Finnish doom metal band REVEREND BIZARRE will have its 2005 classic album "Crush the Insects" re-released in the UK on August 4 via Spinefarm. The UK reissue comes complete with a slipcase plus an enhanced section featuring the video for "Doom over the World".
Finnish metallers KALMAH will release their fifth studio album, "For The Revolution", in the UK on July 14 via Spinefarm.
For the UK version of "Revolution", selected bonus audio/visual content has been added to the mix, along with a slipcase bearing exclusive new artwork. The bonus audio track is a cover of SEPULTURA's "Arise", while on the visual side, "The Groan Of Wind" (a song from 2006's "Black Waltz") has also been included as an enhanced video.
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has posted another song from his new band, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, on the group's MySpace page. Check out the track "I Did It My Way" at this location.
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's current lineup also includes Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra and keyboardist Mike Khalilov.
The band's debut album, "New Era", will be released on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS. In fact, 'New Era' is the album that was meant to be the next STRATOVARIUS album.
"Timo called a few friends for the recording sessions and the album features all the lead vocals from such legends as Michael Kiske [HELLOWEEN] and Tobias Sammet [EDGUY, AVANTASIA], along with Timo's blistering lead guitar lines and melodic power metal anthems that made him one of the pioneers of the style and trademark performers of the style. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE witnesses a rebirth, a new era for Timo Tolkki and his music."
Other musicians that reportedly appear on "New Era" include Pasi Rantanen (vocals; THUNDERSTONE), Mirka Rantanen (drums; THUNDERSTONE) and Pasi Heikkilä (bass; 45 DEGREE WOMAN).
"Revolution Renaissance" track listing: 01. Heroes (Sammet) 02. I Did It My Way (Kiske) 03. We Are Magic (Rantanen) 04. Angel (Kiske) 05. Eden Is Burning (Rantanen) 06. Glorious And Divine (Sammet) 07. Born Upon The Cross (Rantanen) 08. Keep The Flame Alive (Kiske) 09. Last Night On Earth (Kiske) 10. Revolution Renaissance (Kiske)
Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have issued the following update:
"Finland/Russia/Ukraine rocks...
"Another successful tour has come to an end. Thanks to everyone that attended the gigs to show their support and make this such a memorable trip for us.
"Finland was amazing, with a devoted and dedicated audience that didn't disappoint one bit. The highlight was the nearly-sold-out Tavastia show, which marked our first headline gig in Helsinki since 1996, when we played in the now legendary Lepakko club, supported by a young HIM. (!)
"Russia and Ukraine was everything we expected and more, and it's no exaggeration to state that the performance in Moscow deserves a spot in the Top 5 list of the best shows ever. We've been waiting for so many years to get over there, and other bands have spoken highly of the great reception they've gotten, but our sky-high expectations were surpassed.
"Finally, a huge thanks to everyone involved in the promotion/organization of these shows for their great professionalism and hospitality."
Amazing American modern metal band DEVILDRIVER is going to appear in Eastern Europe finally. For a first time band will play one gig in Estonia and two exclusive gigs in Russia in May 2008. Band will be supported by leading Eastern European modern metal act RASTA, who is going to present their new maxi single called “Meridium”.
03.05 – Tallinn (Estonia) “Holywood” 05.05 – St. – Petersburg (Russia) “Orlandina” 06.05 – Moscow (Russia) “Tochka”
American thrash metal monsters TESTAMENT finally confirmed their Russian shows for june with THE FLAMING ARTS Agency. TESTAMENT will be supported by Russian GRENOUER – one of the most respected bands from Russia, who is going to present their new album “Lifelong Days” will be released in june by Locomotive Records in Europe. 17.06.08 – St-Petersburg “Orlandina” 18.06.08 – Moscow “Tochka”
According to a posting on the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes Of Bodom, Spinefarm Records will reissue the band's "Something Wild", "Hatebreeder", "Follow The Reaper" and "Tokyo Warhearts" (live) albums on April 30. The three studio LPs will contain the original songs plus the following bonus material:
"Something Wild": 01. Children Of Bodom (original single version) 02. Mass Hypnosis (SEPULTURA cover) 03. Deadnight Warrior (video)
"Hatebreeder": 01. No Commands (STONE cover) 02. Aces High (IRON MAIDEN cover) 03. Downfall (video) (not yet confirmed)
"Follow the Reaper": 01. Hate Me! (original single version) 02. Hellion (W.A.S.P. cover) 03. Everytime I Die (video)
Swedish melodic black metallers SIEBENBÜRGEN have finalized the track listing of their new album, "Revelation VI", due on May 30 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at Studio 301 in Stockholm and Sonic Train in Varberg and is the group's first to feature guitarist Joakim Ohlsson and vocalist Lisa Bohwalli Simonsson. Singer Marcus Ehlin previously stated, "Our first decision was to exclude the female parts in our music, but after hearing Lisa's voice, we changed our minds."
"Revelation VI" track listing: 01. Awaken 02. Rebirth Of The Nameless 03. Infernaliia 04. Revelation VI 05. Grimheim 06. After The Wolf (Do Dead Men Follow) 07. S.I.N. 08. The Oaken Throne 09. The Soulless 10. Enter Omega (digipack bonus track) 11. In Sanctum 12. Fire Leaps High 13. At The End Of Twilight
On April 22, Swedish metallers OPETH will release the album version of "Porcelain Heart". You can buy the track from Amazon.com. The band recently filmed a promotional video for an edited version of the song. The clip was directed by Lasse Hoile (PORCUPINE TREE) and shot in Vaxholm, Sweden at the marvellous Bogesund castle, built in the 1640s. The edit was done by Jens Bogren and Mikael Åkerfeldt.
Сроки выхода сингла "Страшнее меня" окончательно утверждены - вторая половина апреля 2008.
В преддверии релиза второго полноформатного альбома, запланированного на вторую половину 2008 года, группа DIGIMORTAL уже этой весной порадует своих поклонников синглом "Страшнее меня". В сингл войдут: совершенно новая песня "Страшнее меня" с грядущего альбома, англоязычные версии любимых всеми "Белки и Стрелки" и "М.А.Ш.И.Н.Ы" с дебютного альбома "Необратимость", а также, кавер-версия убойного хита группы The Prodigy - "Breathe".
Оформление сингла "Страшнее меня" будет сделано культовым дизайнером Mike Zubique (www.mikezubique.com), который работал над дизайном альбома "Необратимость".
DIGIMORTAL выступит 12 Апреля в клубе "ПЛАН-Б" с новой концертной программой, а так же 13 Апреля в городе Тверь ("От заката до рассвета").
OPETH's new album, "Watershed", will be released on June 3 in North America (a day earlier internationally) via Roadrunner Records. The record will be released as a regular-edition CD and collector's edition two-disc CD/DVD and limited-edition 180-gram vinyl.
The artwork for the collector's edition can be viewed at this location.
The collector's edition 2-disc CD/DVD set includes three bonus tracks — "Bridge Of Sighs" from ROBIN TROWER's 1974 album of the same title, "Den Ständiga Resan" (sung in Swedish) by Marie Fredriksson as well as the classic ALICE IN CHAINS song "Would?" — 5.1 audio mix of the entire album, extensive video content, and expanded artwork. The limited-edition 180-gram double LP set includes a bonus track, exclusive poster and expanded artwork.
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Finnish metallers KALMAH have unveiled the cover artwork of their fifth full-length album, "For the Revolution", due on April 2 via Spikefarm Records. The artwork was designed by former SENTENCED drummer Vesa Ranta, who was also responsible for the artwork of KALMAH's previous album, "The Black Waltz".
"For the Revolution" was recorded at Tico Tico studio in Kemi, Finland with producer Ahti Kortelainen and was mastered at the Cutting Room in Sweden.
"For the Revolution" track listing: 01. For the Revolution 02. Dead Man's Shadow 03. Holy Symphony of War 04. Wings of Blackening 05. Ready for Salvation 06. Towards the Sky 07. Outremer 08. Coward 09. Like a Slave
"Fatal Warning", a new track from CIRCLE II CIRCLE — the band led by ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens — is available for streaming at ' . The song comes off the group's new album, "Delusions of Grandeur", which is scheduled for release on April 25 via AFM Records. The CD will be issued as a regular jewel case, a limited edition featuring bonus material, and on picture vinyl.
"Delusions of Grandeur" tracklisting: 01. Fatal Warning 02. Dead Of Dawn 03. Forever 04. Echoes 05. Waiting 06. Soul Breaker 07. Seclusion 08. So Many Reasons 09. Chase The Lies 10. Every Last Thing
CIRCLE II CIRCLE will release a new four-track single on March 28 via AFM Records. Entitled "Every Last Thing", it will include a non-album and a live video clip.
KATAKLYSM recently unveiled the cover artwork for "Prevail", at this location. The band decided to "immortalize" the character that was featured on the cover of their last CD, "In the Arms of Devastation", and have him re-appear as the main character — dubbed "The Heartbeast" — on "Prevail".
Commented vocalist Maurizio Iacono: "We had so [much] killer feedback on the artwork but especially on the character that we decided to keep him as the band's fifth band member... kinda like IRON MAIDEN did with 'Eddie.'"
"Prevail" track listing: 01. Prevail 02. Taking the world by Storm 03. The Chains of Power 04. As Death Lingers 05. Blood in Heaven 06. To the Throne of Sorrow 07. Breathe to Dominate 08. Tear Down the Kingdom 09. The Vultures are Watching 10. The Last Effort (Renaissance II) (instrumental)
Former Jaded Heart vocalist MICHAEL BORMANN returns with his new solo album "Capture The Moment". This new release includes 14 high class Hard Rock compositions written by this highly acclaimed producer and song-writer himself. The track "Glory & Pain" is a blistering duet with EDENBRIDGE singer Sabine Edelsbacher. "Capture The Moment" will hit the stores through RMB/ AOR Heaven on May 23rd.
Track list: 1. When Push Comes To Shove 2. Friends Of A Lifetime 3. Come Take Me Higher 4. Live Your Life 5. I Wanna Hear Your Voice 6. Half Way Down 7. I Will Hold The Line 8. Love Is Magic 9. Glory And Pain 10. Don't Bother Me 11. Doing Or Not 12. Still Haven't Found It 13. For Just A Little While 14. Go Going Gone
Line-Up: Michael Bormann - drums, bass, guitars, keys Andreas "Rippel" Rippelmeier - guitars Chris Ivo, Eric Ragno, Niklas Olssen, Marco Grasshoff - keys Sabine Edelsbacher (EDENBRIDGE) & Sonja Rippelmeier (duet with Michael on one song each) Guido Gallus - additional drums Bobby Stφcker- additional solo guitars Tommy Denander - additional guitars, bass & keyboards Lanvall (EDENBRIDGE) - additional solo guitar
FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. has recorded a guest solo for "Redemption", the third album from the Portugese metal/goth rock band HEAVENWOOD, due in September via Recital Records. Gus appears in the track "One Step to Devotion", "matching perfectly HEAVENWOOD's emotive music with is thundering solo!" according to a press release. Also scheduled to appear on the CD is singer Tijs Vanneste of the Belgian progressive metallers OCEANS OF SADNESS.
"Redemption" will be mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (OPETH, SOILWORK, AMON AMARTH) at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden. The initial recording sessions for the CD took place at Ultrasound Studios with Daniel Cardoso and Ricardo Dias.
After the departure in 2004 of main songwritter and guitarist Ricardo Dias, HEAVENWOOD went on a lengthy hiatus. Now Ricardo Dias has returned along with new drummer Luiz Ferreira (ex-SECRECY from Portugal).
HEAVENWOOD 2007 is:
Ernesto Guerra - Vocals Ricardo Dias - Guitars and Vocals Bruno Silva - Guitar Luiz Ferreira - Drums
HEAVENWOOD previously relelased two albums — "Diva" and "Swallow" — and played shows with IN FLAMES, ATROCITY, THEATRE OF TRAGEDY and LAKE OF TEARS, among others.
After successful show during ROCK PALACE summer fest 2007 in St-Petersburg (Russia) Swedish death metal fathers GRAVE decided to return to Russia to promote their new album called DOMINION VIII. And this time they will hit 8 Russian towns with their uncompromising old school death metal show:
Norwegian death metal BLOOD RED THRONE are going to visit Russia for the first time in April. Their new album called “COME DEATH” has already received a lot of positive feedbacks in Europe and Asia and after few European tours band together with THE FLAMING ARTS AGENCY decided to conquer new markets including Eastern Europe. After some negotiations we decided to try with single show in Moscow together with GRAVE and return for the full Eastern European tour in autumn 2008.
We are proud to announce about our cooperation with the oldest and most respected metal bands from ex-USSR countries called GRENOUER. All albums of band are always some kind of standard of quality, which is mentioned by metal press worldwide. So we are happy to start with GRENOUER management and help them to make step to the next level of their career.
French industrial goth metallers KARELIA will release their third album, "Restless" (cover artwork), on April 21 via Season Of Mist.
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Restless 02. Trial 03. Mirror Mirror 04. Lift Me Up 05. Please Come On In 06. Lovin' Wife 07. Crash 08. Give It Away 09. From My Window 10. Losing My Religion (R.E.M. cover)
The band's cover of R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" can be streamed on the KARELIA MySpace page.
A brand new WALLS OF JERICHO track, entitled "Addicted", has been posted online at ' . The song comes off the Detroit band's forthcoming EP, "Redemption", which will be released on April 29 via Trustkill Records. Produced by Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR) at his Iowa home studio, the CD features "acoustic instruments, fleshed out arrangements, and Taylor's voice on several songs," including the aforementioned "Addicted".
"Redemption" track listing:
01. Ember Drive (feat. Corey Taylor) 02. My Last Stand (feat. Corey Taylor) 03. No Saving Me 04. House Of The Rising Sun 05. Addicted (feat. Corey Taylor)
Italian gothic metal band THEATRES DES VAMPIRES will release its new album, "Anima Noir", on May 2 via Aural Music/SPV. The CD was recorded at the Temple of Noise studio in Rome with engineer Christian Ice. According to a press release, "Anima Noir" features "romantic lyrics, lyrical voices, strong orchestration, powerfull guitars and powerful drumming. All the elements that you loved in THEATRES DES VAMPIRES are back in this new production. A new modern sound and a super modern production that took six months of work in the studio for recording and mixing it, offering you the best experience of vampirism as always, with the enchanting vocals of the mistress of your nightmare: Countess Sonya Scarlet, this time with her best performance ever."
14 марта Digimortal дадут концерт в прямом эфире программы "Брать живьем"
телеканала О2ТВ.
Помимо проверенных боевиков с альбома "Необратимость", группа впервые
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электроника и разнообразные вокальные партии - все это в совокупности
придает музыке группы ту самую неповторимую индивидуальность.
Попасть на съемки очень просто - достаточно прислать заявку, содержащую
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Finnish doom metal band REVEREND BIZARRE will have its 2005 classic album "Crush the Insects" re-released in the UK on August 4 via Spinefarm. The UK reissue comes complete with a slipcase plus an enhanced section featuring the video for "Doom over the World".
Finnish metallers KALMAH will release their fifth studio album, "For The Revolution", in the UK on July 14 via Spinefarm. 
"Revolution Renaissance" track listing:
Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have issued the following update: 
American thrash metal monsters TESTAMENT finally confirmed their Russian shows for june with THE FLAMING ARTS Agency.
According to a posting on the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes Of Bodom, Spinefarm Records will reissue the band's "Something Wild", "Hatebreeder", "Follow The Reaper" and "Tokyo Warhearts" (live) albums on April 30. The three studio LPs will contain the original songs plus the following bonus material:
"Revelation VI" track listing:
On April 22, Swedish metallers OPETH will release the album version of "Porcelain Heart". You can buy the track from Amazon.com. The band recently filmed a promotional video for an edited version of the song. The clip was directed by Lasse Hoile (PORCUPINE TREE) and shot in Vaxholm, Sweden at the marvellous Bogesund castle, built in the 1640s. The edit was done by Jens Bogren and Mikael Åkerfeldt. 
Сроки выхода сингла "Страшнее меня" окончательно утверждены - вторая половина апреля 2008.
The collector's edition 2-disc CD/DVD set includes three bonus tracks — "Bridge Of Sighs" from ROBIN TROWER's 1974 album of the same title, "Den Ständiga Resan" (sung in Swedish) by Marie Fredriksson as well as the classic ALICE IN CHAINS song "Would?" — 5.1 audio mix of the entire album, extensive video content, and expanded artwork. The limited-edition 180-gram double LP set includes a bonus track, exclusive poster and expanded artwork.
LONG DISTANCE CALLING have been confirmed for the prestigious ROADBURN Festival in Tilburg, Netherlands. 
"For the Revolution" track listing:
"Delusions of Grandeur" tracklisting:
"Prevail" track listing:
Track list: 
FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. has recorded a guest solo for "Redemption", the third album from the Portugese metal/goth rock band HEAVENWOOD, due in September via Recital Records. Gus appears in the track "One Step to Devotion", "matching perfectly HEAVENWOOD's emotive music with is thundering solo!" according to a press release. Also scheduled to appear on the CD is singer Tijs Vanneste of the Belgian progressive metallers OCEANS OF SADNESS. 
“Маятник жизни” tracklist:
After successful show during ROCK PALACE summer fest 2007 in St-Petersburg (Russia) Swedish death metal fathers GRAVE decided to return to Russia to promote their new album called DOMINION VIII. And this time they will hit 8 Russian towns with their uncompromising old school death metal show:
We are proud to announce about our cooperation with the oldest and most respected metal bands from ex-USSR countries called GRENOUER. All albums of band are always some kind of standard of quality, which is mentioned by metal press worldwide. So we are happy to start with GRENOUER management and help them to make step to the next level of their career.
01. Restless
A brand new WALLS OF JERICHO track, entitled "Addicted", has been posted online at ' . The song comes off the Detroit band's forthcoming EP, "Redemption", which will be released on April 29 via Trustkill Records. Produced by Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR) at his Iowa home studio, the CD features "acoustic instruments, fleshed out arrangements, and Taylor's voice on several songs," including the aforementioned "Addicted".
Italian gothic metal band THEATRES DES VAMPIRES will release its new album, "Anima Noir", on May 2 via Aural Music/SPV. The CD was recorded at the Temple of Noise studio in Rome with engineer Christian Ice. According to a press release, "Anima Noir" features "romantic lyrics, lyrical voices, strong orchestration, powerfull guitars and powerful drumming. All the elements that you loved in THEATRES DES VAMPIRES are back in this new production. A new modern sound and a super modern production that took six months of work in the studio for recording and mixing it, offering you the best experience of vampirism as always, with the enchanting vocals of the mistress of your nightmare: Countess Sonya Scarlet, this time with her best performance ever."
14 марта Digimortal дадут концерт в прямом эфире программы "Брать живьем"
телеканала О2ТВ.