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Firewind release video for Edge of a Dream
05 Sep 2012
Edge of a Dream, the new video from Greek melodic metallers Firewind, can be seen through the link below. According to the band, the song — which features a guest appearance by Finnish cello superstars Apocalyptica — "brings the classy feel of metal ballads back into a modern spotlight." Edge of a Dream comes off Firewind's latest album, Few Against Many, which was released in Europe on May 21 via Century Media Records and in North America on May 22 through DisManic, Inc. via eOne Distribution.
Topic: Band News
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New Kamelot vocalist revealed!
22 Jun 2012
A question foremost in every KAMELOT fan's mind has been: Who is the group's new lead singer?* Band mastermind and guitarist Thomas Youngblood has now revealed: "The new man is Scandinavian Tommy Karevik!" The general public may not be overly familiar with the 30 year old Swede, Karevik, but people in the industry know him as the immensely talented frontman of the Swedish band, Seventh Wonder. Youngblood states: "We had around 800 candidates for the vacant position, among them a number of really renowned musicians, and having to reject them really wasn't easy. We want to thank all the applicants, thank you for your understanding and we wish you all lots of ... |
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New album by Z P Theart (ex Dragonforce singer) and his new band I AM I
23 Apr 2012
New album 'Event Horizon' will be released on May 26th. Written by Theart and Jacob Ziemba, and produced by Roland Grapow (Helloween/Masterplan), this album is an absolutely blistering slice of heavy rock liberally infused with Theart's passion, energy and soaring vocals. 'Event Horizon' will be the first heavy metal album to be released on USB packaged in a CD style case with full artwork, and will be available for pre order very soon from the Official I AM I website at http://iamiofficial.com. The band will be releasing this independently as they have decided to move away from the traditional Record Com ... |
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RUSH: 'Headlong Flight' Single Available For Streaming
17 Apr 2012
Legendary rock band RUSH will herald the release of its new album, "Clockwork Angels", with a new single, "Headlong Flight", landing at rock radio on April 19.
The single is now available for streaming at RollingStone.com. "'Headlong Flight' was one of those songs that was a joy to write and record from beginning to end," frontman Geddy Lee tells RollingStone.com. "Alex [Lifeson] and I had blast jamming in my home studio one day before the second leg of the Time Machine tour, and I did not revisit that jam until a year later. Alex and I assembled the song to be an instrumental and its or ... |
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OCTOBER TIDE: Swedish Melodic Gloom Lords Sign To Pulverised Records
10 Apr 2012
Sweden’s melodic gloom lords OCTOBER TIDE have officially inked a worldwide deal with Pulverised Records. Now featuring bassist Mattias Norrman (ex-Katatonia, ex-Interment, etc,) and vocalist Alexander Högbom (Volturyon, Spasmodic), who take the place of former members Pierre Stam and Tobias Netzell respectively, the morose collective are currently working on the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2010’s Candlelight-issued A Thin Shell full-length, which will once again explore the beauty of darkness and sorrow. The album will be recorded at Black Lounge Studio (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge, In Mourning, Centinex, etc) in Sweden later this Spring un ... |
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Sabaton Line Up Changes In The Works?
26 Mar 2012
Swedish-language newspaper Dalarnas Tidningar (DT) from SABATON's hometown of Falun published a report earlier today (Monday, March 26) claiming that the band's current incarnation will go its separate ways, with vocalist Joakim Brodén and bassist Pär Sundström planning to continue the group with new musicians.
According to Dalarnas Tidningar, it is not presently clear what caused SABATON's most recent lineup to implode, and Brodén, who is also the band's main songwriter, was tight-lipped about possible personnel changes when reached by the newspaper. "I will not comment on it," he said.
When pressed further to confirm or deny the rumors, Brodén said, "I can't say anything as long ...
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Celesty on hiatus
31 Jan 2012
Sad news for the fans of power metallers Celesty. Their last album Vendetta is a killer one and it's sad that they are no longer a unit for the time being. From their mainpage :
"Dear Celesty Fans We are sorry to announce that Celesty will go to indefinite hiatus. During the time, when 5th album songs have been in progress, there has been mixed feelings in the air for a longer period of time now. Situation in the band has come to the point, where only solution is to take a break. Will that break be a year or ten, we don´t know, but this is the only way to take the time that we need. This decision is mutual by all members of the band."
Topic: Band News
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SPV / Steamhammer comments on the passing of Mark Reale / RIOT
28 Jan 2012
With deep sadness we have to say goodbye to one of the most underrated guitar players and composers on this planet: Mark Reale. With albums like Fire Down Under or Thundersteel he created timeless metal music which will stand the test of time for many more decades. Last years studio album Immortal Soul on remains his legacy, and what an album it was: RIOT were back for the attack! We will see how the remaining members will handle this but we think that Mark would be very proud of them if they continue and spread the music he created. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's family, friends, and bandmates. SPV GmbH / Steamhammer Hannover, Germany
Topic: Band News
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: New Album Details Revealed
15 Dec 2011
Candlelight Records has set a February 28, 2012 North American release date for the self-titled new album from CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. Recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California, the CD was produced by the band in cooperation with longtime collaborator John Custer. It was mixed by John Lousteau (FOO FIGHTERS) and features artwork by Seldon Hunt (MELVINS, HIGH ON FIRE).
"Corrosion Of Conformity" will be available on standard CD, deluxe digipak, and two exclusive vinyl formats. Featuring the esteemed "Animosity" lineup of vocalist/bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman, and drummer/vocalist Reed Mullin, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's album closes a ... |
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THE AMENTA To Begin Recording New Album In January
15 Dec 2011
Australia's extreme metal unit THE AMENTA is working on material for their third album for a 2012 release. Vocalist Cain Cressal states, "All arrangements and lyrics are 90% complete. I'll be flying over to Sydney soon to finetune vocal patterns/lyrics after much demoing over the last few months. We intend to start tracking the album in January."
Tentatively titled "Flesh Is Heir", the follow-up to 2008's "n0n" is a crystallization of THE AMENTA's methods. Featuring the expansive, aggressive riffing of the "Occasus" album and the ambient electronic destruction of "n0n", "Flesh Is Heir" also introduces a new eeriness courtesy of Cressall and the unique musical and visual element h ... |