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News from the Rebellion camp

2012-01-29T19:16:00.002+01:00

In 2008 Uwe Lulis had a motorcycle accident and was injured so badly that the band had to take a break of a year. In 2009 Uwe still suffered from the accident and thus there were very few shows which were played with Uwe sitting on stage. At the end of 2010 Uwe Lulis consequently left Rebellion. Gerd Lücking (drums) and Simone Wenzel (guitar) decided thereupon likewise in order to concentrate on other musical projects.

It seemed as if the band had come to an end but encouraged by numerous fan comments Tomi Göttlich (bass) and Michael Seifert (vocals) decided in the beginning of 2011 to let Rebellion live on.

Oliver Geibig (guitar), Stephan Karut (guitar) and Matthias Karle (drums) filled the gaps. The new Rebellion are a band of friends who have known and jammed with each other for many years and who are very determined to lead the band onwards.

In October 2011 Rebellion played their first show with the new members. The Band was frenetically celebrated by their fans, many of whom had travelled long distances (Ireland, France, Netherlands) to witness the first show of the new line up.

At present the band works under high pressure on new material.

7 Horns 7 Eyes announces special guest

2012-01-29T19:15:00.001+01:00

Progressive atmospheric death metallers 7 HORNS 7 EYES will release their debut full-length album, "Throes Of Absolution", in North America on April 24 via Century Media Records. The CD, which features a guest appearance by guitarist Jeff Loomis (ex-NEVERMORE), has been many months in the making.

Commented 7 HORNS 7 EYES guitarist Aaron Smith: "7 HORNS 7 EYES has been on quite a journey since we embarked on recording this album, full of some big ups and downs — not the least of which being signed to Century Media/Basick Records, enduring a frontman change, re-recording all the album vocals, and
sharing the stage with some great bands... and let me tell you — it feels amazing for us to know that we finally get to release this thing out into the world. Many of our fans have waited patiently for years for this record to drop, likely wondering at times if it ever even will, and we can't thank them enough for sticking by us. Here's to our fans and to 2012 being a great new year for 7 HORNS 7 EYES! See you on the road!"

The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Divine Amnesty
02. Phumis: The Falsehood of Affliction
03. The Hill Difficulty
04. Cycle of Self
05. Delusions
06. A Finite Grasp of Infinite Disillusion
07. Vindicator
08. The Winnowing
09. Regeneration

7 HORNS 7 EYES previously released a digital single, entitled "Convalescence", which can be purchased on iTunes. In addition to the title track, the single also features two tracks from "Throes Of Absolution" ("Vindicator", "The Winnowing").

Jeff Young in a new project

2012-01-29T19:14:00.001+01:00

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has joined forces with acclaimed
26-year-old female extreme metal drummer Lux Drummerette (SACRED STORM,
NEKROMANTIX) in an as-yet-unnamed new project.

Young stated about his collaboration with Lux, "I'm over the band concept. It's
a dinosaur... put a fork in it. We're approaching this as a duo incoporating loops, DJs, soundscapes and assorted players per song/show/tour as needed. We sound full enough, we don't need much else."

Lux's signature drumming combines heavy metal double-bass with complex rhythms and dynamics, all while playing in stilettos. She also has the creative mind to incorporate elements of progressive and experimental rock rhythms. Music Connection magazine describes her drumming as "unique, off kilter, Keith Moon-inspired."

When asked in a 2010 interview with The Metal Pit if it's true that she plays in
stiletto heels, Lux replied, "Of course! When I first started playing I was
wearing regular shoes, and as I started getting into my high school years, I
think I was drumming in sandals. And then I started drumming barefoot, and after a while I was getting sick of that and started leaving my shoes on again except by then I was wearing cute little pumps, and as I grew older, the heels on my shoes would get taller. And that's how that all started. I just started leaving my heels on. Plus it looks super cool and super bad astronaut." She added, "I never practice in heels, but when I'm on stage and play that first show in a while with SACRED STORM, my shin muscles are killing me after the first song or two with consistent double bass! [laughs] After that, it starts to feel okay and the next show isn't that bad."

Jeff's entire career with MEGADETH was spent recording and touring in support of the band's 1988 platinum-selling album "So Far, So Good...So What!"

Voices of Destiny posts video clip

2012-01-27T23:08:00.002+01:00

Watch a new VOICES OF DESTINY videoclip here:

http://www.youtube.com/massacrerecords or http://www.massacre-records.com

Biohazard posts tour video

2012-01-27T23:06:00.005+01:00

NYHC legends BIOHAZARD just released a bunch off videos from the bands current European run alongside SUICIDAL TENDENCIES on the renowned Persistence Tour where the iconic platinum selling quartet destroys stages in front of 2000 enthusiastic hardcore kids each night!

Check out the first three videos via the links below – more to come soon, keep your eyes open!

#1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW0xuvj_MEA
#2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4qLpQVfCvo
#3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNzjrI7gOGI

„Reborn In Defiance“, BIOHAZARDs comeback album, has just been released on January 20, 2012 and is available als slipcase CD, vinyl (black and limited white) and digital download – check out www.nuclearblast.de/shop to secure your copy!

PERSISTENCE TOUR 2012
27.01. Saarbrücken - Garage (GER)
28.01. Dresden – Alter Schlachthof (GER)
29.01. Tilburg – 013 (NL)
30.01. Paris – Bataclan (FR)

IN YOUR F*CKING FACE UK TOUR
31.01 Manchester – Club Academy (UK)
01.02 Glasgow – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut (UK)
02.02 Birmingham – The Library at HMV Institute (UK)
03.02 Camden London – Underworld (UK)

www.biohazard.com | www.facebook.com/biohazarddfl | www.nuclearblast.de/biohazard

Evenoire signs deal with Scarlet Records

2012-01-27T23:05:00.003+01:00

Evenoire have signed a deal with Scarlet Records for the release of their debut album ‘Vitriol’. Formed in 2007, Evenoire combine a wide range of influences, from Gothic to Symphonic Metal with a very distinctive Medieval/Folk approach, which has already attracted overwhelming response from the international underground Metal scene.

A special mention goes to extraordinary lead vocalist Lisy Stefanoni, whose ethereal and powerful voice adds an extra dimension to the melodies and makes her one of the most promising female singers around.

‘Vitriol’ was recorded at Dreamsound Studios in Munich, Germany, with Mario Lochert (Emergency Gate, Graveworm, Visions Of Atlantis) behind the consolle. Mastering and Mixing duties were handled by Jan Vacik (Dreamscape). The album features a very special guest appearance by German soprano Gaby Koss (Haggard, Equilibrium, Nota Profana) in the song ‘Misleading Paradise’.

www.scarletrecords.it www.evenoire.it

Voices of Destiny Amazon.de action

2012-01-27T23:03:00.004+01:00

Today's the day! Voices of Destiny's new album's out now!

Get your digital copy of "Power Dive" on amazon.de for just 5 EURO here:
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B006Q0TAKY

Don't wait too long, it will only available for this super special price
until Sunday!

Nightwish reaches gold status

2012-01-27T23:02:00.001+01:00

After the new NIGHTWISH album „Imaginaerum“ has reached gold status in Germany, Greece and Finland (multi platinum), the CD also reached the gold level in Switzerland and Slovakia. Including the fantastic sales of the new record „Imaginaerum“, NIGHTWISH have now sold more than 1.000.000 albums in whole Germany.

In the US „Imaginaerum“, charted at position No. 27 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous CD, 2007's "Dark Passion Play", landed at No. 84.

The new, second single will be the rocking track "The Crow, The Owl And The Dove", which will be released on March, 2nd.

Along with the title song, you will also get a previously unreleased song called "The Heart Asks Pleasure First" (theme from movie 'The Piano')! You will find the song in two different versions, including an instrumental one.

"The Crow, The Owl And The Dove" is featured in three versions: the radio-edit, album version and an instrumental.

You can order the single on CD, or as a vinyl in clear or blue colour, here.

IMAGINAERUM World Tour 2012 - 2013
support: Battle Beast + Special Guest

11.04.12 DK Copenhagen - Falconer Theater
13.04.12 NL Amsterdam - Heineken Music Hall
14.04.12 D Düsseldorf - ISS Dome
16.04.12 B Brussels - Forest National
17.04.12 F Paris - Bercy
18.04.12 F Nantes - Zenith
20.04.12 F Lyon - Halle Tony Garnier
21.04.12 LU Luxembourg - Rockhal
23.04.12 D Frankfurt - Jahrhunderthalle
24.04.12 CH Zurich - Hallenstadion
25.04.12 IT Milano - Forum
27.04.12 AT Vienna - Gasometer
29.04.12 HU Budapest - Budapest Arena
30.04.12 CZ Prague - Tesla (T-Mobile Arena)
01.05.12 D Leipzig - Arena
03.05.12 D Hamburg - o2 World
05.05.12 D Nürnberg - Arena
06.05.12 D Stuttgart - Schleyerhalle
08.05.12 SL Ljubljana - Kri¾anke

www.nightwish.com / www.nuclearblast.de/nightwish

Bullet Train Blast ind som #13

2012-01-27T14:37:00.004+01:00

I ægte rock’n’roll stil er 13 et lykketal for BULLET TRAIN BLAST! I sidste uge udgav den århusianske kvintet albummet ”Nothing Remains”, og i denne uge kan det offentliggøres, at albummet er strøget direkte ind på en flot 13. plads på den danske album hitliste, som næsthøjeste placerede nyhed (kun overhalet af Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012).

Og publikum er ikke de eneste der synes om ”Nothing Remains”. Albummet har også gjort indtryk på den danske presse:

Under overskriften ”Skamløs Rock’n’roll” og med ordene ”Herlig rockplade fra århusianere, som hænger lystigt i Guns N’Roses’ og Skid Rows frakkeskøder… en god, regelret rock’n’roll plade, og sådan én kan man altid bruge” tildelte Steffen Jungersen fra BT albummet 4 stjerner.

GAFFA’s Keld Rud tildelte ligeledes 4 stjerner og konstaterede: ”Hård beskidt guitarrock, der sender tankerne i retning af bands som Guns N' Roses, Van Halen og Skid Row og heavy rockens storhedstid i firserne. Det er ikke et dårligt ståsted, og Bullet Train Blast forfalder heldigvis aldrig til rene gentagelsesøvelser af firserikonernes finter… Strømlinet og effektiv toer fra århusianske hardrockere.”

www.bullettrainblast.com

Centurian posts rehearsal video

2012-01-27T12:27:00.001+01:00

The dutch death metal formation CENTURIAN will start recording their 3rd full-length album called “Contra Rationem”, on april 27th together with producer/sound-engineer Jo Peeters (Aborted, Heaven Shall Burn, Severe Torture) and Ralph Timmermans (Mindpark) at the We Are (Music) Junkies recording studio in Eindhoven. The album will be released by Listenable records and will be the first studiorelease after 11 years.

Stated by Rob Oorthuis, founding member and writer/composer of CENTURIAN: “The new record should appeal anyone who is prepared to die for his stands. Believe nothing, dare all!!! 333”

A few songtitels are: Judas Among Twelve, Adversus, The Will Of The Torch, Thou Shallt Bleed For The Lord Thy God, Antinomian, Feast Of The Cross.

Watch a video of CENTURIAN rehearsing the new song “Judas Among Twelve” at this location:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SXH-d_ZzR0&context=C3b03576ADOEgsToPDskJFFKQvfv8YMC9gca3nkBCm

Red Fang posts new video clip

2012-01-27T12:22:00.002+01:00

Portland, Oregon's RED FANG are premiering their new video today on YouTube for "Hank Is Dead", which is taken from their critically acclaimed release Murder The Mountains.RED FANG worked with director extraordinaire, Whitey McConnaughy on the video which can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgV7hnjoyt0

Drummer John Sherman spoke about the "Hank is Dead" video: "Another great concept from the brilliant mind of Whitey McConnaughy. This one came together super quick with the help of some insane Portland locals and their sick air guitar skills. We basically just threw a big party and had a blast while a bunch of cameras ran. That is my shower Aaron and Bryan and Bobcat are in at the intro, btw. It still has a weird ring around it..."

RED FANG are currently on tour in Europe with Mastodon. The tour runs through February 11th in London and includes RED FANG headline dates in addition to the shows with Mastodon.

RED FANG are streaming' Murder The Mountains' in its entirety at this location. The band recorded Murder The Mountains with THE DECEMBERISTS' Chris Funk and the album was mixed by three-time Grammy Award winner Vance Powell (WHITE STRIPES, THE RACONTEURS). Murder The Mountains is now available on CD, 12" vinyl, and deluxe digital. The album is available via Relapse HERE and on iTunes HERE.

RED FANG EUROPEAN TOUR WITH MASTODON
1/27 GER, Stuttgart Juha West*
1/28 SWI, Zurich Xtra
1/29 GER, Frankfurt Batschkapp
1/30 GER, Munich Backstage Halle
1/31 GER, Berlin C-Club
2/1 GER, Osnabruck Bastard Club*
2/2 GER, Cologne Essigfabrik
2/3 HOL, Tilburg 013
2/4 FRA, Le Havre Le Mate L'Eau*
2/5 ENG, Bristol Academy
2/6 ENG, Manchester Academy
2/7 SCO, Glasgow Barrowland
2/9 Norwich, UEA
2/10 ENG, Birmingham Institute
2/11 ENG, London Brixton Academy

*Denotes headlining dates*

Cold Rush signs management deal

2012-01-27T12:20:00.000+01:00

Germany’s Electro Industrial Metaller “COLD RUSH“ have sign a worldwide management deal with ROCK N GROWL MANAGEMENT. Finally the time has come...... the recording of our new album is almost finished, you may be curious. COLD RUSH will be harder, more melodic and catchy. With our new singer Matthias Kupka our album is more mature, without changing the character of the band, a real gain for COLD RUSH!!!

At our concert with MEGAHERZ on 17. March 2012 we will presumably publish a Maxi CD, a small foretaste on our Longplayer. For more on this SHORTLY.

Cold Rush "Daily Crime"
http://soundcloud.com/rockngrowl/cold-rush-daily-crime

Dark, scary, stomping and mechanical just a few tags to the sound of COLD RUSH, a new German band ready to enter the gloomy fields of electronic hard beats and gothic metal sounds. Laid on machine-like rhythms, driving guitars and pounding basses dominate the sound of COLD RUSH. Crowned with massive hardcore-like vocals this breed presents itself as stylistic continuation of 90s industrial bands. COLD RUSH - A band from Munich, Germany releaesd in 2009 the debut album The Illness. The band played throughout Germany with MEGADETH, LAST INSTANCE, MONO INC., DEBAUCHERY, EQULIBRIUM, SUIDAKRA etc.

Since early 2011 the band is again in the studio and recorded their new studio album. With the new singer "Matthias Kupka", well known from the bands SUIDAKRA and EMERGENCY GATE. MATTHIAS is a very experienced vocalist, with more than 200 live gigs all over Europe (EUROPE tour with KREATOR). COLD RUSH presents the new sound even harder, more melodic and powerful!

Band:
Matthias Kupka - Vocals
K.L. - Guitars
Ramirez - Bass
Flo - Drums
Wutzl - Guitars

Live:
15. March 2012 19:00, Rock's, Nersingen
17. March 2012 20:00, BACKSTAGE WERK MUNICH/w. MEGAHERZ

Web:
www.cold-rush.com

Stone Circle kicks off 2012

2012-01-27T12:19:00.000+01:00

STONE CIRCLE’s second album, the acclaimed “Living For The Sunshine” has been voted #56 album of 2011 by the Australian online magazine The Rockpit
(http://www.therockpit.net/2011%20Articles%20Interviews/2011-Rockpit-Roundup-Top-100-Albums.php)

Stone Circle said "Stone Circle are thrilled and honoured to have their album ‘Living for the Sunshine’ make The Rockpit’s ‘Best of 2011’ list.
It’s been quite a ride for us this year and this really ices the cake. For a local indie rock band to poll in the top 100 against all the amazing national and international releases this year is an incredible boost for us. Our deepest gratitude to everyone who supports us. Peace."

The Rockpit wrote of the album: "‘Transparent’ and ‘Living For The Sunshine’ have huge melodies you could hang your coat on; ‘Lost’ is a power ballad as good as anything from the Eighties; ‘Gero Love Song’ is simply epic; ‘Take Your Chances’ would sit happily on a Van Hagar album, complete with “candid strip bar banter”. You won’t find a better, more polished US flavoured rock album from an Australian band any time soon – “Living For The Sunshine” is a collection of classy, catchy, rocking tunes."

STONE CIRCLE started 2012 with a triumphant set in scorching 40 degree heat supporting Amy Meredith at the Australia Day celebrations at Perth’s Langley Park on January 26th.

Moving into February, STONE CIRCLE support Aussie icons You Am I on Feb 11th as part of the Wanneroo Summer Concert Series, and Shannon Noll at the Endeavour Tavern Lancelin on Feb 25th. The lads have also found time to share the stage with fellow Perth rockers Diamond Eye and Amberdown on Feb 17th at the Rocket Room in Northbridge.

March sees no respite for Stone Circle as they play host to Queensland touring act Collins Class at the Charles Hotel March 17th, their farewell show before embarking on their first South American tour in April and May.

After receiving an official invitation by the Cuban Government, Stone Circle will perform at the 2012 Romerias de Mayo festival. This will be the last leg of a 4 week tour which will also see them play shows in Columbia and Argentina including television appearances and plenty of live performances on local and state run radio.

Stone Circle's "Cuban Cigars and American Cars" tour commences mid April through to mid May 2012.

Upcoming dates:

February 11 – Charnwood Reserve, Two Rocks with You Am I
February 17 - Rocket Room, Northbridge with Diamond Eye
February 25 – Endeavour Tavern, Lancelin with Shannon Noll
March 17 - Charles Hotel, Perth with Collins Class

April – May – South American tour dates to be announced

To order “Living For The Sunshine”, go to www.100percentrock.com
CD Baby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/stonecircle22
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/living-for-the-sunshine/id416036909

Website: www.stonecircleband.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stonecircleband
YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/stonecircleaustralia

Primal Rock Rebellion posts video clip

2012-01-26T17:40:00.003+01:00

Primal Rock Rebellion -- the new project featuring Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and Sikth vocalist Mikee Goodman -- have just released their first music video for a track titled "No Place Like Home."

"No Place Like Home" will of course appear on the band's upcoming debut album, Awoken Broken, which is due out on February 27.

The duo debuted another song earlier this month titled "I See Lights," which you can listen to here.

Riot Guitarist Mark Reale Dead at 56

2012-01-26T17:36:00.001+01:00

It has been confirmed that Riot founder/guitarist Mark Reale has passed away from complications due to Crohn's Disease. Reale was 56.

The guitarist had reportedly been in a coma since January 11 after suffering a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a result of his lifelong battle with Crohn's.

Mark Reale co-founded the New York-based heavy metal band Riot in 1975 and went on to release fourteen studio albums with the band, the latest being Immortal Soul in October of last year. The band was scheduled to be on tour this year in support of Immortal Soul, and while the band attempted to soldier on after Reale fell into a coma, the future of the band now remains uncertain.

A posting on Reale's official website reads: "Our brother Mark Reale went home to be with our Lord this day January 25th 2012 after a long battle and complications from Crohns disease. He is survived by his father Anthony Reale and was precede in death by his mother Frances Reale. Mark was born June 7th 1955 in Brooklyn New York at a time when rock and roll was flourishing with many new sounds. Early in his life, his first interest had been the movies. ever so curiously, he had shown an interest in films. But then, songs he heard on the radio began to change that. He quickly began to love music from the Beatles and Cream. Mark lists George Harrison and Eric Clapton as great influences. When he was 7 years old his grandfather bought him his first basic guitar to practice on and later his father bought him a new guitar and amp, his passion had begun.

In the early to mid 70's his influences included the likes of Edgar Winter, Ronnie Montrose and Rick Derringer. He also loved a range of bands and artists from Al Di Meola to Deep Purple. In 1975 Mark formed his band Riot, then at a block party Mark's father found vocalist Guy Speranza. Mark's guitar style and his passion for writing songs that told stories that were so deep and moving had made a real connection with those who would become life long fans. The fans felt so connected to Mark because the lyrics in Riot's songs were extremely close to the stories of their own lives. His song writing style could weave tales of anything from old lore to battle fields and warriors, personal loss and triumph. And heavy metal anthems that will be with us for decades to come.

The brethren of brothers that Mark spent his life long career in music with and whom he leaves behind or joins in heaven are, Guy Speranza, L.A Kouvaris, Kip Leming, Peter Bitelli, Rhett Forrester, Rick Ventura, Jimmy Iommi, Sandy Slavin, Tony Moore, Don Van Stavern, Mike Flyntz, Pete Perez, Bobby Jarzombek, Mike Dimeo, John Macaluso, Bobby Rondinelli, Mike Tirelli, Frank Gilchriest and Damon Di Bari who was always like the '6th. member of the band being Riot's lighting director / production manager / tour manager and Mark's personal assistant. Mark's final days were spent with Damon at his hospital bedside, sharing the fans thoughts, well wishes and prayers. Even though Mark began his career in New York, San Antonio was a special place he loved and not only lived here for a while but had planned on moving back here to make San Antonio his permanent home.

With heart felt thanks to the fans around the world, the United States, Japan, Europe and all points in between. The RIOT army meant everything in the world to Mark., it's what kept him going. The loyalty and love of the fans fueled his passion and desire to continue making music for as long as possible. Please keep the mighty Tor in your hearts and the memory of Mark alive within you.

Shine on, Mark shine on!"

In a statement via their official Facebook page, Reale's bandmates added: "To friends and fans of Mark Reale and RIOT, we are deeply saddened to confirm that Mark has lost his battle with a lifelong illness. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated by Mark's family, friends, and bandmates at this difficult time."

Mark and Riot had a major impact on the late '70s metal scene, influencing many of the musicians who would eventually bring about the thrash movement. Upon learning of Reale's death, former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman commented: "I just heard that Mark Reale from RIOT passed away. 'Rock City', 'Narita' and 'Fire Down Under' are three of my favorite albums of all time. I wore all three of them out and have loads of great memories attached to all those great songs. Thank you for the music. Friends please take care of yourselves."

Originaly Anthrax vocalist Neil Turbin also issued a statement on Reale's passing, saying of Riot: "My favorite metal band in high school and one of my greatest musical inspirations of all time. 'Fire Down Under' was such a huge influence on me when I was writing songs like 'Metal Thrashing Mad'. My sincere condolences to Mark's family, friends, fans and bandmates. Shine on, warrior."

Source: Guitar World

Mpire of Evil album in March

2012-01-26T17:28:00.000+01:00

Mpire Of Evil’s long-waited full length album, ‘Hell To The Holy’, will be released March 26th, 2012 on Scarlet Records.

The album boasts 10 brand-new tracks displaying the band’s infectious and groovy Heavy Metal assault, conveying Mantas’ thunderous riffs, a huge rhythm section and Dolan’s abrasive vocals into a monstrous musical holocaust which will appeal to both old school and modern Metal fans.

Produced by Mantas himself and featuring stunning cover artwork by Gyula Havancsák (Annihilator, Destruction, Grave Digger), ‘Hell To The Holy’ is without any doubts a “must have” album for 2012.

A North American tour with British thrash legends Onslaught has already been confirmed but many more dates will follow soon.

Despite having played on the album, drummer Antony “Antton” Lant has since left the band for personal reasons but a replacement for the tour will be announced soon.

Follow www.scarletrecords.it and www.mpireofevil.com for all the updates.

Epica posts album treaser

2012-01-26T13:07:00.000+01:00

EPICA come forward with the following hot news:

“Here we are with the first official teaser of the upcoming album “Requiem for the Indifferent”, which will be released by Nuclear Blast on March 9th (March 13th in the US). This time however we're doing it like no one has done before, by weekly releasing an extra layer of music, giving our fans a little more insight in the complexity and the different aspects of EPICA's music.

As this is the first video in the series, you'll only hear Arien's drums. However, the next 7 weeks we will add layer by layer, and make the sample longer and longer. Through these videos we will also weekly release backstage pictures, pieces of the album artwork, tour updates, etc, to make the wait for the album just a little bit more bearable!”

Check out the first layer here: http://bit.ly/wpAHvM

www.epica.nl | www.facebook.com/epica | www.nuclearblast.de/epica

KING DIAMOND announces headliner shows

2012-01-26T13:04:00.005+01:00

KING DIAMOND has recently teamed up with Nick Storch at ICM and Paul Ryan at The Agency Group.

Nick Storch will be in charge of booking KING DIAMOND concerts in North and South America, and Paul Ryan will be in charge of booking concerts in Europe and the rest of the world.

But that's not all...!

In the past year King Diamond focused on the recovery from an open heart triple bypass surgery and is now going to return to the stage!

Yeah, that's right:

KING DIAMOND will be headlining the Rock Stage at the Sweden Rock Festival on Saturday, June 9, 2012.

This will be the only show in Scandinavia in 2012!

Please check out the links below for more info:

http://youtu.be/HX97_JOqpDY
http://www.swedenrock.com/index.cfm?pg=1&lg=2

KING DIAMOND will also be headlining the Main Stage 2 at the Hellfest in France on Friday, June 15, 2012!

Visit http://www.hellfest.fr for further information.

King Diamond about the band's appearance at the Hellfest:

"I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone at HELLFEST for giving us the perfect scenario to return to the stage in France.

The lineup is still:
Andy LaRocque and Mike Wead: Guitars - both from Sweden
Hal Patino: Bass - from Denmark
and Matt Thompson: Drums - from the USA.

Of course I'll be there too, singing and conjuring up the DEVIL at HELLFEST.

We can't wait to see you there."

Penthagon announces new bass player

2012-01-26T13:03:00.003+01:00

Penthagon are glad to add another very good news. After a period without the "quintet" at the complete, last night the band had the pleasure and good fortune to find the 5th piece of the puzzle again.

Michele "Mentex" Massoletti officially joined as Penthagon's bassist! He's a very talented musician focused on music and on the band. For those reasons stood out right away... and remained unchanged in the weeks spent together.

Listenable Records signs Sticky Boys

2012-01-26T13:03:00.000+01:00

French hard rock heroes have just signed a multi album deal with Listenable.

This explosive live trio has rampaged many cities and clubs all over their native country , gathered explosive mosh pits at HELLFEST in 2011, and were chosen by the French national railroad company (SNCF) to appear in a TV advert with one of their furiously rocking tunes played live in Paris Eastern train station.

STICKY BOYS are hard working and ready to conquer the world and make a massive rock n roll party out if it.

Stay TUNED !

STICKY BOYS advert for SNCF :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gjPmcp7cPw&feature=relmfu

http://www.stickyboys.eu

Degradead posts new videos & tour dates

2012-01-26T13:01:00.005+01:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-W5C7IVNPU – ”Human Nature”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyVR-H39soE – The Making Of “Human Nature”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRs76IB2wxQ – The first day of the Russian tour

Degradead
09.03.2012 Close Up Baten, Sweden

Degradead with Sacred Reich
10.06.2012 Hamburg – Markthalle
12.06.2012 Berlin – C-Club
13.06.2012 Bochum – Zeche
14.06.2012 Nürnberg – Hirsch
15.06.2012 Pratteln, CH – Gallery

Lifeforce Records signs Pigeon Toe

2012-01-26T13:00:00.002+01:00

We are proud an honored to announce with the signing of German prog-rockers PIGEON TOE one of the most interesting new German bands!

The idea of founding a new project besides their bands FEAR MY THOUGHTS, BACKSLIDE and MONGOUSE, already existed in the minds of the two brothers Marsn and Hanson since 2008. After the split of MONGOUSE they put even more focus on it and chose "PIGEON TOE" as a working title.

With some rough song ideas FEAR MY THOUGHTS bandmate Norman Lonhard (now TRIPTYKON) was asked to beat the skins and joined the band. Shortly after their well known fellow Ben Krahl (FINAL KINGS) at bass was in too. After FEAR MY THOUGHTS split up, Patrick Hagmann joined PIGEON TOE on 3rd Guitar and Synths.

After several shows in 2010 and 2011, amongst others with KARNIVOOL, PIGEON TOE supported LONG DISTANCE CALLING on their "Into The Black Wide Open ? Tour" through Germany and Switzerland. During 2009 and 2010 PIGEON TOE had enough time to elaborate their songs which piled up and to form the shape and work out the concept for their debut album, which will be released via their new label home Lifeforce Records very soon. So stay tuned!

PIGEON TOE is
Martin Fischer (Marsn) - Guitar/Vocals
Hans Fischer (Hanson) - Guitar/Vocals
Norman Lonhard - Drums
Patrick Hagmann - Guitar/Synths
Ben Krahl - Bass

www.pigeontoe.de
www.facebook.com/pigeontoeband
www.myspace.com/pigeontoeband

Before the Dawn announces new album

2012-01-26T12:59:00.000+01:00

Finnish melancholic melodic death metal outfit BEFORE THE DAWN returns after living through a phase of changes and uncertainty – cleansed, renewed and stronger than ever! Leaving pieces of both the musical and personal past behind, mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen, lead guitarist Juho Räihä and their new companions get ready for conquering your ears with the finest blend of northern gloom and harsh melodic death metal.

Their seventh studio album and at the same time second release via Nuclear Blast Records is entitled “Rise Of The Phoenix” and will arise from the ashes on the 27th of April 2012!

The perfectly fitting phoenix symbolism was chosen prudently as main man, vocalist and guitarist Tuomas explains:

"Massive changes in the line-up during 2011 ended an era of great frustration and brought back 110% dedication and professionalism into the band. The newfound energy and motivation steered us into a victorious European tour and made it possible to produce the strongest, fastest, heaviest and definitely the most epic BEFORE THE DAWN album so far!"

Fans and followers can look forward to a 9-song comprising masterpiece, consisting of the following tracks:
01. Exordium
02. Pitch-Black Universe
03. Phoenix Rising
04. Cross To Bear
05. Throne Of Ice
06. Perfect Storm
07. Fallen World
08. Eclipse
09. Closure

Prepare for the “Rise Of The Phoenix” – it’s going to be huge!

www.beforethedawn.com | www.facebook.com/beforethedawn | www.nuclearblast.de/beforethedawn

Mastodon releasing new single

2012-01-26T12:56:00.004+01:00

To create the video for their new single “Dry Bone Valley,” Atlanta rock icons Mastodon have teamed up with noted fine artist Tim Biskup, a long-time friend who has amassed a cadre of loyal fans and collectors of his painting and sculpture, which boast complex color and design theories and a decidedly populist aesthetic. This collaboration with Mastodon marks Biskup’s first foray into film/video work in nearly six years.

“Doing video for ‘Dry Bone Valley’ was a dream project,” says Biskup, who also designed a hoodie for Mastodon in the past. “The band’s aesthetic has always been interesting and inspiring to me and I think what I do aligns with their music. When I pitched my idea, it was very vague — like a stream-of-consciousness poem — more than a traditional treatment. They were on board from the start and willing to trust me and let me experiment. It let me follow the same kind of path that I go down when I work on improvised paintings and sculptures. I love working on film, but finding people who trust me enough to just let me do my thing is tricky, so I’m thrilled to venture back in with this project.”

“Tim is an old friend of ours and one of my favorite artists,” says Mastodon’s Brann Dailor about working with Biskup. “The opportunity to work with him was unique and very special for us.”

The “Dry Bone Valley” video is “basically about waking up to find yourself being chased by death and having to reckon with dying and what that actually means to you,” Biskup explains. “It’s a life/death metaphor where the girl in the video goes from hunted to hunter. There’s a whole lot more going on metaphorically, and the symbolism goes very deep and is very specific, but I’ll leave the rest up to interpretation.” Watch the new video here.

“Dry Bone Valley” is the second single from Mastodon’s critically acclaimed album The Hunter, which found its way onto several Year End/Best Of critics’ lists, including those compiled by Rolling Stone, Spin, Revolver, and Decibel. Released on September 27th, The Hunter entered the Billboard Top 200 Album chart in the Top 10. The first single, “Curl of the Burl,” has been nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for “Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance.”

Attention fans! Mastodon and Talenthouse are giving fans a chance to design a “Dry Bone Valley” banner that will be featured on http://mastodonrocks.com and http://facebook.com/mastodon for a month. The winner will also receive a $1,000 prize, while two runners-up will get $500 and be featured in the band’s photo gallery as well. The designs will be chosen by fan votes, Mastodon, and Tim Biskup. Get more information at http://www.talenthouse.com/design-for-mastodon.

At present Mastodon are immersed in an extensive tour of Europe and Australia, which culminates in an appearance at the Soundwave Festival in March. The band is expected to tour the U.S. again this spring. Tour dates will be announced shortly.

Diamond Eye posts video diary

2012-01-26T12:54:00.001+01:00

DIAMOND EYE’s debut studio release, the acclaimed EP “Sound Of The Guns”
has been voted #2 EP of 2011 by the Australian online magazine The Rockpit
(http://www.therockpit.net/2011%20Articles%20Interviews/2011-Rockpit-Roundup-Top-100-Albums.php)

DIAMOND EYE’s live album & DVD package “Alive & Kicking” also rated highly in The Rockpit contributors best live album of the year.

Todd wrote of “Sound Of The Guns”- "Coming from Detroit Rock City, I have been exposed to a ton of local talent through the years. That being said, why am I so surprised when a local Aussie band really rocks my socks?

Listening to the debut studio EP from Diamond Eye, I find myself harkening back to the mid-80s while keeping my feet planted in 2011"

Diamond Eye's lead guitarist Greg Fawcett said “Huge thanks to all at the The Rockpit and all of your readers for rating “Sound Of The Guns” as the
#2 EP release of 2011! This tops off what has been a fantastic year for the band. With our live album and DVD “Alive and Kicking” also rating well, we can’t wait to bring you our first full-length studio release later this year and keep the momentum building.”

DIAMOND EYE have kicked off 2012 with a video diary of their campaign to rock the world, Episode One of which can be viewed here, which includes the band rehearsing and demoing new songs for their debut album release in late 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqSgaZ2uNJ4

Upcoming dates:
Wed 8 February - Unplugged at The Paddo, Paddington Alehouse, Perth with Hailmary & Babyjane
Fri 17 February - Rockin The Rocket Room, Northbridge, with Stone Circle & Amberdown
Sun 18 March – Scorcherfest, The Rosemount Hotel, North Perth