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METAL NEWS APRIL 2010
ORPHANED LAND SUPPORTS METALLICA
Orphaned Land have just announced that they will play as support for Metallica
at their show in Israel on the 22nd of May 2010 at the Ramat Gan stadium.
http://www.orphaned-disciples.org/site/lang/en/2010/03/31/support-for-metallica-in-israel/
BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL CZ – UPDATE
New names on our fortnightly update:
Legendary Florida death metallers OBITUARY have been confirmed for Brutal Assault Festival 2010. One of the pioneering bands of the death metal genre will present their actual album „Darkest Day“.
Next confirmed is mathcore/sludge band GAZA (usa).
One of the greatest genre-defining hardcore bands of all time, AGNOSTIC FRONT , have been confirmed for Brutal Assault Festival 2010! AGNOSTIC FRONT has changed the face of music throughout its more than 30 years long career, big respect!
Next confirmed are Swedish black metallers WATAIN.
ALTER BRIDGE NEW ALBUM
Alter Bridge have finished recording their third album, although no release date has been set.
The band say: “We are pleased to inform you that the recording of our third album has been completed. It was an amazing journey and we believe that the songs that we have created are our most inspired and dynamic work to date.
“The next step in the process will be mixing, which will begin in mid-April, in New York. The mixing will probably take a few weeks and once that is finished, we will begin the difficult task of deciding which songs will make the album. The goal is to release the album in September, before our planned October tour in Europe that will start in the UK.”
Vocalist Myles Kennedy is, of course, committed to touring as part of Slash’s band.
Find out more at www.alterbridge.com
Thanks to www.classicrockmagazine.com
NEW ALBUM 1349
Norway’s 1349’s upcoming fifth full length, “Demonoir,” which will be released by Indie Recordings throughout Europe on April 26, and by Prosthetic Records in North America the following day, was recorded at Studio Nyhagen, deep in the woods in Norway with Tom Gabriel Warrior (Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, Triptykon), who showed the greatest respect for the task and played a key role as motivator and catalyst. His technical role of the recording was that of a co-producer, but far more important was his presence and understanding of what a challenging project “Demonoir” was.
Ravn Comments: ”In hindsight, it is our belief that Tom was the missing piece of the puzzle, adding that element of heritage we needed. He represented the direct link to the Creators! We also need to mention three other contributors; Ronnie leTekrö – one of the most acclaimed guitarists on the globe, wrenched his soul inside out as he recorded one of the leads for “Psalm 7:77″; a truly breathtaking experience. We had some excellent, wicked grand piano play carried out by Canadian pianist Tony Caputo. And then there was Thorbjørn Benjaminsen of Hornorkesteret that recorded some spine chilling themes with his stringed reindeer horns, adding a touch of natural grimness to the electric inferno.
Check out the brand new design on 1349`s Myspace profile. It looks grimmer than ever before: www.myspace.com/1349official
NEW ALBUM KEEP OF KALESSIN
“The music on “Reptilian” is more in your face and direct than before so we chose this cover and the title to emphasise that directness as well as focusing even more on the fantasy element in the band. This beast of an album is staring at you and it’s going straight for your throat!” – Obsidian C. / Keep Of Kalessin
The Norwegian epic extreme metal band Keep Of Kalessin will be releasing their new masterpiece “Reptilian” the following dates:
May 10 Europe (except G/A/S) – Indie Recordings
May 14 G/A/S – Nuclear Blast Europe
June 8 North America – Nuclear Blast USA
Tracklisting:
1. Dragon Iconography
2. The Awakening
3. Judgement
4. The Dragontower
5. Leaving The Mortal Flesh
6. Dark As Moonless Night
7. The Divine Land
8. Reptilian Majesty
NEW ALBUM ANATHEMA
Anathema officially announced the release of their eagerly anticipated 8th studio album “We’re Here Because We’re Here,” to be released on May 31st via Kscope Records.
The self-produced album was mixed by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and features the exquisite string arrangements of Dave Stewart (Stewart/Gaskin, Porcupine Tree) and mastering skills of legendary Jon Astley (The Who, Led Zeppelin). The song ‘Angels Walk Among Us’ features subtle backing vocals by Ville Valo of H.I.M.
Full tracklisting is as follows:
Thin Air
Summernight Horizon
Dreaming Light
Everything
Angels Walk Among Us
Presence
A Simple Mistake
Get Off, Get Out
Universal
Hindsight
Read further on www.pettingzoo.nl
NEW ALBUM FIREBIRD
Firebird, the British power trio led by guitarist Bill Steer, has finished mastering its new album, tentatively titled ”Double Diamond”, for a summer 2010 release. The CD features ten songs recorded at Graveland studios in ’s-Graveland, Holland during January. According to the band, “this recording heralds a new chapter for the band, seeing [guitarist/vocalist Bill] Steer and [drummer Ludwig] Witt draw inspiration from some of their earliest metal favourites such as Budgie, Fist and Tank.”
“Double Diamond” track listing:
1. Soul Saviour
2. Ruined
3. Bright Lights
4. For Crying Out Loud
5. Farewell
6. A Wing & A Prayer
7. Pound Of Flesh
8. Arabesque
9. Lose Your Delusions
10. Pantomime
More info on Firebird’s MySpace page. Fan-filmed video footage of Firebird’s May 16, 2009 concert at the Underworld in London, England can be viewed here.
Firebird will play in the Netherlands at MASSAFEST – 24 April 2010 – Oostburg (see our calendar )
NEVERMORE REVEAL ARTWORK / TRAILER / TOUR DATES
One always says that you can't rush greatness or perfection, and this couldn't be more true in the case of metal titans NEVERMORE, who last released the highly acclaimed "This Godless Endeavor" in 2005. The Seattle quartet have triumphantly returned with the much anticipated new full-length release,
"The Obsidian Conspiracy", which is what could be their most impressive offering of their illustrious decade plus, heralded career.
"The Obsidian Conspiracy" was recorded with renowned producer Peter Wichers (who previously worked with NEVERMORE vocalist Warrel Dane
on his solo debut "Praises to the War Machine"). Longtime friend and collaborator Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Arch Enemy) once again handled
mixing and mastering duties. The album is set for June 8th North American release and May 31st European release.
The captivating and dynamic cover art was once again created by the great Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia) and can be viewed now
at the video link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh_Oa47uenQ
NEVERMORE are also confirmed to play various high profile festivals plus a handful of headline shows with special guests Death Angel all over Europe,
see below for the exact Benelux dates:
16.05.2010 (B) Vosselaar / Biebob *
19.05.2010 (NL) Uden / De Pul *
* Special Guest: Death Angel / Support: Cauldron
NEVERMORE online:
http://www.myspace.com/nevermorefans
http://www.myspace.com/jeffloomis
http://www.jeffloomis.com/
ALL FEMALE BAND INDICA
INDICA – Reveal cover artwork and tracklisting
"Indica has such sights to show you! You will be spellbound for a lifetime!" Tuomas Holopainen/NIGHTWISH
Two tours with Nightwish, one platinum and two golds in Finland, numerous top-ten singles - for Indica it seems that the only way is up. A modern, romantic mixture of Pop, Rock, exotic instruments, Finnish melancholy and mystic, nature-related lyrics make this band so unique. Since the debut album which was platinum-certified, the band has released three more albums in Finland, two of which went gold, remaining in the charts for weeks. The last of the three, "Valoissa" (2008), was produced by Nightwish boss Tuomas Holopainen who was also involved in mixing the band’s new album "A Way Away".
The tracklisting goes as follows:
01. Islands of light
02. Precious Dark
03. Children of Frost
04. Lilja’s Lament
05. In Passing
06. Scissor, Paper, Rock
07. A way away
08. As if
09. Straight & Arrow
10. Eerie Eden
Get the first digital only single “In Passing” on all common download shops! Download now from iTunes (Germany): http://bit.ly/d2sGGN
The band will play at the TWILIGHT MOVIE FAN EVENT which is going to happen in Berlin on April 10th. For more information check:
http://www.myspace.com/twilightfanevent
ROYAL HUNT AT SCARLET RECORDS
Legendary Danish hard rock/prog metal band Royal Hunt have signed a deal with Scarlet Records for the European release of their new album ‘X’. After selling 1.5 million albums and touring the world numerous times, the band’s still going strong, with André Andersen, keyboardist and main composer since day one, heading back to the roots of Rock with a brand new, astonishing 70´s inspired album.
Here’s how Andersen himself commented the event: “This album came out of our love for the 70´s music (tagged as Classic Rock nowadays) – from Kansas, Genesis and ELP to Uriah Heep and Deep Purple - music which was/is very adventurous while just a tad naïve at the same time (as some might say). We all are notoriously resistant to categorize it in any way, form or shape, but (if hard pressed) would go as far as saying that it’s definitely much more hard rock than metal and if by ‘progressive’ you might mean some odd time signatures here and there as well as random key changes – sure, there’re tons of them here… as well as really basic, simple stuff – so go figure.” The album will be released in June 2010 and “If you’re into pre-MTV, pre-computer/digital but pure quality rock – this thing’s been tailor made for you!”
Check out the latest news on www.royalhunt.com or www.myspace.com/royalhuntmusic
Geplaatst door Vera op vrijdag 02 april 2010 - 23:00:26
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