Search results for 'blid guardian'

News

AYREON: Three '01011001' Editions Detailed

AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, will make its new rock opera, entitled "01011001", available in three editions: * a regular two-CD edition with a 28 page booklet. * a Special Edition: a box containing the regular 2CD edition and a bonus DVD. * a Deluxe Limited Edit...

News

PRIMAL FEAR Bassist: 'We Have A Lot Of Really Loyal Supporters Out There'

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: You played the ProgPower USA festival. What was that like? Sinner: Fantastic! Metalshrine: Was that the first time for you? Sinner: Yeah! Not for the firs...

News

'20 Years Of Nuclear Blast' DVD Trailer Available

A three-minute trailer for the forthcoming "20 Years of Nuclear Blast" two-DVD set can be viewed below. Due on November 30 via Nuclear Blast, the collection — as the title implies — celebrates the 20th anniversary of the German metal label, featuring two DVDs with almost six hours' worth of footage,...

News

AYREON: '01011001' Cover Artwork Revealed

AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has revealed the cover artwork for its new album, "01011001", due in Europe on January 28, 2008 (one day later in the U.S.). The track listing for the effort is as follows: CD1 - Y: 01. Age Of Shadows (incl. "We Are Forever') 02. Com...

News

SIRENIA Launches Vocalist Search

Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA has launched a vocalist search following the recent departure of Danish singer Monika Pedersen due to "musical differences." "We are looking for a talented singer with experience, a cool image and a strong passion for music," the group says in a statement. "Someon...

News

SIRENIA Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement

Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA has parted ways with Danish singer Monika Pedersen due to "musical differences." Commented Monika: "After much consideration I have chosen to leave SIRENIA, but I will continue with music. The reason is that we have too many musical differences, and I don't feel l...

News

FREEDOM CALL Will Not Support SAXON On European Tour

Despite rumors to the contrary, German metallers FREEDOM CALL will not support SAXON on their European tour in December, according to a posting on FREEDOM CALL's web site. FREEDOM CALL kicks off a European tour with NIGHTMARE, HYDROGYN and KRAGENS on November 10 at St. Pauluszaal in Opwijk, Belgium....

News

AYREON: New Album Track Listing Revealed

AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has announced the track listing for its new album, "01011001", due in Europe on January 28, 2008 (one day later in the U.S.). It is as follows: CD1 - Y: 01. Age Of Shadows (incl. "We Are Forever') 02. Comatose 03. Liquid Eternity 04....

News

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Singer To Record Classical Solo Album?

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS' Minnesota-based vocalist Melissa Ferlaak is contemplating recording a classical solo album. "I'm thinking of NOT doing arias because, well, I can't afford an orchestra," she writes on her MySpace page. "I'm thinking art songs with piano, violin and/or classical guitar. Maybe eve...

News

MURDER BY DEATH Signs With VAGRANT

Vagrant has announced the signing of Bloomington, Indiana's MURDER BY DEATH. The quartet's fourth full-length, "Red of Tooth and Claw", was produced by Trina Shoemaker (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, EMMYLOU HARRIS, IGGY POP) at Dark Horse Studios in Tennessee and will be released in the early spring of 2...

News

BLIND GUARDIAN, DIMMU BORGIR, EDGUY: Photos From NUCLEAR BLAST Festival Available

BLIND GUARDIAN, DIMMU BORGIR, SUBWAY TO SALLY, EDGUY and KATAKLYSM performed at the Nuclear Blast 20th anniversary festival on October 27, 2007 at the Hanns-Martin-Schleyerhalle in Stuttgart, Germany. Check out photos at Metalpics.ch. BLIND GUARDIAN will hold a signing session at a special premiere...

News

BLIND GUARDIAN In South Africa; Photos Available

German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN headlined the Nightfall Festival on Saturday, October 13 in Pretoria, South Africa. Other bands that performed at the event included AGRO, ANCIENT INFLUENCE, CHROMIUM, CONTRAST THE WATER, DEITY'S MUSE, L.A. COBRA, MANINSUIT, NEW BORN FIRE and SACRIFIST. Check ou...

News

AYREON: Complete List Of Guest Musicians For New CD Revealed

AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has revealed the complete list of musicians who appear on the group's new album, "01011001", tentatively due in January 2008. It is as follows: Vocalists: Daniel Gildenlöw (PAIN OF SALVATION) Tom Englund (EVERGREY) Hansi Kürsch (BLIN...

News

BLIND GUARDIAN Schedules German Signing Session

German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN will hold a signing session at a special premiere screening of the new action/fantasy movie "In the Name of the King - Dungeon Siege" on November 29 at UCI Kinowelt Ruhr Park in Bochum, Germany. The signing session will begin at 19.00 CET. BLIND GUARDIAN has con...

News

AYREON: Solo Guitarists For New Album Announced

AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has revealed the identities of the three guitarists who play solos on the group's new album: Lori Linstruth, Arjen Lucassen himself, and Michael Romeo (SYMPHONY X). AYREON, has set "01011001" as the title of its new CD, tentatively d...