' festival, I was blown away on how great of a live performer Nils was - something that now has played a part on us approaching him to become the new singer for EIDOLON. In my opinion, Nils has all the elements of we want in a great singer, so after contacting him and offering him the 'job', I am happy to say that Nils.K.Rue is now the new vocalist for EIDOLON!!!!!!
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| Band profile: | Eidolon |
Theater of Tragedy: Introduce new singer, June 19
Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY will play an exclusive show at the Checkpoint Charlie rock club in Stavanger, Norway on Saturday, June 19. This will be the group's first show in two years and will mark the live debut of THEATRE OF TRAGEDY's as-yet-undisclosed new singer. The band are expected to perform both old material as well as new, unreleased songs.
| Band profile: | Theatre Of Tragedy |
Neurosis new album in June this year
From the Neurosis web site:
- Neurosis new album "The Eye Of Every Storm" will be released on Neurot Recordings (North America) and Relapse Records (world) on June 29, 2004. Neurot Recordings will also release the album on 180-gram vinyl with a gatefold sleeve and a poster insert.
- Neurosis will make a special live appearance in San Francisco, CA, on July 21, 2004, at the Great American Music Hall.
- Neurosis new album "The Eye Of Every Storm" will be released on Neurot Recordings (North America) and Relapse Records (world) on June 29, 2004. Neurot Recordings will also release the album on 180-gram vinyl with a gatefold sleeve and a poster insert.
- Neurosis will make a special live appearance in San Francisco, CA, on July 21, 2004, at the Great American Music Hall.
Dimmu Borgir - a new interview with Silenoz
Jared Gardner recently interviewed DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Silenoz. Here are the highlights:
Death Cult Armageddon was released approximately eight months ago in September of last year. How have the fans been on tour? Have you seen a lot of new faces coming to shows since DCA was released?
"Yeah, there are loads of new fans of course. After every new release there seems to be more and more. But it's all good since most of the fans that have supported us since the beginning are still there as well. A good mix of young and old blood I'd say. We're lucky that way."
What's happening with Dimmu Borgir between now and the first Ozzfest show in July?
"We'll be doing a couple of festival shows in Europe first, before the first show on Ozzfest, so that's good. We have to get used to those freekin' tall stages again... I hate that. I get dizzy very easily. Other than that we're just rehearshing to get the set tight. We'll be doing Off-fest shows as well with LACUNA COIL I believe. We only get 30 minutes on Ozzfest, so it's cool to headline a few in between."
The new drummer Reno is reportedly working out really well. Do you think he will be the permanent replacement for Nick Barker? Or is Reno only going to fill in as a session drummer?
"He'll be considered as a session player for the time being. We have no rush in getting a new full time member at this point. But it's working out nicely with Reno so far. Of course it's a bit different. He's got a different style, so it takes more than a few shows to adapt to the songs in a live situation."
Dimmu Borgir will be performing on the main stage at Ozzfest this year. A great achievement for the band and a great opportunity to gain new fans in the USA. Dimmu is also the only black metal band on the bill thereby giving you the opportunity to expose enormous amounts of people to a new style of music. Was that your motivation for joning Ozzfest?
"Well, if you're in a band, growing up listening to SABBATH, PRIEST and SLAYER, and you get the offer to participate on mainstage Ozzfest with those bands, the answer is clearly in front of you. I personally don't need any other reasons. But of course it's also a great opportunity for us to show what we're about, to an audience that still seems to be a bit lost in what they call 'nu-metal'. Personally I don't understand that term. Either it's metal or it's not."
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Death Cult Armageddon was released approximately eight months ago in September of last year. How have the fans been on tour? Have you seen a lot of new faces coming to shows since DCA was released?
"Yeah, there are loads of new fans of course. After every new release there seems to be more and more. But it's all good since most of the fans that have supported us since the beginning are still there as well. A good mix of young and old blood I'd say. We're lucky that way."
What's happening with Dimmu Borgir between now and the first Ozzfest show in July?
"We'll be doing a couple of festival shows in Europe first, before the first show on Ozzfest, so that's good. We have to get used to those freekin' tall stages again... I hate that. I get dizzy very easily. Other than that we're just rehearshing to get the set tight. We'll be doing Off-fest shows as well with LACUNA COIL I believe. We only get 30 minutes on Ozzfest, so it's cool to headline a few in between."
The new drummer Reno is reportedly working out really well. Do you think he will be the permanent replacement for Nick Barker? Or is Reno only going to fill in as a session drummer?
"He'll be considered as a session player for the time being. We have no rush in getting a new full time member at this point. But it's working out nicely with Reno so far. Of course it's a bit different. He's got a different style, so it takes more than a few shows to adapt to the songs in a live situation."
Dimmu Borgir will be performing on the main stage at Ozzfest this year. A great achievement for the band and a great opportunity to gain new fans in the USA. Dimmu is also the only black metal band on the bill thereby giving you the opportunity to expose enormous amounts of people to a new style of music. Was that your motivation for joning Ozzfest?
"Well, if you're in a band, growing up listening to SABBATH, PRIEST and SLAYER, and you get the offer to participate on mainstage Ozzfest with those bands, the answer is clearly in front of you. I personally don't need any other reasons. But of course it's also a great opportunity for us to show what we're about, to an audience that still seems to be a bit lost in what they call 'nu-metal'. Personally I don't understand that term. Either it's metal or it's not."
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| Band profile: | Dimmu Borgir |
Winds: "The Imaginary Direction of Time"
"The Imaginary Direction of Time" has been out in the US for almost a month. It is doing really well and it has hosted some spectacular reviews.
In true tradition, at the time of this release we are already far into the writing process of our next album. We are about half way done with the basic compositions so far, and the material we're working on is without doubt the most different from anything we've ever done.
Lastly, we would like to offer to our European fans our sincere apologies for the fact that the album is still not available in Europe. We do have in place a distribution agreement with Plastic Head Records and they are working dilligently on getting the album ready for a European release very soon. We appreciate your patience and promise that it will be worth the wait.
In true tradition, at the time of this release we are already far into the writing process of our next album. We are about half way done with the basic compositions so far, and the material we're working on is without doubt the most different from anything we've ever done.
Lastly, we would like to offer to our European fans our sincere apologies for the fact that the album is still not available in Europe. We do have in place a distribution agreement with Plastic Head Records and they are working dilligently on getting the album ready for a European release very soon. We appreciate your patience and promise that it will be worth the wait.
| Band profile: | Winds |