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Yngwie Malmsteen: Inducted Into Swedish Music Hall Of Fame

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 18, 2013
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yngwie malmsteen swedish music hall of fameLegendary Swedish guitar player Yngwie Malmsteen has been inducted into the Swedish Music Hall Of Fame which is part of an active and dynamic cultural life, allowing both the Swedish population and international visitors to share the constantly evolving cultural heritage that our musical tradition provides.

The Swedish Music Hall of Fame opens its doors on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The premises at Djurgårdsvägen 68 also house ABBA The Museum. With stories from the evolution of Swedish popular music from the early 1920s to today.

As previously posted, BOKFABRIKEN has issued that the long awaited AS ABOVE, SO BELOW – THE UNAUTHORIZED YNGWIE BIOGRAPHY by Anders Tengner was released world wide in English on the 8th of May on the Kindle platform. The foreword is written by Joe Lynn Turner.

Readers say:
A lot better than the official one! Andy Gavin
This book gives a lot more details about his life. William Philips
Great stuff! Hanna Jansson
It was quite addictive. Chris A. Brooks

Furthermore the author Anders Tengner has issued the following:

The book includes interviews with 50+ people close to Yngwie; band members, managers, family, ex-wives and girlfriends. Among them, Joe Lynn Turner, Graham Bonnet, Ron Keel, Amber Landin, Mike Varney and Jeff Scott Soto. The book is only available in English as an ebook.

The link to order the book via Amazon is HERE.

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MERCENARY: Reveal Tracklisting Of Their Forthcoming Album

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 17, 2013
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Scandinavian metallers MERCENARY have recently reveal track listing for their forthcoming album, “Through Our Darkest Days“ which set to be release in Europe on July 26 via NoiseArt Records.

“On ‘Metamorphosis’ it was important for us to reinvent our sound and experiment rather than just trying to copying the sound of the old line-up. And we were really happy with the direction and the result. But with »Through Our Darkest Days« we felt that the right thing to do was to combine the new elements with more classic elements from Mercenary’s older material, so it’s only fair to say that the new album combines the best of both eras of the band.” René Pedersen.
Again MERCENARY decided to record with long time collaborator and Danish master producer Jacob Hansen in order to get the signature powerful and crystal clear production, and for the first time the cover artwork was done by MNEMIC guitar player Mircea Gabriel Eftemie.

 

„Through Our Darkest Days“ Tracklist:

1. A New Dawn
2. Welcome The Sickness
3. Through Our Darkest Days
4. Dreamstate Machine
5. A Moment Of Clarity
6. Beyond This Night
7. Starving Eyes
8. Generation Hate
9. Forever The Unknown
10. Holding On To Serenity (Bonustrack)

MERCENARY & OMNIUM GATHERUM live
Presented by LEGACY, PIRANHA, NOIZELETTER, METALNEWS and POWERMETAL.DE
MERCENARY
OMNIUM GATHERUM
+ Special Guest
30.08.2013 DE – Leipzig – Hellraiser
31.08.2013 DE – München – Backstage Club
01.09.2013 CH – Pratteln – Gallery
04.09.2013 RO – Bucharest – The Silver Church Club
05.09.2013 HUN – Budapest – tba
06.09.2013 AT – Wien – Escape
07.09.2013 CZ – Brno – Melodka
08.09.2013 DE – Berlin – Magnet
11.09.2013 BE – Vooselaar – Biebob
12.09.2013 UK – London – The Underworld
14.09.2013 DE – Stuttgart – Club Zentral
15.09.2013 NL – Eindhoven – Dynamo
Further MERCENARY dates:
31.05.2013 DE – Geiselwind, Beastival
01.06.2013 CH – Oberentfelden, Böröm Pöm Pöm (Headliner Show)
02.06.2013 CZ – Pilzen, Metalfest CZ

Legendary Wolf Hoffmann: “Not only was he [Ronnie James Dio] an awesome singer, everybody worshipped him … Coming back with Mark, that was to me the highlight of our career.”

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 16, 2013
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 ACCEPT and Wolf Hoffmann are on top of a high mountain now. Releasing two successful albums and selling out many shows during their last worldwide tour are good examples of this claim. However they still have a shining career in their background. That’s why we call them legends. Blackdiamond recently conducted an interview with Wolf, some excerpts of which can be read below.

HeearNAid-RonnieWhilst discussing Ronnie James Dio, Wolf expressed the following thoughts:

“Not only was he an awesome singer, everybody worshipped him, he was also a very nice person to be around; gentleman like.

We toured with him in 1986, did a whole North American run, opening up for him. He was always very generous and let us use the stage, gave us sound checks and all that kind of stuff. I remember it was a very pleasant tour.

He wasn’t a guy who would hang around all the time – he would do his thing and keep to himself. Then we’d exchange pleasantries and say hi, then we had a beer together. That’s the extent of what we do when we open up for other bands, but he was very nice.“

Wolf revealed his opinion on the classic DIO album Holy Diver:

“Oh man, classic riffs and classic songs, it doesn’t get much better than that! From the ultra heavy metal era that I know, this is one of the classic albums. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Probably Holy Diver is my favourite track.“

Wolf-Hoffmann

Wolf explains the highlights in his and ACCEPT‘s career:

“Coming back after this long break with Mark Tornillo, that was to me the highlight of our career. It was such a crazy story, nobody thought it was going to work, everybody said ‘who needs ACCEPT with a new singer?’ Nobody’s expectations were high, everybody had written it off before it had started.

Then when the album came out and everyone saw us on stage and how on fire we were and how much alive we were, everything turned around and that was a crazy experience. That’s really a story that doesn’t happen very often.

Monsters Of Rock, Castle Donington, that was another highlight of my musical career, back in ’86. It was an amazing bill: AC/DC, Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Moore, Accept, Motley Crue, imagine that bill!“

You can listen to the whole of the interview on the audio player below:

Accept-2011

MANOWAR: To Release Warriors Of The World 10th Anniversary Remastered Edition Across Europe On June 28, 2013

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 15, 2013
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The new edition takes MANOWAR’s multi-award winning, best-selling album to the next level. Fully remastered and with a different bonus track, this brand new edition provides even higher sonic quality than ever before.

Mixed at legendary Galaxy Studios by world-renowned mixing engineer Ronald Prent, the 10th Anniversary Edition was remastered at MANOWAR’s own studios Hell and Haus Wahnfried by Joey DeMaio personally with MANOWAR’s in-house audio engineer Dirk Kloiber.

“It was an amazing experience, re-visiting this production. There are so many great memories associated with this album, from the recording to the post-production to the many unique live performances. All these experiences go into your work, when you sit in the studio and create a new experience for your fans” said DeMaio.

Warriors Of The World 10th Anniversary Remastered Edition contains all 11 tracks from the original release, entirely remastered, plus a live recording of ‘House Of Death’, recorded during the Battle Hymns MMXI Tour at O2 Academy in Birmingham, England; MANOWAR’s triumphant return to England after 16 years.

The album features, among others, the iconic title track ‘Warriors Of The World United’, the battle cry ‘Call To Arms’, and a series of further favorite hymns, including ‘Hand Of Doom’ and the live favorite ‘House Of Death’.

Warriors Of The World 10th Anniversary Remastered Edition is already available as digital album on iTunes worldwide.

Track List:
1. Call to Arms
2. The Fight for Freedom
3. Nessun Dorma
4. Valhalla
5. Swords in the Wind
6. An American Trilogy
7. The March
8. Warriors of the World United
9. Hand of Doom
10. House of Death
11. Fight Until We Die

Bonus:
12. House Of Death – Recorded live at O2 Academy in Birmingham, England, 03/27/2011

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For more info:    www.manowar.com
www.facebook.com/manowar
www.magiccirclemusic.com

ALMAH: Launch A New Video Clip Online

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 14, 2013
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Brazilian metallers ALMAH have recently posted a new video clip for “When And Why” song from their latest studio album. The video can be seen below. The band released ‘Motion’ album in 2011 via AFM Records/JVC.

The video was filmed in Sao Paulo and directed by producer, musician and composer Diogo Araújo from Under Control Filmes who has an established name in Brazil thanks to his work with mainstream artists of the national scene.
It will be the last activity of the band around “Motion”. At the moment ALMAH is finalizing pre-production of the new album and preparing to enter the studio soon to record a new CD.

ALMAH was established in 2006 as a solo-project of Edu Falaschi (Angra’s singer at that moment). After release of the first album entitled “Almah” the solo-project turned into a real band with a stable line-up. In this way ALMAH recorded “Fragile Equality” (2008) and “Motion” (2011). In May 2012 Falaschi announced his departure from ANGRA to concentrate on ALMAH as his main band. In the beginning of 2013 ALMAH confirmed the entrance of new bassist, Raphael Dafras, and released a video “Living and Drifting”. In March the musicians started pre-production for the next studio CD.

ALMAH

IN THIS MOMENT: Set To Film First-Ever Live DVD

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 13, 2013
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Southern California’s female fronted hard rockers, IN THIS MOMENT, are gearing up to record their first ever DVD which is being shot at their upcoming tour stop on May 21st in Madison, WI at the Orpheum Theater. IN THIS MOMENT has partnered up with long time supporter, radio station WJJO, as part of their Mayday Maylay concert series.  The band has a bunch of surprises in store for this show including rarely played songs from their catalog and an all-new stage show created specifically for this concert.  Also performing that night are special guests Nonpoint and Gemini Syndrome. The concert is being directed by Brad Golowin who is known for his work with Miss May I and 10 Years to name a few.

IN THIS MOMENT is currently out on a North American tour in support of their latest Century Records release “Blood”.  The album was released in August of 2012 where it debuted at #15 on the US Billboard Top 200 selling over 20,000 copies the first week.  “Blood” marks the band’s highest chart debut of their career.  To date, the album has scanned over 150,000 units and has spawned the singles “Blood” and “Adrenalize.”  “Adrenalize” is currently #18 on Mediabase Active Rock charts in the USA.  The video for “Adrenalize” has been viewed almost 500,000 times and can be seen below. The band will be touring the US throughout May making stops at the KQRA BBQ (Springfield, MO), KQRC Rockfest (Kansas City, MO), Rock On The Range (Columbus, OH) before wrapping on May 22nd in Minneapolis, MN at Mill City Nights. Afterwards IN THIS MOMENT will head to Europe in June for select dates overseas.

 

IN THIS MOMENT

  • 07.-09.06.2013 (DE) Nürburgring – Rock Am Ring
  • 07.-09.06.2013 (DE) Nürnberg – Rock Im Park
  • 10.06.2013 (NL) Tilburg – 013 (w/ Limp Bizkit)
  • 12.06.2013 (DE) Bochum – Matrix (w/ Coal Chamber)
  • 14.06.2013 (UK) Donington – Download Festival
  • 19.06.2013 (UK) Manchester – Academy 1 (w/ Danzig)
  • 20.06.2013 (UK) Glasgow – Cathouse
  • 23.06.2013 (UK) Bristol – Thekla
  • 24.06.2013 (UK) London – Roundhouse (w/ Danzig)
  • 26.06.2013 (DE) Berlin – Lido
  • 28.06.2013 (BE) Dessel – Graspop
  • 29.06.2013 (CZ) Spalene Porici – Basinfire Festival

Just in time for their upcoming European run IN THIS MOMENT will release a relaunch of their album “Blood” that will come as a 2CD for a fan-friendly price. CD2 of “Blood (Re-Issue + Bonus)” will be out June 3rd, 2013 and has the following tracks added:

Closer

Blood (Sluggo Remix)
Adrenalize (Mr. Kane Remix)
Whore (Nikka Bling Remix)
The Blood Legion (Mitch Marlow Remix)

In This Moment

ACCEPT: Posted A Video Footage Of Peter And Wolf In Slavi Show Featuring Bulgarian Singer Zvezdi Online

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 3, 2013
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ACCEPT have posted an old quality video footage of the legendary German metallers , Peter Baltes and Wolf Hoffmann on their official facebook page. The video was recorded in a show called the “Slavi Show” in Bulgaria, in 2010. This video is also featuring Bulgarian singer Zvezdi (AHAT) as the singer, and it seems that Peter and Wolf were surprised as Zvezdi did a great job.

Peter Baltes posted the following on the ACCEPT official facebook page:

“Here is Wolf and me live on the bulgarian “Tonite” Show called Slavi show….unknown to us the producers had invited
Zvezdi from bulgarian rock band “AHAT” to sing with us….well, it turned out to be a lot of fun to play with the Show Band in front of an studio audience…check it out…“

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Now the question is why they posted this video after two years? Is this just because of remembering some good memories or maybe they are preparing for some changes?  That’s what we don’t know yet.

BROKEN HOPE: Taps James Murphy To Mix New album, ‘Omen of Disease,’ Featuring Guest Appearance By THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s Trevor Strnad

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 3, 2013
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Century Media has recently announced that metallers BROKEN HOPE has finished all recording work on their 6th studio album, Omen of Disease, and one of the many surprises that this album offers is a special guest appearance by Trevor Strnad of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER on the new BROKEN HOPE track, “Rendered Into Lard.”

Trevor Strnad comments: “I am beyond excited to be involved in the rebirth of this legendary Death Metal monster. BROKEN HOPE has been one of my favorite bands since I was a young metalhead, it’s an absolute honor and pleasure to be a small piece of the action! The best part is that my contribution allowed me to hear a new song before everyone else, and I can proudly say this: They’re baaaacccckkk!!!!”

BROKEN HOPE has also tapped James Murphy (DEATH, OBITUARY, TESTAMENT, etc.) to mix and master Omen of Disease at Murphy’s studio, Safehouse Production. BROKEN HOPE‘s Shaun Glass comments:  “We’re pretty pumped to have long time friend and shred lord James Murphy on board for his über-sick mixing skills to complete the ‘Omen of Disease’ sessions. He has been part of BH history as he first appeared on our ‘Repulsive Conception’ album with a crushing guest solo…and now years later, Murphy will be on board to taking our finest works yet to a new level.”

Omen of Disease was recorded between two studios: drums were exclusively recorded at Belle City Sound in Racine, WI with engineer Chris Wisco (LAZARUS A.D., JUNGLE ROT, ORIGIN, GORGASM), and the remaining bulk of the album was completed at Mercenary Digital Studios in Zion, IL with engineer Scott Creekmore (BROKEN HOPE, DIRGE WITHIN, LIVIDITY). Omen of Disease is slated for a worldwide release in late summer 2013 via Century Media Records.

 

BROKEN HOPE has also announced the following exclusive live appearances in May:

 

BROKEN HOPE live 

Tuesday, May 21st: Le Korigan — 2422 Avenue Fortune Ferrini, 13080 AIx-en-Provence (Luynes), France **FIRST time BROKEN HOPE has played in France!

Thursday, May 23rd: Extremefest — Flugplatz Schwarze Heide, Schwarze Heide 14, 46569 Hünxe, Germany **BROKEN HOPE on mainstage from 6:00pm to 6:45pm

Saturday, May 25th: Maryland Death Fest 2013 — 407 E. Saratoga Street Baltimore, Maryland **BROKEN HOPE on Sonar 2nd stage from 6:45pm to 7:35pm

 

BROKEN HOPE 2013 line-up:

  • Damian Leski – Vocals
  • Jeremy Wagner – Guitars
  • Shaun Glass – Bass
  • Chuck Wepfer -  Lead Guitars
    Mike Miczek -  Drums

BROKEN HOPE

INTO THE FLOOD: Have Posted A New Track

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 3, 2013
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According to Century Media Records, Seattle metal quintet INTO THE FLOOD have posted a new track, “Sacrificing The Worm” online which can be listened on the Youtube player below:

The track is taken from their debut album, Vices, out June 17th in Europe. The full tracklisting can be seen below:

1. Vices
2. The Destroyer
3. David Scheinost
4. Sacrificing The Worm
5. Mirrors
6. Regret
7. Disconnected
8. 21:4
9. Sufferer
10. Your Judgment is What Condemns You
11. Faitheater
12. Eye For An Eye
13. By Way of the Snake

Into the flood - vices

The band recently released a lyric video for the track, “Your Judgment Is What Condemns You” which can be seen below:

Emmy Award Winning Video Director FABIO JAFET, Author/Musician JOEL GAUSTEN Pay Tribute To SLAYER Guitarist JEFF HANNEMAN

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on May 3, 2013
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Source: Bravewords.com

At 11AM PST on May 2nd, SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed away near his Southern California home; he was 49 years old. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely missed.

Emmy Award winning video director Fabio Jafet and author/ musician/online radio host Joel Gausten have both issued tributes to Hammeman:

Jafet: “This is a piece I cut that featured Jeff Hanneman and his guitar tech Warren Lee. I am pretty sure this was his last tour, and it was also a huge moment for my son Eric as I took him backstage and he got to play Jeff’s guitar. It’s absolutely horrible that he’s gone. RIP Jeff.“

Gausten: “How many people can you say truly helped to build and personify a genre of music? Slayer is to thrash what the RAMONES are to punk. For many of us, they were the starting point to the heaviest style of music in the world and the standard by which all other thrash is measured. Jeff Hanneman – as brutally intense and influential as they come. Damn, that guy will be missed.“

Below is a tiny sample of the tributes and condolences that have appeared online:

MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine: “We send our condolences and deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fans of Jeff Hanneman. Our hearts go out to his brothers in Slayer. Tonight one less star will be shining and sadly, the stage got just a little bit darker. Jeff Hanneman 1964-2013.“

Neil Portnow – President/CEO The Recording Academy – “Two-time Grammy winner Jeff Hanneman was an intense and powerful guitarist and a force to be reckoned with on stage. A founding member of the legendary metal band Slayer, he was a key architect in their ferocious and uncompromising sound, which earned the band legions of loyal followers, tremendous respect among their peers, and a lasting impact on the genre. The music industry has lost a true trailblazer, and our deepest sympathies go out to his family, his bandmates and fans around the world who mourn his untimely passing.”

TESTAMENT – “R.I.P. Jeff Hanneman, brother in thrash.”

METALLICA – “R.I.P. Jeff Hanneman“

HATEBREED – “We are extremely saddened by the news of Jeff Hanneman’s passing. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, fans and the entire Slayer camp & their road crew. We would not be the band we are today without him & Slayer. Rest In Peace Jeff!“

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz – “Changing the world through music isn’t easy… Mission accomplished. Glad to be a part of all we did together through the years. RIP Jeff Hanneman.“

DOWN – “Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 – 2013)“

ANVIL – “Anvil send their condolences to the Slayer and the Jeff Hanneman family. R.I.P.“

SUFFOCATION – “Rest in Peace Jeff Hanneman you will surely be missed.”

BIF NAKED – “We are Forever Devoted Fans!! Blessings to Jeff’s Family, to Slayer and crew, and to the millions of fans all over the world. LIFE IS TOO SHORT! We are so grateful to Jeff Hanneman for all the inspiration. Blessings. Namaste. Om Hare Om.“

Former NASHVILLE PUSSY bassist Karen Cuda – “Jeff Hanneman – I’m at a loss for words. Thanks for always laughing at my dumb jokes, thanks for your generosity in donating a bunch of signed Slayer stuff to help me with my neck surgery costs, thanks for making my bandmate so happy. I’m so sad to hear you’re gone! RIP buddy. (And for anyone inclined please stop by the Nashville Pussy page and send Ruyter some love. Her heart is no doubt broken to pieces.)“

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson – “My condolences to Slayer and the Jeff Hanneman family today.“

HELLYEAH – “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hanneman Family and Slayer. R.I.P. Our Friend“

IN FLAMES – “We are so devasted to hear about the passing of Jeff Hanneman. One of the greatest have passed on and please, stop for a moment and pay your respect to this fantastic man. This is a tragedy.“

SLASH bassist Todd Kerns – “Sad news about Jeff Hanneman. He was a good man.“

A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH – “Our thoughts are with the Hanneman family! #Slayer #GodSpeed“
METL SHOCK FINLAND ‘S Chief Editor, Mohsen Fayyazi: “The first day without Jeff Hanneman, looks like it’s raining blood!“