Astral Doors
Formed: 2002
From:
Borlänge,
Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Astral Doors News
Below is our complete Astral Doors 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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Astral Doors Announces New Album Release Date
Astral Doors has issued the following announcement about releasing a new album and replacing their bass player:
"The upcoming Astral Doors album will be called 'Requiem of Time' and it'll be released in Europe January 15th and in North America February 16th through the brand new German bandpool/label METALVILLE, created by some of the best people in the metal business. 'Requiem of Time' is a mixture of classic hard rock, like on the debut, 'Of the Son and the Father' and more modern metal like on the previous disc 'New Revelation.' Call it what you want; it contains the best songs the band has ever written. Release date for Japan will be announced soon.
"Another headline story is that Mika Itaranta has left the band due to personal reasons. We wanna thank Mika for all the fun we've had. Cheers mate and good luck with everything.
"We also wanna introduce you to our new bass maniac, Ulf Lagerström. Ulf is a close friend to the band and was our first choice; a great bass player and a damn good songwriter. He has been in bands like Lunatic Parade(with Patrik) and Barfly.(with Johan and Patrik) So, the circle is closed: Welcome Uffe!"
Astral Doors Writes Song For Ice Hockey Team
Sweden's Astral Doors has issued the following announcement about writing an anniversary song for an ice hockey team:
"One of Swedens most beloved ice hockey teams, Leksands IF, celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and Astral Doors has written the official anniversary song: 'Hyllning Till Leksand'. It will be released as a single. The band says: 'It's a great honour for us and we hope that the fans, the players and everyone connected to the club will take the song to their hearts.'
"Astral Doors will play the song live for the very first time at the big anniversary cruise, August 27."
Astral Doors Issues Recording Update
Sweden's Astral Doors have issued the following update about their upcoming album:
"The work on the upcoming album continues. Over 20 songs are written and the recording session seems to never end, hehe. This time around we feel that the songs are more straight forward and the sound's a bit rougher compared to the previous one, but with tons of catchy hooks. If you liked the first 2 albums you will love this one: it will be back to the hard rock roots in the true spirit of Astral Doors!
"While waiting, please enjoy the Astral Anthem 'Evil is Forever', now added to our playlist!"
Astral Doors Begins Work On New Album
Swedish metal band, Astral Doors, has issued the following update:
"It's about time that we give you all a real update of what's happening in the Astral Kingdom at the moment. We've received many mails from worried fans asking us where we are and why it's so quiet from us right now. Well, the answer is: we're working harder than ever before, but not public. We have actually moved into the studio; writing and recording songs for the upcoming album. We have written 20 songs ot something at the moment and more will come. The creativity has never been at this level before, so we will continue the work a few more months before we go to mixing. What more to say? Well, our new management Flying Dolphin, with Mr. Chris Boltendahl in the lead, does a great job for us and we feel that the future looks very, very promising. In August we'll come up with a big surprise for you and then a new album and a great tour all across Europe."
Astral Doors Splits With Intromental Management
On November 1st the cooperation between Intromental and Sweden's ASTRAL DOORS will come to an end. Due to the band and the management seeing the future of the band differently, the parties in unison have decided that it was about time they went separate ways."
Commented Intromental Promotional Director Lars Larsen: "It has been a fantastic time, from the time we signed the band based on their demos till we, 5 albums down the line, saw them headlining European tours. A time we fondly look back upon with lots of great moments and memories. However, it's time to say goodbye. Intromental Management is moving forward with other bands, and Astral Doors will now try to stand on their own feet." More...
Archer Confirmed For Sweden Rock Festival
Archer has performed with some of the biggest names in rock including, Heaven and Hell, Heart and Sevendust. The band is looking forward to sharing the stage at the Sweden Rock Festival (www.swedenrock.com) this summer alongside such metal giants as Judas Priest, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Poison, RATT, Triumph, Saxon, Disturbed and many more as they return to Europe.
The Santa Cruz, CA-based power trio, who won "Best Local Band 2008" in the Metro Santa Cruz Goldies Awards, takes the stage on Saturday, June 7th, opening for some of the biggest names in the metal music genre. The Sweden Rock Festival is held in Norjeboke, in the tiny village of Norje which is situated in Sölvesborg in the western part of southern Sweden.
Archer’s debut album "Doom$day Profit$" is a "genuine tour-de-force, rich with powerful songs imbued with that essential combination of brain-burrowing melodies, ripping riffs, pulsing basslines, tsunami drums and grab-by-the-throat vocals." The band cites influences that include Ozzy and Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica and other legendary names.
Here is the current lineup for the Sweden Rock Fest 2008, which takes place June 4th - 7th: More...
Astral Doors Schedule Swedish Date With Dozer
Sweden's ASTRAL DOORS have announced in a brief update that the band will be playing at Goldrush / S2 in Borlänge, Sweden on December 21st with DOZER.
The band's upcoming live schedule now includes the following dates:
November
17 - Musikhuset - Örsköldvik, Sweden
December
1 - Klubb Koma - Västerås, Sweden
21 - Goldrush / S2 - Borlänge, Sweden (with Dozer)
Astral Doors latest album, New Revelation, was released in Europe in September, and in North America and Japan in October.
Astral Doors Post New Song Online
Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS, who feature in their ranks LION'S SHARE vocalist Patrik Johansson, have posted the title track of their new album, "New Revelation", on their MySpace page. Due in Europe and the USA on September 14 via Locomotive Music and in Japan in October through King Records, the CD was recorded at Big Turn Studio and at The Darkside in Borlänge, Sweden and was mixed at the Abyss Studios in Sweden by Peter Tägtgren and ASTRAL DOORS.
"New Revelation" (view cover at this location) track listing:
01. New Revelation
02. Freedom War
03. Pentecostal Bound
04. Bastard Son
05. Waiting for the Master
06. Planet Earth
07. Quisling
08. Cold War Survivor
09. The Gates of Light
10. Shores of Solitude
11. Mercenary Man
12. Lament of the East (bonus track Japan)
13. 21st Century Medieval (bonus track Japan) * More...
Lion's Share Signs With AFM Records
After four successful albums and several tours with bands like MANOWAR, DIO, MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, U.D.O., ICED EARTH and NEVERMORE, Swedish heavy metal masters LION'S SHARE are back with their long-awaited comeback masterpiece, "Emotional Coma", due out on June 15 in Europe through AFM Records. The band features guitar player and founding member Lars Chriss, along with vocalist Patrik Johansson (ASTRAL DOORS, WUTHERING HEIGHTS), bass player Sampo Axelsson (GLENN HUGHES) and well-known session drummer Richard Evensand (CHIMAIRA, SOILWORK, THERION).
Commented Chriss: "We are extremely proud and honored to be a part of such a great label as AFM Records. AFM is home to many great bands and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of that roster. It feels great to work with a label staff that understands our music and goals. We are looking forward to a long and successful cooperation."
According to a press release, "Emotional Coma" is "the heaviest and most powerful LION'S SHARE record to date" and it features guest appearances by Bruce Kulick (KISS), Glen Drover (MEGADETH) and Mats Levén (THERION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN).
Commented Markus Wosgien, A&R of AFM Records: "The new record is heavy metal at its finest. It shows the band from another side, less progressive, more straight and metal. If you are into the old gods like SAXON, JUDAS PRIEST or ACCEPT — you will love this unique and high-class record, which is a new beginning in the history of this amazing band."
Here is the "Emotional Coma" track listing:
01. Cult of Denial
02. The Arsonist
03. Emotional Coma (feat. Glen Drover)
04. Clones of Fate
05. The Edge of the Razor (feat. Bruce Kulick)
06. Toxication Rave
07. Trafficking
08. Bloodstained Soil
09. Soultaker
10. Hatred's My Fuel
11. Sorcerers (ANGEL WITCH cover)
12. Ring of Stupidity (bonus track for Japan and digipak)
Kalmah and Others Added to Ragnorak Metalfest
Metalism UK is proud to announce the following additions to it's inaugural RAGNAROK UK METALFEST 2006 lineup.
Astral Doors from Sweden, Circus Maximus from Norway and Kalmah from Finland have been confirmed.
The full lineup for the festival thus far is as follows:
Gamma Ray
Kalmah
Astral Doors
Charon
Elvenking
Circus Maximus
Intense
Headless Cross
There are still two slots to fill, both of which are the special guest slots directly under Gamma Ray so expect some big announcements in the very near future.
The Ragnarok UK Metalfest is set to take place on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Perth Concert Hall in Central Scotland, UK.
It will feature a metal market, band signing sessions and much more including the preshow and aftershow parties.
The preshow is set for Friday, November 3, 2006 at The Doghouse in Dundee and will feature Skyclad, Pitiful Reign, Attica Reign, Neverwinter.
Tickets are priced at £35 for the main festival or £43 for the main festival + preshow ticket bundle.
Astral Doors Support Blind Guardian in Europe
Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS have been confirmed as the special guests on the upcoming European tour of BLIND GUARDIAN, set to take place in September/October (25 gigs in 40 days!).
ASTRAL DOORS' third full-length disc, "Astralism", was recently completed and is scheduled for release in March. "Astralism" is described by the band as "another slab of old school hard rock with a touch of metal — something you can't help loving."
Grave Digger Post New Album Cover Online
Legendary German power metal institution Grave Digger have posted the cover artwork (by artist Gyula Havancsak) for their upcoming new album, "The Last Supper", on their official website here. "The Last Supper" is scheduled to be released on January 17, 2005 through Nuclear Blast Records. The band describes the album as being "More metal, more passion and more power" and will have a running time of 53 minutes.
Here is the track listing: More...
Sweden Rock Festival Update
The 2004 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival is set to take place June 10th - 12th in Solvesborg, Sweden. Organizers have announced the addition of more bands to the bill for the festival. Newly added acts include: HELLOWEEN, TESTAMENT, IN FLAMES, ASTRAL DOORS and GRAND MAGUS.
The list of confirmed bands for Sweden Rock 2004 is as follows: More...
Seven More Confirmed For 2000 Decibel Festival
Seven more bands have been confirmed for the fifth edition of the 2000 Decibel-festival, which will be held the 21 st and 22 nd May next year in Bengtsfors, Sweden (180 km north of Gothenburg). The bands are Astral Doors, Count Raven, Draconian, Pain Of Salvation, Persuader, Tad Morose and Vintersorg. Already confirmed are Ablaze My Sorrow, Arise, Morifade, Notre Dame and Wolf.
What makes 2000 Decibel special is the fact that it is the only festival that is totally dedicated to Swedish Hard Rock and Metal. If you visit the festival you will get the chance to see some of the best bands that Sweden has to offer. Thirty-five bands will play on three stages.