On September 24th “Illusions Of Grandeur”, the new album of EVOCATION, will be released through Century Media Records. To give you another foretaste of what’s about to come, a new track of the album has been launched today. It’s the title track and opener of “Illusions Of Grandeur”. And it surely is one prime example of finest Swedish death metal. The track can be heard below:
“Illusions Of Grandeur” will be released on CD, limited Digipak, deluxe LP and as digital download.
“Illusions Of Grandeur” tracklist:
1. Illusions Of Grandeur
2. Well Of Despair
3. Divide And Conquer
4. Perception Of Reality
5. Metus Odium
6. I’ll Be Your Suicide
7. Crimson Skies
8. Into Submission
9. The Seven Faces Of God
10. Final Disclosure
To celebrate the release of the new album together with the fans, EVOCATION will do a short tour through various European countries. Be sure not to miss one of the few opportunities to witness their deathly stage appearance:
Sep 09 Rust, Copenhagen, Denmark
Sep 28 X&Y, Borås, Sweden (special release party + special guest SKINEATER)
Sep 29 Rockland, Sala, Sweden
Oct 01 Alte Zuckerfabrik, Rostock, Germany
Oct 02 K17, Berlin, Germany
Oct 04 Club Schwarzer Adler, Egelsee, Germany
Oct 05 Hell Inside Festival, Würzburg, Germany
Oct 06 JuZ Mühle, Duisburg, Germany
More news on the formats of “Illusions Of Grandeur” and their content as well as exact worldwide release dates to be announced very soon.
Nuclear Blast has announced that the ultimate KATAKLYSM 2DVD/2CD package „Iron Will: Twenty Years Determined“ hit the German Charts on position #98! The release is a retrospective swollen with pride, a live all-inclusive-package and an in-depth gift to all of the band’s faithful followers. A true all-round carefree package.
Maurizio Iacono comments: „We did this DVD with no expectations. Our little story immortalized with the luck of a label that would support it, I guess our great fans in our second home Germany have showed their love and brought a DVD release into the Top 100 album charts of the country. Tthis is very unusual and we are very humbled by it, thank you!“
Nuclear Blast has just announced that ELUVEITIE – Swiss founding fathers (and mothers) of the “New Wave of Folk Metal” – celebrate their 10th band anniversary! As a special gift for the fans, they’ve decided to release “The Early Years” – a 2-CD-Digipak that contains their sought-after first EP “Vên” in an entirely re-recorded version plus the completely re-mastered debut album “Spirit”. The music press is enthralled by this intense flashback to ELUVEITIE’s glorious beginnings:
“A must-have for every ELUVEITIE collection!” (METAL HAMMER GERMANY)
“Old songs shining in new splendour (…) gorgeously authentic!” (SONIC SEDUCER)
“A superbly sounding big serving of the `New Wave Of Folk Metal´!” (MYREVELATIONS.DE)
To mark the festive occasion, Metal Hammer Germany has put a great ELUVEITIE special with lots of previously unrevealed band photos of the early days online! Make sure to check it out here: http://www.metal-hammer.de/magazin/features/article315326.ece
while you’re listening to “The Early Years”, purchasable at the Nuclear Blast web shop: http://bit.ly/RLSSDn
Frontman, Chrigel Glanzmann has stated:“‘The Early Years’ will give both old and new fans access to the very first steps in Eluveitie’s history. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years already! Speaking of that, to celebrate our 10 year anniversary (2002-2012) we wanted to offer you something special. Therefore we have decided to re-record the tracks of our first EP ’Vên’! We had a lot of fun putting those songs on tape again – some of which we have been playing live to this day and that have developed together with us over all these years.”
And also the band has uploaded a lyric video for the re-mastered version of the track `Your Gaulish War´ from “Spirit” that can be seen below:
MAIDEN UNITED, the all-acoustic IRON MAIDEN tribute project featuring Damian Wilson (THRESHOLD, HEADSPACE) and Ruud Jolie (WITHIN TEMPTATION), will release its new album, “Across The Seventh Sea”, on September 28 on CD, iTunes and limited-edition black-and-blue transparent vinyl.
“Across The Seventh Sea” track listing:
01. Seven Deadly Sins
02. Only The Good Die Young
03. 2 Minutes To Midnight
04. Prowler
05. Flash Of The Blade
06. Children Of The Damned
07. Infinite Dreams
08. 22 Acacia Avenue
09. The Evil That Men Do
10. Wasted Years
Newly released audio samples of the songs “Only The Good Die Young” and “Prowler” can be streamed below.
Perttu Kivilaakso of APOCALYPTICA plays cello on the songs “The Evil That Men Do” and “Infinite Dreams”.
Commented Jolie: “We are all very excited about Perttu playing the cello on two songs of the new album. His great playing adds a very nice color to our sound.”
The cover artwork for the CD was once again created by Blacklake, who also worked with MAIDEN UNITED on their first studio album, “Mind The Acoustic Pieces”.
MAIDEN UNITED‘s debut album, “Mind The Acoustic Pieces” (2010), was described as “an acoustic re-imagining of the entire classic IRON MAIDEN album “Piece Of Mind” with new arrangements.”
Contributing artists:
* Damian Wilson (THRESHOLD, HEADSPACE): Vocals
* Ruud Jolie (WITHIN TEMPTATION): Guitar
* Joey Bruers (UP THE IRONS): Bass
* Marco Kuypers (CLOUDMACHINE): Piano
* Mike Coolen (WITHIN TEMPTATION): Drums
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has announced the amicable departure of rhythm guitarist Jeff Tuttle.
Commented the group in a statement: “Jeff Tuttle has been a valuable member of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN since the beginning of the ‘Ire Works’ cycle. He started his time with us in mid-2006 in a period of turmoil, and his positivity and team player mentality, his enthusiasm, and his fire onstage, will always be appreciated and will never be forgotten. That being said, for now, as you will read, his future with us is uncertain, but whatever the future holds for our relationship with him, we love him and wish him well and success as a brother who has gone into battle with us for six years, and we hope he enjoys and finds creative fulfillment in film school and his future endeavors.”
Added Tuttle: “To the fans of DILLINGER, and to the multitude of people I’ve met, kicked, guitar-smashed, face riffed, or otherwise touched, I’m writing this to formally announce that as of today I will be taking my departure from THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN.
“The years I’ve spent with this band have been some of the greatest in my life. I’ve seen and done so many things I never thought possible and I will forever be grateful to these memories and to the band that made them possible.
“I’d like to thank everyone who has given me support and encouragement along the way and to express all the gratitude that fills my bones.
“DILLINGER is a beast that cannot be contained and I have no doubts that the band will continue on the road of destruction. I wish them nothing but the best in the years to come.
“Music is in my blood and I will continue making it with OLD GODS and my solo effort, MALO KONJCHE. I will also be taking the opportunity to study film and film production in the fall; something I’ve been deeply passionate about for many years.
“Life may lead me back to the DILLINGER fold in the future, but for now I’ve decided to pursue these creative paths. The past six years have been amazing and I’m lucky to have made it out alive. I’ll never forget the time we shared on stage… the scars won’t let me.”
Stated THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN singer Greg Puciato: “I’d like to take a second to give a personal thank you to Jeff Tuttle, a great musician who became a great friend and who has given THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN his all over the last six years, and who now needs to follow his inner compass as it takes him towards other pursuits.
“This band isn’t always easy to be in, mentally, emotionally, and definitely not physically, and Jeff always stepped up in every situation and crushed anything this animal of a band demanded of him.
“Jeff, it’s been a pleasure having you in the trenches with us, and having you as a friend. You’ve been there through serious shit in my life and been a good ear on tour and a voice of reason whenever I’ve been losing my mind from personal issues, been a partner whenever I’ve decided that I wanted to do some insane 4 a.m. workout in a parking lot, and a fellow eater of breakfast at any time of day. I’m proud to have had you in the band and glad to have shared part of this crazy journey with you. You’ve scarred my mind with some of the most disturbing movies I’ve ever witnessed, and I hope to one day watch one that you make.
“Everyone, give Jeff a round of applause for nearly killing himself onstage with us every night, and for somehow not ever attempting to kill the rest of us… I know we aren’t always easy to deal with.
“Thanks, Jeff.”
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN‘s latest album, “Option Paralysis”, was re-released last year in a “Paralyzing Edition” exclusively as a digital download. This first-anniversary reissue included four bonus tracks, plus a video in the iTunes version.
ROCK THE NATION has recently announced that Finland´s epic metaller WINTERSUN will release their long-awaited album „TIME I“ on October 12 before hitting the road in October/November headlining the so-called Heidenfest tour. Recently the band went into the studio with photographer Nana Simelius to shoot the new pictures for the upcoming album and now the breathtakingly beautiful front cover of „TIME I“ has been unveiled.
“We searched many options who could actually make the cover for TIME I. Cameron´s way of creating art was just something that stood out immediately and we feel it suited best for Jari´s vision as a cover for TIME I. We are really happy for the result and hopefully this collaboration continues in the future releases as well!” band commented.
“TIME I” will be released October 12 via Nuclear Blast, the tracklisting looks as follows:
1. When Time Fades Away 2. Sons of Winter and Stars I Rain of Stars II Surrounded by Darkness III Journey Inside a Dream IV Sons of Winter and Stars 3. Land of Snow and Sorrow 4. Darkness and Frost 5. Time
Official album teaser:
Check out a behind-the-scenes video of the photoshooting here:
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