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Pure Metal News: March 2008

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Compiled by John Stefanis



NIGHTWISH - Gold award in Austria

5.000 fans celebrated the band and brought the guys one step closer to platinum.
Picture from left to right: Marco Hietala (Nightwish), Emppu Vuorinen (Nightwish), Günter Unger (Warner Austria), Anette Olzon (Nightwish), Angelika Wuggenig (Warner Austria), Jukka Nevalainen (Nightwish), Tuomas Holopainen (Nightwish)



GOTTHARD - Win Swiss Music Award

GOTTHARD have won a Swiss Music Award for having released the Best Album in Pop/Rock. The awards are considered to be the most important music price in Switzerland. The award party took place on February 27th in Zurich.




SUBWAY TO SALLY thank their fans with exclusive download

After winning the BundesVision Song Contest, SUBWAY TO SALLY have sent a video message to thank their fans. In addition to that, Eric Fish & Co. have uploaded the non-album track Stimmen (originally only available on the Auf Kiel single!) to their MySpace for free download. Just surf to their profile check out their message as well as the song, leave them a comment and add them to your friends!


IN FLAMES - Single out now

The new IN FLAMES single will be released these days!
The Mirror's Truth - Single EP - incl 3 exclusive non album tracks
1. The Mirror's Truth
2. Eraser
3. Tilt
4. Abnegation
Release dates:
Sweden: March 5th
Europe: March 7th
UK: March 10th
US (ITunes single only) March 11th


AMORPHIS - Certified gold in Finland

AMORPHIS´albums Eclipse (2006) and Silent Waters (2007) have been certified gold status for the sales of 15.000 copies each in Finland. The gold discs, presented to the band members at the Finnish Metal Expo in Helsinki on February 15, 2008, are the first ever in the almost 18-year history of Amorphis.
Guitar-Player Esa stated at the presentation: A minor occasion for the music industry, but a major achievement for us! Thanks to all of you who made it happen!
The band is currently touring in Finland, tourdates as follows:
05.03. FI Helsinki -Tavasti
06.03. FI Jyväskylä -Lutakk
07.03. FI Kuopio -Puijonsarv
08.03. FI Oulu -Club Teatria
15.03. FI Joensuu -Arena



THE DESTINY PROGRAM - Video premiere

German Modern Metal outfit THE DESTINY PROGRAM have shot a new video for the second single of their latest album Subversive Blueprint!
The single is called Welcome Overboard and the video will premiere on Friday, March 7th at YAHOO.de
Don´t miss it!
The fabulous album was released end of September last year and includes fantastic songs, going from Modern Metal to Alternative Rock and Metal Core.
The German four-piece is about to play the WITH FULL FORCE Festival this year as well as some clubshows:
18.01. D Rostock - Mau Club
19.01. D Taunusstein - Jukuz
16.02. D Sulingen - Jozz
29.02. D Olbernhau - Rittergut
06.03. D München - Feierwerk
20.03. D Augsburg - Kantine
21.03. ITA Milano - Blanco Cafe
22.03. ITA Torino - Fabrik
04.04. D Berlin - Cassiopeia
19.04. D Schüttdorf - Komplex
26.04. D Flensburg - Volksbad
04.05. D Köln - MTC
28.06. D Lübbenau - Kulturhof
05.07. D With Full Force Festival - Roitzschjora bei Leipzig
11.07. D Osnabrück - Bastard Club
12.07. D Kyritz - Cosa Nostra
01.11. D Neubrandenburg - AJZ




WHITECHAPEL entering the studio

A quick update from our new Deathcore masters WHITECHAPEL:

"We are back home from the Doomsayer tour and it was fu*king incredible! We had a blast and enjoyed every aspect about the tour! In other news, we are entering the studio on March 12th to record our second full length album with Backyard Studios artist Jonny Fay (ex-The Red Chord guitarist). We are very excited to work with Jonny on this record which will be released around Sumertime on Metal Blade Records. Stay tuned for more updates. Thanks."

http://whitechapelmetal.com


CATARACT preview page online / record release show contests

Metal Blade Europe have set up a preview page where you can listen exclusively to TWO new CATARACT songs taken from the upcoming album 'Cataract' (to be released March, 22nd in D/A/CH/I, March, 25th in the rest of Europe). Click here to check it out: http://www.myspace.com . There is also a huge lottery coming up so make sure to bookmark the site!

And there´s some more news straight from the keyboard of the band…"To celebrate our birthday we've decided to run three contests at our release show (taking place on the 20th of March in Zürich). Here's the deal:

1. Crowdsurfer contest: register by emailing to info@cataract.cc. We will pick 5 people who will be crowdsurfing with some kind of helping device during the show. Whoever lasts longest, wins. It's a no rule match, so you may attack your competitors… Winner gets free entry to all our Swiss shows in 2008 and of course the new cd and a t-shirt!

2. Fashion Victim Contest: Since we haven't managed to produce a megaselling fashion item, we ask for advice - design your own Cataract garment, move your butt to the merchtable and register. You choose what it will be and how it will look like, can be a serious attempt to future fashion design, can be a request for a beatdown… The winner gets to pick a whole outfit (shirt, zipper, cap, cd) from our merch so you don't get bullied on the way home!

3. B-day raffle: We will get rid of a bunch of goodies during the night…every entry gets a number, so everyone has the same chances! There'll be a lot of DC and Kingshot stuff to win!

Again, check out our presale for the show, we sell the tickets directly so no presale fees etc. Check out the link on http://www.cataract.cc !"

http://www.cataract.cc

BRAINSTORM tour starts today! In store announcement

German metal force BRAINSTORM is starting its European tour as of today in Copenhagen. The fivepiece just released their current chart album 'Downburst' and will play a wide selection of songs from their discography on this tour including lots of new tunes. BRAINSTORM will be playing a minimum of 90 minutes on each show (minimum being the operative word). Support comes from Pagan´s Mind and additionally on some exclusive shows from Dracula´s sons POWERWOLF.

BRAINSTORM will be doing an exclusive instore on the 11th of March in the Media Markt in Pratteln, Switzerland. Begins 18:00 CET. Be there!

04.03.08 - DK - Kopenhagen - The Rock / without POWERWOLF
05.03.08 - DE - Hamburg - Markthalle / without POWERWOLF
06.03.08 - DE - Osnabrück - Bastard Club / without POWERWOLF
07.03.08 - NL - Weert - De Bosuil / without POWERWOLF
08.03.08 - DE - Memmingen - Kaminwerk
09.03.08 - DE - Saarbrücken - Garage
11.03.08 - CH - Pratteln - Z7
12.03.08 - DE - Ludwigsburg - Rockfabrik
14.03.08 - FR - Mulhouse - Noumatruff
15.03.08 - BE - Vosselaar - Biebob / without POWERWOLF
16.03.08 - DE - Langen - Stadthalle
18.03.08 - DE - Bochum - Zeche
19.03.08 - DE - Nürnberg - Hirsch
20.03.08 - AT - Wörgl - Komma
21.03.08 - AT - Wien - Szene
22.03.08 - HU - Budapest - Avalon Club / without POWERWOLF

http://www.brainstorm-web.net

TURISAS - TURISAS UK TOUR COMP

TURISAS UK tour starts tomorrow!

To properly celebrate the start of the second stage of Turisas headlining tour through UK, Finnish folk/metal warriors Turisas & Rock Sound Magazine have launched an exclusive competition especially for you, the UK fans! Here are the details:

Be the face in the crowd!

On each of the upcoming shows TURISAS will take a picture of the audience every night from the stage and pick out one face randomly from the crowd. That person will be the lucky winner of an impressive TURISAS-fan package, including a tour t shirt, signed drumsticks, a signed tour poster with war paint hand prints of all band members on it, a signed 'fan extraordinaire' tour-pass, a guitar pick, a lighter and, of course, a printed and signed version of your photo in the crowd. To win, all you have to do is make sure you catch TURISAS on one of their many shows, rock out in the crowd and be picked as the lucky one!

After the show make sure to check http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/turisas/372729-tour-competition.html regularly for your face and if you are the chosen one, take a picture of yourself holding the ticket of the show (so please make sure you keep it) and send an email with that picture of you plus the exact date and place of the show to the following address: tour_competition@turisas.com

The winners will have their picture printed in Rock Sound Magazine out on 23rd April

So, don't miss this chance to win your personal TURISAS-fan package & go nuts at the following dates:

TURISAS UK TOUR 2008

Special guest: Norther (FIN)

Support on UK-leg: Alestorm (SCO)

Mar. 01 -Northampton @ Soundhouse
Mar. 02 - Sheffield @ Corporation
Mar. 03 - Aberdeen @ Moshulu
Mar. 04 - Edinburgh @ Studio 24
Mar. 05 - Liverpool @ Academy 2
Mar. 06 - Norwich @ Waterfront
Mar. 07 - Peterborough @ Park
Mar. 08 - Leeds @ Cockpit
Mar. 10 - Exeter @ Cavern
Mar. 11 - Cardiff @ Clwb Ifor Bach
Mar. 12 - Southampton @ The Brook
Mar. 13 - London @ Electric Ballroom
Mar. 14 - Brighton @ Concorde 2


www.rocksound.tv

WARREL DANE - Announces solo album details; new song & cover artwork posted online

After much anticipation, the stunning, inaugural solo effort, "Praises To The War Machine", from Nevermore vocalist WARREL DANE will finally be released in Europe in April 2008. With this effort one of metal's most defining and revolutionary vocalists further hones his craft to perfection.

Dane, who first shattered the boundaries of conventionality with the legendary Sanctuary and Nevermore, proves that he is one of metal's most diverse frontmen with this solo effort as he unleashes a barrage of introspective and personal lyrics that are heartfelt and extremely powerful. All of this emotion backed with his soaring angelic and dynamic vocals provides all of the necessary elements for a savagely captivating, melodic assault that quickly hooks you in.

Before beginning this new venture Dane went out and surrounded himself with some of the best musicians that he could find. This search ultimately resulted in landing the renowned Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork) on guitars and bass, Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork) on drums and Matt Wicklund (ex-Himsa) on guitars. The effort was also recorded and mixed by Wichers (co-producer Soilwork). As guest musicians Jeff Loomis (Nevermore) and James Murphy (Obituary, Testament, etc.) are featured on the album.

You can now check out the album's cover artwork by renowned artist Travis Smith (Death, Katatonia, Opeth) by clicking HERE!

The album's tracklist reads as follows:

1. When We Pray 3:38
2. Messenger 3:59 (feat. Jeff Loomis)
3. Obey 3:59
4. Lucretia My Reflection 4:38 (The Sisters Of Mercy-Cover)
5. Let You Down 3:54
6. August 3:48
7. Your Chosen Misery 4:10
8. The Day The Rats Went To War 3:37 (feat. James Murphy)
9. Brother 3:24
10. Patterns 4:01 (Paul Simon-Cover)
11. This Old Man 3:43
12. Equilibrium 3:54

Total running time: 45:53

As a first sonic appetizer, the song "Messenger" has just been posted at http://www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope

http://www.myspace.com/warreldane

Dane further comments as to how this solo effort came about:

"Right around the time Nevermore was recording This Godless Endeavour I started talking to Peter Wichers about maybe doing something together. I think we both wanted to do something different and that's ultimately what got the ball rolling. I had always wanted to work with a songwriter that had a more song based approach rather than focusing on technical skills and Peter was exactly that. We collaborated on almost everything and I wrote all the lyrics and melodies. Peter had great ideas at times for harmonies, that's what a good producer does, and I think he's really come into his own as a producer with this record.

The purpose of doing this project was to step out of the confines of Nevermore and focus on coming up with memorable songs instead of constructing songs that showcased everyone's skills. The material is more straightforward than Nevermore, but I don't know what to call it. I think my influences have really played a part of the sound. I love old school goth and I love thrash metal, and every other kind of metal, there's a little bit of all of that in the record."

"Praises To The War Machine" is an absolute must for all Nevermore fans and will soon be hailed as Dane's most ambitious offering yet. Prepare yourself for the sheer beauty and elegance that awaits. The album will be available on the following release date:

April 28, 2008.
http://www.myspace.com/warreldane

http://www.warreldane.com




EVILE CONFIRM SUPPORT SLOT ON EXODUS TOUR

Still tearing up venues around Europe opening for Megadeth, fast rising UK thrashers EVILE have announced a tour with Bay Area legends Exodus in April.

The band will play the following shows in Europe:

08.04.08 UK London - The Underworld
09.04.08 UK Leeds - Rio's
10.04.08 UK Ireland - Voodoo Lounge
11.04.08 UK Glasgow - Cathouse
12.04.08 UK Sheffield - Corporation
13.04.08 Netherlands Groningen - Versa
14.04.08 Netherlands Eindhoven - Dynamo Club
15.04.08 Belgium Vosselaar - Biebob
16.04.08 Germany Hannover - Musikzentrum
18.04.08 Germany Essen - Turock
19.04.08 Germany Saarbrucken - Roxy
20.04.08 Germany Munchen - Backstage

Joining the tour in the UK will be Earache labelmates Gama Bomb.

Commenting on Evile's current tour with Megadeth, guitarist Ol Drake enthused:

" Ol here checking in from the Megadeth tour. We're currently in Paris at the Elysee Montmartre. The tour so far has been awesome. We're being treated so well by Megadeth + crew, plus the crowds have been so welcoming and responsive to us. We can't believe the reception we've been getting.

It's such an honor to share the stage with Megadeth. I'm a huge fan of 'deth myself so every night is bloody awesome. Apart from the few break downs the tour is going perfectly. See you all on the killing road!"

Evile continue with Megadeth around Europe at the following shows:

28.02.08 Spain BARCELONA - RAZZMATAZZ
29.02.08 Spain MADRID - MACUMBA
01.03.08 Spain BILBAO - SANTANA 27
03.03.08 Switzerland ZURICH - ROHSTOFLAGER
04.03.08 Italy MILAN - ALCATRAZZ
05.03.08 Italy PORDENONE - PALASPORT
07.03.08 Czech Republic ZLIN - SPORTOVNI HALA NOVESTA
08.03.08 Poland - KATOWICE - SPODEK
10.03.08 Germany MUNICH - ZENITH
11.03.08 Germany FRANKFURT - HUGENOTTENHALLE

For more Evile info visit: www.myspace.com/evileuk


BIOMECHANICAL - NEW INTERVIEW ON ABOUT.COM

Chad Bowar from About.com's Metal pages recently had the opportunity to speak with BIOMECHANICAL mastermind, John K about the hardships that come from being a metal musician, wanting to represent your art on your terms and what exactly makes a man like him tick.

John K on the arguments that led to the disintegration of the previous band lineup during the making of CANNIBALISED:

"...it was suggested that the band should go and play without a singer, something I knew wasn't professional unless you have the right amount of instrumental tracks. As soon as I told them how I felt, things got really heavy. They decided to vote out and play without a singer. I broke after that. I basically had to let them know that they either respect the fact that I put something like 95% of work for this band and allow me to make an executive decision once in a while (especially when it comes down to my health). If they couldn't respect that then good luck to them. They made up their minds about three weeks after that and left BIOMECHANICAL."

John K on guesting on Bruce Dickinson's BBC radio show:

"It was incredible. I am a huge MAIDEN fan. I never had the chance to meet any of them and meeting Bruce was awesome. I went there with our guitarist Chris Van Hayden. Bruce was really cool with the band and he told me about his son and how he is a BIOMECHANICAL fan. That was just surreal for me, dude. Here is the guy I grew up with, listening to his music, knowing about my band! That was just awesome. We went on to do the interview and halfway through Bruce said to Chris, 'So, Chris...I hear you are…were…a pilot?' and I was like 'Oh crap!' They couldn't stop talking about damn airplanes, dude. It was hilarious. I was pretending to understand."

John K on the concept behind CANNIBALISED:

"This album is talking about the human spiritual death and the decline of the human society. It's dealing with the issue of spiritual atrophy. As technology gets more advanced, the spirit gets more saturated with information, making any attempt to think impossible. Drowned in mundane things we've been turned away from the true state of our world and almost fed ignorance. And this can only lead to spiritual atrophy."

GAMA BOMB CRUSH THRASH ASSAULT 2 FESTIVAL

Hi-octane Irish thrash machine GAMA BOMB recently returned from the Thrash Assault 2 Festival in Germany, impatient to make a quick return.

Filmed footage of two songs from the band's set can be viewed here:

'Atomizer'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqDs8cC9wys

'Hammer Slammer'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwpCCln8gVs

The band have recently completed the recording of their debut album 'Citizen Brain' with Scott Atkins at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, and have been confirmed as openers on the UK leg of the Exodus tour in April, dates as follows:

08.04.08 UK London - The Underworld
09.04.08 UK Leeds - Rio's
10.04.08 UK Ireland - Voodoo Lounge
11.04.08 UK Glasgow - Cathouse
12.04.08 UK Sheffield - Corporation

'Citizen Brain' will see a May release.

For more Gama Bomb info visit: www.myspace.com/gamabomb


DEICIDE - PRE-ORDER 'TILL DEATH DO US PART'

DEICIDE's latest demonic masterpiece, TILL DEATH DO US PART is now available for pre-order on the EARACHE U.S. Webstore. Smashingly barbaric and razor sharp, this album takes everything you loved about THE STENCH OF REDEMPTION and turns it up to levels only Satan could match. Between Glen Benton's terrifying vocals and Steve Asheim's non-stop blast mania, DEICIDE only becomes more crushing where most bands start to mellow out.

By pre-ordering TILL DEATH DO US PART from the EARACHE U.S. Webstore, you have the opportunity to score some exclusive merchandise from several limited edition packages. In addition to ordering TILL DEATH DO US PART on its own, you can also get the album with a DEICIDE wristband or a "Glen Benton For President" patch. You can also choose the Webstore exclusive ULTRA LIMITED EDITION version with all items included in one package.


Fans, foes and the curious alike have all converged onto DEICIDE's MySpace page feverishly for the last 2 weeks for an opportunity to listen to a special preview of a brand new track from their forthcoming album, TILL DEATH DO US PART. The excerpt of "In The Eyes of God" has earned itself over 42,000 plays since it was posted onto the profile.

While it's only a matter of time until a full new track is posted, this excerpt should be enough to tide over even Satan himself until TILL DEATH DO US PART is released on April 28 in Europe and May 13 in the U.S.

To bide the time, go to www.myspace.com/thestenchofredemption and keep playing the brand new track, "In The Eyes of God" as many times as it takes for it to reach a number of 666,666,666 and beyond.


IN FLAMES - Single out now

TODAY the brand new, long awaited, IN FLAMES Single/EP The Mirror's Truth is released in EUROPE!
(In Sweden it came out on Wednesday March 5th)
The Mirror's Truth - Single EP - incl 3 exclusive non album tracks (*)
1. The Mirror's Truth
2. Eraser*
3. Tilt*
4. Abnegation*
On Monday, March 10th the single/EP will be released in the UK
NORTH AMERICA - (ITunes single only) March 11th

LIQUIDO - Showcase at Cebit

On Saturday 8th March, LIQUIDO will present their upcoming album Zoomcraft at Europe ´s biggest technique trade fair Cebit. Visitors will also be able to check out the LIQUIDO-album on all mp3-players which are presented there. The showcase will be at 16:00 h at the mp3-booth.



NIGHTWISH - New single

Finnish superstars NIGHTWISH will release a 3rd single from their latest album Dark Passion Play on May 30th!
The song The Islander has been chosen to be the new one and the release will contain the following:
CDS:
01. The Islander (edit)
02. The Islander (full-length version)
03. Escapist (instrumental version)
04. Meadows of Heaven (orchestral version)
DVD:
01. The Islander - video clip (edit)
02. The Islander - video clip (full-length version)
03. Making Of "The Islander" - documentary
The video was shot by in Rovaniemi, Finland near the Arctic Circle at end of 2007 and it was directed by Stobe Harju.
Available are the following versions:
NIGHTWISH - The Islander:
- Ltd. CDS + DVD in digipak
- CD Single
- 12 inch picture vinyl in gatefold

www.nuclearblast.de

GOTTHARD - Sensational results in Japanese Burrn-poll

The yearly reader ´s poll of Japanese magazine Burrn has been a full success for GOTTHARD. The band was voted in almost all categories:
GROUP of the year - #7 for GOTTHARD
VOCALIST of the year - # 2 for Steve Lee
GUITARIST of the year - # 26 for Leo Leoni
BASSISIT of the year - # 22 for Marc Lynn
DRUMMER of the year - # 28 for Hena Habegger
LIVE PERFORMCE IN JAPAN - # 5 for GOTTHARD
SONGWRITER of the year - # 4 for Steve Lee and Leo Leoni
ALBUM of the year - # 5 for Domino Effect
Congratulation and cheers to the guys!

KORPIKLAANI - Brand new EPK online now

A brand new trailer/EPK of the new KORPIKLAANI album Korven Kuningas is online now. Check it out HERE!

The album will be released on March 21st. Two video clips have also been shot for it - one for the song Keep On Galloping, the other one for the track Metsämies. Both clips will be online very soon!

In the meanwhile, you can practice singing along with all the songs from the album (first edition coming out limited with bonus tracks and on white coloured vinyl - also, there will be a stricktly limited digipak version together with a drinking-horn on a wall holder. Limited and numbered to 500 copies!!):
01. Tapporauta
02. Metsämies
03. Keep On Galloping
04. Northern Fall
05. Shall We Take A Turn?
06. Paljon On Koskessa Kiviä
07. Ali Jäisten Vetten
08. Gods On Fire
09. Nuolet Nomalan (bonus track)
10. Kantaiso
11. Kipumylly
12. Suden Joiku
13. Runamoine
14. Syntykoski Syömmehessäin
15. Korven Kuningas
As soon as you are able to sing along with the tracks, you are prepared for one of the upcoming live shows taking place this spring all over Europe.


TESATAMENT - New song on MySpace

The legendary Bay Area Thrash Metal heroes TESTAMENT have posted a new song, entitled More Than Meets The Eye, taken from their forthcoming album The Formation Of Damnation on their MySpace page. The album will be released on April 25th in Europe.

The band has recorded it with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California.



HAIL OF BULLETS in mixing mode

Hollands new Death Metal Gods HAIL OF BULLETS are currently in the process of mixing their yet untitled debut album. Dan Swanö of Edge Of Sanity fame (a.o.) is in charge and here´s a little update on things by drummer Ed Warby:

"Dan's working his ass off to deliver the most savage, massive and brutal mix ever and we're almost there! The first mix was good but a bit too nice, the second one nasty but not yet heavy enough, and late last night Dan dropped a fu*ken bomb on us entitled "mix3". It's a scorcher. As with all mixes there's still some details that need to be worked out, but when your own music starts giving you goosebumps, you know things are on the right track! Every part I had doubts about before now works like a perfect warmachine. Amazing what a change in sound and/or level can do to an arrangement."

In other news HAIL OF BULLETS have been confirmed for the Waldrock festival taking place in Bergum, Netherlands on the 5th of July 2008. It´s the fourth confirmed festival appearance for HAIL OF BULLETS this summer. Here´s the dates confirmed yet:

05/07/08 - NL - Bergum - Waldrock Festival
25/07/08 - NL - Lichtenvoorde - Zwarte Cross Festival
07-09/08/08 - DE - Bad Berka - Party.San Open Air
13-16/08/08 - DE - Dinkelsbühl - Summer Breeze Open Air
http://www.hailofbullets.com

MUNICIPAL WASTE - SOUTHERN TOUR STARTS TONIGHT, PREPARES FOR SXSW

Starting TONIGHT in Raleigh, North Carolina MUNICIPAL WASTE will be taking their brand of crossover thrash all across the south, including 3 showcases at South By Southwest and a special performance at the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival in April.

March
7 Volume 11 Raleigh, North Carolina
8 The Hideway Johnson City, Tennessee
10 Meridian Red Room Houston, Texas
11 Red 7 Austin, Texas
12 Red Blood Club Dallas, Texas
13 Emo's Annex - SXSW Austin, Texas
14 1808 Club - SXSW Austin, Texas
15 Waterloo Park - SXSW Austin, Texas
16 The Crossing San Antonio, Texas
18 Sluggo's Pensecola, Florida
19 State Theater St Petersburg, Florida
20 Common Grounds Gainesville, Florida
21 The Drunken Unicorn Atlanta, Georgia
22 The Canal Club (downstairs) Richmond, Virginia

April 25-27
The Palladium
New England Meal & Hardcore Festival
Worcester, Mass.
(Stage time and date TBA).
Go to http://www.metalandhardcorefestival.com/ for more info.

For all the latest MUNICIPAL WASTE info, go to http://myspace.com/municipalwaste.

MUNICIPAL WASTE recently spent a long time teaching Europe THE ART OF PARTYING. See the fruits of their labor with some great footage of the Euro tour at

http://uk.youtube.com/user/Orangeofannihilation


MUNICIPAL WASTE is featured on the new-school Thrash compilation, THRASHING LIKE A MANIAC, available NOW. To find out more about the release head over to

www.myspace.com/thrashinglikeamaniac


MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER - New line up and new record

A message from DALLAS TAYLOR:

We have some news to announce. Maylene has recently undergone a line-up change.

Due to the rigors of the road Lee Turner, Scott Collum and Josh Williams are no longer in the band. We remain good friends and wish them the best of luck and continued success.

As for Maylene and the Sons of Disaster we are better than ever. We are excited to announce our new members: Chad Huff, Kelly Scott Nunn and Matt Clark.

They have been long time friends of ours and some are former band-mates. You might know them from their work in Underoath, Further Seems Forever, Sleeping By the Riverside and Gods.

Josh Cornutt remains in the band but being a newlywed he is currently at home spending time with his wife (and writing for our next record).

We have also started working on a new record and we are really excited by the material the new guys are coming up with.

Thank all of you for all the support, and believe me nothing has changed in the Maylene camp we are just growing a lot and you can expect us to be better than ever.


HORSE THE BAND to release A NATURAL DEATH

Ferret Music Europe will release A NATURAL DEATH, the new album from HORSE THE BAND on May 5th, 2008 in Europe.

The Los Angeles outfit will kick off a mammoth Earth tour in support of A NATURAL DEATH in Anaheim, California on March 2nd and head to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, China, Singapore and Malaysia.

Their European leg begins on April 3rd in Ankara, Turkey and takes in Israel, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Ukraine, Belarus, Hungary, Latvia, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, UK, France, Spain, Holland, Russia and Ireland.

HORSE THE BAND Earth Tour

April 2008

3rd Turkey ANKARA - Tunali Golge
4th Turkey ISTANBUL - TBC
5th Turkey ESKISEHIR - Eskisehir Hall
7th Israel TEL AVIV - Patiphone
8th Israel HAIFA - City Hall
10th Germany FRANKFURT / HESSEN - 025
11th Italy ROMAGNANO SESIA - Le Piccole Eine
12th Italy BOLOGNA - Sottotetto Club
13th Italy ROME - Traffic
14th Slovenia LASKO - Smocl
15th Austria TRAUNN - Spinnerei
16th Austria DORNBIRN - Schlachthaus
17th Croatia ZAGREB - Kset
18th Serbia BELGRADE - SKC Livingroom
20th Greece THESSALONIKI - Street Attack
21st Macedonia SKOPJE - TBC
22nd Romania CRAIOVA - Pistons & Art
23rd Romania CLUJ - Irish & Music Pub
24th Ukraine ILLICHIVSK - Golden Lion

25th Ukraine KIEV - Skyhall Club
26th Ukraine KIEV - Zverovision 2008 @ DK Himvolokno
27th Belarus MINSK - TBC
29th Hungary BUDAPEST - Kuplung
30th Austria VIENNA - Arena

May 2008

1st Poland KATOWICE - Zero Instytute
2nd Latvia RIGA - Melna Piektdiena
3rd Finland HELSINKI - Nosturi
4th Finland JYVASKYLA - Lutakko
7th Norway OSLO - Garage
8th Denmark COPENHAGEN - Stangade 30
9th Germany BIELEFELD - AJZ
10th Belgium MEERHOUT - Groezrock Festival
11th UK PLYMOUTH - White Rabbit
12th UK LONDON - Underworld
13th UK STOKE ON TRENT - Sugarmill
14th UK GLASGOW - Ivory Blacks
15th UK SHEFFIELD - Corporation
16th UK YEOVIL - The Orange Box
18th France PARIS - Noise Festival @ La Maroquinerie
19th France BORDEAUX - L Heretic
20th Spain BILBAO - Santana 27
21st France TOULOUSE - Caravan Serail
23rd Germany TRIER - Exhaus
24th Germany BOCHUM - Matrix
25th Germany KARLSRUHE - Jubez
26th Poland STETTIN - Stara Cynkownia
27th Germany BERLIN - Cassiopeia
28th Holland AMSTERDAM - Winston
29th Russia MOSCOW - TBC
31st Russia ST. PETERSBURG - TBC

June 2008

1st Ireland DUBLIN - Eamon Dorans
2nd UK BELFAST - TBC

Back story

HORSE the band is five stellar gods running from a haunted future they can't possibly forget.

Formed on the mean streets of Los Angeles in 2027 A.D. the members of H the B began to create their exotic sound to fight the past and recreate the future.

HORSE the band consists of Nathan the tormented poet beast on vocals, David the hyper-intelligent lover on guitar, Erik the child-like wizard of keyboards, young Christopher Prophet on drums, and Dash the gritty urban street-lord on bass.

HORSE the band's music has won them many accolades for energy and originality. Often referred to as 'nintendo-core' because of their spastic and glorious brutality they prefer to strike out and create their own unique sounds each time they manifest their powers.

A NATURAL DEATH is released in Europe on Ferret Music on May 5th 2008

MISERY SIGNALS post second studio report on Youtube

MISERY SIGNALS are currently in the studio with Devin Townsend recording the follow up to their MIRRORS album released in 2006.

The band are documenting the sessions and have posted a second video diary on Youtube.

Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYEWV_uwf3E

he new album, as yet untitled, is due for release on Ferret later this year.

MISERY SIGNALS begin their European tour on March 28th

MISERY SIGNALS + August Burns Red + Emmure

March 2008

28th Karlsruhe, GER - Die Stadtmitte
29th Trier, GER - Exhaus
30th Paris, FRA - Batofar
31st Plymouth, UK - White Rabbit

April 2008

1st Manchester, UK - Music Box
2nd Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks
3rd Nottingham, UK - Jumition 7
4th Yeovil, UK - The Orange Box
5th Luton, UK - Student Union
6th London, UK - Underwold
7th Giessen, GER - MUK
8th Bremen, GER - Schlacthof
9th Orebro, SWE - Kulturhuset
10th Berlin, GER - Magent
11th Leipzig, GER - Conne Island
12th Warsaw, POL - Progresja Club
13th Prague, CZE - 0.0.7
14th Munchen, GER - Feierwerk
15th Traun, HUN - Spinneri
16th Wien, AUT - Arena
17th Bologna, ITA - Sottetetto
18th Oberentfelden, SWI - Porom Pom Pom
19th Schaffen, BEL - Rockfest
20th Bochum, GER - Matrix


MISERY SIGNALS
IN STUDIO TO RECORD NEW ALBUM FOR FERRET MUSIC THIS FEB
TO BE PRODUCED BY DEVIN TOWNSEND

"Misery Signals has risen the bar for all modern metalcore bands, let's just hope they all get the memo." Absolute Punk.net

Misery Signals has announced that they will be stepping into the studio this week to begin the recording process for their third Ferret Music full length, album title TBA. The band will be recording with Devin Townsend (Strapping Young Lad, Darkest Hour, Soilwork), and are excited about working with him again, tells bassist Kyle Johnson, "Devin has this awesome new set-up and new gear, so that's exciting. Recording with him is a good experience, and we intend on using him as producer as well. He always makes great contributions and suggestions to the songs, and he is really understanding about what kind of sound we are going for."

Townsend himself is gearing up for a momentous experience, saying that "This is gonna be a record that brings the band to a new level. The rock will continue to roll in a fastidious way." The band is well along in the process of writing, tells Johnson, "Musically the songs are written, but lyrically we are still writing.

Basically, we took both records and put them together, with a new sound mixed in as well. This will be a little more straightforward than the last two albums, and for the most part it's influenced by what we are into personally. It's definitely more something that has parts that you can hold onto and that are memorable."

This is the band's second album recorded with vocalist Karl Shubach, and he is happy to have comfortably settled into his role. "I feel like it's my band now, it's not Misery Signals plus Karl and I'm much more comfortable being part of what we represent. I also feel like music is more of my own, and I'm psyched about the new record, it's got a lot of elements that weren't in last one, a lot of parts that are just heavier with a lot of off-time polyrhythm like Meshuggah."

The new album is the follow up to 2006's highly successful sophomore effort Mirrors, which Alternative Press listed in their 100 BANDS YOU NEED TO KNOW 2007 issue and Revolver as a BAND TO WATCH saying, "A relentlessly ambitious melodic, metalcore band with a knack for exhausting members with their take-no-prisoners touring schedule." Metal Edge chimed in recently with, "The album surpassed all expectations."

Online raves included Digital Metal.com: "Everything on Mirrors is bigger and better than Of Malice and the Magnum Heart (itself one of my favorite metalcore albums); the packaging, the production, the riffs, the density etc." The band toured a ton in support of Mirrors, most recently wrapping up a US headlining tour with The Agony Scene, Emmure, and Sky Eats Airplane, and a full Canadian run with Shai Halud and The Human Abstract. Past touring partners include The Chariot, All that Remains, Darkest Hour, Dead to Fall, Norma Jean and Between The Buried And Me. Keep checking www.ferretstyle.com for album updates.


THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA on Road to Download UK tour

Announced today is 'The Road to Download' - a special tour that will see THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, A Day To Remember and Alesana perform at eight venues around the UK in the lead up to the Download Festival, ending with a slot each on one of the stages at Donington.

The tour will kick off at the London Camden Barfly on 5 June and end on 12 June at Glasgow's King Tuts. All shows except London will be £9.00 advance tickets, with London priced at £10.00.

To accompany the tour, an exclusive competition will be set for fans to design a unique tour poster. The winning entrant will see their design made into a limited run of poster art for the tour, with a framed copy of the poster signed by The Devil Wears Prada, A Day To Remember and Alesana. The winner will also receive a pair of VIP tickets to a show of their choice on the tour, plus a goodie bag with CDs, t-shirts, posters and even a pair of A Day to Remember gym shorts!! Perfect for the usual sunny weather that Download enjoys! Five runners up will receive goodie bags. All information regarding the competition can be found on www.myspace.com/adtr

Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday 7 March.

'The Road to Download' feat. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, A Day To Remember, Alesana

June 2008

5th LONDON - Barfly
6th COLCHESTER - Arts Centre
7th STOKE ON TRENT - Sugarmill
8th BIRMINGHAM - Barfly
9th CARDIFF - Barfly
10th MANCHESTER - Academy 3
11th YORK - Fibbers
12th GLASGOW - King Tuts

PLAGUES is out now on Ferret Music / Rise Records


IN FLAMES - Play a song live with the band

Ever imagine you could play a song with IN FLAMES live? Share the stage with your idols?
The band has agreed to a Jesterhead chance of a lifetime:The opportunity for a lucky Colonist to play live and on stage with the band!

This competition is only open to Jesterhead Colony members. For more details and information, check out www.jesterhead.com and join the Colony NOW!

Your dream CAN come true!

GOREROTTED begins recording new album

Vocalist Ben Goreskin of the UK extreme metal act act GOREROTTED has issued the following update:

"The boys have literally just entered Parlour Sounds Studios with producers Russ Russell and James Dunkley to begin production on 'Get Dead Or Die Trying', and I'll be joining them in a few weeks to lay down some vocals. We're incredibly excited to be working with these reputable gentlemen and also to lay down our most accomplished, diverse and strongest material to date."

GOREROTTED recently parted ways with drummer John Rushforth. His replacement is Nate Gould of UK weirdoes Screamin´ Daemon.

http://www.gorerotted.com

Metal Blade to reissue FATES WARNING's "Perfect Symmetry"

Metal Blade will release a special edition of FATES WARNING's 1989 LP "Perfect Symmetry" in June.

The package will include:

* Remastered Audio!
* A bonus disc of "Perfect Symmetry" demos!
* DVD with over 90 minutes of live footage!

Stay tuned for more information, including a possible video preview, as it becomes available.

"Perfect Symmetry" was recorded and mixed between April 1989 and May 1989 at Carriage House Studios, Stamford, CT. The CD was produced by Roger Probert for Major Productions and was mixed by Phil Magnotti and Max Norman. It was the first album to feature Mark Zonder on drums.

Watch video for "Through Different Eyes" (taken from "Prefect Symmetry") here: http://www.youtube.com

http://www.fateswarning.com


AS I LAY DYING / NEAERA tour begins in nine days! Competitions and quotes

Nine more days until AS I LAY DYING will be playing the first show on their upcoming European tour. Support on the mainland comes from NEAERA, there will be a third band playing on most shows (local supports). Local supports will be playing in the UK directly before AS I LAY DYING.

Metal Blade Europe have set up a tour page where you can find more details about the tour and win lots of nice goodies including signed CDs, merchandise, etc… Click here to get directly to the site: http://www.myspace.com

Comments AS I LAY DYING singer Tim Lambesis:
"We are excited to get back to Europe and play a bunch of cities that we were not able to visit the last time. Europe seems to get better and better for us each time we come and we hope this time will be no exception. We've done many festivals in Europe, but it's these more personal club shows where we get to play a longer set and get more intimate with our fans that we enjoy the most. Should be fun and memorable shows for all."

Comments NEAERA drummer Sebastian Heldt:
"We are really looking forward to the dates with our friends in AS I LAY DYING. We've been gaining a bit of weight during the creative break since our last tour, so we could use a bit of exercise, hahaha. We have very fond memories of all the cities we're going to be playing and can't wait to meet our fans again. See you in the pit!!!"

AS I LAY DYING + NEAERA
20.03.08 - UK - York - Fibbers / without NEAERA
21.03.08 - UK - Aberdeen - Barfly / without NEAERA
22.03.08 - UK - Liverpool - Barfly / without NEAERA
23.03.08 - UK - Cardiff - Barfly / without NEAERA
24.03.08 - UK - Cambridge - Barfly / without NEAERA
25.03.08 - FR - Paris - Trabendo
26.03.08 - DE - Karlsruhe - Substage
28.03.08 - DE - Chemnitz - AJZ Talschock
29.03.08 - DE - Herford - Club X
30.03.08 - DE - Saarbrücken - Garage
31.03.08 - CH - Pratteln - Z7
01.04.08 - IT - Milano - Alcatraz
02.04.08 - IT - Bologna - Estragon
03.04.08 - AT - Linz - Posthof
04.04.08 - AT - Vienna - Planet Music
http://www.asilaydying.com



AT THE GATES US TOUR ANNOUNCED - MUNICIPAL WASTE SUPPORT
Recently reformed Swedish Death Metal giants At the Gates - dubbed 'the greatest Swedish Death Metal band of all time' recently by Decibel Magazine - have confirmed that they will play the US this summer.

The band will head out with support from Earache's thrash warriors Municipal Waste, and Darkest Hour, on all dates.

Catch a slice of history at the following dates:

July 10 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
July 11 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
July 12 - Montreal, QC - Le Medley
July 13 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
July 14 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
July 15 - Sauget, IL Pop's
July 17 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
July 18 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
July 21 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
July 23 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
July 24 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
July 25 - San Francisco, CA- The Fillmore
July 26 - Pomona, CA - Glasshouse
July 27 - Hollywood, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre

At the Gates' magnum opus, 'Slaughter of the Soul' was released March 10 in Europe (March 25 USA) with a free bonus live DVD featuring a full live performance from 1995. To view a clip of the DVD visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=knL6C-BVVFA

For more At the Gates info visit:

www.myspace.com/atthegatesband

To buy At the Gates visit:

www.earacheshop.com/store/atthegates.html


HSAHN'S ANGL ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE

London: Candlelight Records today confirms May 26th as the European release date for angL, the second solo album from former Emperor vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn. The album features nine new songs all written and performed by the highly respected musician. The album features guest performances by drummer Asgeir Mickelson, bassist Lars Koppang Norberg (both of the band Spiral Architect) and Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth).

Recorded and mixed by Ihsahn at Symphonique Studios in Notodden, Norway (the studio owned by Ihsahn and partner Heidi Tveitan), additional work was completed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon Amarth) at Fascination Street Studios and Borge Finnstad (Mayhem, Borknagar) at Toproom Studios.

Commenting about the record's musical collaborations, "Asgeir (Mickelson) did such a great job on my last album (The Adversary, Candlelight 2006), that while in preproduction for angL I programmed a much more generic drum track to leave more creative license for him. It was on Asgeir's recommendation that Lars (Koppang Norberg) contribute to the album. They both recorded at Asgeir's studio (Multimono Studios) and it came together nicely."

Working with Mikael (Akerfeldt), "Mikael and I go back as friends since the early nineties. We met up when Emperor headlined Wacken in 2006 and had a great time watching bands together. We talked then about doing something together at some point and in spite of busy schedules on both sides this luckily came to happen. Rough mixes of "Unhealer" with lyrics were sent to Mikael with the idea for both clean and growl vocals. He worked on it during his off-time recording the new Opeth album. I could not be any happier with the results."

Writing for angL began early in 2007 and picked up momentum after the Emperor US performances early last summer. "I knew to a greater extent where I wanted to go with this album, though I feel all albums are a kind of struggle to overcome. Regardless of how many you make, it never gets any easier."

An aggressive schedule to complete the album, in addition to recording projects for Hardingrock (in which Ihsahn also contributes) and Starofash (released February 26), Ihsahn completed album tracking in early December. With mixing and mastering completed early this year, the musician is already starting promotion with for the album; efforts that will take up much of his time over the coming months leading up to album release.

Track listing for angL (not in running order) is: Alchemist, Elevator, Malediction, Misanthrope, Monolith, Morningstar, Scarab, Threnody and Unhealer.

Spellemann (Norwegian Grammy) Award Nominee Ihsahn (born Vegard Tveitan) began playing music at a very early age. As a teenager, his friendship with Tomas Haugen (a.k.a. Samoth) would trigger the start of his music career - one that to date includes over fifty individual recordings, five high-profile Emperor European tours (the band reaching US shores on only 3 occasions) and the respect of fans and peers worldwide.


DEAD SHAPE TOURING

Finnish thrashers Dead Shape Figure, who joined the Season of Mist fold lately, are embarking on an extensive European tour with CHIMAIRA, MAROON and THE SORROW!

The tour kicked off in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and will go through twelve European countries for a whole month. Don't miss this perfect opportunity to discover DEAD SHAPE FIGURE's special blend of thrash metal in live conditions, because the "The Grand Karoshi" album won't be released until May 19th!

DAGOBA'S NEW ALBUM

Here's a promising piece of news from the DAGOBA camp! The band just issued the following update: "After several months of intensive work, all the songs for the new DAGOBA album are written, and even the orchestrations and other electronic additions finalized.

We are very satisfied and proud of the achieved work, and will work once again with Tue Madsen, who affirmed he wants to make the monster sound as it deserves to sound, which means VERY extreme! The new DAGOBA album will bear the name "Face the Colossus", and the artwork will be the work of a graphic originator for the "God of War II" video game."

THE OLD DEAD TREE

French goth metallers are happy to reveal the name of their new drummer, Raphaël Antheaume (PENUMBRA). Raphaël has been playing with the band as temp drummer for a few months now.

"Indeed, we are very happy to announce that after having worked with us as a session musician for about six months now, Raphaël has decided to join THE OLD DEAD TREE as a full time member!", the band comments. "The level of competition and skills among the few drummers who remained at the top of the crop was extremely high, but this guy logically outplayed everyone in the end. For those who aren't familiar with him yet, Raphaël is the drummer of French Gothic Metal band PENUMBRA. As a professional musician, he is also involved in others projects and various music styles. To the drummers we met: again, we want to thank you all for offering your services and wish you all the best for the future!"

Now a "real" band again, THE OLD DEAD TREE will perform a special show in Paris, Le Trabendo, on next April 3rd. You can expect some oldies and covers to be played live among more traditional pieces. Swiss metallers SYBREED and "newcomers" AABSINTHE will "start the fire" on that special night. See you there!

After this special event, the band will hit the road to Germany, where they'll play four gigs as opening act for SUBWAY TO SALLY. Here are the dates and venues below:
15 Apr 08 Stuttgart (DE) LKA
16 Apr 08 Darmstadt (DE) Centralstation
17 Apr 08 Krefeld (DE) Kufa
18 Apr 08 Wilhelmshaven (DE) Pumpwerk

UPCOMING LIVE DATES - Season Of Mist artists

DEAD SHAPE FIGURE
12 Mar 08 Hamburg (DE) Markthalle (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
13 Mar 08 Aarhus (DK) Train (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
14 Mar 08 Berlin (DE) SO36 (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
15 Mar 08 Warsaw (PL) Progresja (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
16 Mar 08 Praha (CZ) Rock Cafe (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
18 Mar 08 München (DE) Backstage (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
19 Mar 08 Wien (AT) Planet Music (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
20 Mar 08 Ljubjana (SI) Media Park (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
21 Mar 08 Pinarella (IT) Rock Planet (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
22 Mar 08 Laussanne (CH) Les Docks (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
23 Mar 08 Frankfurt (DE) Batschkapp (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
24 Mar 08 Pratteln (CH) Z7 (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
26 Mar 08 Marseille (FR) Espace Julien (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
27 Mar 08 Barcelona (ES) Salamandra (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
28 Mar 08 Madrid (ES) Copornica (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
29 Mar 08 Vigo (ES) A (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
30 Mar 08 Irun (ES) Tunk (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
01 Apr 08 Saarbrücken (DE) Roxy (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
02 Apr 08 Paris (FR) La Locomotive (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
03 Apr 08 Norwich (UK) Waterfront (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
04 Apr 08 Sheffield (UK) Corporation (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
05 Apr 08 Glasgow (UK) Yvory Blac (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
06 Apr 08 Bristol (UK) Bierkeller (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
07 Apr 08 Manchester (UK) Jillys (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
08 Apr 08 Nottingham (UK) Rock City (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
09 Apr 08 London (UK) Carling Academy Islington (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)
10 Apr 08 Essen (DE) Zeche Karl (+ Chimaira + Maroon + The Sorrow)

MAYHEM
12 Mar 08 München (DE) Backstage (+ Malsain)
13 Mar 08 Erfurt (DE) Club Centrum (+ Malsain)
14 Mar 08 Bischofswerda (DE) Eastclub (+ Malsain)
20 Jun 08 Clisson (FR) Hellfest
04 Jul 08 Löbnitz (DE) Flugplatz Roitzschjora (With Full Force)
05 Jul 08 Löbnitz (DE) Flugplatz Roitzschjora (With Full Force)
06 Jul 08 Löbnitz (DE) Flugplatz Roitzschjora (With Full Force)
15 Aug 08 Oulu (FI) Club Teatria (Jalometalli festival)

GHOST BRIGADE
15 Mar 08 Helsinki (FI) Gloria (Curium Fest)
04 Apr 08 Helsinki (FI) Tuhma Klubi
19 Apr 08 Seinäjoki (FI) Rytmikorjaamo (Firebox Metal Festival www.rytmikorjaamo.fi)
15 May 08 Tampere (FI) Vastavirta
16 May 08 Jyväskylä (FI) Lutakko
17 May 08 Riihimäki (FI) Kellari
22 May 08 Helsinki (FI) Lepakkomies (+ Deathbed)
23 May 08 Turku (FI) TVO
22 Jun 08 Clisson (FR) Hellfest
28 Jun 08 Helsinki (FI) Tuska Festival
16 Aug 08 Jyväskylä (FI) Lutakko (Liekeissä Festival)
03 Oct 08 Baarlo (NL) JC Sjiwa (ProgPower Europe)

ETHS
21 Mar 08 Larnod (FR) Le Cylindre
22 Mar 08 Namur (BE) Namrock festival
27 Mar 08 Brest (FR) Le Vauban
28 Mar 08 Evreux (FR) L'Abordage
28 Mar 08 Savigny-le-Temple (FR) L'Empreinte
04 Apr 08 Limoges (FR) CCM John Lennon
05 Apr 08 St Lo (FR) Le Normandy
11 Apr 08 Buenos Aires (AR) TBA
12 Apr 08 Santiago (CL) TBA
13 Apr 08 Sao Paulo (BR) TBA
18 Apr 08 Nancy (FR) L'Autre Canal
19 Apr 08 Mulhouse (FR) Le Noumatrouff
25 Apr 08 Lyon (FR) Festival Reperkusound
02 May 08 Arlon (BE) Les Nuits de L'Entrepôt
03 May 08 Vitry-le-François (FR) L'Orange Bleue
21 Jun 08 Flémalle (BE) Festival Fiesta du Rock
11 Aug 08 Budapest (HU) Sziget Festival

KLONE
22 Mar 08 Nantes (FR) Le Ferailleur (+ Abyss)
05 Apr 08 Toulon (FR) Les Rois Du Rock Festival
19 Apr 08 Marseille (FR) Espace Julien (+ Punish Yourself + Psykup)
26 Apr 08 Nantes (FR) TBC (+ Abyss)
02 May 08 St Andree (FR) MJC
03 May 08 Beauvais (FR) Festival L'ouvre Boite

PSYKUP
22 Mar 08 Tulle (FR) Des Lendemains Qui Chantent
28 Mar 08 Chelles (FR) Les Cuizines
29 Mar 08 Notre-Dame de Gravenchon (FR) L'Arcade
05 Apr 08 Marmande (FR) Garorock Festival
11 Apr 08 Muret (FR) Salle Alizé
18 Apr 08 Arras (FR) Le Pharos
19 Apr 08 Marseille (FR) L'Espace Julien
02 May 08 Montpellier (FR) Le Rockstore
03 May 08 Entraigues (FR) Salle des Fêtes
10 May 08 Chateaudun (FR) Espace Malraux
16 May 08 Beauvais (FR) L'Ouvre Boîte
03 Aug 08 Sedan (FR) MJC Calonne

WATAIN
22 Mar 08 Calgary (CA) University of Calgary's MacEwan Hall Ballroom - Dawn Of Destruction festival
04 Apr 08 Copenhagen (DK) The Rock
03 May 08 Oslo (NO) Nedlok Festival
22 Jun 08 Clisson (FR) Hellfest
04 Jul 08 Dublin (UK) Day of Darkness Festival
31 Jul 08 Wacken (DE) Wacken Open Air www.wacken.com
13 Sep 08 Franken/Thüringen (DE) Wolfzeit Festival
www.wolfszeit-festival.de

20 Sep 08 Osnabrück (DE) Hellflame Festival

THE OLD DEAD TREE
28 Mar 08 Eloyes (FR) Espace Culturel
03 Apr 08 Paris (FR) Le Trabendo
12 Apr 08 Wieze (BE) Oktoberhallen - Pestpop
15 Apr 08 Stuttgart (DE) LKA (+ Subway To Sally)
16 Apr 08 Darmstadt (DE) Centralstation (+ Subway To Sally)
17 Apr 08 Krefeld (DE) Kufa (+ Subway To Sally)
18 Apr 08 Wilhelmshaven (DE) Pumpwerk (+ Subway To Sally)
09 May 08 Magny les Hameaux (FR) L'Estaminet
10 May 08 Leipzig (DE) Wave Gotik Treffen
31 May 08 Lyon (FR) Metal Fest
20 Jun 08 Clisson (FR) Hellfest
25 Jul 08 Algarve (PT) Lagoa Burning Live
14 Aug 08 Dinkelsbühl (DE) Summer Breeze

SEPTICFLESH
31 Mar 08 Nicosia, Cyprus (GR) Club Red
21 Apr 08 Berlin (DE) K17 (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
22 Apr 08 Hannover (DE) Musikzentrum (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
23 Apr 08 Enschede (NL) Atak (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
24 Apr 08 Haarlem (NL) Patronaat (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
25 Apr 08 Leeuwarden (NL) Poppodium Romein (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
26 Apr 08 Antwerpen (BE) Hof Ter Lo (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
27 Apr 08 Leeds (UK) Rio's (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
28 Apr 08 Nottingham (UK) Rock City (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
29 Apr 08 London (UK) Underworld (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
30 Apr 08 Jumet (Charleroi) (BE) Maison De Tous (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
01 May 08 Paris (FR) Locomotive (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
02 May 08 Notre Darne (FR) Arcade (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
03 May 08 Annecy (FR) Brise Glace (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
04 May 08 TBA () TBA (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
06 May 08 Durango (ES) Plateruena (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
07 May 08 Santander (ES) Artmusic (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
08 May 08 Porto (PT) Cinema Batalha (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
09 May 08 Corroios (PT) Cine Teatro Corroios (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
10 May 08 Sevilla (ES) Sala Q (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
11 May 08 Almeria (ES) El Roquero (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
12 May 08 Valencia (ES) Loco Club (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
13 May 08 Madrid (ES) Caracol (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
14 May 08 Barcelona (ES) Salamandra 1 (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
15 May 08 TBA () TBA (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
16 May 08 Milan (IT) Musicdrome (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
17 May 08 Pinarella (IT) Rock Planet (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
18 May 08 Pescara (IT) Rock House (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
20 May 08 TBA () TBA (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
21 May 08 Erstfeld (CH) Transilvania Live (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
22 May 08 Worgl (AT) Komma (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
23 May 08 Colmar (FR) Grillen (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
24 May 08 Essen (DE) Turock (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
25 May 08 Darmstadt (DE) Steinbruch Theater (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
26 May 08 Saarbrücken (DE) Roxy (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
27 May 08 TBA () TBA (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
28 May 08 Graz (AT) PPC (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
29 May 08 Budapest (HU) TBA (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
30 May 08 Belgrade (RS) Legacy Festival (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
31 May 08 Sofia (BG) Black Box (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
01 Jun 08 Cluj Napoca (RO) Irish Music (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
03 Jun 08 Kosice (SK) IC Culture Train (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
04 Jun 08 Wien (AT) Arena (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
20 Jun 08 Clisson (FR) Hellfest (+ Vader + Devian + Inactive Messiah)
30 Aug 08 Warsaw (PL) Stodola Club (+ Rotting Christ + Vader)

ASRAI
12 Apr 08 Wieze (BE) Oktoberhallen - Pestpop (+ The Old Dead Tree)
10 May 08 Leipzig (DE) Wave Gotik Treffen
18 Oct 08 Wieze (BE) Oktoberhallen - Female Voices Fest VI

ANCIENT RITES
18 Apr 08 Eindhoven (NL) Dynamo
25 Jun 08 Estombar (PT) Lagoa Burning Live 2008
27 Jun 08 Xanthi (GR) Metal Healing festival

ESOTERIC
19 Apr 08 Club Tochka (RU) Moscow Doom Festival III (www.clubtochka.ru (+ Comatose Vigil + Frailty + Worship + Mournful Gust + Swallow The Sun))
22 May 08 Oslo (NO) Garage
23 May 08 Copenhagen (DK) Loppen

THE CNK
07 May 08 Paris (FR) Le Trabendo
31 May 08 Lyon (FR) Metal Fest

CHRISTIAN DEATH
09 May 08 Düsseldorf (DE) Stone im Ratinger Hof
10 May 08 Bremeb (DE) Tower
12 May 08 Leipzig (DE) Wave Gotik Treffen
16 May 08 Wien (AT) Viper Room
22 May 08 Treviso (IT) New Age Club
23 May 08 Milano (IT) Music Drome
24 May 08 Athens (GR) Underworld Club
09 Jun 08 Cambridge (US) The Middle Eat
10 Jun 08 New York (US) Knitting Factory
12 Jun 08 Philadelphia (US) The New Alhambra Arena
13 Jun 08 Pittsburgh (US) 31st St. Pub
14 Jun 08 Chicago (US) Bottom Lounge
15 Jun 08 Cleveland (US) Peabody's
16 Jun 08 Toronto (US) El Mocambo

EYELESS
31 May 08 Lyon (FR) Metal Fest

AVA INFERI
20 Jun 08 Clisson (FR) Hellfest

ROTTING CHRIST
30 Aug 08 Warsaw (PL) Stodola Club (+ Septicflesh + Vader)


36 CRAZYFISTS DEBUT NEW SONG

Alaskan metal heavyweights 36 Crazyfists will debut a brand-new song from their upcoming album, The Tide and Its Takers, exclusively on Myspace Metal.

The track "Absent Are The Saints" will be available starting March 11th only at www.myspace.com/metal


Singer Brock Lindow comments on the song: "I'm excited people are finally getting to hear it. We've been sitting on it for a while, so now people outside our circle of friends have a chance to hear the new music. Lyrically, "Absent Are The Saints" is about how some people pray for and wait for change it rather than making it happen themselves. It's about being proactive about changing your life."

CONFIRMED FOR DOWNLOAD, GRASPOP
and ROCK AM RING / ROCK IM PARK FESTIVALS

36 CRAZYFISTS have announced their first three European festival appearances for this Summer. These will be Download (UK), Graspop (Belgium) and Rock Am Ring / Rock Am Park (Germany).

DOWNLOAD takes place at Donington Park right next to East Midlands Airport. Donington Park lies where the three counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire meet and the festival takes place between the 13th and 15th of June 2008.

"Playing download for our third time is such an honour, we are extremely grateful for the opportunity and can't wait to see the masses!!!" - Brock Lindow (vocals)

So far exact dates and times have yet to be announced but they will be joining Kiss, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Job For A Cowboy, In Flames, The Black Dahlia Murder, Dillinger Escape Plan and The Devil Wears Prada plus loads more to be announced.
http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk

36 CRAZYFISTS will be at ROCK IM PARK at Nurnberg Zeppelinfield , Germany on June 6th 2008 along with Die Toten Hosen, Queens Of The Stone Age, HIM, Kid Rock, Dimmu Borgir and more.
The same line up moves to ROCK AM RING at Nurnburgring / Eifel on June 8th.
http://www.rock-am-ring.com

36 CRAZYFISTS will be at GRASPOP in Dessel, Belgium on June 28th 2008 on the same day as Kiss, Cavelera Conspiracy, Iced Earth, Immortal, My Dying Bride, Helmet and more.
http://www.graspop.be/

36 Crazyfists is currently touring with DevilDriver, Napalm Death, and Invitro on the Bound By The Road tour to support the May 26th UK release (May 30th in G/A/S) of The Tide and Its Takers. The album is the Ferret Music debut from 36 Crazyfists.

36 Crazyfists will be making their first appearance on a major US festival tour when they play this summer's inaugural Rockstar Energy MAYHEM Festival. The festival features Slipknot, Disturbed, and Dragonforce headlining, with 36 Crazyfists landing a spot on the Jagermeister Second Stage.

HORSE THE BAND link to new album

Hi there,

Heres a link to the upcoming HORSE THE BAND album due out in Europe on Ferret on May 5th.

We are to having to rush to get this out to coincide with the bands massive Earth tour we will not be getting promo copies until a couple of weeks before release date so I hope you can review from this.

This is for internal use only. Please be careful who you send this to and please note this link will only be active until March 20th.

The band are currently on tour so phoners might be a bit tricky until they hit Europe on April 3rd but please hit me up for Emailers (send your questions) and face to face soon (see below for dates)

Cheers AT

HORSE THE BAND
A NATURAL DEATH
FERRET MUSIC
MAY 5, 2008
CAT: F1022

GENERAL

Tracklist

Hyperborea
Murder
The Startling Secret Of Super Sapphire
The Beach
Face Of Bear
Crickets
New York City
Sex Raptor
Broken Trail
The Red Tornado
Treasure Train
His Purple Majesty
Kangarooster Meadows
Rotting Horse
I Think We Are Both Suffering From The Same Crushing Metaphysical Crisis
Lif

Line Up

ERIK ENGSTROM (Keyboards, Gameboy, Samples)
NATHAN WINNEKE (Vocals)
DAVID ISEN (Guitar)
DASHIELL HAN ARKENSTONE (Bass, Baritone, Organ)
CHRIS PROPHET (Drums)

-Produced by Brian Virtue
-Publishing: Songs Music Publishing, LLC o/b/o Ram Island Songs (ASCAP) and HORSE The Band (ASCAP)
-Website: www.myspace.com/horsetheband

PHOTOS / COVER ART / ASSETS
http://ferretstyle.com/assets/horsetheband/

VIDEO
-Video for "Murder" being filmed soon
-Video for "New York City"
-Video Director, Video Producer, Production Company: Roboshobo



HORSE THE BAND to release A NATURAL DEATH
on Ferret Music in Europe
Extensive Earth tour. European dates April to June 2008

Ferret Music Europe will release A NATURAL DEATH, the new album from HORSE THE BAND on May 5th, 2008 in Europe.

The Los Angeles outfit will kick off a mammoth Earth tour in support of A NATURAL DEATH in Anaheim, California on March 2nd and head to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, China, Singapore and Malaysia.

Their European leg begins on April 3rd in Ankara, Turkey and takes in Israel, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Ukraine, Belarus, Hungary, Latvia, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, UK, France, Spain, Holland, Russia and Ireland.

HORSE THE BAND Earth Tour

April 2008

3rd Turkey ANKARA - Tunali Golge
4th Turkey ISTANBUL - TBC
5th Turkey ESKISEHIR - Eskisehir Hall
7th Israel TEL AVIV - Patiphone
8th Israel HAIFA - City Hall
10th Germany FRANKFURT / HESSEN - 025
11th Italy ROMAGNANO SESIA - Le Piccole Eine
12th Italy BOLOGNA - Sottotetto Club
13th Italy ROME - Traffic
14th Slovenia LASKO - Smocl
15th Austria TRAUNN - Spinnerei
16th Austria DORNBIRN - Schlachthaus
17th Croatia ZAGREB - Kset
18th Serbia BELGRADE - SKC Livingroom
20th Greece THESSALONIKI - Street Attack
21st Macedonia SKOPJE - TBC
22nd Romania CRAIOVA - Pistons & Art
23rd Romania CLUJ - Irish & Music Pub
24th Ukraine ILLICHIVSK - Golden Lion

25th Ukraine KIEV - Skyhall Club
26th Ukraine KIEV - Zverovision 2008 @ DK Himvolokno
27th Belarus MINSK - TBC
29th Hungary BUDAPEST - Kuplung
30th Austria VIENNA - Arena

May 2008

1st Poland KATOWICE - Zero Instytute
2nd Latvia RIGA - Melna Piektdiena
3rd Finland HELSINKI - Nosturi
4th Finland JYVASKYLA - Lutakko
7th Norway OSLO - Garage
8th Denmark COPENHAGEN - Stangade 30
9th Germany BIELEFELD - AJZ
10th Belgium MEERHOUT - Groezrock Festival
11th UK PLYMOUTH - White Rabbit
12th UK LONDON - Underworld
13th UK STOKE ON TRENT - Sugarmill
14th UK GLASGOW - Ivory Blacks
15th UK SHEFFIELD - Corporation
16th UK YEOVIL - The Orange Box
18th France PARIS - Noise Festival @ La Maroquinerie
19th France BORDEAUX - L Heretic
20th Spain BILBAO - Santana 27
21st France TOULOUSE - Caravan Serail
23rd Germany TRIER - Exhaus
24th Germany BOCHUM - Matrix
25th Germany KARLSRUHE - Jubez
26th Poland STETTIN - Stara Cynkownia
27th Germany BERLIN - Cassiopeia
28th Holland AMSTERDAM - Winston
29th Russia MOSCOW - TBC
31st Russia ST. PETERSBURG - TBC

June 2008

1st Ireland DUBLIN - Eamon Dorans
2nd UK BELFAST - TBC

Back story

HORSE the band is five stellar gods running from a haunted future they can't possibly forget.

Formed on the mean streets of Los Angeles in 2027 A.D. the members of H the B began to create their exotic sound to fight the past and recreate the future.

HORSE the band consists of Nathan the tormented poet beast on vocals, David the hyper-intelligent lover on guitar, Erik the child-like wizard of keyboards, young Christopher Prophet on drums, and Dash the gritty urban street-lord on bass.

HORSE the band's music has won them many accolades for energy and originality. Often referred to as 'nintendo-core' because of their spastic and glorious brutality they prefer to strike out and create their own unique sounds each time they manifest their powers.

A NATURAL DEATH is released in Europe on Ferret Music on May 5th 2008

AFM Records news - March 2008 Update

Circle II Circle - US tour with Jon Oliva's Pain confirmed and Zak and Mitch to perform solo at ProgPower US 2008.

Jon Oliva's Pain and Circle II Circle will team-up for the first leg of the North American "Global Intrusions" tour this fall. This marks the first time that Oliva (Jon Oliva's Pain, Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) Stevens (Circle II Circle, ex-Savatage) have toured together since their days in Savatage in 1999 and backs up the hugely successful tour Oliva has ready to go this April / May in Europe, which sadly won't feature Stevens and Co. this time.

Stevens remarks, "It's always special to perform on the same bill with Jon, especially in the States! Obviously Jon has been a huge influence on my musical career and I remain one of his biggest fans. This tour will be a special event for all our fans that have enjoyed our work throughout the Savatage years and now into the new generation of Jon Oliva's Pain and Circle II Circle music."

AFM Records is set to release Jon Oliva's Pain's "Global Warning" on March 25th (just avoiding Easter) & Circle II Circle's "Delusions of Grandeur" on April 25th.

In addition, Stevens and Mitch Stewart have also been invited to participate solo and acoustic on ProgPower US 2008 in September. "Hey, everyone!! Join us on the Wed. night for our special acoustic set. Just as Oliva did last year, the set will be composed of songs from our entire career along with a few surprises."



HEADHUNTER - New Album Details.

The new studio album from the original Headhunter will finally be released on May 26th. Entitled "Parasite of Society" it was recorded by the original Headhunter line up: Schmier - Bass, Vocals; Schmuddel - Guitar and Jörg Michael - Drums (now in Saxon). The album conveys the charismatic sound the band is well known for but will also contain two rip-roaring covers, "Rapid Fire" (Judas Priest) and "18 And Life" (Skid Row). Schmier can be in the UK for interviews later this month / early April but I need to know numbers asap please!!
Track Listing;
01. 3rd Man Introduction
02. Parasite Of Society
03. Silverskull
04. Remission
05. Doomsday For The Prayer
06. 18 And Life
07. Read My Lips
08. Backs To The Wall
09. Egomaniac
10. The Calling
11. Payback Time
12. Rapid Fire



Gordeon Music Tourdates

A DAY TO REMEMBER
Millencolin
www.victoryrecords.com
www.adtrrock.com
18.04.2008 (NL) Amsterdam, Melkweg
21.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Columbia Club
22.04.2008 (DE) Nürnberg, Löwensaal
23.04.2008 (DE) Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
24.04.2008 (AT) Wien, Arena
25.04.2008 (DE) München, Tonhalle
26.04.2008 (CH ) Zurich, Rosthofflager
27.04.2008 (IT ) Milan, Music drome

AIDEN
www.victoryrecords.com
www.aiden.org
16.04.2008 (DE) München, Backstage Club
17.04.2008 (DE) Köln, Underground
24.04.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Molotow
25.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Magnet
26.04.2008 (DE) Aschaffenburg, Colos Saal

BARONESS
www.relapse.com
www.myspace.com/yourbaroness
18.06.2008 (NL) Amsterdam, Melkweg
19.06.2008 (BE) Brussels, Vk
20.06.2008 (FR) Clisson, Hellfest
21.06.2008 (DE) Trier, Summer Blast festival
23.06.2008 (NO) Arendal, Hove Festival

BRUTAL TRUTH
www.relapse.com
www.myspace.com/brutalfuckingtruth
28.06.2008 (RU) St. Petersburg, Club Port
29.06.2008 (RU) Moskau, The Club Tocha
02.07.2008 (SRB) Smederevo, Castle Fest
04.07.2008 (DE) Roitzschjora, With Full Force
25.07.2008 (IT) Pinarella Di Cervia, Rockplanet Club
26.07.2008 (IT) Mortegliano, Friul In Metal Festival

BURN THE 8 TRACK
DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR
Ignite
Strung Out
Terror
www.coretexrecords.com
www.burnthe8track.com
08.04.2008 (DE) Mannheim, Feuerwache
09.04.2008 (NL) Tilburg, O13
10.04.2008 (NL) Haarlem, Patronaat
11.04.2008 (DE) Köln, Essig Fabrik
12.04.2008 (BE) Ham, Riorock Festival
13.04.2008 (DE) Saarbrücken, Garage
14.04.2008 (DE) München, Backstage - Werk
15.04.2008 (AT) Wien, Arena
16.04.2008 (DE) Stuttgart, Kulturhausarena
17.04.2008 (DE) Nürnberg, Löwensaal
18.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, SO36
19.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, SO36
20.04.2008 (DE) Leipzig, Werk 2

BURN THE 8 TRACK
DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR
Ignite
www.burnthe8track.com
22.04.2008 (FR) Paris, Gibus
23.04.2008 (ES) Durango, Plateruena
24.04.2008 (PT) Lisboa, Tuatara Lisboa
25.04.2008 (ES) Madrid, La Sala Live
26.04.2008 (ES) Barcelona, Sala Apolo + SICK OF IT ALL
27.04.2008 (FR) Nantes, Le Ferrailleur
28.04.2008 (CH) Biel, Gaskeller
29.04.2008 (IT) Bologna, Quememeo
30.04.2008 (IT) Roma, Forte Prenestino
01.05.2008 (IT) Padova, La Gabbia
02.05.2008 (SLO) Ljubljana, Gala Hala
03.05.2008 (HU) Szekesfehervar, FEZEN Klub
05.05.2008 (BG) Sofia, Black Box
07.05.2008 (HU) Debrecen, Campus
23.05.2008 (NO) Oslo, Garage
24.05.2008 (SE) Örebro, Treasurefest
26.05.2008 (UK) Plymouth, White Rabbit
27.05.2008 (UK) Newcastle, Trillians
28.05.2008 (UK) Glasgow, King Tut's
29.05.2008 (UK) Peterborough, Met Lounge
30.05.2008 (UK) London, Underworld

BURY YOUR DEAD
Parkway Drive
Suicide Silence
To Kill (Opener Mainland)
Shaped By Fate (Opener UK)
www.victoryrecords.com
www.weareburyyourdead.com
18.04.2008 (DE) Bruchsal, Rockfabrik
19.04.2008 (DE) Münster, Sputnikhalle
20.04.2008 (NL) Amsterdam, Melkweg
21.04.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Logo
22.04.2008 (SE) Stockholm, Klubben
23.04.2008 (SE) Gothenburg, Brew House
24.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Magnet
25.04.2008 (DE) Leipzig, Conne Island
26.04.2008 (AT) Oberwart, OHO
27.04.2008 (IT) Bologna, Estragon
28.04.2008 (DE) München, Feierwerk
29.04.2008 (CH) Zürich, Abart
30.04.2008 (DE) Saarbrücken, Roxy
01.05.2008 (UK) Newport, TJs
02.05.2008 (UK) Nottingham, Rock City
03.05.2008 (UK) Manchester, Academy 3
04.05.2008 (UK) Glasgow, Barfly
05.05.2008 (UK) Yeovil, The Orange Box
06.05.2008 (UK) Sheffield, Corporation
07.05.2008 (UK) London, Underworld
08.05.2008 (UK) London, Underworld
09.05.2008 (DE) Köln, Underground

THE BUSINESS
www.baddogrecords.de
www.oithebusiness.com
21.03.2008 (BE) Rijkevorsel, Centrum
10.05.2008 (DE) Bamberg, t.b.a.
25.07.2008 (DE) Behnkenhagen, Force Attack
23.08.2008 (SE) Emmaboda, Sasselpunken Festival

COMEBACK KID
www.victoryrecords.com
www.comeback-kid.com
21.06.2008 (DE) Trier, Summer Blast
22.06.2008 (FR) Clisson, Hellfest
27.06.2008 (DE) Montabaur, Mach1 Fest
28.06.2008 (DE) Münster, Vainstream Festival
29.06.2008 (BE) Dessel, Graspop
13.07.2008 (FIN) Joensuu, Ilosaarirock

DAMN SEAGULLS
I WALK THE LINE
Disco Ensemble
Lapko
Downstairs
www.fullsteamrecords.com
www.damnseagulls.com
25.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Columbia Club

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE TOUR
feat.
DARKBUSTER
RADIO DEAD ONES
US Bombs
Deadline
www.iscreamrecords.com
www.darkbuster.net
20.03.2008 (DE) Frankfurt, Batschkapp
21.03.2008 (DE) Berlin, SO 36
22.03.2008 (DE) Chemnitz, Tahlshok
23.03.2008 (CZ) Prague, Futurum
24.03.2008 (DE) München, Backstage
25.03.2008 (AT) Wien, Arena
26.03.2008 (DE) Lindau, Club Vauderville
27.03.2008 (DE) Hannover, TBA
28.03.2008 (NL) Rotterdam, Waterfront
29.03.2008 (DE) Bochum, Matrix
30.03.2008 (BE) Antwerpen, Hof ter Lo
31.03.2008 (LU) Esch-sur-Alzette, Kulturfabrik
01.04.2008 (DE) Stuttgart, Wagenhalle
02.04.2008 (CH) Luzern, Schüür
03.04.2008 (IT) Milano, Music Drome
04.04.2008 (FR) Tulle, Des Lendemains qui Chantent
05.04.2008 (ES) Barcelona, Sala Salmandra
06.04.2008 (ES) Madrid, Sala Live
07.04.2008 (PT) Lisboa, Cine Teatro Du Corroios
08.04.2008 (ES) Durango, Plateruena
09.04.2008 (FR) Nantes, t.b.a.
11.04.2008 (UK) Newport, TJ's
12.04.2008 (UK) Sheffield, City Invasion @ Plug + SPECIAL GUEST "THE BONES
13.04.2008 (UK) London, City Invasion @ Islington Academy + SPECIAL GUEST "THE BONES

DATURAH
http://www.goldenantenna.com/
http://www.myspace.com/daturah
19.03.2008 (DE) Frankfurt ,Clubkeller (Record Release Show/ Party)
11.04.2008 (DE) Frankfurt, Sankt Peter (Luminale-Finale)
25.04.2008 (B) Kortemark, JH De Kanapee
26.04.2008 (BE) Westmalle, JH Babylon
27.04.2008 TBA
28.04.2008 TBA
29.04.2008 (DE) Chemnitz, AJZ Talschock
30.04.2008 (DE) Erfurt, Besetztes Haus
01.05.2008 (DE) Halle ,Reilstr. 78 w/ One starving day
02.05.2008 (DE) Berlin, Das Lokal
03.05.2008 (DE) Duisburg, Steinbruch
17.05.2008 (DE) München, Glockenbachwerkstatt
14.06.2008 (DE) Friedrichsdorf ,Spam Festival

DAVIDIAN
www.la-records.com
www.davidian.de
05.04.2008 (AT) Graz, Postgarage
25.04.2008 (NL) Brunsum, Café Smileys
26.04.2008 (DE) Aachen, Musikbunker - MOSH IT UP Festival w/MOTORJESUS, SCORNAGE
30.05.2008 (DE) Würzburg, B-Hof - CARE FESTIVAL

DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR
www.bridge9.com
www.deathb4dishonor.com
28.06.2008 (DE) Herne, Pressure Festival
06.07.2008 (DE) Roitzschjora, With Full Force
29.06.2008 (PO) Szczytno, Hunter Festival
06.07.2008 (DE) Roitzschjora, With Full Force
10.07.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Hafenklang + FINAL PRAYER
11.07.2008 (DE) Gerolsteiner, Nachtcafe

DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR
BURN THE 8 TRACK
Ignite
Strung Out
Terror
www.bridge9.com
www.deathb4dishonor.com
08.04.2008 (DE) Mannheim, Feuerwache
09.04.2008 (NL) Tilburg, O13
10.04.2008 (NL) Haarlem, Patronaat
11.04.2008 (DE) Köln, Essig Fabrik
12.04.2008 (BE) Ham, Riorock Festival
13.04.2008 (DE) Saarbrücken, Garage
14.04.2008 (DE) München, Backstage - Werk
15.04.2008 (AT) Wien, Arena
16.04.2008 (DE) Stuttgart, Kulturhausarena
17.04.2008 (DE) Nürnberg, Löwensaal
18.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, SO36
19.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, SO36
20.04.2008 (DE) Leipzig, Werk 2

DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR
BURN THE 8 TRACK
Ignite
www.bridge9.com
www.deathb4dishonor.com
22.04.2008 (FR) Paris, Gibus
23.04.2008 (ES) Durango, Plateruena
24.04.2008 (PT) Lisboa, Tuatara Lisboa
25.04.2008 (ES) Madrid, La Sala Live
26.04.2008 (ES) Barcelona, Sala Apolo + SICK OF IT ALL
27.04.2008 (FR) Nantes, Le Ferrailleur
28.04.2008 (CH) Biel, Gaskeller
29.04.2008 (IT) Bologna, Quememeo
30.04.2008 (IT) Roma, Forte Prenestino
01.05.2008 (IT) Padova, La Gabbia
02.05.2008 (SLO) Ljubljana, Gala Hala
03.05.2008 (HU) Szekesfehervar, FEZEN Klub
05.05.2008 (BG) Sofia, Black Box
07.05.2008 (HU) Debrecen, Campus
23.05.2008 (NO) Oslo, Garage
24.05.2008 (SE) Örebro, Treasurefest
26.05.2008 (UK) Plymouth, White Rabbit
27.05.2008 (UK) Newcastle, Trillians
28.05.2008 (UK) Glasgow, King Tut's
29.05.2008 (UK) Peterborough, Met Lounge
30.05.2008 (UK) London, Underworld

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN
POISON THE WELL
STOLEN BABIES
www.relapse.com
www.myspace.com/dillingeresapeplan
14.03.2008 (DE) Erfurt, Centrum
15.03.2008 (CH) Fribourg, Fris-son
17.03.2008 (ESP) Madrid, Copernico
18.03.2008 (ESP) Barcelona, 2
19.03.2008 (FR) Clermont Ferrand, La Cooperative de Mai
20.03.2008 (FR) Angouleme, La Nef
21.03.2008 (FR) Six Fours, Espace Andre Malraux
22.03.2008 (IT) Cesena, Vidia
24.03.2008 (DE) Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
25.03.2008 (DE) Essen, Zeche Carl
26 03.2008 (BE) Antwerp, Hof Ter Loo
27.03.2008 (FR) Paris, Elysee Montmartre
28.03.2008 (FR) Nantes, L'Olympic
29.03.2008 (FR) Strasbourg, La Laiterie
30.03.2008 (FR) Le Havre, Le Cabaret Electrique

DISCIPLINE
www.iscreamrecords.com
www.discipline.nl
29.03.2008 (DE) Bad Tölz, Und wir rocken weiter
11.04.2008 (DE) Gera, Untergrund
26.04.2008 (AT) Wien, Rebellion Festival
10.05.2008 (FR) Boquého, Oi Festival
05.07.2008 (DE) Roitzschjora, With Full Force
13.09.2008 (DE) Gräfenhainichen, OFT Festival

DOWN TO NOTHING
No Turning Back
www.revelationrecords.com
www.myspace.com/downtonothing
18.04.2008 (DE) Nordhausen, Fischbüchse
19.04.2008 (DE) Limbach Oberfrohna, JUHA Rußdorf
22.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Cassiopeia
23.04.2008 (DE) Weimar, Gerber 3
25.04.2008 (DE) Hengelo, Innocent
26.04.2008 (FR) Le Mans, Free Edge HC Festival
27.04.2008 (ESP) Barcelona, AP Vallcarca
28.04.2008 (ESP) Madrid, Barracudas
29.04.2008 (PT) Lisboa, t.b.a.
30.04.2008 (ESO) Bilbao, t.b.a.
01.05.2008 (FR) Paris, De Klub
02.05.2008 (UK) Norwich, Queen Charlotte
03.05.2008 (UK) Kingston, Peel
04.05.2008 (UK) Plymouth, White Rabbit
05.05.2008 (UK) Birmingham, Eagle & Tun
06.05.2008 (UK) Manchester, Star & Garter
07.05.2008 (UK) Glasgow, Barfly
08.05.2008 (UK) Hull, Ringside
09.05.2008 (NL) Arnheim, The Stage
10.05.2008 (FR) Nevers, Cafe Chabron
11.05.2008 (BE) Mechelen, JC Metteko
12.05.2008 (DE) Mönchengladbach, Projekt 42
13.05.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Hafenklang
16.05.2008 (DE) Lichtenstein, JZ Riot
17.05.2008 (BE) Durbuy, Durbuy Rock Festival
19.05.2008 (DE) München, Feierwerk
21.05.2008 (SLO) Ljubljana, t.b.a.
22.05.2008 (IT) Florence, K100
23.05.2008 (IT) Venice, Rivolta
24.05.2008 (AT) Wien, Viper Room
25.05.2008 (DE) Trier, Ex-Haus

EMMURE
MISERY SIGNALS
August Burns Red
www.victoryrecords.com
www.emmure.com
28.03.2008 (DE) Karlsruhe, Die Stadtmitte
29.03.2008 (DE) Trier, Exhaus
30.03.2008 (FR) Paris, Batofar
31.03.2008 (UK) Plymouth, White Rabbit
01.04.2008 (UK) Manchester, Music Box
02.04.2008 (UK) Glasgow, Ivory Blacks
03.04.2008 (UK) Nottingham, Jumition 7
04.04.2008 (UK) Yeovil, The Orange Box
06.04.2008 (UK) Luton, Student Union
06.04.2008 (UK) London, Underworld
07.04.2008 (DE) Giessen, MUK
08.04.2008 (DE) Bremen, Schlacthof
09.04.2008 (SE) Orebro, Kulturhuset
10.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Magent
11.04.2008 (DE) Leipzig, Conne Island
12.04.2008 (RU) Warsaw, Radio Luxembourg
13.04.2008 (CZ) Prague, 0.0.7
14.04.2008 (DE) Munchen, Feierwerk
15.04.2008 (AT) Enns, Club Hort
16.04.2008 (AT) Wien, Arena
17.04.2008 (IT) Bologna, Sottetetto
18.04.2008 (CH) Oberentfelden, Porom Pom Pom
19.04.2008 (BE) Schaffen, Rockfest
20.04.2008 (DE) Bochum, Matrix

EVERY TIME I DIE
www.ferretstyle.com
www.everytimeidie.com
01.04.2008 (UK) Colchester, Arts Centre
02.04.2008 (UK) Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
03.04.2008 (UK) Manchester, Academy 2
04.04.2008 (UK) Glasgow, King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
05.04.2008 (UK) Oxford, Carling Academy
06.04.2008 (UK) Newport, T.J.'s
08.04.2008 (UK) Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
09.04.2008 (UK) Stoke On Trent, Sugarmill
10.04.2008 (UK) Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
11.04.2008 (UK) London, Astoria 2
13.04.2008 (BE) Brussels, VK
14.04.2008 (NL) Amsterdam, Melkweg
15.04.2008 (FR) Paris, Trabendo
16.04.2008 (DE) Köln, Underground
17.04.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Molotow
18.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Magnet
20.04.2008 (DE) Wiesbaden, Schlachtof
21.04.2008 (DE) München, Backstage
22.04.2008 (IT) Bologna, Estragon
23.04.2008 (IT) Roncade, New Age

GENGHIS TRON
Nachtmystium
Zoroaster
www.relapse.com

www.genghistron.com

09.05.2008 (UK) Brighton, Engine Rooms
10.05.2008 (UK) Sheffield, Corporation
11.05.2008 (UK) Leeds, Josephs Well
12.05.2008 (UK) Newcastle, Trillians
13.05.2008 (UK) Plymouth, White Rabbit
14.05.2008 (UK) Bristol, Croft
15.05.2008 (UK) London, Islington Bar Academy
16.05.2008 (BE) Belgium TBA
17.05.2008 (NL) Holland TBA
18.05.2008 (FR) Paris TBA
19.05.2008 (DE) Köln, Underground
20.05.2008 (DE) Berlin, Cassiopeia
21.05.2008 (DE) München, Feierwerk
22.05.2008 (DE) Milan, Magnolia Club

DAVID GOGO
Robin Trower
www.bluesweb.com
www.davidgogo.com
28.04.2008 (CH) Pratteln, Z-7
29.04.2008 (DE) Aschaffenburg, Colas Saal
30.04.2008 (DE) Melle, Alte Stadthalle
02.05.2008 (DE) Berlin, Quasimodo
03.05.2008 (DE) Hannover, Blues Garage

HORSE THE BAND
www.ferretstyle.com
www.horsetheband.com
03.04.2008 (TR) Ankara, Tunali Golge
04.04.2008 (TR) Istanbul, TBC
05.04.2008 (TR) Eskisehir, Eskisehir Hall
07.04.2008 (IL) Tel Aviv, Patiphone
08.04.2008 (IL) Haifa, City Hall
10.04.2008 (DE) Frankfurt a. M., 025
11.04.2008 (IT) Romagnano Sesia, Le Piccole Eine
12.04.2008 (IT) Bologna, Sottotetto Club
13.04.2008 (IT) Rome, Traffic
14.04.2008 (SI) Lasko, Smocl
15.04.2008 (AT) Traunn, Spinnerei
16.04.2008 (AT) Dornbirn, Schlachthaus
17.04.2008 (HR) Zagreb, Kset
18.04.2008 (SRB) Belgrade, SKC Livingroom
20.04.2008 (GR) Thessaloniki, Street Attack
21.04.2008 (MK) Skopje, TBC
22.04.2008 (RO) Craiova, Pistons & Art
23.04.2008 (RO) Cluj, Irish & Music Pub
24.04.2008 (UA) Illichivsk, Golden Lion
25.04.2008 (UA) Kiev, Skyhall Club
26.04.2008 (UA) Kiev, Zverovision 2008 @ DK Himvolokno
27.04.2008 (BY) Minsk, TBC
29.04.2008 (HU) Budapest, Kuplung
30.04.2008 (AT) Vienna, Arena
01.05.2008 (PL) Katowice, Zero Instytute
02.05.2008 (LT) Riga, Melna Piektdiena
03.05.2208 (FI) Helsinki, Nosturi
04.05.2008 (FI) Jyvaskyla, Lutakko
07.05.2008 (NO) Oslo, Garage
08.05.2008 (DK) Copenhagen, Stangade 30
09.05.2008 (DE) Bielefeld, AJZ
10.05.2008 (BE) Meerhout, Groezrock Festival
11.05.2008 (UK) Plymouth, White Rabbit
12.05.2008 (UK) London, Underworld
13.05.2008 (UK) Stoke On Trent, Sugarmill
14.05.2008 (UK) Glasgow, Ivory Blacks
15.05.2008 (UK) Sheffield, Corporation
16.05.2008 (UK) Yeovil, The Orange Box
18.05.2008 (FR) Paris, Noise Festival @ La Maroquinerie
19.05.2008 (FR) Bordeaux, L Heretic
20.05.2008 (ES) Bilbao, Santana 27
21.05.2008 (FR) Toulouse, Caravan Serail
23.05.2008 (DE) Trier, Exhaus
24.05.2008 (DE) Bochum, Matrix
25.05.2008 (DE) Karlsruhe, Jubez
26.05.2008 (PL) Stettin, Stara Cynkownia
27.05.2008 (DE) Berlin, Cassiopeia
28.05.2008 (NL) Amsterdam, Winston
29.05.2008 (RU) Moscow, TBC
31.05.2008 (RU) St. Petersburg, TBC
01.05.2008 (IRE) Dublin, Eamon Dorans
02.05.2008 (IRE) Belfast, TBC

I WALK THE LINE
DAMN SEAGULLS
Disco Ensemble
Lapko
Downstairs
www.rookierecords.de
www.iwalktheline.org
25.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Columbia Club

JAYA THE CAT
www.iscreamrecords.com
www.jayathecat.com
14.03.2008 (DE) Münster, Rose Club
04.04.2008 (DE) Kiel, Die Pumpe
05.04.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Logo
26.07.2008 (DE) Lindau, Umsonst und Draussen Festival

JERZEE
www.univeau.com
www.jerzee.de
05.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Aufsturz
19.04.2008 (DE) Magdeburg, Projekt 7
26.04.2008 (DE) Leipzig, Tonellis
03.05.2008 (DE) Dresden, Aquarium
17.05.2008 (DE) Jena, Fiddlers Green
28.05.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Knust
LENG TCH'E
www.relapse.com
www.myspace.com/lengtche
08.04.2008 (BE) Mons, Monster Metal Fest

A LIFE ONCE LOST
Himsa
Too Pure To Die
* Ted Maul
** Anterior
www.ferretstyle.com
www.alifeoncelost.com
www.myspace.com/alifeoncelost
14.03.2008 (UK) Birmingham, Barfly *
15.03.2008 (UK) Leeds, Rios *
16.03.2008 (UK) Sheffield, Corporation *
17.03.2008 (UK) Glasgow, Barfly *
18.03.2008 (UK) Cardiff, Barfly *
19.03.2008 (UK) London, Underworld *
20.03.2008 (FR) Paris, Locomotive **
21.03.2008 (BE) Hasselt, Muziek-o-droom **
22.03.2008 (DE) Wiesbaden, Schlachthof **

MADBALL
www.iscreamrecords.com
www.myspace.com/madball
20.06.2008 (FR) Nantes, Hellfest
21.06.2008 (DE) Trier, Summerblast
22.06.2008 (NL) Biddinghuzen, Fields Of Rock
27.06.2008 (DE) Montabaur, Mach 1 Festival
28.06.2008 (DE) Münster, Vainstream
29.06.2008 (BE) Dessel, Grasspop Metal Meeting
30.06.2008 (DE) Stuttgart, Kulturhausarena
01.07.2008 (SLO) Ljubljana, Galahala
02.07.2008 (HU) Budapest, A 38
03.07.2008 (CZ) Hradec Kralove, Rock For People Festival
04.07.2008 (DE) Roitzschjora, With Full Force
09.08.2008 (NL) Lierop, Nirwana's Tuinfest
13.08.2008 (NO) Oslo, Garage
14.08.2008 (DK) Aarhus, Voxhal
15.08.2008 (DE) Torgau, Endless Summer

MISERY SIGNALS
EMMURE
August Burns Red
www.ferretstyle.com
www.miserysignals.net
28.03.2008 (DE) Karlsruhe, Die Stadtmitte
29.03.2008 (DE) Trier, Exhaus
30.03.2008 (FR) Paris, Batofar
31.03.2008 (UK) Plymouth, White Rabbit
01.04.2008 (UK) Manchester, Music Box
02.04.2008 (UK) Glasgow, Ivory Blacks
03.04.2008 (UK) Nottingham, Jumition 7
04.04.2008 (UK) Yeovil, The Orange Box
06.04.2008 (UK) Luton, Student Union
06.04.2008 (UK) London, Underworld
07.04.2008 (DE) Giessen, MUK
08.04.2008 (DE) Bremen, Schlacthof
09.04.2008 (SE) Orebro, Kulturhuset
10.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, Magent
11.04.2008 (DE) Leipzig, Conne Island
12.04.2008 (RU) Warsaw, Radio Luxembourg
13.04.2008 (CZ) Prague, 0.0.7
14.04.2008 (DE) Munchen, Feierwerk
15.04.2008 (AT) Enns, Club Hort
16.04.2008 (AT) Wien, Arena
17.04.2008 (IT) Bologna, Sottetetto
18.04.2008 (CH) Oberentfelden, Porom Pom Pom
19.04.2008 (BE) Schaffen, Rockfest
20.04.2008 (DE) Bochum, Matrix

THE MYSTERY
www.la-records.com
www.themystery.de
31.05.2008 (DE) Wuppertal, Die Börse - Börsencrash Festival (Record Release Show) w/AXXIS, CIVILIZATION ONE, GUN BARREL, ORDEN OGAN, SCHATTENSPIELER
14.06.2008 (DE) Köln, Underground (CD-Releaseshow Gun Barrel)
04.10.2008 (DE) Attendorn, Dragonslayer-Festival - Vereinshaus Ihnetal w/MESSENGER, TORIAN, THE CLAYMORE, STORMAGE
22.11.2008 (DE) Paderborn, Power Of Metal Festival w/CUSTARD, TORIAN, CIVILIZATION ONE, ELVENPATH, RAZORS EDGE

MYSTIC PROPHECY
Primal Fear
www.massacre-records.com
www.mysticprophecy.com
25.04.2008 (DE) Berlin, K17
26.04.2008 (DE) Reichenbach, Die Halle
27.04.2008 (DE) Pirmasens, Quasimodo
29.04.2008 (DE) Augsburg, Spectrum
30.04.2008 (DE) Bochum, Matrix
02.05.2008 (BE) Vosselaar, Biebob
03.05.2008 (NL) Helmond, Plato

MYSTIC PROPHECY
www.massacre-records.com
www.mysticprophecy.com
22.03.2008 (CY) Lefkosia, Cyprus Metal Attack Festival
08.05.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Ballroom
09.05.2008 (DE) Frankfurt/M., Die Halle
10.05.2008 (CH) Uster, Rock City
14.06.2008 (SE) Falun, Rockstad
07.07.2008 (SLO) Tolmin, Metalcamp
12.07.2008 (DE) Lörrach, Baden In Blut - Festival
19.07.2008 (DE) Euskirchen, Hard'n'Heavy - Festival
26.07.2008 (GR) Xhanti, Metal Healing Festival, Co-Headlinershow
THE NEGATIVES
www.baddogrecords.de
www.thenegatives.org
07.06.2008 (DE) Waldbad Neuwürschnitz, Rockalympics Festival

ORIGIN
www.relapse.com
www.origin-site.com
30.05.2008 (DE) Protzen, Protzen Open Air (ORIGIN only)
31.05.2008 (NL) Tilburg, Neurotic Death Fest
02.06.2008 (ES) Durango, Platruena
04.06.2008 (ES) Barcelona, Mephisto Club
05.06.2008 (FR) Luynes, Marseille Le Kroigan
10.06.2008 (DE) München, Feierwerk
11.06.2008 (DE) Berlin, K17
13.06.2008 (DE) Hünxe, Death Feast (ORIGIN, IMPALED only)
17.06.2008 (UK) Glasgow, Ivory Blacks
19.06.2008 (UK) Bristol, Bierkeller
20.06.2008 (UK) London, Underworld
21.06.2008 (DE) Trier, Summer Blast Fest
22.06.2008 (FR) Clisson, Hellfest (ORIGIN only)

PAGAN'S MIND
Brainstorm
Powerwolf
www.limb-music.de
www.pagansmind.com
14.03.2008 (FR) Mulhouse, Noumatrouff
15.03.2008 (BE) Vosselar, Biebob
16.03.2008 (DE) Langen, Stadthalle
18.03.2008 (DE) Bochum, Zeche
19.03.2008 (DE) Nürnberg, Hirsch
20.03.2008 (AT) Wörgl, Komma
21.03.2008 (AT) Wien, Szene
22.03.2008 (HU) Budapest, Avalon Club

POISON THE WELL
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN
STOLEN BABIES
www.ferretstyle.com
www.myspace.com/poisonthewell
ALL UK dates with BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME
14.03.2008 (DE) Erfurt, Centrum
15.03.2008 (CH) Fribourg, Fris-son
17.03.2008 (ESP) Madrid, Copernico
18.03.2008 (ESP) Barcelona, 2
19.03.2008 (FR) Clermont Ferrand, La Cooperative de Mai
20.03.2008 (FR) Angouleme, La Nef
21.03.2008 (FR) Six Fours, Espace Andre Malraux
22.03.2008 (IT) Cesena, Vidia
24.03.2008 (DE) Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
25.03.2008 (DE) Essen, Zeche Carl
26 03.2008 (BE) Antwerp, Hof Ter Loo
27.03.2008 (FR) Paris, Elysee Montmartre
28.03.2008 (FR) Nantes, L'Olympic
29.03.2008 (FR) Strasbourg, La Laiterie
30.03.2008 (FR) Le Havre, Le Cabaret Electrique

PRISMA
www.galileo-records.com
www.prismaband.com
19.04.2008 (DE) Oberwolfach, Wolfsklause
20.04.2008 (DE) Köln, Underground
21.04.2008 (DE) Stuttgard tba
22.04.2008 (DE) Aschaffenburg, Colos Saal
23.04.2008 (DE) Lorsch, Musiktheater Rex
29.04.2008 (CH) Aarau, Kiff "mystage" im Foyer. Klein aber fein
16.05.2008 (CH) Neuchatel, Case à Chocs
17.05.2008 (CH) Düdingen, Bad Bonn
19.07.2008 (DE) Loreley, Night of Prog w/ Fish, Pain of Salvation, Circa

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE TOUR
feat.
RADIO DEAD ONES
DARKBUSTER
US Bombs
Deadline
www.baddogrecords.de
www.radiodeadones.de
20.03.2008 (DE) Frankfurt, Batschkapp
21.03.2008 (DE) Berlin, SO 36
22.03.2008 (DE) Chemnitz, Tahlshok
23.03.2008 (CZ) Prague, Futurum
24.03.2008 (DE) München, Backstage
25.03.2008 (AT) Wien, Arena
26.03.2008 (DE) Lindau, Club Vauderville
27.03.2008 (DE) Hannover, TBA
28.03.2008 (NL) Rotterdam, Waterfront
29.03.2008 (DE) Bochum, Matrix
30.03.2008 (BE) Antwerpen, Hof ter Lo
31.03.2008 (LU) Esch-sur-Alzette, Kulturfabrik
01.04.2008 (DE) Stuttgart, Wagenhalle
02.04.2008 (CH) Luzern, Schüür
03.04.2008 (IT) Milano, Music Drome
04.04.2008 (FR) Tulle, Des Lendemains qui Chantent
05.04.2008 (ES) Barcelona, Sala Salmandra
06.04.2008 (ES) Madrid, Sala Live
07.04.2008 (PT) Lisboa, Cine Teatro Du Corroios
08.04.2008 (ES) Durango, Plateruena
09.04.2008 (FR) Nantes, t.b.a.
11.04.2008 (UK) Newport, TJ's
12.04.2008 (UK) Sheffield, City Invasion @ Plug + SPECIAL GUEST "THE BONES
13.04.2008 (UK) London, City Invasion @ Islington Academy + SPECIAL GUEST "THE BONES

SHAM 69
www.baddogrecords.de
http://www.myspace.com/officialsham69
12.04.2008 (RU) St. Petersburg, Rocks
13.04.2008 (RU) Moskau, Tochka
27. - 29.06.2008 (SI)Ljubljana, Rock Otocec

STOLEN BABIES
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN
POISON THE WELL
www.ascendancerecords.com
www.stolenbabiestheband.com
www.myspace.com/stolenbabies
ALL UK dates with Between the Buried and Me
14.03.2008 (DE) Erfurt, Centrum
15.03.2008 (CH) Fribourg, Fris-son
17.03.2008 (ESP) Madrid, Copernico
18.03.2008 (ESP) Barcelona, 2
19.03.2008 (FR) Clermont Ferrand, La Cooperative de Mai
20.03.2008 (FR) Angouleme, La Nef
21.03.2008 (FR) Six Fours, Espace Andre Malraux
22.03.2008 (IT) Cesena, Vidia
24.03.2008 (DE) Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
25.03.2008 (DE) Essen, Zeche Carl
26 03.2008 (BE) Antwerp, Hof Ter Loo
27.03.2008 (FR) Paris, Elysee Montmartre
28.03.2008 (FR) Nantes, L'Olympic
29.03.2008 (FR) Strasbourg, La Laiterie
30.03.2008 (FR) Le Havre, Le Cabaret Electrique

SUPERNICHTS
www.impact-records.de
www.supernichts.de
28.03.2008 (DE) Köln, Sonic Ballroom (Release Party)
06.06.2008 (DE) Oldenburg, Cafe Jürgens
07.06.2008 (DE) Oldenburg, Cafe Jürgens,
11.07.2008 (DE) Düsseldorf, AK47

TEPHRA
www.riptiderecordings.de
www.myspace.com/tephramusic
04.04.2008 (DE) Köln, MTC w/This Will Destroy You
25.04.2008 (DE) Frankfurt, Elfer w/This Will Destroy You
29.08./30.08.2008 (DE) Cammer (near Berlin), South Of Mainstream Festival

TRAKTOR
www.imadethis.se
www.traktorbiz.com
25.04.2008 Cottbus @ Gladhouse (DE)
26.04.2008 Berlin @ Magnet-Club (DE)
27.04.2008 TBA
28.04.2008 TBA
29.04.2008 TBA
30.04.2008 Egna/Neumarkt @ Point (IT)
01.05.2008 Paris / TBC
02.05.2008 Frankfurt @ Elfer
03.05.2008 Moers @ Die Volksschule

TRIBUTE TO NOTHING
www.asscardrecords.com
www.tributetonothing.com
22.03.2008 (DE) Bückeburg, Osterrocknacht
23.03.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Headcrash
24.03.2008 (DE) Berlin, Cassiopeia
25.03.2008 (DE) Koblenz, Circus Maximus
26.03.2008 (DE) Troisdorf, Jugendkulturcafe
28.03.2008 (AT) St. Poelten, Freiraum
29.03.2008 (AT) Hollabrun, Schlachtof
31.03.2008 (DE) Karlsruhe, Jubez
01.04.2008 (DE) Siegen, Vortex
02.04.2008 (DE) Fulda, Kulturkeller
03.04.2008 (DE) Köln, Sonic Ballroom
04.04.2008 (DE) Oberhausen, Zentrum Altenberg
05.04.2008 (DE) Wittlich, Haus der Jugend

VERLORENE JUNGS
www.sunnybastards.com
www.verlorenejungs.de
www.myspace.com/verlorenejungs
15.03.2008 (DE) Bischofswerda
30.04.2008 (DE) Dinslaken, Old Factory
24.05.2008 (DE) Rainrod, ORR-FESTIVAL, Rock am See
13.-14.06.2008 (DE) Wegeleben, Oi-the-Meeting
27.06.2008 (DE) Erfurt, Centrum
09.08.2008 (DE) Berlin, Resist to exist Festival Berlin
30.08.2008 (DE) Rock my ass Festival
12.09.2008 (DE) Ferropolis, OFT Festival
27.09.2008 (DE) Zürich, Dynamo
11.10.2008 (DE) Düsseldorf, Zakk
25.10.2008 (ES) Madrid, Sala el Grito

VICTIMS
Rotten Sound
The Ocean
Trap Them
www.fireinsidemusic.com
www.victimsinblood.com
19.03.2008 (DE) Darmstadt, Steinbruch Theater
20.03.2008 (BE) Opwijk, Nijdrop
21.03.2008 (FR) Paris, Locomotive
22.03.2008 (DE) Essen, Turock
23.03.2008 (UK) Colcherter, Arts Centre
24.03.2008 (UK) London, Underworld
25.03.2008 (NL) Weert, Bosuil
26.03.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Hafenklang
27.03.2008 (DE) Osnabruck, Bastard Club
28.03.2008 (DE) Berlin, K17
29.03.2008 (DE) Rosswein, Juha
30.03.2008 (PL) Gdynia, Ucho
31.03.2008 (CZ) Prague, Exit Chmelnice
01.04.2008 (SK) Ruzomberok, Apollo Club
02.04.2008 (AT) Wien, Arena
03.04.2008 (CH) Zürich, Dynamo Werk21
04.04.2008 (IT) Milano, Garage
05.04.2008 (DE) München, Feierwerk


LIQUIDO - "Narcotic" back in the single charts

German Alternative Pop band LIQUIDO entered the German single charts with their smash hit "Narcotic" once again - ten years after its original release! Quite a nice anniversary present. LIQUIDO will release a new album called "Zoomcraft" on March 14 via Nuclear Blast Records! Expect nothing less but another masterpiece of stand-alone rock music with the x-factor with plenty of smash hits like the single "Gameboy" or "Drop Your Pants".


ARSIS - Special MySpace preview page online

A special MySpace preview page for ARSIS' upcoming and highly anticipated album "We Are The Nightmare" has just been uploaded. Besides the well known title track "We Are The Nightmare" you'll get the chance to listen to two(!!!) more tracks of the album: "Shattering The Spell" and (exclusively on MySpace only!) "Servants To The Night"! By visiting www.myspace.com/blastview you'll also get some more info on the band, the artwork and the record itself - and you'll get the chance to win a cool ARSIS shirt + poster!!! Check it out, add BLASTVIEW to your friends and leave a comment! WE ARE THE NIGHTMARE!!!


COMMUNIC - Tracklist and artwork revealed

COMMUNIC have finished the artwork for their new album "Payment Of Existence", which will contain eight Tracks.

01. On Ancient Ground
02. The Abandoned One
03. Becoming Of Man
04. Payment Of Existence
05. Through The Labyrinth Of Years
06. Raven's Cry
07. Unpredictables Of Life
08. Stone Carved Eyes

"This time we believe that we have created our most diverse and heavy stuff ever, but it is still COMMUNIC all the way", the band says about the new release. "It has been two years since the release of "Waves..." and the energy from touring and live gigging has left a few marks on this new album. The production by Jacob Hansen is crisp and fresh, and takes our sound to a new level, while the artwork by Jan Yrlund just completes it all as it fits the theme and atmosphere of this album perfectly." "Payment Of Existence" will be released on May 30th!"

KEEP OF KALESSIN - Signed

Indie Recordings and Nuclear Blast are proud to finally announce their collaboration in the signing of epic extreme metal masters; KEEP OF KALESSIN.
The band of former SATYRICON live guitar player Obsidian C. has so far, in addition to the legendary Reclaim EP, released three highly acclaimed albums since its formation back in 1994 and is now ready to conquer the world with it's forth offering. The highly anticipated new album entitled "Kolossus" is scheduled to be released in June 2008. Expect nothing less than a masterpiece!

KEEP OF KALESSIN is definitely the next big thing from Norway and will have a huge impact on the whole Metal scene. The base of the music is for sure Black Metal, but KEEP OF KALESSIN are also including other influences like Death Metal, Thrash Metal and some non-metal components, making their style fresh and truly unique. You have to be deaf to not hear the incredible potential of the band. KEEP OF KALESSIN will soon be one of the main driving forces in extreme Metal and one of THE bands of 2008. Be prepared for their matchless crusade!

" These Norwegians are delivering an unbelievable performance in Black Metal - virulent, aggressive and technically very far above the standard. The guys around Obsidian C. are extremely heavy and to the point, filling their songs with surprising breaks and instrumentation. This is how Black Metal has to sound nowadays. There's no cure against this demolition bomb of anger and innovation!" - Jaap Wagemaker, A&R Manager, Nuclear Blast

" After signing KEEP OF KALESSIN to Tabu Recordings back in 2004, we are extremely pleased to be working with Obsidian C. and KEEP OF KALESSIN again. The new album totally reflects the unique musical craftsmanship and the indisputable power of this band - and is everything we ever dared to hope for! You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that this band will be huge!" - Erik S. Røhne, A&R Indie Recordings

The band will be part of "The Invaluable Darkness Tour Part 2 - Legions Of The Chosen Few" through North America along with label mates DIMMU BORGIR and BEHEMOTH - starting in April. An extensive European Tour is already in the planning.

KEEP OF KALESSIN will prevail!

The album will be released by Indie Recordings and is licensed to Nuclear Blast for the following territories:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland + Rest of the world outside Europe (except Australia and Russia)

IN FLAMES - Exclusive signing session

Gibson Guitars are proud to announce that Björn Gelotte and Jesper Strömblad from IN FLAMES will do an exclusive signing session March, 15 at the Gibson booth Hall 4.2 starting at 1 pm! At 5pm Björn and Jesper will also be doing a signing at the Nuclear Blast booth. The Nuclear Blast booth is situated here: E41 in hall 4.2.

More info here!

UNEARTH post new videoclip online

UNEARTH's video for the song "March Of The Mutes" can be viewed here: http://vids.myspace.com . The track comes off the group's latest album, "III: In the Eyes of Fire", which was released in August 2006 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded at a Seattle studio with producer Terry Date (PANTERA, DEFTONES).

UNEARTH's first-ever DVD, entitled "Alive from the Apocalypse", is scheduled for release in Europe on March 25 via Metal Blade Records. (March 22 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy). The package includes two DVDs and one CD with the audio of DVD 1!
http://www.unearth.tv


SHAI HULUD to release "Misanthropy Pure"

SHAI HULUD are finally back with their new album "Misanthropy Pure"! Recorded at Silver Bullet Media in CT and mixed by Eric Rachel at Trax East, "Misanthropy Pure", the band's first offering in over 5 years, SHAI HULUD kicks it old school, according to founding member Matt Fox. "It's faster, slower, more metal, less metal, more rock, more progressive, and less progressive than anything we've ever done."

Don't call it a comeback. It's not a reunion. It's an emergence from a hibernation that included plenty of activity. SHAI HULUD have returned to the forefront of a scene they helped create. While the current "metalcore" climate has a blueprint that was co-authored by SHAI HULUD, the band isn't content to rest on past triumphs.

When the metalcore sound was in its infancy, there were 4 bands that every band was copying and those bands were Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, Poison the Well, and SHAI HULUD. Musically, the album combines hardcore, thrash, punk and metal, and siphons influence from diverse sources, ranging from Metallica to Burn to Testament to Dead Kennedy's to Circle Jerks.

"We were influenced by Youth of Today and Testament from day one," Fox says proudly of the days before the term "metalcore" even existed. He admits they up the ante, refusing to adhere to trends or to cash in on some musical renaissance. "It's like that movie Deep Blue Sea," Fox says. "The tagline on the DVD box is 'Bigger. Faster. Smarter. Meaner.' That's how this record is. Is it the best thing we've ever done? I don't know. We'll leave that to those who listen."

"Misanthropy Pure" was written and recorded by Matt Fox (Guitars), Matt Fletcher (Bass), Matt Mazzali (Vocals), Andrew Gormley (Drums).

Tracklisting "Misanthropy Pure":
* Venomspreader
* The Creation Ruin
* Misanthropy Pure
* We Who Finish Last
* Chorus Of The Dissimilar
* In The Mind And Marrow
* To Bear The Brunt Of Many Blades
* Four Earths
* Set You Body Ablaze
* Be Winged
* Cold Lord Quietus
* They Congregate To Mourn
* The Persecution Of Every Next Breath
* Go Forth To Life

"Misanthropy Pure" will be released the 30th of May (D/A/CH/I) / 26th of May (rest of Europe)!

http://hulud.com


HAIL OF BULLETS to release "…Of Frost And War"

Dutch Death Metal sensation HAIL OF BULLETS have finished recordings for their debut album "…Of Frost And War". The album was recorded in February/March of 2008 at Excess Studios in Rotterdam, Holland and mixed and mastered in Sweden by Dan Swanö of Edge Of Sanity fame.

Comments drummer Ed Warby: "The soundtrack to all-out, total war is here! If you've ever wondered what it feels like to be run over by a 50 ton Tiger tank, now's your chance... "

"…Of Frost And War" will be available as a limited first edition Digipak CD including bonus track and special pop-up packaging. After this first edition is sold out there will only be a regular jewelcase edition without the bonus track available, so be quick! The album will be released on vinyl, too!

Tracklisting "…Of Frost And War"
* Before the Storm (Barbarossa) / Intro
* Ordered Eastward
* The Lake Ladoga Massacre
* General Winter
* Advancing Once More
* Red Wolves of Stalin
* Nachthexen
* The Crucial Offensive (19-11-1942, 7.30 AM)
* Stalingrad
* Insanity Commands / bonus track
* Inferno at the Carpathian Mountains
* Berlin

In other news HAIL OF BULLETS have upgraded their European deal with Metal Blade Records to a worldwide deal! Says Ed: "We are proud to announce we'll be signing to Metal Blade Records for Worldwide domination! This is great news for us since we're already part of Metal Blade's European roster, and we're stoked as hell to go global with the mighty Blade!"

"…Of Frost And War" will be released on the 16th of May (D/A/CH/I) / 19th of May (rest of Europe)!

HAIL OF BULLETS are looking forward to play selected summer festivals in 2008!
http://www.hailofbullets.com


AS I LAY DYING venue change, in store appearance

Due to the incredible presales the AS I LAY DYING show on the 28th of March in Chemnitz, Germany (support: NEAERA + Maintain) has been upgraded to the new venue "Südbahnhof".

In other news AS I LAY DYING announce an in store appearance on the 31st of March in the Media Markt in Pratteln, Switzerland. The band will be there from 18:30 until 19:00 CET. This is an excellent occasion for the fans to meet AS I LAY DYING before their show at Z 7 in Pratteln on the same evening!

http://www.asilaydying.com

 

 


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