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ANNIHILATOR: New Members Announced
15 Mar 2004
Long-running Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR have announced the addition of bassist Sandor de Bretan and drummer Rob Falzano to the group's ranks. Bretan hails from Waters' hometown of Ottawa Canada, while Falzano, a Boston native, came recommended to Water by "All For You" studio drummer Mike Mangini, who was also Falzano's teacher. Mangini will also be "guesting" at some future shows with the band.
As previously reported, ANNIHILATOR are scheduled to release their new album, "All For You", on May 24 through Germany's AFM Records. A five-song EP, entitled "The One", will surface on ... |
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PARADISE LOST Part Ways With Drummer LEE MORRIS
15 Mar 2004
PARADISE LOST have parted ways with drummer Lee Morris due to "personal and musical differences." No replacement has been named as yet, although the new album will continue to be recorded as previously planned. "We are sorry to see Lee go, and wish him all the best for the future," the band said in a statement. Morris added, "I think it was always going to be difficult integrating myself into an already established set-up, and although we have always had a varying degree of opinions, attitude and ethics on things over the last nine years, we have usually always managed to find a happy medium. However, I think that over the last year, the divide has really grown to ...
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EVERGREY: New Sound Clips Posted Online
15 Mar 2004
Swedish progressive dark metallers EVERGREY have posted two sound clips from their forthcoming fifth album, "The Inner Circle", at their official web site. The tracks available for download are as follows:
01. A Touch of Blessing (.Zip file, 1.6 MB) 02. The Essence of Conviction (.Zip file, 2.2 MB) As previously reported, "The Inner Circle" (view cover here) is schedu ... |
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Europe reunion
13 Mar 2004
The band, Joey Tempest, John Norum, Mic Michaeli, John Levén and Ian Haugland
have long talked about getting back together.
”After the first band jam in years it felt so right, like we’ve just been away for a lunchbreak” – Ian Haugland Mic Michaeli adds ”Also, touring has always been a big part for the band and we look forward to some hard work again”. Their manager, Petri H. Lundén, founder/owner of the Gothenburg based artist management Talent Trust says “The market is absolutely crazy about the idea of Europe getting back together since they decided to split when they were still at the to ... |
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Therion presents two new albums
11 Mar 2004
The new Therion albums are called Sirius B and Lemuria and will be released the 24th of May, 2004. They will be relesed as two separate albums, but during a period of two months, there will be a double release available, so that people can get them both for more or less half the price. This release will be pressed as much as people buy it during these two months and after that what ever left in stores and distribution channels can continue to sell as long as it lasts. You can consider this special offers as a present from Therion to the fans. Tracklist for Sirius B 1. Blood of ... |
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SENTENCED Frontman To Take Over Vocal Duties In POISONBLACK
09 Mar 2004
SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala has taken over the lead vocal duties in his side-project POISONBLACK following the departure of CHARON singer Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto.
Laihiala's decision to handle the vocals himself comes less than a month after reports surfaced that the group's new singer would be a Canadian vocalist whose name had never been officially revealed. Until now, that is. In a statement posted on his official web site, Toronto, Ontario-based solo artist Christopher (COME CLOSER) has addressed the rumors that he has been chosen to become the new frontman ... |
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TWISTED SISTER Enter Studio To Re-Record 'Stay Hungry'
09 Mar 2004
TWISTED SISTER have entered the studio to begin re-recording their classic 1984 effort "Stay Hungry" for a late 2004 release through an as-yet-undisclosed label. "We have the capability to make the world's first re-recorded record the way it should have been," the group's manager, Daniel Stanton of Coallier Entertainment Ltd., stated. " 'Stay Hungry' will be that record. Better than it was before. Better- stronger- faster. As they guys finish laying down all the drums and bass for the entire 'Stay Hungry' record and more songs to boot, guitar tracks are being set for this weekend, then vocals... The rebuilding of this record will make history!"
In other news, TWISTED SISTER have announced plans to hit a number of European countries later in the year, including Spain, Italy, U.K., Hungary, Holland and Germany. In addition, they will be traveling to Brazil and Canada, with more U.S. dates soon to be announced.
Topic: Band News
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The Crown Split Up!
07 Mar 2004
Swedish thrashers THE CROWN have officially split up. The following is drummer Janne Saarenpää's statement on the matter: "We give up. Today, the 7th of March 2004, we, the dudes of THE CROWN, have decided to call it quits. "I'm sure every member in the band can still come up with 10 reasons for continuing and 10 reasons for giving up, but after some heavy consideration we have decided to finally find out what life is like without playing in THE CROWN. "It's been a blast writing/performing together all these years, taking this band to levels that we never even knew of. Also getting to know other people in other bands on the road has bee ... |
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Borknagar: new album details
07 Mar 2004
The new album will be realeased in June or July 2004. Epic features 12 new
Songs, including one instrumental track, and promises not to disappoint anyone who
is into this fantastic Norwegian band. Vocals once more were done by exceptionally
gifted singer Vintersorg, who released another solo album through Napalm Records
a couple of weeks ago. The band parted ways with bass player Tyr in a friendly
manner before recording his parts of the album. All bass parts were done by drummer
Asgeir Mickelson. Last weekend the band entered the studio to start the mix of
Epic.
Topic: Band News
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JERRY CANTRELL Calls ALICE IN CHAINS Reunion 'Imminent'
07 Mar 2004
Ex-ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell has confirmed to Launch Radio Networks that he recently jammed separately with his former bandmates, bassist Mike Inez and drummer Sean Kinney.
Although all three have not played together in the same room yet, Cantrell told Launch that he feels confident some sort of reunion will happen. "I'm sure at some point not too far in the future, we'll end up doing something like that, and, you know, just take it a step at a time," he said. "You know, we're still all healing up from the loss of (vocalist) Layne (Staley) and the final chapter of the band, so to speak, and so we're ... |