ARCH ENEMY are preparing to get back out on the road next week, playing shows in Romania, Greece, Israel, Turkey, Russia and Finland.
18.01.2012 – Arenele Romane – Bucharest, Romania ‘ BUY TICKETS
20.01.2012 – Gagarin 205 – Athens, Greece ‘ BUY TICKETS
21.01.2012 – Block 33 – Thessaloniki, Greece ‘ BUY TICKETS
24.01.2012 – Reading 3 Club – Tel Aviv, Israel ‘ BUY TICKETS
27.01.2012 – Refresh The Venue – Istanbul, Turkey ‘ BUY TICKETS
28.01.2012 – Milk Club – Moscow, Russia ‘ BUY TICKETS
29.01.2012 – Glav Club – St. Petersburg, Russia ‘ BUY TICKETS
31.01.2012 – The Circus – Helsinki, Finland ‘ BUY TICKETS
Angela Gossow comments: “Happy New Year, everybody! We have rested up at home and are now ready to spread more Live Khaos! This time we are hitting some rather remote and exotic locations! We love to discover new territories… After all, music is our shared common language. It transcends all barriers, religions, traditions and even politics. Music speaks its mind and knows no borders! We are here to encourage people to fight for unity, equality and freedom – and of course to play extreme metal, the ARCH ENEMY way, for you! This message is always the right one, no matter where on this planet we set up a stage and perform for you. Looking forward to rock out with you again!”
Check out the new video clip posted by ARCH ENEMY’s front-of-house engineer Clem Bennett, recorded at their recent concert in Tilburg, Holland December 9th, 2011: Youtube
A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have taken to Twitter to offer best wishes to legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, who announced earlier today that he has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the immune system.
Iommi, 63, is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan and remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery.
This comes as BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums) — are writing and recording their first album in 33 years in Los Angeles (still set for release this fall) with producer Rick Rubin. They will now go to the U.K. to continue to work with Tony.
ANTHRAX (band): “This really does suck. GET WELL SOON TONY!”
Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N’ ROSES): “Best wishes for a full recovery to Tony Iommi.”
Robb Rivera (NONPOINT): “Just when i was happy to announce that I had finished his book last night, today I read this sad story about metal.”
David Draiman (DISTURBED): “Everyone please send their prayers/good vibes/best wishes to Tony Iommi for a speedy recovery; he has been diagnosed [with] lymphoma.”
Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW): “All hail the mighty Tony Iommi. & FUCK YOU, Cancer.”
Tommy Clufetos (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE, ALICE COOPER): “All my positive vibes to Tony Iommi of [BLACK SABBATH] for a healthy speedy recovery… A true rock legend!!”
Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD): “I absolutely insist that every single follower of mine, religious or not, send a prayer up for Tony Iommi. He has been diagnosed with lyphoma. It’s in its early stages — SABBATH is writing a new record, and they are continuing to. Iommi is the reason heavy metal exists. Pray for him. You pray to Crom, Odin, yourself — don’t care who. Just send up some positive vibes for Tony Iommi. This is terrible news for metal. I’ve toured with Iommi a coupla times. He is a gentleman and a living legend. Hopefully since it’s in early stages they can beat it pretty easily. But Iommi‘s not a young man, so think good thoughts! It is no secret that I have donated both my time, energy, facial hair, and a fair amount of my money to cancer research. I’ve walked the walk (literally) as well as talked the talk. However, there’s nothing wrong with positive vibes.”
Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE): “Big BL get well wishes out to Lord Iommi!!!”
Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION): “Prayers please for my brother Tony Iommi… We all pray for a full, speedy recover from cancer…. Much love…”
Angela Gossow (ARCH ENEMY): “Very, very sad to hear about Tony Iommi‘s cancer diagnosis. FIGHT! You never know what the future holds for you. Live and love every day!”
EXHORDER: “Get well soon Tony Iommi. Sad news.”
Frank Bello (ANTHRAX): “Get well soon Tony!!”
Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST): “My thoughts go out to Tony Iommi and I wish him a fast and full recovery.”
Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWIND): “I’m in shock to hear the news about Tony Iommi. Get well soon ‘Iron Man’!! Your biggest fan.”
Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY, CARCASS): “Here’s hoping for a solid and speedy recovery for my guitar hero Tony Iommi!”
Niji Entertainment Group (the record label Wendy Dio and her late husband Ronnie James Dio formed before his untimely passing): “Our thoughts, love and prayers are with Tony Iommi and his family! Please say a prayer!”
Greece’s Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with vocalist Angela Gossow of Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.
Rockoverdose.gr: “Khaos Legions” is the eighth album of the band that was released six months ago. Are you satisfied with the final result and what has the response been so far from fans and music press? Angela: The response has been really good. We can tell by the fact that more and more people come to our live shows.
Rockoverdose.gr: Compared with the previous albums, what is in your opinion the main difference of “Khaos Legions”? I think in a way, it’s more powerful with fast, sharp-riffing songs. What do you think?
Angela: The album is more complex. We used four years’ worth of riffs and melodies. So there is a lot of stuff happening on the album. More is more — that was our approach to this record. Make it an intense journey.
Rockoverdose.gr: Based on your tour itinerary, you have an extremely busy schedule with shows day after day and short breaks. Where did you find all this energy on the stage during the concert?
Angela: Yes, we play a lot of shows and my workload as the manager and vocalist in ARCH ENEMY is immense. I have to be strong and healthy for that — so I take good care of my body, I am a vegan, I work out a lot. I will also take a year or more off after we finish the touring cycle for “Khaos Legions” in 2012. I need some time to recharge my batteries. ARCH ENEMY will go on hiatus for a while.
Rockoverdose.gr: Would you say you prefer touring or being in the studio?
Angela: I prefer the real thing — playing live.
Rockoverdose.gr: One of my favorite tracks is “No Gods, No Masters”. This song has amazing lead guitars and depressive but angry vocals, combined with deep inner lyrics. Would you like to give us more details about it?
Angela: “No Gods, No Masters” represents what ARCH ENEMY is about: anarchist atheists. It is about finding that inner strength instead of looking for phantasy help “from above.” It is about finding yourself really and fighting for your dreams, taking responsibility for yourself. It is quite a personal song — it reflects exactly how I feel and how I live my life.
Rockoverdose.gr: What do you like to do, to relax in your spare time?
Angela: I love working out, relaxing in a sauna, smoking weed, watching documentaries, educating myself.
Rockoverdose.gr: How would you describe yourself? Extrovert or introvert?
Angela: I have become very introvert over the years. The more “public” and known I am getting, the more I need privacy and silence. I am very extroverted on stage, so the rest of the day I am almost invisible.
Rockoverdose.gr: How would you like people to remember ARCH ENEMY? Have you ever thought about it?
Angela: I hope they remember us for the music we created and what we are: a dedicated, hard-working, intelligent metal band which toured all over the world and broke many preconceptions and boundaries and played in many exotic places.
Read more from Rock Overdose. Source: Blabbermouth.net
Caparison Guitars filmed Christopher Amott of Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY talking about his new signature Dellinger-CA VW guitar backstage at the band’s December 6, 2011 concert at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, England. The seven-minute clip, which includes performance footage, can be seen below.
The Caparison Christopher Amott Dellinger-CA VW (Vintage White) model has a distinctly vintage look but with all the attributes that you would expect from a modern boutique quality instrument.
The beautiful Vintage White gloss finish is perfectly complemented by the Chrome hardware and bridge pickup mounting ring and the unique Art Deco-inspired fingerboard inlays really sets this guitar apart.
DiMarzio pickups mounted onto a solid Mahogany body help bring out the full rich sonic qualities of the guitar.
The Dellinger-CA VW has a single volume control, placed further away from the normal position, and no tone control to give you more bite, presence and to drive your amp a little harder.
ARCH ENEMY will embark on a headlining tour of Japan [with ENGEL] in April 2012. The four-date trek will include a special performance of the band’s 2001 album, “Wages Of Sin”, in its entirety on April 14 at the Yokohama Blitz.
Swedish melodic death metal band ENGEL has issued the following:
As you might, or might not figured out. We will be back in Japan to do two shows with Arch Enemy in April! We are really psyched about this and we are looking forward to it as hell. We play the following dates:
13/4-2012 Tokyo, SHIBUYA-AX
14/4-2012 Yokohama, BLITZ
“Carry On”, the new video from LECHERY — the Halmstad, Sweden-based metal band featuring former ARCH ENEMY bassist Martin Bengtsson on guitar/vocals — can be seen below. The song comes off LECHERY‘s second album, “In Fire”, which came out this past summer via Metal Heaven. The follow-up to 2008’s “Violator” was recorded at Sweetspot Studio with producer Rickard Bengtsson, who has previously worked with ARCH ENEMY and SPIRITUAL BEGGARS.
According to a press relaase, “In Fire” is “much more varied than ‘Violator’ and still it’s classic heavy metal at its best.”
LECHERY is:
Martin Bengtsson (ex-ARCH ENEMY) – Guitar/Vocals Fredrik Nordstrand – Guitar Martin Karlsson – Bass Kristian Svensson – Drums
Source: Blabbermouth.net
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