Celebrating the release of their tenth studio album, “Beyond The Red Mirror”, Metal’s most acclaimed storytellers BLIND GUARDIAN will do a run of release parties and signing sessions at several locations in Germany. The release parties give the fans a chance to listen to “Beyond The Red Mirror” in its entirety on the release day and win some merchandise.
For those who want to meet and greet the band in person, there will be three dates to check: Vocalist Hansi Kürsch and guitarist Marcus Siepen will be around for the signing session at the Saturn stores in Düsseldorf and Cologne and guitarist André Olbrich will join in Hansi and Marcus for the third session at Saturn Hamburg.
Saturn Düsseldorf – January 30 at 18 CET
Address: Königsallee 56, 40212 Düsseldorf
Saturn Köln Hansaring – February 03 at 18 CET
Address: Maybachstraße 115, 50670 Köln
Saturn Hamburg – February 04 at 18 CET
Address: Mönckebergstraße 1, 20095 Hamburg
“Beyond The Red Mirror” presents BLIND GUARDIAN at its best: Epic, versatile and uncompromising! Pre-order the album at the following link: http://smarturl.it/BLIND-GUARDIANMirror
Rich Davenport’s Rock Show this week features interviews with Biff Byford (Saxon), Andy Sneap (Hell), Andre Olbrich (Blind Guardian), Jack Blades (Revolution Saints, Night Ranger, ex Damn Yankees) and Michael Cartellone (Lynyrd Skynyrd, ex Damn Yankees) and is available now for streaming below:
First up, Biff from Saxon talks about drummer Nigel Glockler’s ongoing recovery following his recent health scare, and what fans can expect from the band’s rescheduled tour dates. Biff also gives an update on the band’s new album, and gives the lowdown on some forthcoming expanded re-releases of DVDs and CD.
The show also features guitarist/producer Andy Sneap, who’s not only touring as part of Saxon’s support band Hell, but also producing Biff & co’s new album. Andy also talks about Hell’s return in the last few years, his work behind the desk with bands like Accept, and also responds to the idea held by some elements of Metallica’s fanbase that he’d be the ideal candidate to produce them.
Blind Guardian guitarist Andre Olbrich talks about the writing and recording of the band’s forthcoming new album “Beyond The Red Mirror”, with a song from the new release.
In the second hour of the show, Night Ranger frontman Jack Blades discusses his new role as bassist and co-vocalist in Revolution Saints, a supergroup in which Blades is joined by guitarist Doug Aldrich (Ex Dio, Whitesnake) and Journey drummer / vocalist Deen Castronovo. Jack talks about the recording of the album, his hopes for the future of the project, and the album’s guest appearances from Castonovo’s bandmates Neal Schon and Arnel Pineda. Blades also gives an update on happenings in the Night Ranger camp.
And finally, Jack Blades’ former Damn Yankees compadre Michael Cartellone, now with Lynyrd Skynyrd, shares his memories of that band’s formation, and the recording of their first album, recently reissued in remastered form by Rock Candy Records. Michael also talks about his second career as a painter (his artwork has been exhibited at galleries across the US, see http://www.michaelcartellone.com), and his current role as Lynyrd Skynyrd’s drummer. Michael selects 3 songs from the Damn Yankees debut, and a pair of his favourite Skynyrd tracks.
You can also listen on Tuesday 27th January 12:00-14:00 and Thursday 29th January 07:00-09:00 on http://www.totalrock.com
Metal’s highly-esteemed storytellers BLIND GUARDIAN have just released the sixth new album trailer for their highly-anticipated tenth studio release, “Beyond The Red Mirror”, due out in Europe on January 30th, 2015, February 2nd in the UK and February 3rd, 2015 in North America, via Nuclear Blast Records.
In this new episode BLIND GUARDIAN discuss the difference between working in the rehearsal room, the studio and performing live on stage:
Commented guitarist Marcus Siepen: “After being in the studio we need to relearn, or rearrange everything for a live performance. We have to consider exactly which parts to play and how to share them. Is André also playing rhythm guitars or am I supposed to accompany him on lead guitars, stuff like that.”
Adds drummer Frederik Ehmke: “Live is always different from the studio. In the studio we can capture a perfect drum sound and it is all about tiny details. Live everything needs to fit together perfectly so that the overall sound of the band is good.”
If you missed the previous ones, check them out here:
Now available: BLIND GUARDIAN’s ‘Twilight Of The Gods’ mini-CD single including two live tracks recorded at 2011’s Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. Also available as a vinyl single in different colors here: http://smarturl.it/BLIND-GUARDIAN-Gods
Left (blue): Standard Artwork Right (red): Earbook/ Digi-Pak & Digi-Book Artwork
Watch the lyric video of ‘Twilight Of The Gods’:
»Beyond The Red Mirror« features the following tracks:
01. Ninth Wave
02. Twilight Of The Gods
03. Prophecies
04. At The Edge Of Time
05. Ashes Of Eternity
06. Distant Memories (bonus track on limited editions + vinyl)
07. Holy Grail
08. The Throne
09. Sacred Mind
10. Miracle Machine
11. Grand Parade
»Beyond The Red Mirror« will be released as Jewel Case CD (10 songs), Limited Edition Digi-Pak/Digi-Book (11 songs), Double LP gatefold vinyl (11 songs), EarBook (12 songs plus illustrations, photos, and liner notes) & as an Exclusive Limited Edition NB Mail-Order Earbook (12 songs plus illustrations, photos, liner notes + bonus 10”)
Metal’s highly-esteemed storytellers BLIND GUARDIAN have just released the fifth new album trailer for their highly-anticipated tenth studio release, Beyond The Red Mirror, due out in Europe on January 30th, 2015, February 2nd in the UK and February 3rd, 2015 in North America, via Nuclear Blast Records.
In this new episode you can see the work and recordings of the orchestra, choir as well as the band itself. Watch it here:
Commented guitarist and composer André Olbrich: “It’s not always been easy, especially when we dared to let the orchestra record first, before the band. This was a challenge for us, because we had to perform with the same mood and tuning of the orchestra.”
If you missed the previous ones, check them out here:
Now available: BLIND GUARDIAN’s ‘Twilight Of The Gods’ mini-CD single including two live tracks recorded at 2011’s Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. Also available as a vinyl single in different colors here: http://smarturl.it/BLIND-GUARDIAN-Gods
Metal’s highly-esteemed storytellers BLIND GUARDIAN have just released the fourth new album trailer for their highly-anticipated tenth studio release, “Beyond The Red Mirror”, due out in Europe on January 30th, 2015, February 2nd in the UK and February 3rd, 2015 in North America.
In this new episode you can see the band working and rehearsing on different parts, as well as viewing the first cover artwork proposals. Check it out below:
If you missed the previous ones, check them out here:
Now available, BLIND GUARDIAN’s ‘Twilight Of The Gods’ mini-CD single including two live tracks recorded at 2011’s Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. Also available as a vinyl single in different colors here: http://smarturl.it/BLIND-GUARDIAN-Gods
Four-and-a-half years in the making, “Beyond The Red Mirror” was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio in Grefrath, Germany and produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (SAXON, HAMMERFALL, HELLOWEEN). The album’s spellbinding tracks showcase BLIND GUARDIAN’s long-awaited collaborative work with three different classical choirs from Prague, Budapest, and Boston, plus two grand orchestras – each featuring 90 musicians.
An endeavour demanding that attention be paid to the lyrics as much as to the music, “Beyond The Red Mirror” is a desperate search for truth, an exploration of the relativities of good and evil, a testimony of the consequences of lost opportunities, a glimpse into a distant universe’s dystopian society, and a story about a prophecy, a promise of revolution, a plot for revenge, and a miracle machine with powers far beyond what mere mortals could have dreamed possible.
Features artwork by long-time collaborator Felipe Machado “Beyond The Red Mirror” is now available for pre-order in the following formats:
· Jewel Case (10 songs)
· Limited Edition Digi-Pak / Digi-Book (11 songs)
· Double LP gatefold vinyl (11 songs)
· EarBook (12 songs plus illustrations, photos, and liner notes)
· Exclusive Limited Edition NB Mail-Order Earbook (12 songs plus illustrations, photos, liner notes + bonus 10”)
The track listing for “Beyond The Red Mirror” is as follows:
01. Ninth Wave
02. Twilight Of The Gods
03. Prophecies
04. At The Edge Of Time
05. Ashes Of Eternity
06. Distant Memories (bonus track on limited editions + vinyl)
BLIND GUARDIAN will be performing on this year’s 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise in January 2015 before launching their headlining tour through Europe this upcoming April and May. A very special hometown show at the Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany will take place on April 25th.
All confirmed BLIND GUARDIAN dates are listed below:
22.-26-01 USA Caribbean Sea – 70.000 Tons of Metal
Metal’s most epic storytellers BLIND GUARDIAN are to release their orchestral and emotion-rich 10th studio album “Beyond The Red Mirror” on January 30th, via Nuclear Blast Records. Greatly inspired by life experience, world myths, legends, and their own fervent creativity, the band continually aspires to define themselves on a whole new level. With “Beyond The Red Mirror”, they have successfully captured the scope of their essence with unprecedented accuracy, transporting the listeners – via a mysteriously powerful red mirror – into an otherworldly dimension that includes tyrants, gods, and the Holy Grail. By far, the most important fact about the new album is this: there are no compromises. Not one.
During her pre-Christmas holidays in Helsinki, Tarja Virmakari had a chance to meet with BLIND GUARDIAN lead vocalist Hansi Kürsch and lead guitarist André Olbrich on their promo tour. During a pleasant chat, Hansi and André talked widely about the new album, its behind-the-scenes details, and the album concept, which has strong lyrical ties to 1995’s “Imaginations From The Other Side”. To know about this and much more, please join the chat below.
Lyric video ‘Twilight Of The Gods’
Left (blue): Standard Artwork Right (red): Earbook/ Digi-Pak & Digi-Book Artwork
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