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KATATONIA Release Extensive Collection ‘Mnemosynean’ on October 1st

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 15, 2021
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KATATONIA are set to release Mnemosynean on 1st October 2021 through Peaceville Records.

This new release marks 30 years since the formation of one of the most enigmatic & aurally captivating bands to grace the dark rock/prog genre, Mnemosynean contains an extensive collection of all of Katatonia’s rarities and B-sides, including tracks from the band’s numerous EPs, limited special edition bonuses, cover songs, as well as a series of collaborative remixes.

The journey of Mnemosynean spans the gothic-soaked experimental epic ‘Scarlet Heavens’ recorded all the way back in 1994, through to tracks recorded during the sessions for the stellar 2016 opus, The Fall of Hearts.

The intriguing title of ‘Mnemosynean’ itself represents memories & was selected because tomb inscriptions dating back to 400 BCE say that the dead could keep their memories by avoiding drinking from the Lethe, and drink instead from the stream flowing from the lake of Mnemosyne (the goddess of memory).

The Mnemosynean packaging includes a new band biography courtesy of music journalist Eleanor Goodman, as well as full lyrics plus backgrounds to the track origins described by founding members Anders Nyström and Jonas Renkse, along with other close Katatonia collaborators. The artwork for this release has been created by long-running Katatonia visual artist Travis Smith.

MNEMOSYNEAN will be released through Peaceville on 1st October, on 2 CD, deluxe gatefold  triple LP on black vinyl , deluxe gatefold  triple LP on white coloured vinyl (available only through the Peaceville label stores and Katatonia band store)and digitally.

Pre-order HERE.

MNEMOSYNEAN TRACKLISTING (CD split)

DISC 1

  1. Vakaren [04:54]
  2. Sistere [04:11]
  3. Wide Awake In Quietus [04:59]
  4. Night Comes Down [04:14]
  5. Second [03:32]
  6. The Act Of Darkening [05:52]
  7. Ashen [04:06]
  8. Sold Heart [04:32]
  9. Displaced [05:14]
  10. Dissolving Bonds [03:41]
  11. Unfurl[04:48]
  12. Code Against The Code [03:28]

DISC 2

  1. Wait Outside [03:38]
  2. Sulfur[06:22]
  3. March 4 [03:51]
  4. O How I Enjoy The Light [02:44]
  5. Help Me Disappear [05:13]
  6. Fractured [05:52]
  7. No Devotion [04:48]
  8. Quiet World [04:39]
  9. Scarlet Heavens [10:27]
  10. In The White (Urban Dub) [05:25]
  11. My Twin (Opium Dub Version)[04:15]
  12. Soil`s Song (Krister Linder 2012 remix)[04:40]
  13. Day And Then The Shade (Frank Default remix) [05:40]
  14. Idle Blood (Linje 14) [03:23]
  15. Hypnone (Frank Default Hypnocadence mix)[04:46]

GAMMA RAY Celebrate “30 Years Live Anniversary”, Out September 10th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 15, 2021
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GAMMA RAY from Hamburg, Germany, have delivered impressive statements of their own musical philosophy to the worldwide heavy metal community for more than thirty years by now.

Founded and fronted by Kai Hansen after his departure from the famous German power metal band Helloween,  GAMMA RAY recorded eleven studio albums between 1989 and 2015. Besides Dirk Schlächter (bass), Henjo Richter (guitar), Michael Ehré (drums) and Frank Beck (vocals), Hansen is the band’s lead vocalist, guitarist and chief songwriter.

The expressive power of the band’s music is reflected in their energetic live shows. There’s hardly a renowned metal festival where GAMMA RAY haven’t rocked the crowds, hardly an international magazine which hasn’t featured at least one GAMMA RAY title story.

On the band’s upcoming live album called “30 YEARS LIVE ANNIVERSARY”, GAMMA RAY would like to invite all of you to join once more the party of their exclusive and only show in 2020. In this time of Covid-19, the band was not able to play shows like they wanted to, so they decided to do a Live Streaming Event and set up a big stage in the ISS Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany. This awesome event took place on Thursday, August 27th and was streamed to all fans all over the globe.

Several cameras had recorded the very best of power metal with guest keyboard player Corvin Bahn & former (and first!!) GAMMA RAY singer Ralf Scheepers as a very special guest! This amazing live stream show will be released as a double live album on both audio and video on September 10th, 2021 via earMUSIC. Due to Covid, this concert – as you can imagine – took place without an audience. This is why GAMMA RAY decided to invite the fans to send in recordings of screaming, hailing and whistling to their favourite GAMMA RAY songs, which will be added to the end of the show and gives fans the chance to participate on this release!

“30 YEARS LIVE ANNIVERSARY” is going to be out September 10 2021 as Digipak 2xCD + DVD, as 3xLP on black vinyl + Blu-ray, and digital. Furthermore, there will be a limited edition 3xLP on coloured vinyl + Blu-ray. Each of the three LPs is going to be pressed on a different vinyl colour.

Watch video “LAND OF THE FREE”:

Preorder “30 YEARS LIVE ANNIVERSARY”: https://gammaray.lnk.to/LiveAnniversary

Tracklisting (CD / DVD / Blu-ray):

  1. Induction
  2. Dethrone Tyranny
  3. New World Order
  4. Avalon
  5. Master Of Confusion
  6. Empathy
  7. Rebellion In Dreamland
  8. Land Of The Free
  9. Lust For Life
  10. One With The World
  11. The Silence
  12. Armageddon
  13. Heading For Tomorrow
  14. Send Me a Sign

Tracklisting 3xLP

Side A:

  1. Induction / Dethrone Tyranny
  2. New World Order
  3. Empathy

SIDE B:

  1. Avalon
  2. Master Of Confusion

SIDE C:

  1. Rebellion In Dreamland
  2. Land Of The Free

SIDE D:

  1. Lust For Life
  2. One With The World
  3. The Silence

SIDE E:

  1. Heading For Tomorrow

SIDE F:

  1. Armageddon
  2. Send Me A Sign/Outro

Guitarist BOBBY KELLER Joins NEW DILEMMA for Fall Tour with Cold +Announces VIP Experience + Guitar Lesson Bundles

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 15, 2021
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KELLER, who was recently honored with an official BOBBY KELLER preset in renowned German record producer and connoisseur of guitar tone Lasse Lammert’s new Tonality Suite, will offer a BOBBY KELLER VIP Experience and Guitar Lesson bundle throughout the tour.

The pre-show BOBBY KELLER VIP Experience and Guitar Lesson will include one on one scheduled guitar lessons and demos featuring his ESP Guitars, EMG Pickups and the STL Lasse Lammert Tonality Suite on each date of the tour.

“I am so excited to be hitting the road this September with my NEW DILEMMA family and getting the opportunity to tour with Cold,” says KELLER. “Just the thought of getting back out there excites me to no end. It has been way too long! So, with this tour, I wanted to try to give people the opportunity to come hang pre-show and get some personalized guitar lessons unlike anything they may have ever had before, and some amazing goodies to go with! Plus, I wanted to try and showcase my new settings on the Lasse Lammert STL Tonality Suite and how good it f**king sounds. In addition, how easy it is to use and how a tool like this can help spark your guitar ideas and make them a reality!” 

In addition to the personalized guitar lesson, each BOBBY KELLER VIP Experience and Guitar Lesson bundle will also include a signed BOBBY KELLER 8×10, VIP guitar pick set, VIP laminate, t-shirt, stickers and other goodies, in addition to the lesson. BOBBY KELLER VIP Experience and Guitar Lesson bundles are limited to 10 spots per date and are only available by purchasing in advance. BOBBY KELLER VIP Experience and Guitar Lesson bundles are $50 and are available at https://checkout.square.site/buy/FZNOBN42XHRTB6CDGRYYCURR.

NEW DILEMMA tour dates with Cold:

9/15 – Albany, NY – Upstate Music Hall
9/16 – Laconia, NH – Granite St Music Hall
9/17 – Chicopee, MA – Geraldine’s
9/18 – Norwalk, CT – Wall Street Theater
9/19 – Providence, RI – Fete Music Hall
9/22 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music Hall
9/23 – Hopewell, VA – Beacon Theater
9/24 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
9/26 – Fort Myers, FL – Buddha Rock Club
9/27 – Destin, FL – Club LA
9/29 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
9/30 – Charleston, WV – Rock City Cake Company
10/1 – Louisville, KY – Diamond Pub
10/2 – Harrison, OH – Blue Note
10/3 – Harrisburg, PA – HMAC
10/6 – Lakewood, OH – Winchester
10/7 – Lombard, IL – Brauerhouse
10/8 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood
10/9 – St Paul, MN – Turf Club
10/10 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
10/13 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s
10/14 – Lincoln, NE – The Royal Grove
10/15 – Denver, CO – Herman’s Hideaway
10/16 – Colorado Springs – Sunshine Studios
10/19 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock
10/21 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It
10/22 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
10/23 – San Antonio, TX – Rock Box
10/24 – Dallas, TX – Trees
10/27 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
10/28 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theater
10/29 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
10/30 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Piere’s
10/31 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
11/06 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans
11/17 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi
11/19 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
11/20 – Northampton, PA – The Gin Mill

About BOBBY KELLER:BOBBY KELLER has received praise from Guitar World,Ultimate Guitar, BraveWords,  Loudwire and countless other major press outlets throughout the world for his mesmerizing solo singles “Reign in Fire,” “Light Bearer” and “Perpetual Dreams,” which will all appear on KELLER’s highly anticipated solo album, Reign in Fire. Listen to the singles at https://my.bio/bobbykellerofficial.

Playthroughs for each of the tracks are also available:

  • “Perpetual Dreams” – https://youtu.be/MQaQj9YvFNU
  • “Light Bearer” – https://youtu.be/0LXqV9DRqRU
  • “Reign in Fire” – https://youtu.be/F6d38MxblM0

KELLER’s idea to start a solo project began with Ben Johnson, a talented producer, drummer and recording engineer currently working under Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy/Thy Art is Murder) at Graphic Nature Audio in Belleville, NJ, producing and writing songs together. The team’s take on instrumental guitar music is without a doubt a one-of-a-kind experience that will propel the genre even farther into the future. 

A native of Orlando, KELLER has been setting the music industry ablaze with his unique style of guitar playing since 2009 and is considered one of the top guitar players in the United States. Inspired by guitarists such as Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani and Dimebag Darrell, he bases his playing in the blues, but also combines both incredible speed and euphonic rhythms into his technique to create a truly individual sound. 

Having toured nationally with the band Avatar and playing alongside the likes of renowned artists such as Evanescence, Hellyeah, Mastodon, Gojira, Nonpoint, and Jonathan Davis (Korn), KELLERis currently endorsed by ESP Guitars, EMG Pickups, Richter Straps, Driftwood Amps, SIT Strings, WB Gear, Fortin Amplification, Neural DSP, Graph Tech Guitar Labs, FU-Tone, Klotz Cables, Quantum Industries Cases and JH Audio. In 2016, KELLERstarred in the Theater Works Production of Rock of Ages as the lead guitar player for the “house band” of the Bourbon Room in Hollywood.

MEGADETH & LAMB OF GOD Co-Headline Tour Kicks Off Next Month With Special Guests TRIVIUM & HATEBREED

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 15, 2021
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Hatebreed, LAMB OF GOD, Megadeth, TRIVIUM. Leave a comment

In just over a month, the must-see Metal Tour Of The Year co-headlined by MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD will lay waste to cities across North America as the highly anticipated trek finally hits the road. Joining them as previously planned will be special guests TRIVIUM, however it has been announced today that due to international visa issues, special guests IN FLAMES will not be able to join the tour. Fans should not fear, joining the tour in their place will be none other than HATEBREED. Tickets and VIP packages for this most epic metal extravaganza are on-sale now from LiveNation.com.

MEGADETH, fueled by Dave Mustaine’s triumphant return to the stage following his diagnosis and recovery of throat cancer, will finally embark on their first North American tour since 2017. Speaking on the long-awaited announcement of the rescheduled run, MEGADETH’s leader and frontman, Dave Mustaine says,

“Can you hear that sound of armies on the march – of destruction on the horizon? That’s this tour, coming for you. We cannot wait to return to the stage and I promise you you do NOT want to miss these shows. You’re not going to know what hit you!”

LAMB OF GOD pressed ahead with the release of their crushing self-titled album, Lamb of God, which was one of the best- selling metal albums of 2020. The band now looks to take the show on the road as they return to the stage for the first time since the release of the record. Randy Blythe, inimitable frontman of LAMB OF GOD, adds,

“It’s been far too long since we got together to do our thing— by ‘we’ I mean bands, road crew, bus drivers, truck drivers, local venue staff, vendors, audience, parking lot attendants, the freaking janitors- the whole damn enchilada. ALL OF US. TOGETHER. Everyone has been waiting, but the time has come to put the puzzle back together— I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been more ready to hit the road with lamb of god. See y’all in a few months with Megadeth, Trivium, & now Hatebreed. Over a year with no live music? These shows are gonna be INSANE…”

Produced by Live Nation, the epic, rescheduled tour will now kick off on Friday, August 20th in Austin, TX and hit a further 27 cities before wrapping in Quebec City, QC on Saturday, October 2nd . Full tour itinerary below.

Megadeth and Lamb of God 2021 North American Tour Dates:

Fri Aug 20 Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater Sat Aug 21 Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Sun Aug 22 Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman Tue Aug 24 El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center
Wed Aug 25 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater Fri Aug 27 Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Sun Aug 29 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre Tue Aug 31 Reno, NV – Reno Events Center
Wed Sep 01 Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre Thu Sep 02 Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion Sat Sep 04 Portland, OR – Moda Center
Sun Sep 05 Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
Thu Sep 09 Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago Sat Sep 11 Danville, VA – Blue Ridge Festival*
Sun Sep 12 Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Mon Sep 13 Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
Wed Sep 15 Camden, NJ – B&T Pavilion
Thu Sep 16 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center Sat Sep 18 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Sun Sep 19 Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre Mon Sep 20 Cincinnati, ON – PNC Pavilion
Wed Sep 22 Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Fri Sep 24 Mount Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino Amphitheatre Sat Sep 25 Indianola, IA – Knotfest Iowa**
Sun Sep 26 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis Tue Sep 28 Minneapolis, MN – Armory
Thu Sep 30 Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage Fri Oct 01 Laval, QC – Place Bell
Sat Oct 02 Quebec City, QC – Centre Videotron

*Festival Date featuring all 4 bands.

**Festival Date, Knotfest Iowa does not include Hatebreed

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s Ivan Moody And Z2 Comics Announce October Release Of ‘Dirty Poetry’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 15, 2021
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Z2 Comics further cements their place as the leading publisher of music-inspired books and graphic novels across all genres and formats with the announcement of this book of original poetry from Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody!

Presented in an exquisite hardcover format, Ivan Moody’s Dirty Poetry will be released this fall, with signed special editions available exclusively through the Z2 website!

Ivan Moody says, “Out of all the projects I’ve undertaken this is something truly out of the ordinary, completely unorthodox, and without ‘creative walls.’ It is by far the oddest thing I’ve ever done (and that’s saying something).

I had no idea how this would turn out but thankfully – between Blake and myself – I’m ecstatic with this first edition of Dirty Poetry. I’m intrigued and excited to share this FULL DOSE of my thought provoking/chaotic and emotionally stimulating artistic vision with all of you. Welcome… to My rabbit hole.”

Ever wondered what really lies beyond “where the sidewalk ends?” From the wonderfully twisted mind of the front man of Five Finger Death Punch; Ivan Moody’s Dirty Poetry is a book of original poems punctuated with dark art that’s guaranteed to inspire upside-down dreamscapes in the minds of its readers. Written by Ivan Moody himself, with beautifully haunting ink and watercolor illustrations by Blake Armstrong, Z2 Comics offers this Halloween treat to readers everywhere this October! 

Artist Blake Armstrong says, “Dirty Poetry definitely stands out as one of the more free and unique creative experiences I’ve had in my career. Ivan’s overall vision for this book was so twisted and tantalizing it would have been hard to keep me away from it. Our collaboration was truly a blast and I think the love shows on every page. My only hope is that the readers enjoy the book at least half as much as we did working on it. It’s gratifying to be a part of something so weird, unexpected and special.”

MEGADETH Announce First Commercial Release Of Unplugged Concert Performed In 2001

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 15, 2021
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It was one of the most unique and sought-after concert experiences in MEGADETH fandom – an intimate, scaled-down performance featuring Dave Mustaine & Co. on acoustic guitars stripping down their heavy metal anthems to their primal elements. These special engagements became the stuff of legend over the years and recordings of these performances were made available exclusively through the Megadeth fanclub. But now, the band have partnered with Los Angeles-based indie label Cleopatra Records to make this experience open to all with the first-ever commercial release of Unplugged In Boston, a spectacular acoustic concert recorded in 2001. 

Coming just on the heels of the band’s stylishly aggressive album The World Needs A Hero, the set list kicks off with one of that album’s best tracks, the turbulent “Dread And The Fugitive Mind” before launching into a string of older favorites including several from the 1997 album Cryptic Writings as well as an excerpt from “Holy Wars…The Punishment Due.” But Mustaine & gang save the best for last, closing the show with a superb one-two punch of “Moto Psycho,” Hero’s highest charting single, and the unforgettable “Symphony Of Destruction,” Megadeth’s mainstream breakthrough that still manages to get the audience’s blood pumping! All in all, it’s an extraordinary concert that Megadeth fans will not want to miss!

Unplugged In Boston will be available on digital as well as digipak CD and vinyl in an array of color options to choose from. 

Order the CD/vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=megadeth+unplugged&post_type=product
Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/megadeth_unplugged_in_boston

Track List:

  1. Dread And The Fugitive Mind
  2. Trust
  3. Time: The Beginning
  4. Use The Man
  5. Holy Wars…The Punishment Due
  6. Almost Honest
  7. Promises
  8. She-Wolf
  9. Moto Psycho
  10. Symphony Of Destruction

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