Arch Enemy Guitarist Comments On Solo For Kreator

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has commented on his guest appearance on the new KREATOR album. Amott has recorded a solo for the song "Murder Fantasies", to be included on KREATOR's upcoming CD, tentatively due in January 2005 through SPV Records.

Says Amott: "This is something I was really happy to do. I get offered to guest on things once in a while, and sometimes I feel right about doing it — this was one of those times for sure! I mean, c'mon…it's fucking KREATOR! I remember hearing the 'Pleasure To Kill' album back in the day and my jaw dropping — the bar had been raised in extreme metal…that was cool as hell! From what I could tell, this song that I played one was a very intense thrash metal song with some MAIDEN-esque harmonies in the middle section — definitely worth checking out!"

KREATOR's as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2001's "Violent Revolution" was recorded and mixed at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, England with producer Andy Sneap. A specially priced four-song EP will precede the album later this year, featuring previously unreleased live material and non album tracks. Artwork duties will be handled by Austrian artist Jochim Luetke.

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K-Again Drummer Quits, Band Seeks Replacement

European metalcore band K-AGAIN are looking for a permanent drummer. After 2 European tours and some months together, their drummer Ruben decided to leave the band in a bad situation in Los Angeles. It seems his departure was not under friendly terms and the band does not wish to comment further on it at this time.

K-AGAIN are currently playing with temporary L.A.-based drummers thanks to their management Ignition Productions, but the band is ready to audition permanent drummers also from Europe. If you are interested, send a demo with picture to:

Ignition Productions
4724 west 170th street
Lawndale, CA 90260
USA

Or send mp3s and mails at kagainband@yahoo.com

Requirements:

• Good technic and knowledge of double bass pedal and studio click


• Good presence on stage


• Live and tour experience


• Mp3s or demos


• Photos(jpg format)


• Knowledge of metal and rock


• (Hatebreed,18visions,Scars of Tomorrow,Poison the well,Taproot,Killswitch engage,Static x,Thrice and many others..)

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Mark Cross Joins Winters Bane

World-class player Mark Cross (ex-Helloween, Metalium) is the new drummer for Winters Bane, and will be performing on the band's upcoming album, to be released later this year. Mark's stellar drumming will add a new dimension to the Winters Bane sound, propelling their new songs to greater heights.

With Mark Cross and vocalist Alexander Koch (ex-Powergod) joining founding members Lou St. Paul (guitars) and Dennis Hayes (bass), Winters Bane's strongest lineup is now in place. The band is very confident that their new album will surpass the material on their classic "Heart Of A Killer" opus, which featured Tim Owens (ex-Judas Priest, Iced Earth) on vocals.

Winters Bane is currently in the studio, with rhythm guitars already finished and drum tracks to be recorded later this month.

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Orphaned Land Report On Festival Performance

Israel’s leading metal band Orphaned Land, performed live at the Rock The Nations Open Air Festival in Istanbul, Turkey over the weekend. An amalgamation of cultures and traditions, this was the ideal setting for the band’s live performance. Their new release from Century Media Records, Mabool, combines histories and teachings from the three monotheistic religions that at once divide and unite the Middle East.

Vocalist Kobi Farhi reports: “We got back yesterday from this historic festival and our performance was unbelievable - one of the best of our lives!!! The crowd knew our songs and the whole place was singing (more than 5,000 people!!). They even sang in Hebrew! We also did a song in Turkish and the place freaked out. We co-headlined the first day alongside Pain Of Salvation. Turkey is a great home for Orphaned Land, as the border of east and west. Try to imagine it yourself: the sad reality of the Middle East, and then there is a concert where people from Turkey, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia all sing together the songs from the same band. It’s amazing! I’m speechless!”

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Raza De Odio's Debut Album Scheduled for October

Italian heavy metal band Raza de Odio is a new project, including Necrodeath members Peso (drums) and John (Bass) and former Sadist singer, Zanna. The band attitude is totally in your face and the music is combining a full frontal death/thrash assault with tribal and latin music. The band signed with Scarlet and is now ready with the debut "La Nueva Alarma," scheduled for October 2004. More...

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Iniquity Call It Quits

According to a statement posted on Iniquitiy's official website, the Danish death metal veterans have called it quits:

"After 16 years, it is time to bury the hatchet. The last year has been motionless and uninspiring. We take that as a sign to quit. There are no bad vibes among the members whatsover and the decision was mutual. We shall continue playing music elsewhere."

"We thank all those who have helped and suported us over the years, as well as those we've played with, partied with and had sex with. Best regards to the underground , CHEERS!"

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Life Of Agony Behind The Scenes Touring Footage

LIFE OF AGONY have posted a Quicktime video clip of some funny moments on their recent European summer tour set to GREEN DAY's "Time of Your Life" song. The clip was put together by the band's merchandise guy Ray Ray on some very long drives at the end of the tour. Check it out here.

In other news, LIFE OF AGONY have uploaded a short clip of a new song, entitled "The Day He Died" at their official web site. "The Day He Died" is one of four tracks the band recently recorded for inclusion on their first album of new material since 1997's "Soul Searching Sun", tentatively due late 2004/early 2005 through an as-yet-undetermined label. Other songs that were tracked during the sessions were "Justified", "The Calm That Disturbs You" and "Love To Let U Down".

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Iron Maiden Announce Release Of Live DVD

Iron Maiden have confirmed the release of first-ever DVD 'Rock in Rio' for August 20th. The Double DVD set contains their live concert performance filmed at the world famous Rock in Rio festival in 2001, in front of 250,000 fans and a global TV audience of millions. The band's 18 song set covers tracks from their recent 'Brave New World' studio album through to the classic metal anthems including "The Number Of The Beast," "Fear Of The Dark," "2 Minutes to Midnight," and their UK Top Ten single "Run To The Hills."

Contained on the bonus disc is over an hour of in-depth interviews with band members about the show and their experience as one of the world's biggest live acts during their 25 year career. An exclusive photo diary, narrated by long time official photographer Ross Halfin, animated menus and other hidden extras complete the bonus disc. The Limited Edition double DVD is available in unique 'sensaround' packaging. There will also be a double VHS version available in some countries.

Read the full article at Digital Metal.

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New Bloodbath Album Completed

The second full-length album from Bloodbath, "Nightmares Made Flesh," has been finished and is scheduled for a fall release.

According to the band's official website: "We promise you a fukking brutal and varied piece of work with especially outstanding performances by the new members Axe and Tägtgren, proving Bloodbath is no longer a only tribute to death metal; it's death metal's very own elite."

Blakkheim, Swanö and Renkse each wrote 4 songs, making a total of 12 songs:

Outnumbering the Day
Year of the Cadaver Race
Draped in Disease
Cancer of the Soul
The Ascension
Eaten
Brave New Hell
Stillborn Saviour
Feeding the Undead
Bastard Son of God
Soul Evisceration
Blood Vortex

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