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BAD TOUCH: Premiere Official Music Video For New Single ‘99%’

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 29, 2016
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British rockers BAD TOUCH have premiered the official video for their new single, which is called ‘99%’, and it’s taken from their new studio album “Truth Be Told” set to be released on 2nd December 2016. Check out the video below:

 

‘99%’ is remixed by legendary Rolling Stones engineer, Chris Kimsey (Kimsey engineered the Rolling Stones albums – 1971’s “Sticky Fingers”, 1978’s “Some Girls” and 1980’s “Emotional Rescue”, and co-produced “Undercover” and “Steel Wheels”). “99% is a great song to ride around in cars and drink beer and smoke pot and listen to rock and roll on the radio,” says Chris Kimsey. “Not that I drink beer or smoke pot , but I remember the simplicity of music and life so it’s good to hear it is alive and kicking with Bad Touch. I heard something that evoked a good time melodic love song. It just needed some re arranging and mixing to get to the heart of the song.”

The band have an upcoming November tour with Australian rock band MASSIVE. Says, Bad Touch’s lead singer Stevie Westwood, “We’re excited about getting back on the road and co-headlining with Massive. It’s going to be a great tour full of high energy.”

The new album sees Bad Touch celebrating classic rock with Southern boogie influences, supported with heavy guitar riffs and an iron-clad, tight rhythm section, in the great tradition of Black Crowes, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin.

They also open for Whiskey Myers at the Boston Arms in London on December 1st, followed by a date at Planet Rockstock on Saturday December 3rd.

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“Truth Be Told” TRACK LISTING:

  1. ONE MORE NIGHT (5:07)
  2. *99% (3:49)
  3. WAITING FOR THIS (4:56)
  4. UNDER MY SKIN (3:30)
  5. HEARTBREAKERSOULSHAKER (2:51)
  6. TAKE YOUR TIME (4:36)
  7. LET THE SUN SHINE (2:10)
  8. MY MOTHER TOLD ME (4:18)
  9. OUTLAW (4:31)
  10. *MADE TO BREAK (3:37)
  11. HEALING HAND (4:22)
  12. THE MOUNTAIN (4:18)

*Radio remix by Chris Kimsey

BOOK ONLINE – www.ticketmaster.com // www.badtouchrocks.co.uk/gigs-tours 

Ebbw Vale, EVI                                                 Saturday 19 November
Cannock, The Station                                     Sunday 20 November
Bristol, The Exchange                                    Monday 21 November
Chester, The Live Rooms                              Tuesday 22 November
Manchester, Factory251                               Wednesday 23 November
Huddersfield, The Parish                             Thursday 24 November
Leicester, The Musician                                Friday 25 November
Sheffield, Corporation                                  Saturday 26 November
Bridgewater, Cobblestones                        Sunday 27 November
Basingstoke, Sanctuary Live                        Wednesday 30 November
London, The Dome                                         Thursday 1 December
Trecco Bay, Planet Rockstock                     Saturday 3 December
Lowestoft, The Flying Dutchman              Friday 9 December
Beccles, The Angel                                          Friday 23 December
Norwich, The Brickmakers                           Friday 30 December
Dereham, The Cherry Tree                          Saturday 31 December

Bad Touch Facebook – http://bit.ly/2dCCS7d

Bad Touch Twitter – http://bit.ly/2doUDWi

Bad Touch Official website – http://www.badtouchrocks.co.uk/

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Photo Credit: © Rob Blackham

 

 

 

HEAVEN SHALL BURN: “Wanderer” Marched Straight Into Various Album Charts

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 29, 2016
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With their latest album, “Wanderer”, HEAVEN SHALL BURN didn’t just score their 3rd Top 10 position in the German album charts in a row. The album also debuted in the Top 10 and Top 20 in Austria and Switzerland:
#3 Germany
#9 Austria
#15 Switzerland

“A massive ‘Thank you!’ to everybody! In times like these you should not take anything for granted, so we cannot thank you enough for supporting our little, extreme band from Thuringia over all those years”, say HEAVEN SHALL BURN.

The band just wrapped up a sold out and sweaty club tour throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland celebrating the release of “Wanderer”.

In case you haven’t done so yet, please make sure to check out the cinematic video for ‘Passage Of The Crane’ that was directed by Michael Winkler for Iconographic:

If you’d like to learn the background story for each original song on “Wanderer” make sure to visit the following synopsis: http://hsbsynopsis.centurymedia.com/

You can also tune into “Downshifter”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqpgk3ekodo&feature=youtu.be
As well as a lyric video for “Bring The War Home”: https://youtu.be/Ed5CqrVS7ok

The following formats of “Wanderer” are available:
Ltd. Deluxe 3CD Artbook
Ltd. 2CD Mediabook
Ltd. 2CD Digipak (North America only)
Standard CD Jewelcase
Gatefold 2LP+CD
Digital Album (Deluxe Edition)
Digital Album
The Ltd. 2CD Mediabook and Ltd. 2CD Digipak (North America only) both come with an extended 40-pages booklet.
The “Too Good To Steal From” bonus CD compiles all of the cover versions HEAVEN SHALL BURN had ever recorded since signing with Century Media Records.
The luxurious coffee table Artbook comes with an extended 60-page booklet as well as the ”Too Good To Steal From“ CD. On top of all that, fans get an alternative mix, entitled the “Dark Purity Mix”, of all original songs done by Eike Freese at Chameleon Studios, Hamburg.

Order “Wanderer” here:
CM Distro: http://smarturl.it/WandererCMD
Impericon: http://smarturl.it/HSB-wanderer
EMP: “Wanderer“ http://smarturl.it/jqhviy; band-brand http://smarturl.it/xjqq3c
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/HSB-AMA
Or digital:
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/HSBAmazonMP3
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/HSBiTunes

HEAVEN SHALL BURN online:
http://www.heavenshallburn.com/
https://www.facebook.com/officialheavenshallburn
https://twitter.com/officialhsb
https://www.instagram.com/heavenshallburnofficial/

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TESTAMENT: Release Third “Brotherhood Of The Snake” Video Trailer

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 28, 2016
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Vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson of legendary bay area thrash metal giants TESTAMENT discuss some of the lyrical themes that inspired their upcoming 12th album, “Brotherhood Of The Snake”, in this brand new third video trailer:

View the first trailer  here.
And the second trailer here.

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The band has also recently released the official browser game for the band’s upcoming 12th album.
Play up to 666 points to prove you’re a worthy prospect for the brotherhood and keep on playing to get inducted and claim your spot in the global highscore! Surf to this location to  play!

“Brotherhood Of The Snake” will be released on October 28, 2016 via Nuclear Blast.

The album is now available for pre-order in various formats (Digibook, Limited Box Set, Limited Mailorder Box Set, Vinyl: black, clear, bi-colored, orange, splatter, silver, brown) here.

As well as digitally.

“Brotherhood Of The Snake” tracklisting:
01. Brotherhood of the Snake
02. The Pale King
03. Stronghold
04. Seven Seals
05. Born In A Rut
06. Centuries Of Suffering
07. Neptune’s Spear
08. Black Jack
09. Canna Business
10. The Number Game

The expressional cover was created by renowned artist Eliran Kantor who also did the art for the TESTAMENT‘s last album, “The Dark Roots Of Earth”, and also worked for bands like HATEBREED, SOULFLY or KATAKLYSM in the past.

The album was recorded under the watchful eyes of producer Juan Urteaga (EXODUS, HEATHEN, MACHINE HEAD), guitarist Eric Peterson and singer Chuck Billy and was mixed and mastered by well-known metal producer Andy Sneap (ACCEPT, ARCH ENEMY, CRADLE OF FILTH, KREATOR, MACHINE HEAD, MEGADETH).

Commented Peterson in an interview with Metal Maniac: “It’s very diverse, but it’s very epic. There’s nothing on there that breeds commercial. And I think for thirty years of recording music and trying different formulas and stuff, I think we’ve found a formula that is very metal. I think for the metal fan that is looking for something for the nook and crannies… not just your normal, ‘Oh, it’s got a thrash beat and a riff.’ There’s a lot going on here.” 

The songwriter also told Metal Forces in another interview: “It’s different. This one is more thrash. I mean, this has got some of the fastest stuff that we have ever played. Usually, we have one or two thrash songs, and then we have some mid-tempo, and then we have a slow, heavy one, and then up-tempo kind of stuff. Half of the new record is thrash, which we’ve never done before.” 

He continued: “It’s kind of like »Demonic« and »The Gathering«, but a little bit wiser, I think. Chuck’s not singing so death. I mean, he does some death stuff but he’s singing more like he did on the last record and then with the craziness of »The Gathering« or even heavy stuff like »Demonic«.”

TESTAMENT will support “Brotherhood Of The Snake” on theirEuropean run with AMON AMARTH this fall.

TESTAMENT live
+ AMON AMARTH  & GRAND MAGUS
28/10/16 Oberhausen, Germany @ Turbinenhalle
29/10/16 Hamburg, Germany @ Sporthalle
30/10/16 Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National
31/10/16 Manchester, England @ Academy
01/11/16 Glasgow, Scotland @ ABC
02/11/16 Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street
04/11/16 London, England @ Roundhouse
05/11/16 Birmingham, England @ Academy
06/11/16 Tilburg, Netherlands @ O13
07/11/16 Paris, France @ Casino de Paris
09/11/16 Bilbao, Spain @ Santana 27
10/11/16 Porto, Portugal @ Coliseu do Porto
11/11/16 Madrid, Spain @ La Riviera
12/11/16 Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz
13/11/16 Lyon, France @ Transbordeur
15/11/16 Lausanne, Switzerland @ Metropole
16/11/16 Zurich, Switzerland @ Komplex 457
17/11/16 Offenbach, Germany @ Stadthalle
18/11/16 Ludwigsburg, Germany @ MHP Arena
19/11/16 Munich, Germany @ Zenith
21/11/16 Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz
22/11/16 Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
23/11/16 Leipzig, Germany @ Haus Auensee
25/11/16 Prague, Czech Republic @ Forum Karlin
26/11/16 Geiselwind, Germany @ Eventhall
27/11/16 Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle

29/11/16 Athens, Greece @ Gagarin 205
30/11/16 Thessaloniki, Greece @ Principle Club Theatre
02/11/16 Fort Lauderdale, USA @ 70.000 Tons Of Metal

www.testamentlegions.com | www.facebook.com/testamentlegions | www.nuclearblast.de/testament

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METAL ON THE HILL 2017: PARADISE LOST Confirmed As Additional Headliner

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 27, 2016
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The first edition of METAL ON THE HILL was a huge success! Perfect weather conditions, 1700 celebrating fans and highly motivated top acts have placed METAL ON THE HILL firmly on the international festival map.

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The city of Graz was a perfect host to the metal community from all around the world. NAPALM RECORDS and it’s own booking department NAPALM EVENTS have awakened all of Austria from its slumber, as Graz hasn`t seen a rock and metal-only festival in ages! In cooperation with “Spielstätten Graz” METAL ON THE HILL Festival takes further steps and has already been confirmed for the next round in 2017 – both days on Kasemattenbühne at the picturesque “Schloßberg”.

The dates for Metal On The Hill 2017 are already fixed, as well as the first confirmed bands.
Save the dates: On August 11th and 12th 2017 international top acts will again make Schlossberg Graz erupt!

METAL ON THE HILL proudly presents the first line-up announcements:

Headliners BLIND GUARDIAN and PARADISE LOST will find their way to Graz for each a very special and exclusive Austrian show in 2017! Scottish Pirate Metal outfit ALESTORM, and Pagan giants ARKONA will also all play exclusive Austrian shows. Popular Symphonic Metal acts SERENITY and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will deliver the finest symphonic bombast on top of that bill! More acts will be announced shortly! Stay tuned for many more exciting news to come!

Directly beneath the highest point of Styria`s capital – the plateau of the Schloßberg – lies Graz` most popular open air event location: the Schloßberg stage Kasematten. A stage plus a vast auditorium in the old fortress walls was erected in the 1930s – an absolute trademark of the city! Especially during summer nights and open air events the place is brimming with darkly romantic atmosphere. A sliding roof protects the audience from any unruly weather to the unforgettable majestic, stately backdrop that is fiercely guarded by the festival mascot – the Styrian Panther. This venue is definitely Graz` most unique event location Catch a glimpse of the stunning location here.

VIP tickets are already sold out! Special priced Early Bird tickets are available until October 31st! Get your tickets for METAL ON THE HILL 2017 here: http://www.metal-on-the-hill.com, http://www.ticketzentrum.at and http://www.oeticket.com.

For More Info Visit:
http://www.metal-on-the-hill.com
http://www.facebook.com/metalonthehill
http://www.facebook.com/event

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HAMMERFALL: Announce Special Guests And Support For European Tour

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 27, 2016
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One of the most distinctive metal bands in the past 20 years and sometimes hailed as the saviours of heavy metal, HAMMERFALL recently announced the release of their upcoming album “Built To Last”, set to be released on November 4th on Napalm Records.

In the wake of what will be the band’s 10th studio effort, HAMMERFALL will embark on another celebrated tour over Europe, beginning on January 12th 2017 in Bremen, Germany. Now the band announced special guests GLORYHAMMER to be joining HAMMERFALL on their extensive European Tour, and the support will come from LANCER!

”We got exactly the support bands we wanted”, says guitarist Oscar Dronjak. ”There is no doubt in my mind that Lancer will be thoroughly enjoyed by all our fans, and Gloryhammer’s mighty and epic music will be the perfect lead-in to the HammerFall show that will follow. The World Wide (r)Evolution was a resounding success on every level with half of the shows sold out, and we can’t wait to get back on stage again to have a gigantic heavy metal party every night with all our Templar friends!”

Known for their energetic and engaging live shows, HAMMERFALL have been masters of ground-breaking metal anthems since the start of their remarkable career. With an extensive world tour taking place over the past 2 years, the band is now gearing up for another run following the release of their upcoming album “Built To Last”.

Catch HAMMERFALL live, when they return to Europe on the following dates, presented by Metal Hammer, EMP, Musix and Metal.de. With special guests GLORYHAMMER and LANCER:

Built To Tour 2017
12.01.17 DE – Bremen / Aladin
13.01.17 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 1
14.01.17 DE – Bamberg / Brose Arena
16.01.17 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg
17.01.17 BE – Antwerp / Trix
18.01.17 DE – Fulda / Wartenberg Oval
20.01.17 DE – Langen/Frankfurt / Stadthalle
21.01.17 CH – Pratteln / Z7
22.01.17 CH – Pratteln / Z7
25.01.17 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
26.01.17 DE – Filderstadt / Filharmonie
27.01.17 DE – München / Backstage
28.01.17 DE – Kaufbeuren / AllKart Halle
29.01.17 IT – Mailand / Live Club
31.01.17 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
01.02.17 AT – Wien / Arena
02.02.17 AT – Graz / Orpheum
03.02.17 CZ – Zlin / Hala Euronics
04.02.17 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
06.02.17 DE – Berlin / Huxley´s Neue Welt
07.02.17 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36
08.02.17 DK- Copenhagen / Amager Bio

Tickets are now available and on http://www.metaltix.com

Pre-Order your copy of HAMMERFALL’s new album “Built To Last” HERE!

For More Info Visit:
http://www.hammerfall.net
http://www.facebook.com/hammerfall
http://www.twitter.com/hammerfall
http://www.instagram.com/hammerfall_official
http://www.napalmrecords.com

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FOREVER STILL: Announce Tour With LACUNA COIL, Release Second Album Trailer

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 26, 2016
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Denmark’s FOREVER STILL will embark on a massive European tour together with The Italian Gothfathers from LACUNA COIL. Starting from Paris, the new hope of heavy rock will haunt Germany and Scandinavia, head over to the UK and end the trip in Bologna.

“We are beyond thrilled for this tour!”, singer Maja states. “We have wanted to visit our fans all around Europe for a long time, and this lineup with LACUNA COIL is the perfect fit. Not only am I excited to tour with a band I’ve been listening to growing up, they’re also in the top 3 of bands our fans have requested us to tour with! We really can’t wait, and I can only imagine the fans are gonna be as excited for this, as we are!”

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European tour dates:
w/ LACUNA COIL
20.10.  F          Paris – Le Cabaret Sauvage
21.10.  B          Vosselaar – Biebob
22.10.  NL        Tilburg – O13
24.10.  D         Cologne – Underground
25.10.  D         Berlin – White Trash Ballroom
26.10.  D         Hamburg – Grünspan
28.10.  DK       Copenhagen – Vega
29.10.  S          Malmo – KB
30.10.  N         Oslo – John Dee
31.10.  S          Stockholm – Nalen Klubb
02.11.  D         Essen – Zeche Carl
03.11.  D         Munich – Strom
04.11.  CZ        Prague – Rock Café
05.11.  A          Vienna – Simm City
07.11.  CH       Pratteln – Z7
08.11.  F          Strasbourg – La Laiterie
10.11.  UK       Bristol – Marble Factory
11.11.  UK       London – Koko
13.11.  UK       Birmingham – Institute 2
14.11.  UK       Newcastle – Riverside
15.11.  UK       Glasgow – Garage
16.11.  UK       Manchester – Academy 2
18.11.  UK       Southampton – 1865
20.11.  F          Cognac – West Rock
22.11.  E          Madrid – But
23.11.  E          Granada – El Tren
24.11.  E          Barcelona – Razzmatazz
26.11.  I           Pordenone – Deposito
27.11.  I           Rome – Orion
28.11.  I           Milan – Live Club
29.11.  I           Bologna – Zona Roveri

With their untamed female lead vocals and haunting melodies, the new wildfire named FOREVER STILL started to spread from Denmark and is ready to burn down every shore with their first studio release “Tied Down”, out on October 21st. The band now published their second album trailer and in this clip, singer Maja Shining speaks about the writing of her lyrics and explains where the inspiration for the album came from.

Watch the video here:

“Pieces of the lyrics will usually come randomly during my daily activities and I’ll record them on my phone or I’ll write them down. And sometimes it can be one little word that will put the final piece into the puzzle!”, Maja explains. “I’m not sure, if I’ll ever be able to talk about those things that I sing about. That’s why I make music about it.”

If you missed the first trailer, check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxMRQUMU5Vw

With a pinch of LACUNA COIL and a hint of FLYLEAF and BRING ME THE HORIZON, the female-fronted rock inferno FOREVER STILL mixes heavy guitars with melancholic sounds and just recently signed to Nuclear Blast.

Even though the band just recently signed to Nuclear Blast, they already released two haunting music videos.
See ‘Scars’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUG0c05iK-Q
And ‘Miss Madness’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qtheIeofZo

More info:
www.foreverstill.dk
www.facebook.com/foreverstill

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