Blitzkrieg
Formed: 1980
From:
Leicester,
United Kingdom
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Blitzkrieg News
Below is our complete Blitzkrieg news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Blitzkrieg To Do Pre W.O.A. Irish Shows
Veteran British metallers BLITZKRIEG have posted this announcement on their official website:
"BLITZKRIEG play two shows in Ireland in July in preparation for the Wacken Open Air Festival. Friday, July 27 sees a return to Northern Ireland and the Rosetta Bar in Belfast (support comes from FIRELAND and RABID BITCH OF THE NORTH). Saturday, July 28 will see BLITZKRIEG play their debut in Eire. The show will be a pre Wacken party and will be at the Voodoo Lounge in Dublin."
BLITZKRIEG's new album, "Theatre Of The Damned", is scheduled to be released on August 10 through Armageddon Music. Here is the complete track listing:
01. Theatre Of The Damned
02. The Phantom
03. Devil's Spawn
04. My Life Is my Own
05. Spirit Of The Legend
06. The Passing
07. Into The Light
08. Tortured Souls
09. Together We Are Strong
10. Night Stalker
Bonus Audio:
11. Armageddon
12. Blitzkrieg
Bonus Video:
13. Escape From The Village.mpg
14. I'm Not Insane.mpg
15. iPod - Escape From The Village.mp4
16. iPod - I'm Not Insane.mp4
Four More Bands Announcced For Wacken Open Air
The following additional bands have been announced for Wacken Open Air 2007:
ROSE TATOO
BLITZKRIEG
ANIMAL ALPHA
SAHG
Blitzkrieg Sign to Armageddon Music
Blitzkrieg have posted the following update on their myspace page:
"Armageddon Music have signed Blitzkrieg. The band is just finishing the new album called "Theatre Of The Damned" in the Absurd Studio in Hamburg, together with producer Schroedey. The Album will be co-produced by Biff Byford (Saxon). The band visited with Armageddon Labelmanager Sabina Classen at the Saxon Show last Thursday in Hamburg, Markethall.
Blitzkrieg is a band, which helped to start, how we hear Metal today, and is now back with a contempary classic Blitzkrieg record with songs, which will blow your mind. The new album is with a fresh sound of the year 2007, but maintance the essence of true british metal on it absolute best. The album will be released on 27th, July 2007and the band will also play live at Wacken Open Air 2007 on Thursday for the "A Night To Remember" show along with Headliner Saxon. More Infos will follow soon, on the Armageddon Music website."
Bloodstock Announce 2007 Indoor and Open Air Dates
Bloodstock has put to rest the rumors that Bloodstock 2007 was not going to happen and that the Indoor festival is being cancelled to focus purely on the Open Air festival by announcing the dates for both events next year.
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR: 6th - 7th July
BLOODSTOCK INDOOR: 31st August - 1st September
the first confirmations for next year's festivals are:
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR: Korpiklaani
BLOODSTOCK INDOOR: Blitzkrieg, PowerQuest, Sinner
In related news, the Bloodstock team have welcomed the team behind the legendary Wacken festival on board as partners.
All ticket purchases made before 31st December will be at a reduced rate and you will also receive a limited edition exclusive S’tan design t-shirt along with an entry into a prize draw to win the original artwork.
Blitzkrieg Play "First Ever" Dates In Italy
A very brief message at NWOBHM legends BLITZKRIEG's website reads:
"Blitzkrieg scheduled to play their first ever dates in Italy in February, 2007. More info coming soon."
Blitzkrieg have the following dates scheduled, supporting DORO in the UK:
November
7 - Bradford, UK at Rio's
8 - Dudley, UK at JB's
9 - Nottingham, UK at Rock City
10 - London, UK at Camden Underworld
Blitzkrieg To Play One-Off Date In Belfast
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have announced a one-off gig at Rosetta Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Friday, September 15. Support at the show will come from Belfast band FIRELAND and GAMA BOMB.
As previously reported, BLITZKRIEG will support German metal queen DORO on her U.K. dates in November. The details are as follows:
Nov. 07 - Bradford, UK @ Rio's
Nov. 08 - Dudley, UK @ JB's
Nov. 09 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Nov. 10 - London, UK @ Camden Underworld
BLITZKRIEG's most recent album, "Sins and Greed", was released in July 2005 via Metal Nation Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Absolute Power" was recorded at Trinity Heights Studios in Newcastle Upon Tyne (U.K.) and features bass player Paul Brewis, who replaced Andy Galloway in early 2004. In addition, the CD marks Ken Johnson's first studio album following his performance on "Absolutely Live".
Blitzkrieg To Support Doro In The U.K.
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG will support German metal queen DORO on her U.K. dates in November.
BLITZKRIEG's most recent album, "Sins and Greed", was released in July 2005 via Metal Nation Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Absolute Power" was recorded at Trinity Heights Studios in Newcastle Upon Tyne (U.K.) and features bass player Paul Brewis, who replaced Andy Galloway in early 2004. In addition, the CD marks Ken Johnson's first studio album following his performance on "Absolutely Live".
Headline News
Blitzkrieg Guitarist Leaves Band to be Father
New Wave of British Heavy Metal band, Blitzkrieg, post an update on their myspace page regarding a line up change:
"BLITZKRIEG wishes to announce that Paul Nesbitt has decided to leave the band. Paul has recently became a father for the very first time and he feels that his time with the Krieg has come to an end.
On behalf of Brian, Phil, Ken and Paul Brewis we would just like to say that having Paul in the band has been an absolute honour and a privelige and the times we have all shared will remain with us for a very long time.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish Paul all the best for the future and would also like to thank him for the immense creative element he brought to the band.
BLITZKRIEG would like to welcome to the band our new guitarist Guy Laverick, Guy comes with a wealth of playing and writing experience having learnt his trade at the guitar institute of technology in Los Angeles, Guy has played with the likes of Paul Gilbert and Michael Angelo as well as a host of bands during his time in L.A., a full profile of our newest family member will be up soon."
Blitzkrieg To Enter Studio In February
Legendary NWOBHM outfit Blitzkrieg are currently hard at work writing and arranging tracks for their next studio release. The follow-up to 2002's "Absolute Power" is at present scheduled to be recorded in February 2005 for a spring release date. More information will be made available soon.
Headline News
Satan Perform Live For First Time In 20 Years
A bunch of photos from legendary NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) band SATAN's one-off reunion show Friday (August 6) at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival have been posted online at this location (courtesy of Germany's Bright-Eyes.de).
SATAN's classic "Court In The Act" lineup (including BLITZKRIEG singer Brian Ross and SKYCLAD's Graeme English and Steve Ramsey) performed together at Wacken for the first time since 1984. A live recording from the group's early days, entitled "Live in the Act", is tentatively scheduled to be released later in the year.
In related news, BLIND FURY's only album, "Out of Reach" (1985), was re-released by Majestic Rock in early June. BLIND FURY was essentially SATAN with a different singer (Lou Taylor - vocals, Steve Ramsey - guitar, Russ Tippins - guitar, Graeme English - bass, Sean Taylor - drums).