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Saturday, December 26, 2009
New photo of Simone Simons
Every year some bands into Female Metal music send us funny photos to wish us merry Christmas. This year Simone Simons wishes all fans merry Christmas with this photoWednesday, December 23, 2009
Duet between CRISTINA SCABBIA and SIMONE SIMONS
During the concert of Lacuna Coil at 'Christmas Metal Symphony' Fest. Cristina Scabbia and Simone sang the song "Heaven's a lie" together.
A fan recorded a video:
A fan recorded a video:
We can listen Monday, December 21, 2009
The new album of female fronted heavy metal band RAMPART is out now
The new album by the female fronted Bulgarian HEAVY METAL band RAMPART is out now on INFERNO Records! Entitled "VOICE OF THE WILDERNESS", this album includes 9 songs to please all maniacs into classic Heavy Metal bands like RUNNING WILD, GRAVE DIGGER, ADX, HELLOWEEN & IRON MAIDEN !
You can listen to three NEW songs from the album ("Desert Of Time", "The Flood", "Age Of Steel") on RAMPART official MySpace > www.myspace.com/rampartbg !!!
Support this band & don't miss the album ! You'll be amazed !
The tracklist of "Voice of the Wilderness" album is:
1. Under Control
2. Warriors
3. Voice of the Wilderness
4. The Flood
5. Desert of Time
6. Orchrist
7. Age of Steel
8. Mirror to Dreams
9. Stay Aside
In "VOICE OF THE WILDERNESS" as a guest musician took part Sofia Vancheva. She recorded the violins, the viola and the cello in the song called "Age of Steel". The album is filled with melodies, rhythms, double guitar solos and surprising orchestrations.
RAMPART were chosen by EPICUS Records to take part in a tribute album to HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY. The band recorded the HELLOWEEN cover song "Just a Little Sign". Norway's GAIA EPICUS, Germany's KICKHUNTER (featuring HELLOWEEN bassist Markus Großkopf), Slovakia's SIGNUM REGIS (featuring former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/GLORY singer Göran Edman) are among the bands who participate in the album called "HELLORAY". The release will be out in the beginning of 2010.
The music of RAMPART follows the concept that life is frequently a range of people and events, which earn the taste of something we lived through, something exciting - the apparition of the original and the reality of the traditional heavy metal. The band keeps the true metal spirit alive!
News by: thrashdetector
You can listen to three NEW songs from the album ("Desert Of Time", "The Flood", "Age Of Steel") on RAMPART official MySpace > www.myspace.com/rampartbg !!!
Support this band & don't miss the album ! You'll be amazed !
The tracklist of "Voice of the Wilderness" album is:
1. Under Control
2. Warriors
3. Voice of the Wilderness
4. The Flood
5. Desert of Time
6. Orchrist
7. Age of Steel
8. Mirror to Dreams
9. Stay Aside
In "VOICE OF THE WILDERNESS" as a guest musician took part Sofia Vancheva. She recorded the violins, the viola and the cello in the song called "Age of Steel". The album is filled with melodies, rhythms, double guitar solos and surprising orchestrations.
RAMPART were chosen by EPICUS Records to take part in a tribute album to HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY. The band recorded the HELLOWEEN cover song "Just a Little Sign". Norway's GAIA EPICUS, Germany's KICKHUNTER (featuring HELLOWEEN bassist Markus Großkopf), Slovakia's SIGNUM REGIS (featuring former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/GLORY singer Göran Edman) are among the bands who participate in the album called "HELLORAY". The release will be out in the beginning of 2010.
The music of RAMPART follows the concept that life is frequently a range of people and events, which earn the taste of something we lived through, something exciting - the apparition of the original and the reality of the traditional heavy metal. The band keeps the true metal spirit alive!
News by: thrashdetector
Thursday, December 17, 2009
CRYSALYS,NEW LINE UP AND A NEW ERA FOR THE ITALIAN METAL BAND!
The Italian metal band Crysalys has come back..! The band published the following statement:
"TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND FANS: WELCOME TO THE NEW CRYSALYS MYSPACE! GET YOURSELF READY FOR A NEW ERA..!....
After 4 months of silence, we are finally back to share our dream with you..! First of all, we have to thank some special people (you know who you are), if Crysalys are still alive is also thanks to the great devotion and support we received from our precious fans. They have always been so close to us this summer, when everything seemed to be over. Music and passion are too strong in our souls to break up a dream for which we fought so hard in the last 3 years.....
In addition, we have to thank the great team who worked for us on new graphics, photos and layouts: A. Bracci (photos), E. Baldan (digital designer), C.Death (graphic and digital designer of the new layout) and G. Cuccu (photos) .....
But now, let’s start with some news..! We’d like to introduce you our new musicians! Fabio "Wolf" Amurri on keyboards, Alessandro "Mastro" Marconetti on guitar and Giuseppe "Peppz" Cardinali on bass guitar. ....
We chose them in September because of their positive attitude, which goes far beyond their undoubted musical talent. We're sure that they’ll fit perfectly to the new Crysalys' era and that you'll grow fond with them very soon!....
Thanks to new members and influences, the new Crysalys sound is moving closer to an Avant-Garde Metal style, with operatic elements contrasted by a powerful, modern and experimental metal sound.....
As you can see, there's also a new instrument in our line-up: the keyboard. Modern synths and emotional piano tunes will be a fundamental and innovative element and will help the band to experiment innovative sounds and evolve its original concept. ....
Currently, we're writing several new songs and we're making some pre-productions to choose which tracks will appear t on the first album. We'll record it in Spring 2010 and we'll give you some more details soon. We'll also come back on stage around March to show you the new members and our new tracks. More news will come soon, so STAY TUNED and thanks for all guys. We love you all.....
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Crysalys wishes everybody A MERRY XMAS AND A GREAT 2010..! ****...."
The new line up,photos,graphic layout,news and more on Crysalys'myspace:
http://myspace.com/crysalysband
News by: Crysalys Italian Fan Club
Thursday, December 10, 2009
NIGHTWISH Singer To Perform At Sweden's 'P3 Guld' Event
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon will perform on January 19, 2010 during the "P3 Guld" (Swedish radio's annual music awards) live awards ceremony broadcast from the Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event will be aired live on both Swedish national TV and radio. Commented Olzon: "The gala is an award gala where our biggest public radio channel, P3, gives away awards to best song, best album, best artist etc.
"I am excited and I look so forward to show myself to the Swedish people.
"We [NIGHTWISH] haven't done so many performances in my own country, even though we have sold gold with [the latest NIGHTWISH album] 'Dark Passion Play', so this is a nice thing for me to do."
Anette Olzon recently spent time in Stockholm, Sweden creating songs for her upcoming solo album with Swedish producers Stefan Örn and Johan Glössner.
Olzon's forthcoming solo album will be co-produced by Swedish producer/songwriter Anders Bagge, who has previously worked with MADONNA, CELINE DION, JANET JACKSON and JESSICA SIMPSON, among others. He is also one of judges on the Swedish TV talent competition "Idol" and a producer of the TV series "Made in Sweden".
Olzon performed on August 13, 2009 with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra at a special concert in Stockholm, Sweden as part of the Stockholms Kulturfestival (Stockholm's Culture Festival).
News by: LIV KALSKE
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
LEAVES' EYES To Support KAMELOT In Europe
LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY — will support KAMELOT on their upcoming European tour in March/April 2010.
Commented Liv Kristine: "I am really looking forward to tour with KAMELOT again! The last tours with KAMELOT were very successful for both bands and the friendship between the bands is great! Being on the road with other Norwegians is, of course, always an honour and pleasure for me! Roy [Khan, KAMELOT frontman] is both an excellent singer and a fine person."
Added Alexander Krull: "It's great that we go on tour with our friends KAMELOT again! This upcoming European tour will be truly a highlight for every fan of dark, symphonic metal music! We can't wait until March when we'll start to conquer the stages across Europe again with this strong tour package! We will perform new material of the album 'Njord' as well as songs from the previous records!"
The dates are as follows:
Mar. 25 - Charleroi - BE - Le Coliseum *
Mar. 26 - Tilburg - NL - O13 *
Mar. 27 - Amsterdam - NL Paradiso *
Mar. 28 - London - UK - Koko *
Mar. 31 - Paris - FR - Elysée Montmartre *
Apr. 01 - Pratteln - CH - Z7 Kulturfabrik *
Apr. 02 - Montpellier - FR - Rockstore *
Apr. 03 - Barcelona - ES - Salamandra *
Apr. 04 - Madrid - ES - La Riviera *
Apr. 07 - Dortmund - DE - FZW *
Apr. 08 - Köln - DE - Live Music Hall *
Apr. 09 - Hamburg - DE - Markthalle *
Apr. 10 - Gothenburg - SE - Trädgårn **
Apr. 11 - Stockholm - SE - Tyrol **
Apr. 13 - Helsinki - FI - Nosturi ***
Apr. 14 - Tampere - FI - Pakkahuone ***
Apr. 16 - Oslo - NO - Sentrum Scene ***
* plus ADAGIO
** plus ALL ENDS
*** plus AMARANTHE
Siegfried: New Website & Track Online
The all-new Website of Siegfried is now online at http://www.siegfried.co.at/! Fans may enter the realm of the Epic Metal warriors HERE! In addition, fans may want to check out the new song "Der Ring der Nibelungen" on the band's MYSPACE site!
THEATRE OF TRAGEDY: European Dates Announced
Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY has scheduled the following dates: Mar. 13 - Sittard, NETH - Fenix
Mar. 14 - London, UK - Underworld
Mar. 18 - Barcelona, SPA - Salamandra
Mar. 19 - Madrid, SPA - Caracol
Mar. 20 - Lisbon, POR - Cine Teatro Corroios
More shows will be announced soon.
THEATRE OF TRAGEDY's seventh album, "Forever Is The World", was released in September via AFM Records. The follow-up to 2006's "Storm" was recorded at Room 13 studios in Oslo with producer Alexander Møklebust, who has previously worked with ZEROMANCER, SEIGMEN, GÅTE, MONOMEN and DELAWARE, among others. The mastering was handled by Bjørn Engelmann at the Cutting Room in Sweden.
"Forever Is The World" is available in three different versions: a limited digipack with one bonus song, a very limited double vinyl version with two bonus tracks (one exclusive to the vinyl edition!) and a regular jewelcase.
You can listen two samples of this new album: 'Hide And Seek' and 'Frozen'
They are also availables by their Myspace
Sunday, December 6, 2009
REVIEW: Sellisternium - Fury
Sellisternium is a band from Poland. They plays a sort of psychedelic/ambient rock dark music. This album "Fury" was released by Renaissance Records in 2008. Fury is an album mostly instrumental, the voice is an instrument more for filling the melodies and doesn't usually get the leading role. We can find a lot keyboards passages with dark and psychedelic touches.They are sometimes poor. The guitar helps to create ambients. We can listen some good arrangements / solos.
Sellisternium is not the typical gothic metal band, they have their own indentity with their original music.
SCORE: 6/10
REVAMP: Charlotte (Delain), Marco (Nightwish) and Anneke (Agua de Annique) say Good Luck
Charlotte Wessels (Delain), Marco Hietala (Nightwish) and Anneke van Giersbergen (Agua de Annique) wish good luck to Floor and her band Revamp
REVIEW: Siegfried - Nibelung
'Nibelung' is the title of the new album by Siegfried. This band was founded in 1998. The metal sound of that periode (Dimmu Borgir, Borknagar, swedish metal,...), you can feel in this album. Dark melodies mixes with folk touches. You can listen three different voices. Two male ones: Clean and grunt and a female one by Sandra Schleret (Elis' singer too). Nibelungs talks about the curse of the gold of the Nibelungen. You can interpret the lyrics with ambiguity, because they are mixed with personal reflections about destiny, love, hate and death.
In my opinion the best of this album are the riffs of guitars and the worst the complicated armonies of melodies whic they always use to develop his song. They usually start fine, but they complicated a lot the things in the course of the song and the result is not nice.
SCORE: 6/10
Friday, December 4, 2009
INDICA Signs to Nuclear Blast
Finnish all-girl band INDICA has inked a deal with Germany's Nuclear Blast Records.
Commented the group in a statement: "It is very rare to see such enthusiasm that we have already witnessed with all the Nuclear Blast people about our forthcoming debut album in English. We can't wait to start to work with all of you, to get the album out and to start touring in Europe!"
Added Markus Staiger, Nuclear Blast President: "We are very proud to welcome this young band from Finland to the Nuclear Blast family. Those five exceptional girls have totally captivated all of us. With their magical and self-contained form of romantic and melancholic rock music we are trying to explore into directions which are new to us and and it will be a big but more than exciting challenge!"
INDICA's album was produced by NIGHTWISH mastermind Tuomas Holopainen, who has previously toured Europe with INDICA twice. He says, "INDICA has such sights to show you! You will be spellbound for lifetime!"
The new INDICA album, "A Way Away", is due in early summer 2010.
INDICA live in Italy (March 2009) as the support act for NIGHTWISH:
For more information, visit www.indica.fi
TRISTANIA new album (video)
TRISTANIA has finished the composition process. The band will record in two studios from Norway and the mix will be in another studio. The band will start to record very soon. Some months ago Tristania revealed the title of some songs: "Patriot Games", "Year of the Rat", "The Emerald Piper" and "Sirens".
You can listen one of their new songs:
You can listen one of their new songs:
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
TARJA TURUNEN´s keyboardist featured on new THE ETERNAL album
Australian atmospheric/gothic/doom metallers THE ETERNAL have issued the following update: "Talented Finnish keyboard player Maria Ilmoniemi who we met on our recent tour in the USA (she was in Tarja's [Turunen] band) is now at her studio in Helsinki, Finland, tracking keyboards for our new album.
"Maria has almost completed her masters degree in music and has an amazing range of digital and analogue keyboards, so we are very lucky to have her onboard.
"Due to distance, it's hard to make Maria a full-time member of THE ETERNAL, so she will be the invisible fourth member on this record and also the first female in what has very much been a boys club up until now.
"We are very excited to be working with her and we are sure the results will be fantastic."
THE ETERNAL will enter 301 Studios in Byron Bay, Australia on December 3 to begin recording the new album for an early 2010 release. More information will be made available soon.
News by: LIV KALSKE
DELAIN Singer Performs With SONATA ARCTICA In Milan: Video Available
DELAIN singer Charlotte Wessels joined SONATA ARCTICA on stage on Wednesday, November 25 in Milan, Italy to perform the song "Last Drop Falls".
Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below.
SONATA ARCTICA was forced to cancel three shows last week (Graz, Vienna and Munich) due to singer Tony Kakko's infection of vocal cords.
SONATA ARCTICA will embark on a North American headlining tour in the spring. Support will come from MUTINY WITHIN and POWERGLOVE. Tickets are on sale exclusively through EnterTheVault.com until December 3, at which point they will be made available through all normal ticketing systems.
"The Days Of Grays", the new album from SONATA ARCTICA, sold around 2,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD landed at position No. 19 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
"The Days Of Grays" was released on September 22 in North America through Nuclear Blast Records.
News by: LIV KALSKE
Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below.
SONATA ARCTICA was forced to cancel three shows last week (Graz, Vienna and Munich) due to singer Tony Kakko's infection of vocal cords.
SONATA ARCTICA will embark on a North American headlining tour in the spring. Support will come from MUTINY WITHIN and POWERGLOVE. Tickets are on sale exclusively through EnterTheVault.com until December 3, at which point they will be made available through all normal ticketing systems.
"The Days Of Grays", the new album from SONATA ARCTICA, sold around 2,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD landed at position No. 19 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
"The Days Of Grays" was released on September 22 in North America through Nuclear Blast Records.
News by: LIV KALSKE
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
REVIEW: Elis - Catharsis
Surprising ... this world describe in my opinion about the new album of the band Elis, called 'Catharsis'. When you are going to listen this album, forget your idea about the style of Elis. This one is very different. In 'Catharsis', the band change their own style. It's a very powerful album, never fall off. Sandra Schleret has surprised us with rock vocals, folk melodies, melodic ones,... We can listen male backing vocals in most of songs. One of songs which I love it is Warrior's Tale, you can enjoy a very impressive duet between Sandra and Michelle Darkness (End of Green).
Nowadays, It's dificult find bands into female metal which play guitar solos, so it was a nice surprise for me listen some good solos guitars in 'Catharsis' album.
One of my favorites songs is: 'I come undone'. Sandra uses a very powerful voice. And the guitar arrangements are very right with a rock touch.
The negative aspect of this album is the cover.I think it doesn't fit with the music. That cover doesn't invite to buy the cd or listen it.
I'm very satisfied. Highly recomended!!
I'm not a fan of the band and I don't usually give high notes, but I must make an exception, Catharsis deserves it:
SCORE: 10/10
Review by Oliver Davis
Thursday, November 26, 2009
For Selena And Sin - "Primrose Path" (Finnish Edition)
Finnish melancholic rockers For Selena And Sin, will release their second album on 19th October 2009. Primrose Path shows a heavier and more energetic side of the band, without forgetting the original sound of FSAS.
The new album features 12 new songs, including a Kylie Minogue cover song "Confide in Me".
Primrose Path was recorded and mixed at Studio Underground, Sweden by producer Pelle Saether.
This CD will be released in Scandinavia on the 19th of October and in the rest of europe on the 25th of January 2010.
Primrose Path
Rebel Monster Records
(Mascot Records) 2009
Tracklist
1 Countdown To The Stars
2 Bring Me The Sun
3 Rusty Rails Of Yesterday
4 Horst
5 Confide In Me
6 Broken Mirror
7 Colour My World
8 Psycho Lover
9 Don´t Touch The Sky
10 Summer Hill
Bonus tracks
11. Five Days In A Row
12. Sister Sunset
News by: Liv kalske
Monday, November 23, 2009
SONIC SENSATIONS - new video
Factory of Dreams and First Edition Pictures proudly presents, Sonic Sensations, the music video. A brand new production taken from Factory of Dream's new album 'A Strange Utopia' recently released by ProgRock Records. A mysterious video, depicting the World of the Sonic Sensations song.
Breathe the music, hear it loud, feel the beat and let yourself and your eyes go as the mysterious film plays... This is what Factory of Dreams proposes with the Sonic Sensations video and song theme, after the successful Weight of the World videoclip already released here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVFKGBI8uGo
Produced by Hugo Flores
Directed by Emil Jonsvik
More info: http://strangeutopia.com or http://www.myspace.com/projectcreation
News by: Factory of Dreams
Breathe the music, hear it loud, feel the beat and let yourself and your eyes go as the mysterious film plays... This is what Factory of Dreams proposes with the Sonic Sensations video and song theme, after the successful Weight of the World videoclip already released here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVFKGBI8uGo
Produced by Hugo Flores
Directed by Emil Jonsvik
More info: http://strangeutopia.com or http://www.myspace.com/projectcreation
News by: Factory of Dreams
Saturday, November 21, 2009
NIGHTWISH SINGER WITH THE RASMUS: BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE FROM "OCTOBER AND APRIL" VIDEO
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "October & April", the new video from Finland's THE RASMUS which features a guest appearance by NIGHTWISH frontwoman Anette Olzon, can be viewed below. The track was released as a single on November 11.
Olzon was scheduled to THE RASMUS on stage earlier tonight (Friday, November 20) at The Dome 52 in Graz, Austria to perform "October & April". The concert will be broadcast on Germany's RTL 2 station on November 27.
In a September 2008 interview with Italy's Musica Metal, THE RASMUS singer Lauri Ylönen stated that the idea for the song came to him nine years ago when Tarja Turunen was still the lead singer of NIGHTWISH, but he only got around to recording the track during the sessions for last year's "Black Roses" CD. "I actually asked Tarja, but she said no!" Lauri revealed. "Then I called Anette, and she was like, 'Yeah, I would love to sing a song with you, I'm a big RASMUS fan, actually two years ago before I joined NIGHTWISH, I was singing THE RASMUS songs in karaoke bars!' so we went with her."
"October & April" was not included on "Black Roses" because the CD was a concept effort and the song didn't fit in with the overall idea for the album. Instead, the track will make its debut on THE RASMUS' "Best of 2001-2009", a compilation of all the hit songs from their four latest albums, including the million-selling "In The Shadows", most of the singles and a few rarities
News by: Liv kalske
Olzon was scheduled to THE RASMUS on stage earlier tonight (Friday, November 20) at The Dome 52 in Graz, Austria to perform "October & April". The concert will be broadcast on Germany's RTL 2 station on November 27.
In a September 2008 interview with Italy's Musica Metal, THE RASMUS singer Lauri Ylönen stated that the idea for the song came to him nine years ago when Tarja Turunen was still the lead singer of NIGHTWISH, but he only got around to recording the track during the sessions for last year's "Black Roses" CD. "I actually asked Tarja, but she said no!" Lauri revealed. "Then I called Anette, and she was like, 'Yeah, I would love to sing a song with you, I'm a big RASMUS fan, actually two years ago before I joined NIGHTWISH, I was singing THE RASMUS songs in karaoke bars!' so we went with her."
"October & April" was not included on "Black Roses" because the CD was a concept effort and the song didn't fit in with the overall idea for the album. Instead, the track will make its debut on THE RASMUS' "Best of 2001-2009", a compilation of all the hit songs from their four latest albums, including the million-selling "In The Shadows", most of the singles and a few rarities
News by: Liv kalske
Monday, November 16, 2009
Beauty and The Beast festival continues
Beauty and The Beast festival continues the tour around central Europe in November. Leave's eyes together with Sirenia, Atrocity, Elis and Stream of Passion will be playing soon in Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Hungary, so don't forget to buy your ticket soon if you want to see them!
You can check the dates at http://www.myspace.com/beautyandthebeastfest
You can check the dates at http://www.myspace.com/beautyandthebeastfest
News by: Julia Sierra
Friday, November 13, 2009
Tarja takes part in a compilation album of Christmas carols
Christmas time is about to begin and Tarja Turunen has prepared her own participation. She collaborates in the "Most beautiful Christmas songs" album with three songs. The compilation features popular singers from Finland and will be released on 18.11 only in this country. The artists are Tarja Turunen, Jari Sillanpää, Irina, Veeti Kallio, Maria Lund and Mikko Kuustonen. They perform traditional Christmas songs as well as new versions with Olli Ahvenlahti´s acoustic orchestra and Cantores Minores choir accompaniment.
Part of the benefits of the album will go to the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission Christmas fundraising, which is in this year supporting girls and women and their education in Nepal.
As well, there will be a concert, which will take place in Kallio´s church Helsinki on December, Friday 11th. There will be Veeti Kallio, Tarja Turunen, Jari Sillanpää and Mikko Kuustonen.
Here you have the songs featuring Tarja Turunen:
News by: Julia Sierra
Sunday, November 8, 2009
JAN, Ex singer from TRISTANIA & SIRENIA found dead
We have received the very tragic and shocking news that Jan Kenneth Barkved, the singer from the band Elusive died a few days ago. Jan, who was only in his mid 30's, was found dead in his apartment in Tau,Stavanger on Wednesday afternoon.The cause of death is not yet known. Jan Kenneth Barkved was singer of:
1999-2001 Tristania
2002 Sirenia
Our sincerest condolences go to Jan's family and friends
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Omega Lithium - first album "Dreams In Formaline" is out!
Omega Lithium is a Croatian industrial metal / gothic metal band. The band was formed in 2007 and is signed to Drakkar Entertainment and Sony BMG. The band's debut album, Dreams in Formaline, is due to be released on 18 September 2009.
The first single from the debut album was "Stigmata". The single was played on the MTV rock chart and peaked to the 4 place on the MTV Adria Rock chart (receiving a constant airplay for more than 2 months). The video appeared on other European and worldwide TV stations in their daily charts.
The band is noted for their unique visuals and for being a non typical female fronted metal band. Their style is a mixture of industrial, metal "packed" in a haunted (gothic) atmosphere.
source: Wikipedia
official website:
http://omegalithium.com/
official free samples on:
http://www.vampirefreaks.com/omegalithium/
News by: speedstar84
Sunday, November 1, 2009
TARJA - New song: Witch-Hunt
Tarja Turunen played with Tampere Filharmonics and she performed a new song called Witch-Hunt from Tarja's upcoming album 'What Lies Beneath' at the Halloween-show October 30th 2009.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Diabulus in Musica Review
Their name refers us to a famous album of Slayer but their music has nothing to do with it. Diabulus in Musica consists of four young musicians from Pamplona (Spain) that in 2006 decided to create a new symphonic metal project. Together with Niobeth represent the new wave of spanish gothic metal with operistic voice, that although it hasn't got much acceptance in this country -at least, for the moment-, for sure brings an interesting offer. Their demo "Secrets", advance of what will be their first album, shows much talent. A dark, modern, bombastic and symphonic sound wraps their songs up with an unique aura. The first song that opens the demo begins with a majestic choir accompanied by powerful guitars that gives way to the soft voice of Zuberoa, opposite to the Adrián or Gorka growls. "St. Michael's Nightmare" gives off a lot of versatililty with its constant changes: powerfull guitars, soft piano parts... "Nocturnal Flowers" is much more approachable than its predecessor. It stands out for having a modern sound closer to the actual gothic metal bands. Keyboards gather power and the chorus is more accessible.
"Lies In Your Heart" has intense guitars but also mighty choirs, accompanied by the always warm voice of the singer. The last song , "Ishtar" begins with a sad and dark violin that little by little is followed by more instruments that gather intensity. The growls are more present. A good song to close that reminds to the After Forever's first works.
Diabulus In Musica's music has all the important ingredients of a symphonic metal band, in this sense they do not bring any innovation to the scene. They will be welcome by all the fans of this genre.
For their debut album, they count on many prestigious musicians as soprano Maite Itoiz (John Kelly & Maite Itoiz), tenor Ariel Hernández (singer of the Spanish National Choir) or Sergio Ramírez (violinist in the Spanish National Broadcast) among others. Besides, they have achieved
the support of Ad Sluijter (ex guitar player of the dutch band Epica), who has worked with Iñaki Llarena (DIM's producer so far) in the production of the album, and the invaluable expertise of Sascha Paeth in the mastering of the album.
Website of the band: http://www.myspace.com/diabulusinmusicaband
News by: Julia Sierra
Sunday, October 18, 2009
EPICA and FLOOR JANSEN at Metal Female Voices Festival (VIDEO)
Simone and Floor sang together the song: Follow in the cry in Metal Female Voices Festival celebrated 17 and 18 October 2009. This video was recorded by a fan:
Listen the ANNETTE OLZON & THE RASMUS single
NIGHTWISH frontwoman Anette Olzon makes a guest appearance on "October & April", the new single from Finland's THE RASMUS, which is scheduled for release on November 11. The song, which is available for streaming below, has been sent to radio stations in Europe and the video for the track will premiere on October 23.
In an interview, THE RASMUS singer Lauri Ylönen stated that the idea for the song came to him nine years ago when Tarja Turunen was still the lead singer of NIGHTWISH, but he only got around to recording the track during the sessions for last year's "Black Roses" CD. "I actually asked Tarja, but she said no!"
"October & April" was not included on "Black Roses" because the CD was a concept effort and the song didn't fit in with the overall idea for the album. Instead, the track will make its debut on THE RASMUS' "Best of 2001-2009", a compilation of all the hit songs from their four latest albums, including the million-selling "In The Shadows", most of the singles and a few rarities.
Due on November 25, "Best of 2001-2009" features the following track listing:
01. In The Shadows
02. No Fear
03. Guilty (U.S. mix)
04. October & April (featuring Anette Olzon)
05. First Day Of My Life
06. Livin' In A World Without You
07. F-F-F-Falling
08. Chill
09. Immortal
10. Justify
11. Shot
12. Funeral Song
13. Ghost of Love
14. Open My Eyes (acoustic version)
15. In My Life
16. Ten Black Roses
17. Sail Away
You can listen the song:
In an interview, THE RASMUS singer Lauri Ylönen stated that the idea for the song came to him nine years ago when Tarja Turunen was still the lead singer of NIGHTWISH, but he only got around to recording the track during the sessions for last year's "Black Roses" CD. "I actually asked Tarja, but she said no!"
"October & April" was not included on "Black Roses" because the CD was a concept effort and the song didn't fit in with the overall idea for the album. Instead, the track will make its debut on THE RASMUS' "Best of 2001-2009", a compilation of all the hit songs from their four latest albums, including the million-selling "In The Shadows", most of the singles and a few rarities.
Due on November 25, "Best of 2001-2009" features the following track listing:
01. In The Shadows
02. No Fear
03. Guilty (U.S. mix)
04. October & April (featuring Anette Olzon)
05. First Day Of My Life
06. Livin' In A World Without You
07. F-F-F-Falling
08. Chill
09. Immortal
10. Justify
11. Shot
12. Funeral Song
13. Ghost of Love
14. Open My Eyes (acoustic version)
15. In My Life
16. Ten Black Roses
17. Sail Away
You can listen the song:
FLOOR JANSEN, new band!
Floor Jansen ( Ex-AFTER FOREVER vocalist ) has returned with a new band, REVAMP, also featuring guitarist Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., ENEMIES OF THE SUN) and keyboardist Joost van den Broek (ex-AFTER FOREVER, STAR ONE). They talk about their music: "The ReVamp sound will become a unique blend of the personal style we will recognize from these musicians. Combining these individual sounds in one album promises to result in heavy and very metal! "
Although they have not uploaded any track at the moment, you can check the band's official website: http://www.revampmusic.com/
...But they have promised upload samples very soon.
This album will be released in may 2010!!!
REVIEW: Leaves Eyes - Njord
Njord is the new release for the band Leaves' Eyes. A magic album, with folk/viking influences. We can travel to ancients and lost worlds with the sweet melodies and voice of Liv Kristine. Choruses and orchestra contrast with very powerful guitars and male vocals.
They include their own cover of the traditional english songs: "Scarborough Fair" and they got it! The new version is amazing.
In this album Liv proves that she is a great singer. She mixes neutral voice with a lyric voice with very complicated high notes.
We want to underline the ballad called "Morgenland" with their dark and sad melodies.
"Njord", "My destiny", "Elegy and Through our veins" (and their changes of scale) are our favorite songs. Only for these songs, it's worth listening the album. You can believe us.
SCORE: 9/10
Katy D. Noir
Friday, October 9, 2009
ELIS and MANDRAGORA SCREAM listen their new songs
You can listen following excerpts:
Elis: "I come Undone" from their upcoming album CATHARSIS
Mandragora Scream: “Breakin’ Dawn” from their upcoming album VOLTURNA, which will be released this month. This album will contain 14 tracks
Elis: "I come Undone" from their upcoming album CATHARSIS
Mandragora Scream: “Breakin’ Dawn” from their upcoming album VOLTURNA, which will be released this month. This album will contain 14 tracks
Friday, October 2, 2009
SARAH JEZEBEL DEVA, new album soon
Sarah Jezebel Deva (singer in CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS and ANGTORIA)is mixing her new solo album "A Sign of Sublime". This album will be released in October.The drums was composed by Max Blunos (TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED. The guest musicians who collaborate in this project are Martin Powell (CRADLE OF FILTH, ANATHEMA, MY DYING BRIDE) and Dave Pybus (CRADLE OF FILTH).
Recently Sarah has recorded her video-clip, which will be included in the digipack version of the album "A Sign of Sublime". This videoclip will have 2 versions (the censure one and uncensured one)
Here is a shoot of this video:
Within Temptation: UTOPIA New Video
WITHIN TEMPTATION will release their upcoming album, "An Acoustic Night At The Theatre" in November. This new album include the song "Utopia", you can watch their new video-clip here
TO-MERA: New EP Teaser Posted Online
TO-MERA - the U.K.-based dark progressive metal band fronted by former WITHOUT FACE vocalist Julie Kiss - has posted an audio teaser from the group's new EP, "Earthbound" . Check it out on the TO-MERA MySpace page.
"Earthbound" is scheduled for release on October 24. The group previously stated that the CD would include four new songs with a running time of "around 30 minutes."
TO-MERA parted ways with Candlelight Records after releasing two albums through the label - 2006's "Transcendental" and 2008's "Delusions".
FLYLEAF: new video
Texas-based quintet FLYLEAF has teamed up with director Meiert Avis (who has helmed clips for a diverse list of artists, including AVRIL LAVIGNE, U2, JACK'S MANNEQUIN, AUDIOSLAVE and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN) to film a video for the band's new single, the bracing rocker "Again". The track comes off "Memento Mori", the follow-up to FLYLEAF's hit 2005 self-titled debut, which is scheduled for release on November 10 via A&M/Octone."Memento Mori" track listing:
01. Beautiful Bride
02. Again
03. Chasm
04. Missing
05. This Close
06. The Kind
07. In The Dark
08. Set Apart This Dream
09. Swept Away
10. Tiny Heart
11. Melting (interlude)
12. Treasure
13. Circle
14. Arise
Disc 2 (Deluxe Edition):
01. Break Your Knees
02. Enemy
03. Have We Lost
04. Who Am I
You can watch the video HERE
Monday, September 14, 2009
TRAIL OF TEARS To Tour Europe With GOTHMINISTER and MAGENTA
TRAIL OF TEARS will join forces with fellow Norwegian bands GOTHMINISTER and MAGENTA for the "Darkness, Bloodstains And Accidents" European tour in November/December.
The first confirmed dates are as follows:
Nov. 22 - Gargarin205 - Athens, Greece
Nov. 23 - The Underworld - London, UK
Nov. 25 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland
Nov. 28 - Live Club - Stuttgart, Germany
Nov. 29 - Columbia Club - Berlin, Germany
Dec. 01 - The Rock - Copenhagen, Denmark
Dec. 11 - Glassheim - Jevnaker, Norway
Dec. 12 - John Dee - Oslo, Norway
WITHIN TEMPTATION - Utopia
The band Within Temptation wrote the following statement:Dear fans,
You already know that we will be releasing a great acoustic live album, "An Acoustic Night At The Theatre", in the end of October. This album will also contain a brand new song, which is titled "Utopia"! It's a duet between Sharon and Chris Jones, we'll tell you more about him later! The single will also contain "Restless", recorded live at our show in Eindhoven in 2007. This single will only be available in stores in the Benelux from October 23rd, so if you want to have it you can order it on iTunes or through our webshop in a few weeks. Keep checking our website for more updates or join our newsletter or Twitter to get your updates automatically!
Cheers,
WT
The track list of "An Acoustic Night At The Theatre" will be:
01. Towards The End
02. Stand My Ground
03. Caged
04. All I Need
05. Frozen
06. Somewhere
07. The Cross
08. Pale
09. What Have You Done
10. Memories
11. Forgiven
12. Utopia
LEAVES' EYES: 'Njord' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
"Njord", the new full-length album from LEAVES' EYES - the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY - has registered the following first-week chart positions:
Germany (Media Control): #30
Germany (Media Markt and Saturn): #24 *
U.K. (Top Independent Label Albums): #40
U.K. (Top Rock Albums): #19
* Media Markt and Saturn are Germany's leading chains for consumer electronics
Germany (Media Control): #30
Germany (Media Markt and Saturn): #24 *
U.K. (Top Independent Label Albums): #40
U.K. (Top Rock Albums): #19
* Media Markt and Saturn are Germany's leading chains for consumer electronics
EVANESCENCE Will Not Perform Any New Material
EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee has commented on her band's upcoming one-off appearance at the Maquinária festival in São Paulo, Brazil in November. The group is headlining one of the nights at the two-day event (Nov. 7-8), which will feature additional performances by FAITH NO MORE, JANE'S ADDICTION and DEFTONES, among others.
Stated Lee: "We've had a few cool opportunities to play one-offs over the past year or so, and I usually end up saying no because I've been so focused on the new material and I don't want to get sidetracked (organizing an EVANESCENCE show takes some pretty serious time and preparation) . BUT the writing has been going so well lately, and you Brazil fans are some of our best and craziest, we decided to just go for it!"
She added, "We won't be playing new material; it's going to be a collection of songs you already know (new stuff will come in due time).
"I'm really excited and a little nervous about the show - I've been my anonymous alter-ego for a long time! Mostly I can't wait to feel that feeling again - completely swallowed by the music."
Lee revealed in an online posting last month that she has been working on material for the follow-up to 2006's "The Open Door". She also indicated that she had "a little surprise" for the band's fans, but declined to give further details.
Stated Lee: "We've had a few cool opportunities to play one-offs over the past year or so, and I usually end up saying no because I've been so focused on the new material and I don't want to get sidetracked (organizing an EVANESCENCE show takes some pretty serious time and preparation) . BUT the writing has been going so well lately, and you Brazil fans are some of our best and craziest, we decided to just go for it!"
She added, "We won't be playing new material; it's going to be a collection of songs you already know (new stuff will come in due time).
"I'm really excited and a little nervous about the show - I've been my anonymous alter-ego for a long time! Mostly I can't wait to feel that feeling again - completely swallowed by the music."
Lee revealed in an online posting last month that she has been working on material for the follow-up to 2006's "The Open Door". She also indicated that she had "a little surprise" for the band's fans, but declined to give further details.
LACUNA COIL's 'I Like It' Digital Single To Feature Excusive Remixes
Three unique artists were approached to remix LACUNA COIL's "I Like It" track for an upcoming single, to be made available digitally only on September 21 in Europe and Australia.
Interface: One of New York's longest-running electronic music acts, Interface combines the sonic edge of industrial, the club energy of trance, and a melodic sensibility for a unique experience.
Das Basslaster: Das Basslaster, synthies/samples/ computer and vocals as well as producer for electro/pop/ emo/trash darlings FRITTENBUDE, went for a more pop mix of the song.
Dan Peace: 20-year-old underground electro/big bass producer and DJ from the Northeast England, Dan Peace emerged from the bedroom mid-September 2008. He has since been knocking out his own brand of dance music and DJing regularly.
LEAVES' EYES To Tour Europe With SIRENIA, ATROCITY, ELIS, STREAM OF PASSION
LEAVES' EYES - the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY - will headline the "Beauty & The Beast" European festival tour in November. Support on the trek will come from SIRENIA, ATROCITY, ELIS and STREAM OF PASSION.
The dates are as follows:
Nov. 13 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Stadthalle
Nov. 14 - Sneek, Holland - Bolwerk
Nov. 15 - Luxembourg - Esch Rockhal
Nov. 16 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Nov. 17 - Essen, Germany - Turock
Nov. 18 - Zandaam, Holland - DeKade
Nov. 19 - Dordrecht, Holland - Bibelot
Nov. 20 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Nov. 21 - Leipzig, Germant - Paincastle
Nov. 22 - Strasbourg, France - [to be announced]
Nov. 23 - Paris, France - [to be announced]
Nov. 24 - Köln, Germany - LMH
Nov. 25 - Berlin, Germany - K17
Nov. 26 - München, Germany - Backstage
Nov. 27 - Budapest, Hungary - [to be announced]
Nov. 28 - Zlin, Czech Republic - Novesta
The dates are as follows:
Nov. 13 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Stadthalle
Nov. 14 - Sneek, Holland - Bolwerk
Nov. 15 - Luxembourg - Esch Rockhal
Nov. 16 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Nov. 17 - Essen, Germany - Turock
Nov. 18 - Zandaam, Holland - DeKade
Nov. 19 - Dordrecht, Holland - Bibelot
Nov. 20 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Nov. 21 - Leipzig, Germant - Paincastle
Nov. 22 - Strasbourg, France - [to be announced]
Nov. 23 - Paris, France - [to be announced]
Nov. 24 - Köln, Germany - LMH
Nov. 25 - Berlin, Germany - K17
Nov. 26 - München, Germany - Backstage
Nov. 27 - Budapest, Hungary - [to be announced]
Nov. 28 - Zlin, Czech Republic - Novesta
Sunday, August 30, 2009
ANETTE OLZON Defends Her Decision To Work On Solo Album
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has commented on her decision to work with Swedish producer/songwriter Anders Bagge on material for her upcoming solo album, which she plans to record during the band's downtime in early 2010. According to Anette, the as-yet-untitled CD "is, of course, just in the starting stage], but I will contribute doing the songs together with [Anders and other songwriters] and I will start that immediately. Anders is thinking on his side and me here... Then we meet and try out the ideas and we'll see what it will be like. But yeah, rocky it will be for sure. Not metal, but rock."Regarding how her decision to work on a solo album will affect her status in NIGHTWISH, Olzon states, "You all know I love that band, and, of course, this is not a solo career, but an album. I can't sit and do nothing for maybe 1.5-2 years [while NIGHTWISH is preparing to record a new studio album]. None of the guys can either. Marco [Hietala, NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist] has TAROT and several other bands and projects, Emppu [Vuorinen; NIGHTWISH guitarist] has BROTHER FIRETRIBE and projects, Tuomas [Holopainen; NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter] [has] bands and projects and Jukka [Nevalainen; NIGHTWISH drummer] [has] his merch company. So, I need something too. And I don't want another band, 'cause I have NIGHTWISH. Then a solo will be just perfect. I can decide when and what I will tour or perform, all in the aspect of when NIGHTWISH will do something new. We don't know that. It's all in Tuomas' hands and he is the creator. We are the
instruments. "
She adds, "I hope people can stop thinking that the singer CAN'T do anything else but the instrumentalists can. I have the same right as my fellow band members to do anything on the side when NIGHTWISH is not playing or touring.
"I am, for sure, excited and I know I have my part to play with the songs and the album and I have already started thinking of songs and lyrics. It was a long time since I did songs, but I will soon be back in business."
FLOOR JANSEN Performs With RED LIMO STRING QUARTET (VIDEO)
Fan-filmed video footage of former AFTER FOREVER singer Floor Jansen's August 9, 2009 performance with the RED LIMO STRING QUARTET at the Summer Darkness festival in Utrecht, Holland can be viewed below.
Commented Jansen: "Last year we did a similar show, and after many positive reactions, we play[ed] AFTER FOREVER songs again in this special form. Joost van de Broek (AFTER FOREVER keyboardist) made arrangements for this string quartet."
Jansen will next perform with the RED LIMO STRING QUARTET on the Dutch TV program "Podium" on Sunday, August 30 at 1:00 p.m. on channel 2.
Commented Jansen: "Last year we did a similar show, and after many positive reactions, we play[ed] AFTER FOREVER songs again in this special form. Joost van de Broek (AFTER FOREVER keyboardist) made arrangements for this string quartet."
Jansen will next perform with the RED LIMO STRING QUARTET on the Dutch TV program "Podium" on Sunday, August 30 at 1:00 p.m. on channel 2.
TARJA TURUNEN Announces Finnish Christmas Tour
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will embark on a Christmas tour of Finland with renowned Finnish musicians Kalevi Kiviniemi, Marzi Nyman and Markku Krohn. They will perform in churches in Lappeenranta, Joensuu, Tampere, Haapajärvi and Seinäjoki and at the Sibelius Hall in Lahti.During 2009, Tarja has performed only three times in Finland: at Rockperry festival in Vaasa, at SOI Suvessa classical music festival in Mäntyharju and with the Tampere Philarmonic Orchestra.
The upcoming shows will mark the last time Tarja will play Finland before the release of her second album, "What Lies Beneath", in 2010.
The dates are as follows:
Dec. 04 - Lahti, Sibelius Hall
Dec. 05 - Tampere, Kaleva Church
Dec. 10 - Lappeenranta, The Church of Maria
Dec. 12 - Joensuu, The Church of Joensuu
Dec. 13 - Haapajärvi, The Churh of Haapajärvi
Dec. 18 - Seinäjoki, The Church of Lakeuden risti
Saturday, August 29, 2009
LEAVES' EYES: 'My Destiny' Video Released
"My Destiny", the new video from LEAVES' EYES - the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY - can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL) of Revolver Film Company in Gothenburg, Sweden.
An audio sample of "My Destiny" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
"My Destiny" will be released in the U.S. on September 22 via Napalm Records.
The track listing for the effort is as follows:
01. My Destiny
02. The Battle of Maldon (non-album track)
03. Scarborough Fair (acoustic version; non-album track)
04. Northbound
05. Nine Wave Maidens (non-album track)
06. My Destiny (remix; non-album track)
LEAVES' EYES will release its new full-length album, "Njord", via Napalm Records on the following dates:
Finland, Spain: August 26
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Benelux, France, Italy: August 28
Rest Of Europe: August 31
Canada: September 1
USA: September 29
An audio sample of "My Destiny" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
"My Destiny" will be released in the U.S. on September 22 via Napalm Records.
The track listing for the effort is as follows:01. My Destiny
02. The Battle of Maldon (non-album track)
03. Scarborough Fair (acoustic version; non-album track)
04. Northbound
05. Nine Wave Maidens (non-album track)
06. My Destiny (remix; non-album track)
LEAVES' EYES will release its new full-length album, "Njord", via Napalm Records on the following dates:
Finland, Spain: August 26
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Benelux, France, Italy: August 28
Rest Of Europe: August 31
Canada: September 1
USA: September 29
Friday, August 28, 2009
NIGHTWISH PERFORMS IN FINNISH CASTLE: photos and report
Music-Photocalypse.net attended NIGHTWISH's August 15, 2009 concert at the Olavinlinna castle in Savonlinna, Finland.
Check out gig pictures and a report on this truly memorable performance.
Check out gig pictures and a report on this truly memorable performance.
ANETTE OLZON Taps MADONNA, CELINE DION Songwriter For Solo Album
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has tapped Swedish producer/songwriter Anders Bagge to write material for her upcoming solo album, which she plans to record during the band's downtime in early 2010.
He has done so many hit songs and has been working with MADONNA, CELINE DION, JANET JACKSON, JESSICA SIMPSON and many, many more. He is also one of the jury members in Swedish 'Idol' [TV talent competition] and a show called 'Made in Sweden'. He is a true CANNIBAL CORPSE lover and rock lover.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
MAXI the new singer of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS
It's seems, JOANNA NIENIEWSKA will not become the official singer of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. There were some diferences between Joanna and the band. So, now Maxi Nil is the new singer of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. She is from Greece. And her first first show with the band was at in Slovenia-Metalcamp.
You can see the video here:
TARJA TURUNEN Voted "Sexiest Metal Singer"
MetalHead.ro reports:
"Over 6,000 rockers from Romania and worldwide voted in our contest "The Sexiest Metal Singer" and the results came in just today! The final battle was between the ex and the actual NIGHTWISH singer: Anette (Olzon) vs. Tarja Turunen. Tarja won "on the fly" with just 200 votes more.
So it's official, Romania voted Tarja the "Sexiest Metal Singer". The final results can be found here."
"Over 6,000 rockers from Romania and worldwide voted in our contest "The Sexiest Metal Singer" and the results came in just today! The final battle was between the ex and the actual NIGHTWISH singer: Anette (Olzon) vs. Tarja Turunen. Tarja won "on the fly" with just 200 votes more.
So it's official, Romania voted Tarja the "Sexiest Metal Singer". The final results can be found here."
NEMESEA: New Live Album Being Mixed
Dutch female-fronted gothic rock outfit NEMESEA recorded its July 2 and July 3 concerts at P3 in Purmerend, Holland for a forthcoming live album, due later in the year. The shows were unique in the sense that the audience was able to hear the band perform live in Surround Sound 7.0 as part of an innovative project that was conducted in co-operation with students from the Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU).
"No More", the first-ever video from NEMESEA, can be viewed below. The clip was helmed by D'iMages, which had previously worked with AFTER FOREVER, AYREON and STREAM OF PASSION, among others. The song comes off the band's second album, "In Control", which was produced by Tony Platt (AC/DC, BOB MARLEY) and Ronald Prent (RAMMSTEIN) and was released in June 2007.
NEMESEA recorded "In Control" after raising $50,000 through the SellaBand.com web site, which empowers artists to make a professional album funded by fans.
NEMESEA is:
Manda Ophuis - Vocals
Hendrik Jan de Jong - Guitar
Sonny Onderwater - Bass
Steven Bouma - Drums
Lasse Dellbrügge - Keyboards
"No More", the first-ever video from NEMESEA, can be viewed below. The clip was helmed by D'iMages, which had previously worked with AFTER FOREVER, AYREON and STREAM OF PASSION, among others. The song comes off the band's second album, "In Control", which was produced by Tony Platt (AC/DC, BOB MARLEY) and Ronald Prent (RAMMSTEIN) and was released in June 2007.
NEMESEA recorded "In Control" after raising $50,000 through the SellaBand.com web site, which empowers artists to make a professional album funded by fans.
NEMESEA is:
Manda Ophuis - Vocals
Hendrik Jan de Jong - Guitar
Sonny Onderwater - Bass
Steven Bouma - Drums
Lasse Dellbrügge - Keyboards
Friday, July 17, 2009
BATTLELORE Extends Deal With NAPALM RECORDS
Finnish "fantasy metal" band BATTLELORE has extended its deal with Napalm Records.
Commented the group in a statement: "With our latest album, 'The Last Alliance', we fulfilled our previous recording deal and for a while we looked for other options to our next album. We got a lot of offers around the globe, but it was very clear that Napalm didn't want us to go and offered us a fine deal if we would continue with them. This new deal guarantees good conditions for our next album and touring."
NIGHTWISH Singer On Narrow-Mindedness In Music
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has posted the following message on her official blog:
"When I sang in ALYSON AVENUE, which is a female-fronted band just like NIGHTWISH, but even more so, since it's only my voice there, we got so many 'real' hard rockers and metalheads who said female-fronted was shit and it should only be males singing rock etc... Even long before it's been like this, even bands like HEART had big problems to get some respect in their days.
"And how come so many people think it's OK to bring opera or classical singing into metal but wouldn't accept, for instance, Britney or Avril Lavigne to sing metal??
"What's the difference between having a singer from another genre like pop or jazz singing metal or a classical singer?
"And look at Chris Cornell and Timbaland... then that wouldn't be OK to do either?? Since Chris is a rocker and Timbaland 'pop?'
"Can you imagine what the opera/classical people say about those classical singers who sing in a 'metal band??' Oh my god... that can't be done...opera is sooooo special and metal is not music... I have myself heard these things being said in the music university and among classically trained people.
"And like when I started taking vocal lessons at 15 years of age... You MUST sing opera or classical!! Rock voice will kill your voice!!!
"Hmm...;=)
"I sang in a local Christmas show just a couple of years ago and I was the only one not opera or classically trained. And when we rehearsed, the conductor said after I had sang a little more rocky song: Well, THAT'S also one way to sing... and looked as if he had swallowed a really bad lemon... ;=)
"It's one thing that we all have different tastes in music... we should have that and that's just fine, but when it comes to 'rules' and such narrow-mindedness that we can see not only in metal but other genres too, I think it's sad for the music.
"Music should be joy, breaking borders, getting people closer, making people feel, embracing and talking to hearts and souls, and most of all, fill the world with different sounds.. like I have said before when I talked about differences in people, I don't want to hear just ONE repetitive sound every single day, I want different sounds floating around.
"Colourfullness in music too;=)
"And here [see YouTube clip below] is just an example of crossing borders: NIGHTWISH in a remix of DJ Orkidea...great, great mix and I would love to dance to it on the dance floor. ;=) Techno is perfect on the dance floor. ;=)"
"When I sang in ALYSON AVENUE, which is a female-fronted band just like NIGHTWISH, but even more so, since it's only my voice there, we got so many 'real' hard rockers and metalheads who said female-fronted was shit and it should only be males singing rock etc... Even long before it's been like this, even bands like HEART had big problems to get some respect in their days.
"And how come so many people think it's OK to bring opera or classical singing into metal but wouldn't accept, for instance, Britney or Avril Lavigne to sing metal??
"What's the difference between having a singer from another genre like pop or jazz singing metal or a classical singer?
"And look at Chris Cornell and Timbaland... then that wouldn't be OK to do either?? Since Chris is a rocker and Timbaland 'pop?'
"Can you imagine what the opera/classical people say about those classical singers who sing in a 'metal band??' Oh my god... that can't be done...opera is sooooo special and metal is not music... I have myself heard these things being said in the music university and among classically trained people.
"And like when I started taking vocal lessons at 15 years of age... You MUST sing opera or classical!! Rock voice will kill your voice!!!
"Hmm...;=)
"I sang in a local Christmas show just a couple of years ago and I was the only one not opera or classically trained. And when we rehearsed, the conductor said after I had sang a little more rocky song: Well, THAT'S also one way to sing... and looked as if he had swallowed a really bad lemon... ;=)
"It's one thing that we all have different tastes in music... we should have that and that's just fine, but when it comes to 'rules' and such narrow-mindedness that we can see not only in metal but other genres too, I think it's sad for the music.
"Music should be joy, breaking borders, getting people closer, making people feel, embracing and talking to hearts and souls, and most of all, fill the world with different sounds.. like I have said before when I talked about differences in people, I don't want to hear just ONE repetitive sound every single day, I want different sounds floating around.
"Colourfullness in music too;=)
"And here [see YouTube clip below] is just an example of crossing borders: NIGHTWISH in a remix of DJ Orkidea...great, great mix and I would love to dance to it on the dance floor. ;=) Techno is perfect on the dance floor. ;=)"
KRYPTERIA: 'My Fatal Kiss' Track Listing Revealed
German-Korean rockers KRYPTERIA will release their album, "My Fatal Kiss", on August 28 via Roadrunner Records' new division Onfire.
"My Fatal Kiss" track listing:
01. Ignition
02. My Fatal Kiss
03. Why (Did You Stop The World From Turning)
04. For You I'll Bring The Devil Down
05. Deny
06. The Freak In Me
07. Never Say Die
08. Dying To Love
09. Shoot Me
10. God I Need Someone
11. Now (Start Spreading The Word)
12. Head First Into A Sea Of Flames
13. Too Late, Game Over and Goodbye
LACUNA COIL: Video Of GRASPOP Performance With Soundboard Audio Available
Video footage of LACUNA COIL's performance (with soundboard-quality audio) at this year's installment of the Graspop Metal Meeting, which was held on June 26-28, 2009 on the festival grounds of the Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium, can be viewed below.
XANDRIA: Photos Of their concert in Germany
Fan-filmed video footage of the German goth metal band XANDRIA performing on June 19, 2009 at Zeche in Bochum, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "DUGT67"):
Photos of the concert are available at this location.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Performs With MOONSPELL At FORTAROCK; Video Available
Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen joined Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL on stage at the Fortarock festival on July 11, 2009 in Nijmegen, Holland to perform the song "Scorpion Flower".
Fan-filmed video footage of her appearance can be viewed below.
Fan-filmed video footage of her appearance can be viewed below.
OMEGA LITHIUM: signs with Drakkar Records.Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Drakkar Records (label of Xandria, Haggard and much more) has announced the signing of the Croatian gothic metal band OMEGA LITHIUM.
The band will release its debut album, "Dreams In Formaline", on September 18 via Drakkar Records.
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Infest [02:53]
02. Stigmata [03:48]
03. My Haunted Self [03:32]
04. Dreams In Formaline [03:20]
05. Andromeda [03:29]
06. Nebula [03:58]
07. Snow Red [03:38]
08. Hollow March [03:22]
09. Factor:Misery [03:31]
10. Angel's Holocaust [03:20]
11. Point Blank [03:57]
12. Stigmata (Videoclip) [03:48]
Check out the cover artwork below:
Drakkar label manager Marius Kopec previously stated about the company's decision to sign OMEGA LITHIUM, "Of course, classic artist development has become increasingly difficult. On the other hand, only by supporting new bands does a label stand a chance of hitting the jackpot. To us, it's as important as ever that our bands bring along a solid mix of quality and originality. OMEGA LITHIUM, with their amazing singer Mya Mortensen, is without any doubt what we call a 'unique act,' so we are very convinced that it is possible to establish this band in the gothic scene!"
OMEGA LITHIUM's sound is described in the band's official bio as "the vision of a reformed society's way of thinking. The aggression of the distorted guitars, the simplicity of the electro beats, wrapped in a haunting atmosphere, and a rebellious point of view through it. Influenced by industrial, metal, gothic and rock, emerges a distinct sound that creates the passage through the ruined world of inner destruction."
A video for the song "Stigmata" can be viewed below.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/omegalithium
SONS OF SEASONS To Support EPICA In Europe
SONS OF SEASONS - the new progressive/ symphonic metal band led by keyboardist/ guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO - and boyfriend of Simone Simons from Epica) - will support Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA on their upcoming European tour. The "main" support act for the trek has not yet been announced.
TO-MERA Begins Recording New EP
TO-MERA - the U.K.-based dark progressive metal band fronted by former WITHOUT FACE vocalist Julie Kiss - has issued the following update:
"This week we shall begin work on recording our brand-spanking new EP. We shall be laying down four new songs; that's around 30 minutes of state-of-the-art progressive metal for your aural delectation. As usual, expect something a little different. We aim to have it mixed and mastered by the end of September."
TO-MERA recently parted ways with Candlelight Records after releasing two albums through the label - 2006's "Transcendental" and 2008's "Delusions".
Check out audio samples on the group's MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/tomeraband
Monday, July 13, 2009
THE GATHERING: 'All You Are' Video Released
"All You Are", the new video from the Dutch/Norwegian rock band THE GATHERING, can be viewed below. The clip contains lots of live images of the band's June 26, 2009 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium.
ARCH ENEMY To Play Special 'Old-School' Set At Second Mexico City Show
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have announced a second show in Mexico City on August 23. This event will see the band playing a different "old-school" set, inspired by its upcoming studio release, "The Root Of All Evil", due in late September 2009.
ARCH ENEMY's Mexican dates:
Aug. 20 - Mexico City, Mexico @ Circo Volador
Aug. 22 - Monterrey, Mexico @ UMA Bar
Aug. 23 - Mexico City, Mexico @ Circo Volador
Saturday, July 11, 2009
AMBERIAN DAWN: Video Footage Of SWEDEN ROCK Performance Posted Online
Video footage of Finnish female-fronted symphonic metallers AMBERIAN DAWN performing the song "River of Tuoni" on June 5, 2009 at the Sweden Rock festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden can be viewed below.
AMBERIAN DAWN's second album, "The Clouds of Northland Thunder" was released in Europe on June 29 via Ascendance Records.
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. He Sleeps in a Grove (3:20)
02. Incubus (5:03)
03. Kokko - Eagle of Fire (3.17)
04. Willow of Tears (4:10)
05. Shallow Waters (3:38)
06. Lost Soul (3:43)
07. Sons of Seven Stars (3.43)
08. Saga (4:06)
09. Snowmaiden (3:45)
10. Lionheart (3:43)
11. Morning Star (4:36)
12. Birth of the Harp (4:06)
AMBERIAN DAWN's second album, "The Clouds of Northland Thunder" was released in Europe on June 29 via Ascendance Records.
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. He Sleeps in a Grove (3:20)
02. Incubus (5:03)
03. Kokko - Eagle of Fire (3.17)
04. Willow of Tears (4:10)
05. Shallow Waters (3:38)
06. Lost Soul (3:43)
07. Sons of Seven Stars (3.43)
08. Saga (4:06)
09. Snowmaiden (3:45)
10. Lionheart (3:43)
11. Morning Star (4:36)
12. Birth of the Harp (4:06)
THE GATHERING: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Dutch Concerts Posted
Dutch/Norwegian rock band THE GATHERING has uploaded a 10-minute "rockumentary" (see below) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the band's first-ever concerts with new singer Silje Wergeland from the Norwegian band OCTAVIA SPERATI, which were held in late June in Holland.
In other news, THE GATHERING is working on a video for the song "All You Are". The clip is currently in post-production now and will be released very soon.
In other news, THE GATHERING is working on a video for the song "All You Are". The clip is currently in post-production now and will be released very soon.
MIDNATTSOL Parts Ways With Guitarist, Seeks Replacement
MIDNATTSOL - the German-Norwegian band featuring vocalist Carmen Elise Espenaes (the younger sister of LEAVES' EYES singer Liv Kristine) - has parted ways with guitarist Fabian Pospiech. According to the band, "Fabz [recently] became father of a little son. Such events always also bring some changes in life, thus Fabz decided to concentrate increasingly on his family and his new job. Unfortunately, this also means that Fabz won´t be able to play at MIDNATTSOL any longer. We can understand his decision very well and wish him all the best and good luck for the future!"
The band continues, "To complete the lineup and blast off again we are searching for a band experienced and creative guitarist. Do you already have live experience, are you motivated and ready for headbanging? Then please write to newguitarist@ midnattsol. com and give us a short description about yourself (if possible with a picture) and what you have musically done so far.
"What you can expect at us? A record deal, a rehearsal room at Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart, festivals and tours and of course us, a bunch of Midnattsols that like to party. We are currently writing songs for our third album and would be happy if you immediately join us with this and at the forthcoming Metal Female Voices Fest in Belgium. Musicians from Ludwigsburg / Stuttgart and the greater region will be preferred."
ECHOES OF ETERNITY Signs European Deal With MASSACRE RECORDS
California-based, female-fronted progressive metallers ECHOES OF ETERNITY have inked European a deal with Massacre Records for the release of their second album, entitled "As Shadows Burn". Due in Europe on September 25 (the LP will be released in the U.S. via Nuclear Blast Records), the follow-up to 2007's "The Forgotten Goddess" was produced and mixed by former MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader, who has previously worked with GOJIRA, DIVINE HERESY, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY.
Commented the band: "It was an amazing recording experience, and Logan Mader really brought out the best in the band and gave us an incredible production. If you liked 'The Fogotten Goddess', you certainly won't be disappointed. It's a far more dark and aggressive album overall, with some new elements being brought into our sound."
ECHOES OF ETERNITY's Olle Carlsson-directed video for the song "Voices in a Dream" can be viewed below.
Commented the band: "It was an amazing recording experience, and Logan Mader really brought out the best in the band and gave us an incredible production. If you liked 'The Fogotten Goddess', you certainly won't be disappointed. It's a far more dark and aggressive album overall, with some new elements being brought into our sound."
ECHOES OF ETERNITY's Olle Carlsson-directed video for the song "Voices in a Dream" can be viewed below.
LEAVES' EYES: 'Njord' Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
LEAVES' EYES - the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY - will release its new full-length album, "Njord", on August 28.
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Njord
02. My Destiny
03. Emerald Island
04. Take The Devil In Me
05. Scarborough Fair (Acoustic Version)
06. Through Our Veins
07. Irish Rain
08. Northbound
09. Ragnarok
10. Morgenland
11. The Holy Bond
12. Forya's Theme
13. Landscape Of The Dead (limited-edition bonus track)
14. Les Champs De Lavande (limited-edition bonus track)
A new EP, "My Destiny", will precede the full-length CD on July 24.
The track listing for the EP is as follows:
01. My Destiny
02. The Battle of Maldon (non-album track)
03. Scarborough Fair (acoustic version; non-album track)
04. Northbound
05. Nine Wave Maidens (non-album track)
06. My Destiny (remix; non-album track)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
LACUNA COIL new videoclip
"I Like It" (from their last album "Shallow Life") is the new video from the Italian rock/metal outfit LACUNA COIL, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Kevin Custer, who has previously worked with KINGDOM OF SORROW, TESTAMENT, DOPE, MADBALL and OVERKILL, among others
Saturday, July 4, 2009
NIGHTWISH: video Footage at GRASPOP METAL
Video footage of NIGHTWISH performing at this year's installment of the Graspop Metal Meeting — which was held on June 26-28, 2009 on the festival grounds of the Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium — can be viewed below.
NIGHTWISH's video for "The Islander" was honored with a "Best Music Video" award at the Muuvi awards ceremony, which was held on April 17, 2009 in Helsinki.
NIGHTWISH's video for "The Islander" was honored with a "Best Music Video" award at the Muuvi awards ceremony, which was held on April 17, 2009 in Helsinki.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
STREAM OF PASSION Keyboardist, Vocalist Perform At ArtEZ Conservatory
Keyboardist Jeffrey Revet of the Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION - which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON) - has issued the following update:
"About two weeks ago, on June 11, I passed my final exam for the study Music Technology at the ArtEZ Conservatory in Enschede. For me, the study meant four years of working on composition, arranging, studio engineering and playing keyboards as well. I wanted my final exam to be a reflection of all that and to give an overview of the work I do at the moment. Of course, STREAM OF PASSION forms a big part of that, so I thought it would be really cool to do a little live performance of one of the new STREAM OF PASSION songs. With the help of Marcela and special guest Lotte van Velthoven, we've played 'All I Know' in a special setting with just vocals, piano and cello. For those who missed it, we made a little video of it, so you can check it out [below]."
"About two weeks ago, on June 11, I passed my final exam for the study Music Technology at the ArtEZ Conservatory in Enschede. For me, the study meant four years of working on composition, arranging, studio engineering and playing keyboards as well. I wanted my final exam to be a reflection of all that and to give an overview of the work I do at the moment. Of course, STREAM OF PASSION forms a big part of that, so I thought it would be really cool to do a little live performance of one of the new STREAM OF PASSION songs. With the help of Marcela and special guest Lotte van Velthoven, we've played 'All I Know' in a special setting with just vocals, piano and cello. For those who missed it, we made a little video of it, so you can check it out [below]."
EPICA: 'Metal Female Voices Fest VII' Performance To Be Filmed
EPICA's October 17, 2009 headlining performance at the Metal Female Voices Fest VII at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium will be filmed for a possible DVD release. The Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band states, "This is going to be a very special headliner show with many surprises and extras."
EPICA guitarist Mark Jansen revealed in a recent intervew that the band's next studio album will be called "Design Your Universe". The group entered Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany on March 2 with producer Sascha Paeth to begin recording the follow-up to 2007's "The Divine Conspiracy", tentatively due in September/October via Nuclear Blast Records.
EPICA guitarist Mark Jansen revealed in a recent intervew that the band's next studio album will be called "Design Your Universe". The group entered Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany on March 2 with producer Sascha Paeth to begin recording the follow-up to 2007's "The Divine Conspiracy", tentatively due in September/October via Nuclear Blast Records.
THEATRE OF TRAGEDY: New Album Track Listing Revealed
Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY has finalized the track listing for its seventh album, "Forever Is The World", due in Europe on September 18 via AFM Records. The CD was recorded at Room 13 studios in Oslo with producer Alexander Møklebust, who has previously worked with ZEROMANCER, SEIGMEN, GÅTE, MONOMEN and DELAWARE, among others. The mastering was handled by Bjørn Engelmann at the Cutting Room in Sweden.
"Forever Is The World" will be available in three different versions: a limited digipack with one bonus song, a very limited double vinyl version with two bonus tracks (one exclusive to the vinyl edition!) and a regular jewelcase.
"Forever Is The World" track listing:
01. Hide and Seek
02. A Nine Days Wonder
03. Revolution
04. Transition
05. Hollow
06. Astray
07. Frozen
08. Illusions
09. Deadland
10. Forever is the World
The first audio sample will be released on August 1.
ARCH ENEMY Confirmed For Belgium's MASS DEATHRUCT
ARCH ENEMY, VADER, HATESPHERE and SINISTER are among the confirmed bands for Belgium's Mass Deathtruction festival, set to take place October 3 at Cinex in Namur, and October 10 at Ferme du Biereau in Louvain-la-Neuve.
The festival billing is shaping up as follows:
Date: Saturday, October 3
Venue: Cinex
Address: Rue Saint Nicolas, 84 - 5000 Namur
Bands:
MARDUK (SWE)
VADER (POL)
ULTRA VOMIT (FR)
LENG TCH'E (BE)
NERVECELL (DUB)
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE (IT)
DAYS OF BETRAYAL (BE)
DARK SENSATION (BE)
LAMSTER (BE)
OIDEHEHE BAALTINNE (BE)
BLACK BLEEDING (BE)
Date: Saturday, October 10
Venue: Ferme du Biéreau
Address: Avenue du Jardin Botanique - 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
Bands:
ARCH ENEMY (SWE)
HATESPHERE (DK)
SINISTER (HOL)
BLOOD RED THRONE (NOR)
HATE (POL)
THIS ENDING (SWE)
HACRIDE (FR)
KRONOS (FR)
EMETH (BE)
MYSTICA (BE)
DAMARUS (BE)
CUTEEZLAXA (BE)
BURY THEM ALL (BE)
DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA: New Album Artwork
The cover art for "Sing-Along Songs For the Damned and Delirious", the upcoming album from the Swedish avant-garde rock band DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA, can be viewed below. Due in Europe on September 21 via Ascendance Records, the CD's cover art was made by the acclaimed Swedish illustrator Peter Bergting, most notable for his work with the graphic novel "Gängkrig", which is a #1 bestseller in Sweden right now.
Recorded at In Flames studio in Gothenburg with producer Roberto Laghi (IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE, MUSTASCH, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR), "Sing-Along Songs For the Damned and Delirious" will come in two editions for the stores. The "normal" edition will be a four-panel digipack containing the CD and a 12-page booklet, while the "special" edition, limited to just 2000 copies, will come in a gorgeous eight-panel digipack containing the CD, a 12-page booklet and a bonus DVD featuring all sorts of goodies, like live footage, behind-thescenes material, photo albums and whatever else can be crammed in!
Recorded at In Flames studio in Gothenburg with producer Roberto Laghi (IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE, MUSTASCH, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR), "Sing-Along Songs For the Damned and Delirious" will come in two editions for the stores. The "normal" edition will be a four-panel digipack containing the CD and a 12-page booklet, while the "special" edition, limited to just 2000 copies, will come in a gorgeous eight-panel digipack containing the CD, a 12-page booklet and a bonus DVD featuring all sorts of goodies, like live footage, behind-thescenes material, photo albums and whatever else can be crammed in!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ex-EVANESCENCE members: new band and single
Ben Moody, John LeCompt and Rocky Gray, three founding members of goth-rock group EVANESCENCE, have been dealt a blow after forming a new band with ex-AMERICAN IDOL star CARLY SMITHSON.
You can listen their first single: "Bury Me Alive"
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
To-Mera has split from Candlelight Records
To-Mera has published this statement:
"After releasing two albums on Candlelight Records, we have reached a mutual decision that it is time for this band to move on to pastures new in order to progress. We would like to thank all the staff at Candlelight for all their help during our 4 year relationship.
Our current focus will now be on recording a demo of some of the new material to showcase the musical evolution of this band since the release of Delusions. Tracking should begin sometime in July".
Friday, May 29, 2009
ANETTE OLZON talks about her singing technique
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon recently wrote a blog entry on her official web site where whe talked about singing technique. She said, "It's hard to go in to exactly what I do when I sing since some things are 'by nature' and just come naturally but, of course, a lot of things are what I have learned earlier in vocal lessons and also during my career as the singer in NIGHTWISH where my voice is needed to be able to sing many high-pitched songs for 1.5 hours many nights a week.
"First of all, what I use most when I sing is a technique called 'belting.' For you who don't know what kinda vocal sound types normally are talked about, there are different sounds and techniques to use when singing. This technique is a way to come very high up by pushing the vocal cords together, slamming them against each other, so that no air at all can leak through. If any air leaks through, it can make the voice soar and aching. I do this technique also by thinking that I lift my upper lift upwards, kinda showing my teeth and a good sound to practise for it is to imitate an evil witch. You know the evil laughter. Also imitating a car like: öhrn, öhrn, öhrn... as a car accelerating forward. These things make me lift the lip and close the cords. Of course there are so many more things to do to make this technique perfect but that's an easier way to explain what I do."
Source: Blabbermouth
EPICA: 'The Classical Conspiracy' First-Week Sales Revealed
"The Classical Conspiracy", the new double live CD from Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA, sold around 700 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales **ARE** included in the SoundScan totals.) The CD landed at position No. 75 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
"The Classical Conspiracy" entered the official chart in Holland at position No. 23. It also landed at No. 100 in Belgium. The album was recorded in Miskolc, Hungary, on June 14 2008 during the Miskolc International Opera Festival. The band performed a 45-minute set of metal adaptations of classical songs and movie soundtracks, accompanied by the orchestra and choir as well as symphonic versions of its own songs (including a few orchestral songs from singles and "The Score", which had never been played live before).
"The Classical Conspiracy" track listing:
CD 1 - Classical Set:
01. Palladium
02. Dies Irae
03. Ombra Mai Fu
04. Adagio
05. Spiderman Medley
06. Presto
07. Montagues & Capulets
08. The Imperial March
09. Stabat Mater Dolorosa
10. Unholy Trinity
11. In The Hall Of The Mountain King
12. Pirates Of The Caribbean
13. Indigo
14. The Last Crusade
15. Sensorium
16. Quietus
17. Chasing The Dragon
18. Feint
CD 2 - Epica Set:
01. Never Enough
02. Beyond Belief
03. Cry For The Moon
04. Safeguard To Paradise
05. Blank Infinity
06. Living A Lie
07. The Phantom Agony
08. Sancta Terra
09. Illusive Consensus
10. Consign To Oblivion
Two medleys containing songs from the album are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
EPICA entered Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany on March 2 with producer Sascha Paeth to begin recording the follow-up to 2007's "The Divine Conspiracy", tentatively due before the end of the year via Nuclear Blast Records.
Vocalist Simone Simons previously stated about EPICA's new material, "It is so exciting! I love the new songs and can't wait to play them live."
Source: Blabbermouth
