VARIOUS ARTISTS - Neckbreaker's Ball tour 2006 - Update
The
Neckbreaker's Ball Tour 2006 - update:
HYPOCRISY
SOILWORK
AMORPHIS
ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET
SCAR SYMMETRY
11.04. DK Aarhus, - Voxhall
12.04. D Cottbus - Glad House
13.04. D Hamburg - Markthalle @ Fuck Easter Festival
14.04. NL Dordrecht - Bibelot
15.04. F Amneville - Metal Therapy Festival
16.04. D Lichtenfels - Stadthalle
17.04 D Köln - Live Music Hall @ Fuck Easter Festival
18.04. D Stuttgart - LKA @ Fuck Easter Festival
19.04. CH Pratteln - Z7
20.04. D Leipzig - Hellraiser
21.04. A Wien - Planet Music
22.04. A Linz - Posthof
23.04. D München - New Backstage
24.04. D Osnabrück - B51
25.04. F Paris - La Locomotive
Presented by: Metal Hammer, Sweetjane Music
Check out: www.neckbreakersball.com
VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Neckbreaker's Ball Tour 2006"
- update
NECKBREAKER’S BALL Tour 2006 - update
Hypocrisy
Soilwork
Amorphis
One Man Army & The Undead Quartet
Scar Symmetry
11.04. DK Aarhus - Voxhall
12.04. D Cottbus - Glad House
13.04. D Hamburg - Markthalle @ Fuck Easter Festival
14.04. NL Dordrecht - Bibelot
15.04. F Amneville - Metal Therapy Festival
16.04. D Lichtenfels - Stadthalle
17.04 D Köln - Live Music Hall @ Fuck Easter Festival
18.04. D Stuttgart - LKA @ Fuck Easter Festival
19.04. CH Pratteln - Z7
20.04. D Lindau - Club Vaudeville
21.04. A Wien - Planet Music
22.04. A Linz - Posthof
23.04. D München - Metropolis
24.04. D Osnabrück - Eventcenter B51
25.04. F Paris - La Locomotive
26.04. B Wieze - Oktoberhallen
Please notice the venue changes on April 20th (from Leipzig / 'Hellraiser' to
Lindau / 'Club Vaudeville') and on April 23rd in Munich (from 'New Backstage'
to 'Metropolis')
www.neckbreakersball.com
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DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER - More festivals &
tourdates announced
German avantgarde metallers DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER have
announced more festival and tourdates. Confirmed dates are as follows:
28.04.2006 SAARBRüCKEN/GROßROSSELN - Mystic Open Air Festival 2006 (DE)
29.04.2006 HAUZENBURG - Walpurgismetal (DE)
13.05.2006 MARKTSTEFT - Rockmania (DE)
19.05.2006 ERFURT - Runneburg (DE)
20.05.2006 KöNIGSTEIN - Festung (DE)
17.06.2006 LEIPZIG - Kulturbundhaus (DE)
14.07.2006 ÖTTERSDORF - Öttersdorf Open Air (DE)
15.07.2006 BIELEFELD - Eastside Festival (DE)
15.07.2006 NEUKIRCHEN - Dong Open Air (DE)
21.07.2006 KREUTH - Earthshaker Open Air (DE)
22.07.2006 SAARA - Rock im Zelt (DE)
03.08.2006 WACKEN - Wacken Open Air (DE)
RIDERS ON THE STORM’ - TOUR 2006
06.09.2006 BERLIN - Kesselhaus (DE)
07.09.2006 ROSTOCK - Mauclub (DE)
08.09.2006 ERFURT - Centrum (DE)
10.09.2006 HANNOVER - Faust (DE)
12.09.2006 BOCHUM - Matrix (DE)
13.09.2006 KöLN - Underground (DE)
14.09.2006 KARLSRUHE - Substage (DE)
15.09.2006 KAISERSLAUTERN - Kammgarn (DE)
17.09.2006 FRANKFURT - Batschkapp (DE)
19.09.2006 HAMBURG - tba (DE)
20.09.2006 NüRNBERG - Hirsch (DE)
21.09.2006 MüNCHEN - Backstage (DE)
26.09.2006 STUTTGART - Röhre (DE)
27.09.2006 FREIBURG - Jazzhaus (DE)
09.12.2006 GLAUCHAU - Alte Spinnerei (DE)
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DEATHSTARS - 'Termination Bliss' over Europe!
Sweden's DEATHSTARS have announced more festival appearances for
2006. The following shows and festivals are confirmed so far:
05.03.2006 LONDON - The Forum (UK)
01.05.2006 WIEN - Prater Festival (AT)
02.06.2006 LEIPZIG - Wave Gotik Treffen (DE)
21.07.2006 TOLMIN - Metal Camp Festival (SI)
22.07.2006 KREUTH - Earthshaker Festival (DE)
12.08.2006 HILDESHEIM - Mera Luna (DE)
18.08.2006 ABTSGMüND - Summer Breeze Festival (DE)
More to follow soon.
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THERION - Christofer warns of fake myspace page
THERION founder/frontman Christofer Johnsson has posted the
following notice to the fans at the band's official website:
"The Therion page at MySpace
is NOT in any way connected to the band members and the blog there is
NOT written by anybody in the band. We have been aware of that someone had this
page for a while, but as it didn't cause any huge problems, it has mainly been
annoyed fans concerned about the task to reveal that this site has nothing to
do with the band. However, as posts pointing the page being fake has been
deleted by the person behind it, there has been notifications of abuse sent to
MySpace. Discovering that there is now also a blog, where the person behind
this site speak in the name of the band, Therion have now contacted My Space
too, in order to resolve the issue."
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GOTTHARD - Tourdates announced
Gotthard have announced the dates for their upcoming tour, set to
take place basically in May:
28.04. CH-Zürich/Festival am Hauptbahnhof
30.04. CH-Lyss/Seelandhalle
19.05. D-Osnabrück/Hyde Park
20.05. D-Hof/Freiheitshalle
21.05. D-Nürnberg/Löwensaal
22.05. D-Saarbrücken/Garage
24.05. CH-Baar/Waldmann Halle
25.05. CH-Langnau i.E./Ilfis Stadion
27.05. CH-Frauenfeld/Kunsteisbahn
09.06. D-Augsburg/Messezentrum
28.07. D-Seebronn/Rock of Ages
29.07. D-Herxheim/Festival
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ANTHRAX - Video interview available online
The ANTHRAX website (anthrax.com) has been updated with news that
a video interview with singer Joey Belladonna and bassist Frank Bello has been
posted at the Rappin' With Rock Stars website.
Check out the interview in two parts, Part 1 and Part 2
(Real Player needed).
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GOREFEST - Tourdates announced
Reunited Dutch metallers GOREFEST have been confirmed as the ‘very
special guest’ on BOLT THROWER's upcoming European tour beginning on April 6th
in Edinburgh, Scotland. Check out the complete list of currently confirmed tour
dates:
06.04. EDINBURGH - The Bongo Club (SCO)
07.04. BRADFORD - Rios (UK)
09.04. DUBLIN - Voodoo Lounge (IE)
10.04. SOUTHAMPTON - Nexus (UK)
11.04. LONDON - The Underworld (UK)
12.04. HENGELO - Metropool (NL)
13.04. COPENHAGEN - The Rock (DK)
14.04. GOTHENBURG - Sticky Fingers (SE)
16.04. STOCKHOLM - Klubben (SE)
18.04. HELSINKI - Nosturi (FI)
19.04. OULU - Teatria (FI)
20.04. UMEå - Midnight (SE)
21.04. ÖREBRO - Satin (SE)
22.04. LUND - Mejeriet (SE)
23.04. BREMEN - Wehrschloss (DE)
25.04. LYON - Marché Gare (FR)
26.04. PERPIGNAN - Le Crockmore (FR)
27.04. BARCELONA - Centro Civico Les Basses (ES)
28.04. DURANGO - Plateruena (ES)
29.04. MADRID - Ritmo & Compas (ES)
30.04. BARROSELAS - SWR Barroselas Metalfest IX (PT)
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SONATA ARCTICA - Tony taken to hospital
Tony Kakko, lead singer for Finland's SONATA ARCTICA, was taken to
a local hospital earlier today to have his irritated throat checked by a
doctor.
The band would like to extend their apologies to the fans who traveled to
tonight's show at the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT - which was regretfully
canceled.
Nuclear Blast Records encourages those who plan to attend Thursday's show at
Mark's Place in Bedford, NH to call the venue first to verify that SONATA
ARCTICA will be performing.
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VOIVOD - More details revealed
Canada's pioneering metal band VOIVOD have set "Katorz"
as the title of their forthcoming album! VOIVOD, who just finished mixing the
album with producer Glen Robinson at Multisons studio in Montreal, Quebec,
Canada, are now mastering the album in New York.
The follow-up to 2003's "Voivod" is the first album in the band's
20-plus-year career that did not feature founding guitarist Denis
"Piggy" D'Amour (died August 26, 2005 ) working alongside his
bandmembers in the studio.
Artwork and a full track-listing for the album will be released soon. Stay
tuned …
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AMORPHIS - No. 1 in Finland!
Finland's AMORPHIS have entered the national charts on Position #1
with their brand new effort 'Eclipse' (click here to view the charts)
!!! Amazing! Congratulations!
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HAMMERFALL - Swedish women rock and roll into finals
Sweden's women curlers had some rock solid support for Wednesday's
Olympic semi-final win over Norway -- from Swedish heavy metal band HAMMERFALL.
Sweden's telegenic quintet, favorites for the gold medal, thrilled the curling
world in January when they swapped brooms for air guitars to star in
HAMMERFALL's "Heart of Fire" music video.
Vice Eva Lund said the 2005 world and European champions were still drawing
power from their rock chick turn.
"We loved it and it gave us energy. The HAMMERFALL band was fantastic and
they are cheering for us and writing e-mails to us when we are here," she
said after Sweden beat Norway 5-4. In the video, the team arrives for a match
in a dingy rink to be confronted by their opponents: a wild-haired,
leather-clad heavy metal band with dubious curling skills.
The women sweep to victory -- aided by an on-ice drum kit -- but not before they
have morphed into leather and chain-clad singers themselves.
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KATAKLYSM - To film 'To Reign Again' video
Canadian death metal outfit KATAKLYSM has hit position #63 on the
German trend chart with their critically acclaimed new album 'In The Arms of
Devastation'. The album was also the #1 most added album at U.S. radio on its
debut last week. KATAKLYSM are also scheduled to film a second video for the
track 'To Reign Again' wich will utilise once again the services of acclaimed
director Maurice Swinkel of Lowlife Media (who recently just finishing shooting
an astonishing video for the track 'Crippled & Broken', which will shortly
be released), the video will be filmed during the bands perfromances and
touring activites at the No Mercy Festivals in April and will be released later
in the year."
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AMORPHIS - To answer questions
Finland's AMORPHIS are the latest band to appear
in the "Meet-and-Greet" forum section of Germany's Metal
Hammer magazine. Starting today (February 22), fans are invited to
post their questions until March 7. The questions will be answered at a later
date by the bandmembers themselves. Please post your questions in English and
note that a free forum registration is required to create a topic. Please make
sure to read the "Meet-and-Greet" rules before posting
your question. Fans posting questions will be entered in a raffle to win a
brand-new AMORPHIS T-shirt.
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MNEMIC - Name producer + studio
Danish modern metallers MNEMIC will enter ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
drummer Eric Kretz's Bomb Shelter studios in Los Angeles, California in May
with producers Shaun Tingvolt (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, LAMB OF GOD) and Christian
Olde Wolbers (FEAR FACTORY) to begin recording their third album for a late
2006 release. Mixing duties will be handled by Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD,
EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) at his Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, U.K.
The group's upcoming CD will be their first with singer Tony Jelencovich
(formerly of TRANSPORT LEAGUE and B-THONG), who replaced Michael Bøgballe in
September.
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BLEED THE SKY - Armed and ready
Armed with new equipment, the 2006 version of the Rand McNally
Road Atlas, and their unalterable sink-or-swim, live-or-die determination,
Orange County's pride and joy BLEED THE SKY hit the road once again promoting
their debut release, ‘Paradigm In Entropy’.
Scheduled to play 19 shows throughout the United States beginning February 23rd
at the Whisky in Hollywood and ending up in New York City on March 19th, the
first eight shows will include Los Angeles' Ankla as the support act; the rest
of the tour will include Silent Civilian, featuring former Spineshank frontman
Jonny Santos. States BTS guitarist Wayne Miller: "The first time we played
with Ankla was at The Key club in January. Our band were fans of PUYA back in
the day, and we love what their ex-guitar player Ramon [Ortiz] is doing now.
They're some of the nicest guys we've played with and they're an amazing band,
so we asked them to come out with us. We love their talent and their stage
presence. They're gonna fit well on the bill with us, and so will Silent
Civilian."
In true rock 'n' roll fashion, BLEED THE SKY recently completed a photo shoot
replete with custom choppers and beautiful women for the upcoming issue of
ChopperHead Magazine.
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CANDLEMASS - Grammy award winners jump to South America
A brief message from CANDLEMASS songwriter/bassist Leif Edling, on
winning the Swedish Grammy on February 7th in the "Hard Rock"
category:
"Opeth, Meshuggah, HammerFall and Hardcore Superstar were tough contenders
but we beat them to it, and we're now very proud to announce that yours truly
are Grammy Award winners! This means that C-MASS finally got the recognition
they deserve in their home country. It only took 20 years, but what the
hell..."
About their upcoming South American shows, the band states:
"At last it is happening! CANDLEMASS go to Brazil and Chile to show how
heavy fu**ing doom is done. Three gigs are booked in March. C-MASS are ready to
kick some serious South American a**!!!"
Mar. 24 - Santiago, CHL - Venue TBC
Mar. 25 - Sao Paulo, BRA - Venue TBC
Mar. 26 - Porto Alegre, BRA - Venue TBC
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ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET - Back home again
A few words from former THE CROWN vocalist Johan
Lindstrand, lead guitarist Mike Lagerblad, bassist Rob Axelsson, rhythm
guitarist Pekka Kiviaho, and drummer Marek Dobrowolski of ONE MAN ARMY &
THE UNDEAD QUARTET, after having survived their recent tour with Children Of
Bodom and Ektomorf:
"Hi everyone, we made it back home safely and we are resting after this
wonderful but long tour. We played 41 shows in 17 countries, drank a lot of
beer, and made some new friends. Thanks to everyone who came to see our shows,
hung with us, drank some beer with us, bought our merch, picked up our album,
wrote in our guestbook, read our diary, and told your friends about us.
Thank
you all for making this tour the great experience that it was!!! Pics from the
whole tour are coming soon in the Media section. We will be back on the road in
Europe in April on the Neckbreakers Ball Tour together with Hypocrisy,
Soilwork, and Scar Symmetry, and in addition to that, we will play several
festivals this summer. Confirmed are: Metalcamp, Summer Breeze, and Up From The
Ground. Keep checking the tour section for all the dates."
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THUNDERSTONE - Atlanta calling!
Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have been confirmed
for the ProgPower USA VII festival, set to take place September 15th and 16th
at Earthlink Live in Atlanta, Georgia.
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GOTTHARD - Certified platinum in Switzerland
Veteran Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD have been certified platinum
for their latest effort "Lipservice" by the Recording Industry of
Switzerland for shipments in excess of 40.000 copies just in their home
country. (official certification date: January 29, 2006). The Ceremony took
place in Zürich during the 'PISA Finals".
Right now, "Lipservice" is pretty close to receive double-platinum!
Congratulations!!!
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DEATH ANGEL - Banging their heads
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL are the
latest addition to this year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival,
set to take place June 23-24 in Balingen, Germany. DEATH ANGEL's performance at
the festival will mark their only live apperance on German soil this year and
they will perform a special setlist with many songs they haven't played in
ages.
ARMORED SAINT
COUNT RAVEN
DEATH ANGEL
EXODUS
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
FOREIGNER
HELLOWEEN
JON OLIVA'S PAIN
L.A. GUNS
LEATHERWOLF
POWERWOLF
RIK EMMETT
VENGEANCE
VICTORY
Y&T
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CANNIBAL CORPSE online player launched!
On March 27th (24th in Germany/Austria/Switzerland) the new
CANNIBAL CORPSE album 'Kill' will be released in Europe!
'Kill' is one of the most brutal CANNBIAL CORPSE albums ever and was produced
by Erik Rutan of HATE ETERNAL fame!
Metal Blade Europe have launched an online player where you can listen to two
new songs. There is also a competition with cool prizes up and running, plus
several more specials to check out!
Please surf to http://www.metalblade.de/cc_player/ to find out more and SPREAD THE WORD!!!
Here´s the tracklist for 'Kill':
The Time To Kill Is Now
Make Them Suffer
Murder Worship
Necrosadistic Warning
Five Nails Through The Neck
Purification By Fire
Death Walking Terror
Barbaric Bludgeonings
The Discipline Of Revenge
Brain Removal Device
Maniacal
Submerged in Boiling Flesh
Infinite Misery
'The Cannibals prove that you can still count on them! The time to kill is
RIGHT NOW' (Anzo Sadoni, Metal Hammer Germany)
'It's unbelievable how many great and unique riffs the Cannibals still have up
their sleeves!' (Frank Albrecht, Rock Hard Germany)
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THE OCEAN – new videoclip stream online
THE OCEAN have finished their videoclip for the song 'One With The
Sea'. You can check it out online at this location:
Link
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CATARACT – Studio update!
Hey y’all, we’re back from Denmark! We spent over two weeks up
there in Tues Antfarm Studio, recording the follow up to 'With Triumph Comes
Loss'. So, this newsletter is mainly going to be about what we did. We’ll also
collect all the pics we’ve made during our stay and put them in a gallery so
you can look at us working... or not. Most of them are pure nonsense actually.
Ok lets go then:
We traveled up through Friday and Saturday, taking a nap in Kassel, which is
half way up. After we arrived in the early afternoon and moving in our little
home for the next weeks, we set up the drumkit and the guitar amps, so we could
rehearse on Sunday (which is Tue’s day off).
Monday morning had us checking the drums, setting up the microphones and tuning
a bit here and there. And after lunchtime we started recording the first songs.
It’s pretty rough because once you’ve agreed on a good version, this will be
it, there’s not much you can change later on. The final hits were done on
Thursday morning, and Ricky was done working – the basis for eleven tracks was
done.
The rest of the day was used to check guitar sounds, recording a first track
and doing a rough mix to hear how it would sound. The actual recordings then
started on Friday, and proceeded pretty fast – Greg and Simon were done by
Tuesday, one day before we’d pick up Fedi from Aarhus Airport, so that left us
enough time to record the bass guitar on Wednesday.
We picked up Fedi from the airport (can you believe that both EasyJet to London
and Ryanair to Aarhus were actually on time?!!) on Wednesday evening, and after
the bass was finished on Thursday morning he had to start work too, while the
rest of us could kick back. Well actually no, Greg and Simon were still doing
overdubs and checked out some additional guitar stuff to the songs.
Saturday was the final day for all of us except Fedi who kept doing 2 – 3 songs
every day until Wednesday. We listened to all the tracks again, did some intros
and checked for mistakes or bad sounds... which is a pretty hard job when
you’ve been listening to the same tracks again and again for two weeks. And now
we’re waiting for the first mix by Mr Antfarm...
Some other stuff
The Blowout Sale is still going on. If you’re a small girl or a big guy you
definitely need to check it as the stocks are running out. Go to http://www.cataract.cc/shop.html and choose the blowout sale in the menu to see what’s
still left. The prices were lowered and we’re giving away free shirts with
every order over 30Euros or even more if you order more than 60Euros.
We’ve confirmed s-h-i-t-l-o-a-d-s of shows, and there’s a ton more coming up,
as we’re waiting for the confirmation of two tours. Rumors are wandering around
but as long as things are not confirmed I don’t want to be the one being the
leak. However, we will keep you posted on the webpage!
Among those shows is – by the way – the record release show on Wednesday, the
24th of may which is the day before ascension. It’s going to take place at
Abart in Zurich and we’ll tell you more about it in the next newsletter.
Alright, that’s it for this month...
CATARACT
www.cataract.cc
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GOREROTTED – Live appearances announced!
GOREROTTED confirmed for Ghostfest 2006 and Neurotic Deathfest!
GOREROTTED have been confirmed to play on the main stage at this years Ghost
Festival taking place in Leeds (UK) on Saturday 12th August and Sunday 13th
August. GOREROTTED will play as the main support to CRYPTOPSY on the Saturday
night. Other bands scheduled to play are RAGING SPEEDHORN, SEND MORE
PARAMEDICS, KNUCKLEDUST, 7TH CROSS and many more. Check out http://www.myspace.com/ghostfest for tickets.
In other news the Rotterdam Deathfest has moved venues and city. Its now called
the Neurotic Festival and will take place on May 13th in Eindhoven at the brand
new Dynamo club. GOREROTTED are headlining with support from AVULSED,
DISAVOWED, PROSTITUTE DISFIGUREMENT and many more.
Check out www.gorerotted.com for more info and up-to-date tour information.
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AMON AMARTH - 3 DVD set details revealed!
On the 24th of April (21st in Germany/Austria/Switzerland) AMON
AMARTH will finally release their highly anticipated 3-DVD-set "Wrath Of
The Norsemen' in Europe!
The 3-disc set will be released as a deluxe 10 page digipack in a special
gold-laminated slipcase - definitely something to look at!
Main body of the content is the Cologne show from last year – filmed with 11
cameras, this was the longest show AMON AMARTH have ever played (23 songs!).
Bonus footage includes interviews, behind-the-scenes of the DVD recording and
other stuff filmed around the Cologne show!
Discs 2 and 3 feature professionally filmed shows from Summer Breeze 2005, the
Metal Blade Rrroooaaarrr 2005 (a show with a really unusual setlist!), Wacken
Open Air 2004 and the release show for 'Fates Of Norns' in Ludwigsburg
(Germany) in 2004!
Here´s the complete tracklisting:
Disc 1:
DVD-recording show in Cologne (Germany) - 16.08.2005
Intro
An Ancient Sign of Coming Storm
Pursuit Of Vikings
Ride For Vengeance
Masters Of War
The Last With Pagan Blood
Once Sealed In Blood
Bastards Of A Lying Breed
Fate Of Norns
1000 Years Of Oppression
Vs. The World
North Sea Storm
Releasing Surtur’s Fire
Annihilation Of Hammerfest
Friends Of The Suncross
Bloodshed
Amon Amarth
For the Stabwounds In Our Backs
Where Silent Gods Stand Guard
Bleed For Ancient Gods
Victorious March
Death In Fire
+ backstage & other footage!
Disc 2:
Live at Summer Breeze Festival – 18.08.2005
Intro
An Ancient Sign Of Coming Storm
Pursuit of Vikings
Masters of War
Fate of Norns
1000 Years Of Oppression
Vs the World
For the Stabwounds In Our Backs
Victorious March
Death In Fire
Live at the Metal Blade RRROOOAAARRR – 02.10.2005
Sorrow Throughout The Nine Worlds
Dragons Flight Across The Waves
God His Son And Holy Whore
The Sound Of Eight Hooves
Thor Arise
Fall Through Ginnungagap
Burning Creation
And Soon The World Will Cease To Be
Valkyries Ride
Pursuit Of Vikings
Beheading Of A King
Revenge Of The Zombie (SFU Cover)
Death In Fire
Disc 3:
Live at the Wacken Open Air 2004
Tracklist t.b.a.
Live in Ludwigsburg (Germany) – record release show for 'Fate Of Norns'
For The Stabwounds In Our Backs
Vs. The World
Masters Of War
North Sea Storm
Thousand Years of Oppression
Bloodshed
The Last With Pagan Blood
An Ancient Sign Of Coming Storm
Pursuit Of Vikings
Fate of Norns
Once Sealed In Blood
Death In Fire
The Sound Of Eight Hooves
Bleed For Ancient Gods
Where Silent Gods Stand Guard
Victorious March
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Yahoo! Music Debuts The New LACUNA COIL Video For
"Our Truth"
Today Yahoo! Music became the first official video outlet to debut
the highly anticipated new LACUNA COIL video for the track "Our
Truth." The clip is featured on the site's homepage
(http://music.yahoo.com) all day and will remain a highlighted featured through
the end of the week. Yahoo! Music is the #1 music site reaching more than 21
million unique users monthly. "Our Truth" will be the first single
taken from the group's forthcoming new album, Karmacode, which is set
for an April 4th release.
The track received its worldwide debut on the Underworld:
Evolution soundtrack, where it appeared alongside such acclaimed artists as
Puscifer (Maynard Kennan's [Tool, A Perfect Circle] new project), Chester
Bennington (Linkin Park), Slipknot, My Chemical Romance, Atreyu and more. The
video for the track was shot in Los Angeles by Fort Awesome, a brand-new
directorial duo whose individual credits include Queens of the Stone Age, Linkin
Park, Disturbed, Chevelle and more.
LACUNA COIL will embark on a massive six-week U.S. tour this March
direct support to Rob Zombie. This trek, which kicks off in mid-March and runs
through early May, will be the group's first stateside run since Ozzfest 2004.
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GOD FORBID Featured Guests On Headbangers Ball; Prepares
For U.S Tour With Children of Bodom
GOD FORBID will be featured guests on MTV2’s Headbangers Ball this
Saturday, Feb. 25th and look for the debut of their stunning, emotional epic video
for 'To The Fallen Hero' in that same episode. The clip, shot by the acclaimed
director Shane Drake (Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights), is the group’s most
ambitious concept yet that will easily catch your attention and set itself
apart from the pack. Be sure to tune into MTV2 at 10PM EST/7PM PST in order to
check it out.
The group will then immediately proceed overseas for a sold-out
European tour with Trivium before heading back to the U.S. for their much
anticipated direct support tour alongside Children of Bodom this spring. They
just completed a highly successful run direct support to Anthrax in addition to
a headlining run with Sworn Enemy, Manntis and Cannae. Be sure to check the
tour section for their complete U.S. tour itinerary.
GOD FORBID’s critically acclaimed new album, IV: Constitution
of Treason, entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at #119 in its first week
of release, and it's the first time the group has ever appeared in the Top 200
charts. Produced by Jason Suecof (Trivium) and Eric Rachel (Atreyu, Dillinger
Escape Plan), the album -- a socially and politically charged vision of a
post-apocalyptic world -- further displays the incredible creativity and talent
of one of the most highly-respected bands in metal today.
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MAROON Sign Worldwide Deal With Century Media Records; New
Album Set For An April 18th Release
The German powerhouse quintet MAROON have just completed a
worldwide deal with Century Media Records and will release their highly
anticipated new album, "When Worlds Collide", on April 18th.
The band added a whole new dimension and depth to the watered down metalcore
scene and quickly became one of Europe’s most crushing live acts. It’s ironic
that their buzz never made its way over to the U.S., as they helped pioneer the
genre that has been thriving in North American for the past few years. Prepare
yourself for the punishment that is about to ensue.
Taking hardcore ethics to a whole new level, MAROON are quickly
outplaying and outlasting their contemporaries around the globe. Formed in
early 1998, the vegan, straightedge five-piece is clearly showing their
dedication and no signs of slowing down. Their unique sound offers a
heavyweight mix of brutal hardcore molded with metal riffs, which infuses
strong and effective melodic elements. Their major influences are primarily
drawn from straightedge bands like Earth Crisis, while still remaining true to
their passion for old-school visionaries like At The Gates, The Haunted and
Iron Maiden.
Andre Moraweck (vocals) further describes the band’s excitement
over the new deal: 'Hey everybody, greetings from the snow mountains here in
Germany. We’ve just returned from a massive four-week European tour with the
almighty Obituary, and we’re happy to announce that we finally completed a
worldwide deal with Century Media Records. We are very excited to release our
new album, "When Worlds Collide", and this effort is the
next logical step for us as a band. It’s definitely our most aggressive
offering yet. We hope that all the fans in the U.S. join the army of darkness
and make this album’s campaign a great one.
'This album is just plain brutal and features more classic metal
influences. The disc also features guest appearances by Barney Greenway
(vocals) of Napalm Death, Roger Merit (vocals) of Agnostic Front and Mikkel
Sandager (vocals) of Mercenary. Our main goal this summer is to extensively
tour the U.S., so keep an eye out for the new album and upcoming shows in your
area. We hope to see you all very soon.'
The band's 2004 sophomore release, "Endorsed By
Hate", was a stunning portrayal of passion and anger that caught the
underground metal scene by storm, but with "When Worlds Collide"
the group are now out to prove that they are one of the genre’s elite.
Click below to check out the stunning brand new track 'Wake Up In
Hell' and prepare yourself for the barrage of aggression.
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'MAROON is built on aggression and speed pushing their lacerating,
very heavy tones to the max.' -- Brave Words
'MAROON are possessed by a profound hatred for humanity. They have
enough savage anger to cause some serious damage.' -- Outburn
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EYES OF FIRE Van Breaks Down; Forced To Cancel Shows
EYES OF FIRE unfortunately has to cancel a few upcoming headlining
dates this week due to their van breaking down. The tour will pick back up in
Portland on Wednesday, March 1st. The group are currently on the road with Losa
supporting Prisons, their highly acclaimed new album.
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