AMON AMARTH - New Song Up!!

19 Aug 2008 - 23:29 by Michalis

AMON AMARTH issued the following update on their offcial site :

The first song from "Twilight of the Thunder God" is now available on the Amon Amarth MySpace. It's the title track and features Children of Bodom's Roope Latvala.
Click HERE to listen to it!

The album "Twilight Of The Thunder God" will be released on the 17th of September in Sweden and Finland, the 19th of September in D/A/CH/I, the 22nd of September in the rest of Europe and 30th Of September in North America.

ELIS - New Album Recordings Update!

19 Aug 2008 - 20:39 by Michalis

Elis made the following post on their official site regarding their upcoming album :

"The recordings for the follower of 'Griefshire' have begun.

At the time, Max is in the Mastersoundstudio to set the drum tracks for our new record.

You can look forward to a new and diversified Elis album!"

DARK FUNERAL - Dark Funeral To Enter The Studio!

17 Aug 2008 - 21:35 by Michalis

Dark Funeral made the following posting on their official site :

"Ave everyone!

So, finally it's time.... ..

On Monday Aug 18, Chaq Mol and I will enter the studio together with producer Örjan Örnkloo (Misery Loves CO) to begin the songwriting process of a new, yet untitled full-length album.

Exactly how long it will take is hard to say, but we hope to be done with a pre-production within the next 3-4 weeks. We already have quite some material written so I feel that we are as pre-prepared as we can be at this stage.

We will only work in the studio during the weekdays. So every weekend when we're home we'll post a studio report to keep you updated.

Anyway, time to get busy. Talk to you in about a week again."

Lord Ahriman & Dark Funeral

DISARMONIA MUNDI - New Album Title Revealed!

17 Aug 2008 - 20:50 by Michalis

According to the band's official site, the title of the new album will be "The Isolation Game".

Some other new song titles are "Perdition Haze", "Stepchild Of Laceration", "Digging The Grave Of Silence" and "Cypher Drone".

SHAKRA - Shakra In The Studio!

17 Aug 2008 - 20:15 by Michalis

According to their record company's AFM Records official website :

The guys from Shakra will enter the swiss "Powerride-Studios" in the beginning of September to start with the recordings of their new album.

The working title of the new album will be "Everest". All bass tracks will be recorded by the new Shakra bass player Dominik Pfister.

PARADISE LOST - Drummer Jeff Singer Leaves The Band!!-South American Tour Cancelled!!

16 Aug 2008 - 16:41 by Michalis

Jeff Singer issued the following statement on the band's offcial site :

"Dear everyone,

I guess no one would have seen this coming but as of the end of August I will no longer be drumming for Paradise Lost. I have decided to hang up my sticks altogether. It is an incredibly hard decision to have had to make as drumming has been my life for as long as I can remember and through good and bad has been my living for nearly 20 years. It is going to be very difficult I am sure and after four and a half years I will miss Nick, Aaron, Steve, Greg (and Milly) very much but in my heart I know that it is the correct thing for me to do.

So why am I leaving, well, to be honest it is a difficult thing to explain in a few paragraphs, but here goes.

I am sure you are aware that the record industry is struggling and I for one have become increasingly disillusioned with the music business as a whole. I feel incredibly lucky to have travelled so much in my career. I have so many fantastic memories and have had a ton of priceless experiences. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and I wouldn't change anything. However to have survived in this business for so long has meant great sacrifice and I have had to move the goalposts over the years to help make things happen and try and survive through some pretty hard times. More and more is being taken away and it is getting harder and harder to make excuses for why I do this.

We toured so hard this past year, we were basically away for five out of six months and are still out as we speak. In past years I wouldn't be bothered but as a 37 year old man with a family now for me it has just been too tough. My sons are 1 and 3 and being away from them has just been too painful. I asked myself if I could see myself leaving them again for a three month stretch and the answer was no; I couldn't. I realised there was no point in having a family if I wasn't there and that is how it has to be. Sad as it is, losing my brother two years ago showed me that there is no point in having regrets or feeling that you should have said more or done more. Carpe Diem and all that.

Coincidentally whilst I was thinking about my future I confided in my best friend who ended up offering me a job which will provide me with a good career and future which for a 37 year old man with nothing but drumming behind him was an offer too good to pass up.

I appreciate the timing of my departure is terrible but September 1st was the start date for the job and I must go through with that.

I feel with In Requiem I have gone out on a high. It has been a fantastic two years recording and touring for the album and to tour America with Nightwish the way we did fulfilled a life long dream for me. Not a day goes by now without me thinking about that tour and it will always be with me until the day I die.

I thank everyone involved with Paradise Lost and I wish you heartfelt good luck for the future. I also thank all the great musicians I have played and toured with since 1986 and especially all the fans who have made it all worthwhile. I am sure everyone will understand and respect my decision.

Thank you

Jeffo"

Also the band announced the cancellation of the South Americal Tour, with the following announcement on their official site :

"It is with regret that we have to announce the cancellation of our South American tour, sincere apologies to all the fans and promoters involved but this decision follows the announcement of the departure of our drummer Jeff Singer. We are committed to doing the 20th anniversary 'Unholy Trinity' dates in Europe with a stand in drummer but it will be impossible to find and appoint a new drummer in time for the shows in South America . We hope to reschedule a South American tour next year."

KAMELOT - Concert update!

15 Aug 2008 - 14:21 by Michalis

KAMELOT issued the following update on their offcial web-site regarding their future tour plans :

Kamelot will embark again on an European Tour next year playing in some new cities in support of their latest release "Ghost Opera - The Second Coming". This includes the only German appearance in Köln, their first concert in Ireland in the city of Dublin, their return to Spain for three shows including this time Madrid and their first appearance in Murcia, and to The Netherlands for a massive concert in Tilburg after an incredible sold out show in Amsterdam at Paradiso last month of April. Commented guitarist Thomas Youngblood: "The Dutch shows have been so incredibly special for us, the fans there are amazing, we can do pyros, and it was The Netherlands where we played our first European show. I have heard that 013 is a great venue, and it's time to return and bring our biggest show in history to the Dutch fans!"

For further info checkout the band's offcial tour section.

ANTHRAX - Entering the studio!

15 Aug 2008 - 14:04 by Michalis

As seen on the Nuclear Blast offcial web-site...

"American Heavy Metal legend ANTHRAX are back and about to enter the studio.
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has issued the following update: We're entering the studio in October to start recording. We wanted a Halloween vibe. I wanna do my drum tracks dressed like Ringo. Furthermore, ANTHRAX will play their first Korean show ever, playing the Dongducheon Rock Festival."

IN FLAMES - In Flames Record Video For "Alias"!

14 Aug 2008 - 16:54 by Michalis

The Swedish band placed the following announcement on their official site :

In Flames have just finished recording the new video for the 2nd single "Alias" which is taken from the new album "A Sense Of Purpose" - released in April 2008.

The video was recorded just outside Gothenburg, directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus (Revolver Film Company) who has worked with the band several times before and directed/produced videos for "Take This Life","My Sweet Shadow" & "The Quite Place" just to mention a few.

More information can be found on the band's offcial site here

MY DYING BRIDE - Confirmed for Damnation festival!

14 Aug 2008 - 16:25 by Michalis

As been announced on their official site:

"My Dying Bride have been confirmed to play at the Damnation Festival, on November 22. The band are highly delighted to play their only Yorkshire gig this year alongside such esteemed company."

More information about the DAMNATION FESTIVAL here.

FIREHOUSE Live In Greece!

13 Aug 2008 - 03:45 by Nikos

Hard Rockers Firehouse are going to appear live for their first time in Greece!

Date: Thursday 23 October 2008

Place: Gagarin 205

Price: 28 euros

Show starts: 21.30

JOE LYNN TURNER - "Live In Germany"!

13 Aug 2008 - 03:39 by Nikos

Former DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer JOE LYNN TURNER is a busy man these days. Mirroring his successful performance at the UNITED FORCES OF ROCK Festival in Ludwigsburg, Germany on September 30th 2007, Frontiers Records will release on October 10th 2008 JOE LYNN TURNER’s first solo live album ever, aptly entitled "Live In Germany".

The tracklisting features some of the all-time classic songs that Joe has performed with RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE, along with some of the newest classics of his solo repertoire. "Live in Germany" will include: Death Alley Driver; I Surrender; Power; Street of Dreams; Power of Love; Can't Let You Go; Jealous Lover; Your Love is Life; Blood Red Sky; Stone Cold; Can't Happen Here; Spotlight Kid; Burn.

JOE LYNN TURNER will also appear live in Germany as part of the Classic Rock Nights 2008 and will perform together with Jimi Jamison (ex Survivor) and Orleans .

Dates confirmed so far include:
25.09 Aladin , Bremen
26.09 Capitol, Hannover
28.09 Markthalle , Hamburg

In the meanwhile, the production team responsible for the first SUNSTORM album has started the pre-production work for the recording of the second cd. This time Joe Lynn has found in his vaults a few true Melodic Rock gems such as : Standing In The Fire, Forever Now, Save a Place in Your Heart, I Found Love and Walk On, while Jim Peterik (ex Survivor, Pride of Lions) offered these songs to the project: Say You Will, Tears On The Pages, Gutters of Gold. Completing the tracklisting will be 4 cuts written on purpose by Tom and James Martin (Khymera, House of Lords): The Spirit Inside; Don't Give Up; House of Dreams, Divided. Musicians confirmed include Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69) on bass and guitars, Uwe Reitenauer on guitars and Chris Schmidt on drums. Frontiers hopes to release the album in early 2009.

ECLIPSE "Are You Ready To Rock"!

13 Aug 2008 - 03:31 by Nikos

ECLIPSE is a Swedish band which has released two albums "The Truth and a Little More" and "Second to None" their first for Frontiers Records. "Are You Ready to Rock" marks a substantial change in the sound, from the AOR of the first album down to a straightforward Melodic Hard Rock sound akin to WHITESNAKE, EUROPE and TALISMAN.

"Are You Ready To Rock" is an inspired and amazing album that brings in the spotlight the incredible talents of singer Erik Martensson and of axeman Magnus Henriksson. They were able to write 11 killer tracks, chock full of infectious guitar riffs and riveting hooklines. They are one of the hottest and most talented bands around. Lookout for the forthcoming Erik Martensson collaboration with Jeff Scott Soto slated for release in early 2009!

Release date: October 10th 2008

HONEYMOON SUITE "Clifton Hill"!

13 Aug 2008 - 03:28 by Nikos

Honeymoon Suite's original line-up reformed in 2007 and after a very successful year of touring, is now on the road again for the summer of 2008. Honeymoon Suite will continue their non-stop touring schedule with summer shows alongside Loverboy, April Wine, Kim Mitchell and other classic rock acts.
A brand new studio album produced by Tom Treumuth (who produced the debut album) is now complete and will receive a worldwide release in October 2008.
The album is titled "Clifton Hill," named after the Niagara Falls, ON location where the band was formed 25 years ago. To celebrate this significant milestone and the album's release, the City of Niagara Falls is hosting an outdoor music festival, "RockintheFalls". Honeymoon Suite will headline the bash, taking place on September 1st in Victoria Park (right across from the Falls) with plans to hit the European territory in the fall/winter.

Tracklisting: She Ain't Alright; Tired O' Waitin'; Riffola; Ordinary; The House; Why Should I?; Down To Business; Sunday Morning; That's All I Got; Restless; Separate Lives.

Release date: October 10th 2008

FALCHION Tourdates!

13 Aug 2008 - 03:24 by Nikos

13.11. GER Giessen, Hessenhalle
14.11. GER Glauchau, alte Spinnerei
15.11. CZR Prague, Retro Music Hall
16.11. CRO Zagreb, Boogaloo
17.11. ITA Milano, Alcatraz
18.11. F Lyon, CCO
26.11. F Strasbourg, La Laiterie
30.11. NL Amsterdam, Melkweg
01.12. UK Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
02.12. UK Glasgow, ABC 1
03.12. UK Manchester, Juillys Rock World
04.12. UK London, Carling Academy Islington
05.12. UK Leeds, Rio..s

PAUL GILBERT Live In Greece!

12 Aug 2008 - 11:27 by Nikos

Axeman Pauli Gilbert is going to appear for the first time in Greece! His show will include Mr.Big and Racer-X songs so be prepared!!

Date: Monday 20 October 2008

Veune: An Club

Price: 27 euros

Show Starts: 21:30

UNDERGROUND MOON Reissue!

12 Aug 2008 - 11:22 by Nikos

Underground Moon is the mysterious side project of Jeff Pilson, ex-bassist of the famous American hard rock band Dokken and former member of Ronnie James Dio’s solo line-up (in the years 1993-96 and 2004). Using the pseudonym Dominic Moon, Pilson explores the realm of modern rock, often venturing into industrial and electronic themes.

Metal Mind Productions will re-release "Underground Moon" on 18th August 2008 in Europe and 28th October 2008 in USA (via MVD). New digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc.

IVANHOE And DESTINATION'S CALLING Sign To New Metal label SILVERWOLF PRODUCTIONS!

12 Aug 2008 - 11:12 by Nikos

By 2008, Ivanhoe have turned into substantially more than the "German answer to Dream Theater". This is how the band was hailed by many magazines in the 1990s.

Ivanhoe's sophisticated and tantalizing songwriting helps them create a unique universe of sound. After decades of making music together, Ivanhoe have dug to the depths of their souls to come up with fascinating and surprising musical moments and melodies, touching the heart of any real music enthusiast.

On their latest and greatest album so far, the six musicians have distilled all their musical influences into a diverse range of songs and styles - from remarkably straight to experimental crossover. Every Metalhead will find their pick in there, regardless of whether they favour the likes of Iron Maiden, Metallica, Queensryche or Dream Theater. Invaluable!

Ivanhoe is the ex band of Andy B. Franck (Brainstorm) . They were on tour with Nevermore and Iced Earth.

The four-man-combo founded in 1999 has recently been attributed to that in several reviews.

"Mastery of the Light", the first demo-record (produced by DESTINATION'S CALLING; recorded and mixed in their rehearsal room) was released in July 2001 and turned out to be a smash hit: Several fantastic reviews from all around the world underline the potential of the production and confirm: DESTINATION'S CALLING certainly has a future. After the record was out, DC put all effort in their live activities and with constant performing they won quite a lot of enthusiastic fans.

In September 2005 the band went to Munich to bring to life the new album "Invisible Walls" at the Dreamscape Studios.

"Invisible Walls" was recorded and mixed by Jan Vacik (Dreamscape) and mastered by Andy Horn (Red Room Studios; e.g. Edenbridge, Majesty, Bob Rock). The cover was designed by André Beckston from Sweden, who may be well known for his collaborations with Edguy, Michael Kiske and many more.

THE END RECORDS Staff Member To Release Book On History Of Progressive Metal!

12 Aug 2008 - 11:05 by Nikos

Bazillion Points Publishing has announced the first definitive book on the elusive world of progressive metal, written by esteemed metal crusader and prog manic and THE END RECORDS staff member Jeff Wagner. Scheduled for release in autumn 2009, the book will detail the common movements of pioneers like OPETH, WATCHTOWER, VOIVOD, ATHEIST, DREAM THEATER, PSYCHOTIC WALTZ, CELTIC FROST, SIGH, and FATES WARNING — metal bands who have gone against the tide of tradition and conservatism. Linked by a desire to push heavy metal forward, these varied bands with a couple hundred other black sheep form the hard-to-pin-down category of "progressive metal."

Beginning with the hugely influential mid-1970s efforts of Canadian band RUSH, Wagner's book explores the shared lineage of prog rock and metal. He unfurls the huge tapestry and examines the sounds and styles created during the genre's 40-year history, including: the "Big Three" — QUEENSRŸCHE, FATES WARNING, and DREAM THEATER; extreme prog pioneers VOIVOD and CELTIC FROST; Norway's post-black metal avant garde (ULVER, ARCTURUS, VED BUENS ENDE, BEYOND DAWN, etc.); and of course the huge global movement of Big Three-worshippers in the 1990s and the leaders that emerged (AYREON, SYMPHONY X, etc.). The vastness of what can be considered "progressive metal" has proven to be one of the most viable, malleable forms in all of modern music.

Jeff Wagner has explored progressive metal for nearly 20 years in a variety of fanzines and magazines and is probably most notorious for his stint at Metal Maniacs magazine from 1997 to 2001. Says Wagner of his unhealthy obsession with VOIVOD, FATES WARNING, and other oddballs: "This undertaking, a book on progressive metal, is long overdue. The story will be told through my own warped views, with insights from the musicians that make progressive metal happen, plus input from the specialty labels and crazed fans that keep it alive."

PETER FRIESTEDT - "LA Project"!

12 Aug 2008 - 11:01 by Nikos

Zink Music, Cargo Records and Peter Friestedt presents "LA Project II", an album that features lead vocal performances by Joseph Williams (Toto), Bill Champlin (Chicago), Randy Goodrum, Lou Pardini (Koinonia), Bill Cantos, Michael Ruff and Stefan Gunnarsson. The latter is the voice behind the bonus track "Always On My Mind", a song that only is featured on the Zink Music release of the album. And if the just mentioned isn't enough, mastermind Peter has brought on an impressive list of friends and musicians to play on the album and on here we find Abraham Laboriel, John JR Robinson, Tris Imboden (Chicago), Tommy Denander, Ingemar Åberg and some of the above mentioned singers that also lend their instrumental talents to the album.

The album consists of ten songs and Peter has amongst others co-written with Bill Champlin, Randy Goodrum, Brian Hobbs, Bill Cantos and Lou Pardini. Regarding the song-writing Peter says: "I have written some of my strongest material ever, I have been surrounded by great co-writers and I am very proud of the way the tracks turned out". Peter's extraordinary guitar work shines throughout the record, going from sensitive acoustic guitar and slick rhythm lines to blistering solos.

DISSIMULATION Declare: Give back the dead!

12 Aug 2008 - 10:56 by Nikos

The acclaimed artists of black circus, the one and only in Lithuania, also known as DISSIMULATION, have finished work at its third full-length album, which was traditionally shifted on tape in almost mythological "Phoenix" studio nearby Riga, Latvia, mid April 2008. Lithuanian sepulchral metal titans have spent only eleven sleepless chaotic days over there, together with sound genius Gints Lundbergs, and have managed to squeeze the entire negative [anti]cultural bundle out of themselves, that has been
accumulated since the latest "Prakeikimas" disk, out since late 2005.

Few persons associated to the band, that have already sneaked into these
eight vitriolic psalms of negation, have rushed to name "Atiduokit
Mirusius" as the most impressive set of songs ever written under the
banner of Dissimulation. Admittedly, this proposition is far from the
truth. Maniacal guitar riffs sound dead bitter and scornful, notably
intensified vocals reach the places earlier dared not an inch to thread,
yet nihilistic album is quite bantering as well, first of all due to
laconic focused apostate lyrics. The album is obsessed with the idea of
consumer culture's disdain: mankind has lost all its values, mankind is
sold out as a whore, it leads itself to utter self-destruction. "Atiduokit
Mirusius", that literally translates as "Give back The Dead", is
presumably the most metaphoric album in the entire DISSIMULATION
discography – full of negative symbolism, self-destruction visions, and
mankind's hollow. You are invited to confront the dying world. A malignant confrontation, as mankind is on the threshold of perdition, so... "welcome to the world
circus"!

Extreme music label Ledo Takas Records is going to release "Atiduokit
Mirusius" album this coming autumn in compact disk format. Official
worldwide release date is scheduled for Otober 6th. It will be distributed
by the well familiar retailers in UK, Eire, Germany, Benelux, France,
Italy, Canada, Scandinavia, USA and other countries.

LINE-UP:

Venomous – bass/throat
Nekrofagas – strings
Stabmeldys – pulse

METAL INVADER - New Reviews Update!

11 Aug 2008 - 11:25 by Nikos

Check out METAL INVADER's latest reviews concerning the following HOT releases:

THERION - Live Gothic DVD

LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE - Songs For The Last View

DREAMSCAPE - Revoiced

S-CORE - Gust Of Rage

DESCENDING - Enter Annihilation

TOXIC HOLOCAUST/BLUWULF - Speed And Spikes Vol.1

...as also many other new releases found in the "Latest Reviews" section!

DAGOBA - "Face The Colossus"!

11 Aug 2008 - 10:36 by Nikos

"Face the Colossus", DAGOBA's third and upcoming album, will hit the stores on next September 29th. Here's the tracklisting and the artwork for the cover, which was designed by Cecil Kim, known for his work on the "God of War" video games.

Face the Colossus
1. Abyssal
2. Face the Colossus
3. Back from Life
4. Somebody died tonight
5. The World in between
6. Transylvania
7. Orphan of you
8. The Nightfall and all its Mistakes
9. Silence
10. The Crash
11. Sudden Death

HDK Sign In Season Of Mist!

11 Aug 2008 - 10:33 by Nikos

Season of Mist is happy to let you know that the label just inked a deal with new Dutch project HDK, whose main man is no other than AFTER FOREVER co-founder, main songwriter, guitarist, and grunter Sander Gommans. Needless to say, we're very happy to welcome him to the Season of Mist roster! Here's the man's comment:

"I've been working very hard on my project HDK for several years, so it was very important for me to find a label that is specialised in the more extreme side of metal, but also experienced in the style of AFTER FOREVER. I already worked together with Season of Mist when they released the first AFTER FOREVER albums in France, so I know they will do a good job for HDK as well. My project is a mix of all kinds of metal styles, the label has to be able to give it its full attention in order to promote this the right way, and I feel confident Season of Mist is able to do that perfectly!"

HDK's first album is slated for an early 2009 release.

SILENT RAGE - "Four Letter Word"!

11 Aug 2008 - 10:30 by Nikos

Jesse Damon of SILENT RAGE sent his insights about the songs included on the band's current album "Four Letter Word" released on July 7th on Frontiers Records

1. YOU COULD BE THE ONE - Melodic hard rock track with an up tempo beat through out entire song. Big chorus harmonies and screaming solo reminiscent of Y&T and Night Ranger, the lyrics talk about not giving up and believing in oneself.

2. FOUR LETTER WORD - Melodic hard rocking track with an alluring verse and a very addictive chorus. The song blends a feel of Def Leppard, AC/DC & Bon Jovi. This song sends the message of not wanting to get burned again in another love relationship!

3. MAN OR MACHINE - Heavy hard rocking track with a darker melodic style. Powerful guitars and feel of KISS & Power Man 5000. The songs lyrics talk about the struggles between humanity vs technology!

4. FEEL MY LOVE - Another melodic rock song with it's catchy arrangement and melody line ala Foreigner, Whitesnake it features a melodic 3-part harmony chorus that delivers big time. This song is about finally meeting the woman of your dreams and sharing all your pleasures!

5. CLOSE YOUR EYE'S - Melodic power rock ballad with acoustic guitar verse, and an explosive chorus, along with emotional Bon Jovi – esque lead vocal and a blazing guitar solo, makes this standout song a key fit for a soundtrack placement. This song is about two strangers who find each other on a cold and lonely night!

6. SINISTER MAN - Melodic hard rock track with a heavier feel of raw guitars and gritty vocals, sounds somewhere between the Scorpions, Metallica, & Alice Cooper, with an eerie verse and a strong powerful chorus delivery. This song tells the story about a man who lives his life the way he chooses, good and bad!

7. HARD HABIT TO BREAK - Melodic rock track that blast you from the beginning with a sax laden melodic riff reminiscent of Foreigner's "Urgent," that sets up moody sung verses with big harmony choruses. This tracks lyric has a tantalizing allure effect.

8. NOBODY KNOWS (BALLAD OF ANDY & GLORY) - Melodic hard rocker with a straight ahead powerful feel ala Dokken & Judas Priest has this track rocking up a storm. The lyrics tell a true story about a menacing killer that takes the life of two friends, and ends in a tragedy!

9. BONA FIDE - Melodic hard rocker in the vein of the Scorpions, this track has a powerful punch and is perfect for live performance. Here's a song with a lyrical message of man's oldest primal crave, lust!

11. I'M NOT LONELY - A powerful melodic rock track with a slower tempo verse and choruses, the songs climactic finish kicks into double time tempo with an arena style blazing ending. The songs lyric's cover the message of a relationship gone wrong and how one moves on!

12. TROUBLE - A fast tempo hard rock track complete with duelling lead vocals, big chant chorus back-ups, and guitars for days. The drums are like a finely tuned machine with the strength of a hurricane. This songs lyric is about the ultimate rebel, and how he lives his life!

RAMOS/HUGO - "The Dream"

11 Aug 2008 - 10:28 by Nikos

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of the debut album from the highly anticipated new Melodic Rock union between Josh RAMOS and HUGO entitled "The Dream" on October 10th 2008.

On the heels of his successful RAMOS debut solo album "Living In The Light", Josh Ramos , former guitar player of THE STORM and TWO FIRES and now shredder for HARDLINE, started looking for a new suitable vocal partner who could offer his songs the right, heavenly and soaring element that could sparkle them to the next level. The opportunity came through when the amazing Hugo, well known solo artist and former singer of OPEN SKYZ and VALENTINE, accepted the invitation to come and work on the vocal melodies and sing on the new songs.

Hugo and Josh therefore teamed up with famed bassist and producer Fabrizio Grossi ( Glenn Hughes , in Los Angeles who hooked them up with keyboardist Eric Ragno (ex Takara) and John Macaluso (Riot, Starbreaker, Malmsteen etc) on drums and they helped laying down all the tracks for the album. The album mix was taken care by Dennis Ward (PC 69) at his studios in Kalrsdorf , Germany .

"It was great to have Hugo singing and writing on this album" says Josh Ramos , "He did a great job, a lot of Journey fans are going to love it and also hear a side to Hugo’s singing that they haven't heard before. Maybe we will be able to perform together at some point!".

"The Dream" is a cracking Melodic Rock album , resembling Journey as primary influence, but also with elements of Two Fires and Valentine’s debut albums. One of the Melodic Rock highlights of the season and definitely and album to look out for.

Final tracklisting includes:

You’re Not Alone; All That I Wanted; The Dream; Fool’s Game; Bring Back This Love; I Don’t Wanna Say Goodbye; When You Get Lonely; In The City; Tomorrow; If I Can Take You.

THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE On Advertisements!

11 Aug 2008 - 10:22 by Nikos

Finally the advertising industry recovered the potential of The Birthday Massacre. Right now two online ads can be watch using music by The Birthday Massacre.

Red Bull

Skip to about 1 minute in to the video - thats where the song starts and the chyron appears!

SunSilk

After the first clip ends, click on the product on the right in this clip!

BENEDICTON - Pre-listening Page Online!

10 Aug 2008 - 12:01 by Nikos

UK Death Metal legend BENEDICTION has posted a preview page for their upcoming album "Killing Music" here!. Check out two brand new tracks from the album, as well as other information about the band. "Killing Music" will be released on August, 22nd. The limited edition digipak will contain a bonus DVD with a studio report and some dirty live tunes. Nuclear Blast will also re-release the previous six albums of BENEDICTION on August, 8th. Three packages, each with two albums in a noble super jewelcase with loads of bonus material.

SUBWAY TO SULLY Second "Schlachthof" DVD-trailer online!

10 Aug 2008 - 11:55 by Nikos

A second DVD trailer for the upcoming live CD/DVD "Schlachthof" of German Folk Rock/Metal heroes SVBWAY TO SALLY has been put online and can be viewed below! "Schlachthof" will be a double feature containing a 170 minutes lasting live DVD (incl. 50 minutes of backstage footage) as well as a 70 minutes lasting live CD. The package will be released on September 5th. Watch out: the third "Schlachthof" DVD trailer will be availble from August 13th on!

CATTLE DECAPITATION Enters The Recording Studio!

10 Aug 2008 - 11:49 by Nikos

"Hello all!
It's that time once again! CATTLE DECAPITATION now entering the studio to record the next album! We enter Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, CA tomorrow to start working on our fourth Metal Blade full length! We'll be doing the drums with the mighty Zach Ohren (All Shall Perish, Decrepit Birth) and then over to Sharkbite studios to record the rest and mix with our man Billy Anderson. This is going to be devastating, we promise. The new material is over the top. The lyrics, as hateful as 'Karma.Bloody.Karma' but much more disgusting this time around.

We'll be announcing the name of the album, song titles and cover art when we have completed the recording! Details on that, studio reports and fly on the wall footage in the studio coming soon!"