More-Classic-Rock.com conducted an interview with keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen and bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH in October 2011 in Berlin, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. Source: Blabbermouth.net
George Washburn and Matt Buchan of Rock Music Critic conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH on November 1 at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Maryland. You can now watch the chat below. Source: Blabbermouth.net
Mysterious Swedish buzz band GHOST has announced that it will embark on its first-ever North American headlining tour in January. GHOST cult leader “Papa Emeritus” (rumored to be REPUGNANT/SUBVISION‘s Tobias Forge, who takes the stage in the form of “a satanic pope”) and his anonymous ghouls will team up with doom rockers BLOOD CEREMONY and ANCIENT VVISDOM for a two-week trek dubbed the “13 Dates Of Doom” tour that will launch on January 18 in New York City.
“It is with an evil haunting chuckle that we are announcing that we are finally coming to North America,” states GHOST‘s Papa Emeritus. “In the name of Satan, we will conduct thirteen rituals in thirteen different cities throughout the United States and Canada and now we are summoning all of our devotees to partake in these blasphemous eves of black magic.”
GHOST, BLOOD CEREMONY, ANCIENT VVISDOM North American tour dates:
Jan. 18 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
Jan. 19 – Washington, DC @ Rock N Roll Hotel
Jan. 20 – Boston, MA @ Middle East (downstairs)
Jan. 21 – Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre
Jan. 22 – Toronto, ON @ The Mod Club
Jan. 24 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
Jan. 25 – Saint Paul, MN @ Station 4
Jan. 27 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
Jan. 28 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Vertigo (The Complex)
Jan. 30 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Jan. 31 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
Feb. 01 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
Feb. 02 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
GHOST is continuing to support its debut album, “Opus Eponymous”, which has been called “amazing” by Stereogum and “a primer on the creation of melodic hard rock” by The Big Takeover.
GHOST floored music fans with its first U.S. shows and served notice that it is not only a “band to watch” but will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. In its live review of GHOST‘s New York City headlining show, the Village Voice called the group’s performance “lurching and menacing”, saying “GHOST‘s sound is like heavy metal trapped in a state of suspended animation since 1973.” A sneak peek at GHOST performing live can be viewed now as the band was captured on film by a recent attendee of the band’s black mass. Check out the band performing the song “Satan Prayer” as part of its May 29 headlining set at the 2011 Maryland Deathfest below.
GHOST‘s “Opus Eponymous” is a daringly fascinating combination of satanic rock music merged with an almost unthinkable pop sensibility. Enveloped in a shroud of mystery and standing anonymous beneath the painted faces, hoods and robes which their sect demand, the GHOST deliver litanies of pulsating heavy rock and stimulating lyrics which “glorify and glamorize the disgusting and sacrilegious.” The music and philosophies of GHOST specifically target “individuals who have a void in their life perhaps caused by some form of emotional trauma or upset” (research suggests these are most likely adolescents); this dearth can then be alluringly filled by GHOST‘s music and philosophies.
Professionally filmed video footage of GHOST‘s performance at this year’s Hellfest, which took place June 17-19, 2011 in Clisson, France, can be seen HERE.
Source: Blabbermouth.net
GoetiaMetal.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Anders Jakobson of legendary Swedish grinders NASUM about the band’s upcoming farewell tour. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below.
NASUM was hit hard by the passing of guitarist and co-founder Mieszko Talarczyk in the 2004 Asian tsunami, but will announce the farewell performances shortly to mark the group’s 20th anniversary and close the book on the wildly influential band.
In a joint statement, the members of NASUM (Anders Jakobson: drums, Jesper Liveröd: bass/vocals, Urab Skytt: guitars, Jon Lindquist: guitars/vocals) had the following to say:
“You thought NASUM was dead? We are. This is not resurrection. It’s farewell, for good.
“If things were different, if Mieszko hadn’t died, NASUM would have celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2012, believe it or not. Therefore, and after long deliberation and scrutiny, we have decided that it’s now or never: NASUM will do a handful of shows and festival gigs around the world in 2012 — to celebrate our anniversary, say a final goodbye to the fans and Mieszko.
“No cheesy reunion, no new albums, no epitaph for Mieszko. We will play only a few cities and festivals in a limited number of disruptive, unruly concerts.
“It will be a total blast, and we aim to go out hard. Just you wait.
“When lead singer Mieszko Talarczyk disappeared and died in the devastating and tragic tsunami of 2004, NASUM instantly ceased to exist. As the band’s voice, producer and one of the main songwriters, Mieszko was a vital part of NASUM‘s bloodline. When he passed, all plans for tours and recordings were abruptly stopped. NASUM died when Mieszko died, and the rest of the band members went their separate ways.
“But in the years that passed, the feeling that everything had been left unfinished lingered with the rest of us. Suddenly seven years had passed, and we realized it was time for closure; for us, the band and for the fans. With our anniversary coming up it felt like a perfect time to end NASUM the way it was supposed to — exploding in a ferocious, blasting frenzy, not wither away at the mercy of tragedy. And finally we are ready, able and totally fucking charged, so expect something over the top. The shows will be a varied, intense mix of the best songs from this colossus of grind.
“To handle vocal duties on the upcoming shows we have asked Keijo Niinimaa, vocalist in Finnish grind faves ROTTEN SOUND, to join us. They were always close friends of NASUM, and while Keijo‘s plagued screams won’t replace Mieszko, they will add a crippling viciousness to the shows. On a few occasions, we might ask a few other close friends of NASUM to do some vocal sessions. Who? Wait and see!
“Note this: if you ever wanted to see NASUM blast shit to bits, this is your last and only chance.”
NASUM 2011 is:
Anders Jakobson – Drums
Jesper Liveröd – Bass And Low Vocals
Jon Lindqvist – Guitars And Low Vocals
Urban Skytt – Guitars
Keijo Niinimaa – Vocals
Photo credit: Terése Andersson – Source: Blabbermouth.net
England’s NEXUS INFERIS just recently won the renowned Rock The Nation Award 2011 and they announce that their new album. “A Vision of The Final Earth” will be released January 27, 2012 through NoiseArt Records. The Artwork created by http://www.bastart-worx.de .
The official tracklisting is as follows:
1. Perspective
2. Tremor
3. The New Strain
4. A Vision of the final Earth
5. Beyond Evolution Rubicon
6. Destroyed Aperture
7. Resonate the spark under his eye to the flames in outer space
8. Crown of Planets
9. Cerebrum
10. Through my conscious one last time
On the verge of finishing a first, month-long headlining tour across North America with support from Lazarus A.D., Landmine Marathon and Diamond Plate, US-Thrash Metallers WARBRINGER are about to set over to European shores in order to launch touring activities for their newest and highly acclaimed “Worlds Torn Asunder” on the stages of the old world too. The band will be playing a comprehensive run of own shows starting November 15th, 2011 before supporting Metal titans Arch Enemy alongside Chthonic throughout December. WARBRINGER have checked in with a message as follows:
“We’re ecstatic that our new album “Worlds Torn Asunder” has received nothing but praise from every media outlet, review and fan worldwide. We’ve been working extremely hard over the past year with our new line-up and everyone involved has been nothing but positive for the band and our music. Our current USA tour is one hell of a journey and a good warm-up to return to the madness of metal fans in Europe. Our headlining dates along with joining Arch Enemy in the UK/Europe will be truly monumental! Please continue to support music and we’ll see you all you Road Warriors soon!” John Laux said.
Here are all upcoming European WARBRINGER dates for 2011:
WARBRINGER – Live in Europe:
15.11.2011 Aalen – Rock It (Germany)
16.11.2011 Vienna – Viper Room (Austria)
17.11.2011 Belgrade – Gun Club (Serbia) *
18.11.2011 Sarajevo – Cinemas Slogas (Bosnia and Herzegovina) *
19.11.2011 Zagreb – Zeljeznicar (Croatia)
20.11.2011 Ljubljana – Orto bar (Slovenia)
21.11.2011 Innsbruck – P.M.K. (Austria) *
22.11.2011 San Giuseppe Di Comacchio – VooDoo Arci Club (Italy) *
23.11.2011 Bresso – Blue Rose Saloon (Italy) *
25.11.2011 Murcia – Garaje (Spain) + Angelus Apatrida *
26.11.2011 Barcelona – Rocksound (Spain) *
27.11.2011 Madrid – Grita 77 (Spain) + Crisix
28.11.2011 Oviedo – Sala Kandela (Spain) *
29.11.2011 Eragny Sur Oise – Covent Gardens (France) *
30.11.2011 Brussels – (DNA) Belgium *
01.12.2011 High Wycombe – Student Union (UK)
02.12.2011 Cardiff – Bogiez (UK)
03.12.2011 Prestatyn/Pontins – Hard Rock Hell Fest (North Wales / UK) http://www.hardrockhell.com
04.12.2011 Leeds – Cockpit (UK)
05.12.2011 Durham – Live Lounge (UK)
08.12.2011 Arnhem – Willemeen (The Netherlands) *
Arch Enemy + WARBRINGER + Chthonic – European tour:
presented by: Metal Hammer (D), Guitar (D), Metal.de (D), Aardschok (NL), Rock Hard (F), Radio Metal (F), NRV TV (F) & Noisegate Productions
06.12.2011 London – O2 Sheperd’s Bush Empire (UK)
07.12.2011 Amsterdam – Paradiso (The Netherlands)
09.12.2011 Tilburg – 013 (Holland)
10.12.2011 Geiselwind – Christmas Metal Meeting (Germany)
11.12.2011 Osnabrück – Rosenhof (Germany)
13.12.2011 Köln – Essigfabrik (Germany)
14.12.2011 Reims – Le Cartonnerie (France)
16.12.2011 Rouen – Le 106 (France)
17.12.2011 Vannes – L’Echonova (France)
18.12.2011 Limoges – CC John Lennon (France)
20.12.2011 München – Backstage Werk (Germany)
21.12.2011 Saarbrücken – Garage (Germany)
22.12.2011 Pratteln – Z 7 (Switzerland)
A special and limited WARBRINGER 7” EP release of the current album’s opening track “Living Weapon” as well as the exclusive B-Side “(We Are) The Road Crew”, a Motörhead cover song, will be available to purchase from the band at the upcoming shows as well as via CM Distro and mailorders soon.
Following up on the worldwide release of “Worlds Torn Asunder”, the band’s third album via Century Media Records, WARBRINGER’s brand new music video for the song “Shattered Like Glass” has been launched online for you all to see:
A special and limited WARBRINGER 7” EP release of the current album’s opening track “Living Weapon” as well as the exclusive B-Side “(We Are) The Road Crew”, a Motörhead cover song, will be available to purchase from the band at the upcoming shows as well as via CM Distro and mailorders soon.
Following up on the worldwide release of “Worlds Torn Asunder”, the band’s third album via Century Media Records, WARBRINGER’s brand new music video for the song “Shattered Like Glass” has been launched online for you all to see:
The tracklisting for WARBRINGER’s “Worlds Torn Asunder” reads as follows:
1. Living Weapon
2. Shattered Like Glass
3. Wake Up…Destroy
4. Future Ages Gone
5. Savagery
6. Treacherous Tongue
7. Echoes From The Void
8. Enemies of the State
9. Behind the Veils of Night (instrumental)
10. Demonic Ecstasy
The tracklisting for WARBRINGER’s “Worlds Torn Asunder” reads as follows:
1. Living Weapon
2. Shattered Like Glass
3. Wake Up…Destroy
4. Future Ages Gone
5. Savagery
6. Treacherous Tongue
7. Echoes From The Void
8. Enemies of the State
9. Behind the Veils of Night (instrumental)
10. Demonic Ecstasy
WARBRINGER online:
www.warbringermusic.com (newly launched band website!)
www.facebook.com/Warbringermusic
www.myspace.com/warbringer
www.youtube.com/WarbringerOfficial
Century Media Records online:
www.centurymedia.com
www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope
www.youtube.com/centurymedia
www.twitter.com/centurymediaeu
www.facebook.com/centurymedia
Century Media Webshop:
www.cmdistro.com
Click image to watch the video
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