NAIO SSAION „Out Loud”
The once fresh concept of a metal band with a female singer is gradually becoming stale. With the success of bands like LACUNA COIL, EVANESCENCE, and most recentlyARCH ENEMY, labels are in a foot race to sign what may be the next EVANESCENCE. Some bands of this sub-genre are quite remarkable like NIGHTWISH and LEAVES EYE.
MACK „Self-Titled”
MACK is a musical project led by former ROLLINS BAND drummer, Jason Mackenroth. Its not a coincidence that Mackenroth would dub this band the abbreviated form of his own name because this CD affords him a chance to showcase his musical talents.
IMPALED NAZARENE Banned in Germany
The goat-worshipping black metal freaks, IMPALED NAZARENE posted the following news via their Myspace page:
“Hi all friends,
I just received some new information from the guys over europe.
3 Shows in Germany…
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Studio Update
Gene Hoglan, drummer extraordinare of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, posted the following excerpt from his recording diary via the band's website:
“Gene's Recording Diaries…part deux-ish.
Howdy folks! Well, let's get right to…
NIGHTWISH New singer needs self esteem
The following is another brief excerpt from the NIGHTWISH story that will run in which keyboardist/founder Tuomas Holopainen discusses the band's criteria in choosing a new singer. “To be honest…
Now in stores GOTTHARD – “Made In Switzerland”
Over 200 minutes the finest Rock LIVE on CD & DVD! The limited first edition of the DVD-Version comes in a luxury Digibook feat. a bonus CD
DVD + CD DIGIBOOK…
Inner Surge Premieres Video of “Retribution Song”
Inner Surge's video shoot of “Retribution Song” in March with Cabras movie director Fredy Polania is set for a worldwide premiere at (www.cabrassoundtrack.com). This video is one of 20 being…
Tripchord Joined Cyclone
Tripchord is a heavy band hailing from Toronto, Ontario and is in the process of putting finishing touches on their next CD. They are playing with Cyclone artists Pitch Union…
Cyclone Records Supports the Heavy Metal Music Association of Canada
The Heavy Metal Music Association of Canada is holding theirofficial launch party at The Marquee, Toronto on April 29th. Cyclone Recordswas asked to participate by supplying giveaways to all attendees…
Metal Hammer Awards 2006
The METAL HAMMER AWARDS 2006 are coming up in June and the voting has started. The nominations for the fourth annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards — which take place…
CANDLEMASS New album in the making
From his Stockholm apartment, founder/ bassist Leif Edling provided (BW&BK http://www.bravewords.com) exclusive details and aired a couple of demos for the follow-up to last year's self-titled comeback. While neither the…
COMMUNIC Press results and new web-design
Progressive/ Power metallers COMMUNIC have re launched their official web site at (www.communic.org) fitting the band's new layout for the forthcoming effort “Waves Of Visual Decay” (in stores: May 19th,…
IN BLACKEST VELVET „InSuiSight”
It is a pity to hear that here in the middle of our group of brothers and sisters of heavy metal, the bands have to explain themselves that they are a band and no further project of well-known bandmembers.
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Tribute to the “original” Tchort
A tribute concert to the “original” Tchort, Jeff Elrod, will take place at 7 P.M. on Friday May 12th at Oade's Hidden Camel in Lansing, Michigan. MASOCHIST will be performing…
ICED EARTH bassist MacDonough to fill in for Jim Sheppard
NEVERMORE bass player and one of the founding members Jim Sheppard will soon be undergoing a minor procedure for Crohn's Disease, a condition he's managed for over 15 years. Unable…
POWERWOLF – Interview with Falk Maria Schlegel (Organist)
Being on tour with Nocturnal Rites and Gamma Ray, organist Falk Maria Schlegel has got a few things to tell. And what about the upcoming album? Check this: