Metal News for January 9, 2014
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The Rockstar Ramblings: How to Be a Ho
This week a new video from Nasty Habit, an eighties throwback looking to inject some fun back into rock and roll with their new video, "Strut Your Stuff.” The message of this song and video appears to be that wearing your Sunday best isn't always best. More...
Therion Announces Three New Releases For 2014
In addition to a new Therion studio album planned for late 2014, on February 21st there will be two new releases coming up, the deluxe edition CD + DVD of "Theli," as well as a 3-DVD package (limited edition incl. bonus DVD) called "Adulruna Redivia And Beyond."
"Theli" was the fifth studio album of Therion, being released in August of 1996, which features two different choirs and Dan Swanö from Edge of Sanity as a gust singer.
The deluxe edition of "Theli" has three more bonus tracks: "In Rememberance," "Black Fairy," and the Scorpions cover "Fly To The Rainbow," as well as a bonus DVD with the entire album performed live.
On top there will be a double live DVD + bonus DVD, limited edition Digipak titled "Adulruna Redivia And Beyond," featuring two shows recorded live in Atlanta in 2011 and in Budapest 2007. The band comments:
“The concert recorded in Hungary was a concert on the 'Adulruna Rediviva' 20 year Anniversary-Tour in December. The idea of the tour was to play the entire Theli album + a set consisting of songs that the fans had voted for on the band web page. Piotr Wawrzeniuk and our old friend Messiah Marcolin joined in to make this evening extra special. The concert in Atlanta was the band‘s only show in the USA since 2007 and was shot during the band‘s headline performance at the ProgPower festival 2011." More...
1349 And More Added To NEM&HF 2014 Lineup
The lineup of this year's New England Metal & Hardcore Festival continues to expand with the newest additions of: 1349, Battlecross, Black Crown Initiate, Carnifex, Erra, Fallujah, Goatwhore, I Declare War, Inquisition, Rivers of Nihil, Sworn In, Broken Hope and The Acacia Strain.
Slated to take place April 17th, 18th, and 19th, the sixteenth edition of the iconic two-staged event takes place at the Worcester Palladium. Tickets for the festival are on sale now and available for purchase at this location. The currently confirmed lineup is as follows:
1349, The Acacia Strain, All Out War, All That Remains, Alpha & Omega, Barrier, Battlecross, Bent Life, Bleeding Through "Final East Coast Appearance," Black Crown Initiate, Born Low, Broken Hope, Carnifax, Colin of Arabia, Counterparts, Cruel Hand, Discourse, Emmure, Erra, Fallujah, Fire and Ice, Fit For An Autopsy, Gideon, Goatwhore, Harm's Way, I Declare War, Iced Earth, InDirections, Inquisition, King Nine, Kublai Khan, Lionheart, Loyal To The Grave, Malfunction, Nails, Naysayer, Nile, Ramallah, Reign Supreme, Revamp, Rivers Of Nihil, Sabaton, Scale The Summit, Scars of Tomorrow, Slapshot, Suburban Scum, Sworn In, Sylar, The Mongoloids, Thy Art Is Murder, Twitching Tongues, Warhound, Whitechapel, Will To Die, Within The Ruins.
Aeon Recruits New Guitarist
Sweden's Aeon is pleased to announce that the band has recruited a new guitar player: Ronnie Björnström, who produced the band's latest release, "Aeons Black" (reviewed here).
The band comments: "We are all very exited about this and we say welcome to Ronnie. We're looking forward to fans seeing us live with Ronnie and hope to be back to the US some point this year."
Ronnie added, "Having worked with the band for over four years as their Front of House tech and producing their latest album, I know Aeon is one of the best death metal bands out there. It is an honor for me to be sharing stage with the guys. See you all on the road! Cheers!"
The band is currently supporting latest release "Aeons Black," which included touring in Europe in addition to a coveted spot on the Summer Slaughter Tour that made its way through North America this past summer.
Downfall Of Gaia Seeking New Drummer
More than a year has passed since Downfall of Gaia released Metal Blade debut “Suffocating In The Swarm Of Cranes." After tours of both the U.S. and Europe, Downfall of Gaia has offered the follwing update on the status of the band:
"With more than 100 shows played in 2013, last year was the most intense in the history of this band so far! Three European Tours, a full US Tour, several single shows and festivals! Memories we will keep for a long time.
"We are still remembering those hot days in desert of New Mexico, on the other side those freezing cold nights in St. Petersburg, Russia. Driving down old Route66 (by mistake) or getting arrested at the border in Finland! We are pretty thankful for all the possibilities, adventures and places we were able to discover in the last couple of months, thankful for all of the amazing people we met around the globe and the new friends we made!
"Unfortunately intense touring can also have it's bad and exhausting sides and people start to rethink about priorities in life. We also had our ups and downs and as a result of changing priorities we sadly have to announce that Hannes decided to leave the band and focus on other things in life! We respect his decision but we are also 100% willing to continue with a new drummer!
"We wish him all the best for his future. To keep things short – we are looking for a new drummer! If someone out there is serious about it - just drop us a line via booking@downfallofgaia.com and we will figure out the rest!
"Besides all of that, we are still looking forward to 2014 and some great plans that are in the making! Even with all of those circumstances - all planned shows will take place and no show will be cancelled! Feel free to spread the news and the word!"
You can also see the band live:
20/06/14 FR – Clisson – Hellfest
21-25/07/14 SI – Tolmin – Metal Days
Psychostick Thanks Fans For Hitting Funding Goal
Psychostick has posted a thank you video to fans that helped the comedy outfit reach its crowd funding goal of over $30,000.
The money will be invested in to the recording of a new album to follow up the 2011 release "Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs" and to complete the construction of the band's recording studio.
2013 saw these touring ninja warriors hit the road for multiple shows on the "Our Tour Can Beat Up Your Tour," the "Blow Your Fingers Off" summer tour, late summer dates with American Head Charge, plus appearances at summer fests. More...
Lionize Reveals Album Details
Lionize, the first independent artist to sign with Weathermaker Music (the label that has, up until now, served as the exclusive platform for Clutch and individual band member related side projects) has confirmed a February 18th, 2014 release date for new album "Jetpack Soundtrack."
The album features 11 new tracks and was jointly produced by Clutch drummer Jean-Paul Gaster and Machine (Lamb of God, King Crimson) at the Machine Shop in Belleville, New Jersey.
Pre-orders are available here and the "Reality Check" single can be heard below. The band will be hitting the road in support of the new album beginning January 10th for a string of headline dates before joining up as direct support for Pepper. Full details are available below. The band also comments:
"Coming into 2014 is the most exciting point in our careers. We are getting ready to release a record called Jetpack Soundtrack that we've labored over for more than a year - and the results are better than we could have expected. We wear the Weathermaker name with a great sense of pride, and we look forward to taking the album and name all over the globe and performing for fans. There's a level of confidence that comes with being on Clutch's label - they are simply the best rock band on the planet and are the most supportive group to team up with. Aside from the album being fantastic, we are starting the year off with an incredible tour with headlining dates leading up to a tour with Pepper. They are great dudes and the shows will be immensely fun." More...
Sofy Major Documentary Clip Available
"Buckets, Curtains & More Noise," an in-depth video documentary released by French noise metal act Sofy Major, is now available and meshes interviews of the band members with footage captured during October 2011's massive Superstorm Sandy.
Check it out below, courtesy of Geargods.net. The following press release was also issued about the video:
"The decimating, record-setting hurricane inundating the East Coast US right as Sofy Major had migrated from the post-industrial badlands of Clermont-Ferrand, France to Brooklyn, New York to record their Idolize LP at Brooklyn's Translator Audio studios with Andrew Schneider (Unsane, Keelhaul, Cave In).
"Sandy razed the studio, flooding and ruining endless thousands of dollars of equipment, including everything the French trio had imported for the recording. Forging through it all, with the help of some remarkable friends, the sessions were quickly rescheduled at nearby locations, Idolize was recorded with extreme aggression, and the band's US tour carried on. This nearly twenty-five minute documentary showcases the band's entire incredible story of their struggle to keep spirits high and tells the heartfelt appreciation for their American cohorts and fans who helped them through and made the album a reality.
"Like a demented mesh of the Melvins slamming into High On Fire with undeniable noise/metal influences instigated by the likes of Unsane, Quicksand and Deadguy, Idolize encapsulates Sofy Major's intoxicating concoction of sludge riffage, stale beer, shattered dreams and perseverance. Listen to and purchase the entire bruising LP via Solar Flare Records here." More...
The Kennedy Veil Streaming "Necrotic Gospel"
Today you can hear another advanced track from The Kennedy Veil, entitled "Necrotic Gospel," by heading over to Stereokiller.com here.
The band's new full-length release "Trinity of Falsehood" will be available on January 21st, 2014, and the previously released track "Enslaved.Defile.Erase" can be heard at this location. More...
Suffering Hour To Release Album
Tridoid Records has checked in with the following announcement about releasing an album from Suffering Hour:
"We are proud to announce that on January 17th we will be releasing 'Foreseeing Exemptions to a Dismal Beyond' by Suffering Hour. Despite the band's youthfulness this album will appeal to all metal fans, both new and old school. With it's riffs reminiscent of early Megadeth, 'Foreseeing Exemptions to a Dismal Beyond' is definitely *not* an album to be missed. You can hear a teaser of the album below." More...
Shores Of Null Signs With Candlelight
Candlelight Records is proud to announce the signing of Italian melodic blackened doom band Shores Of Null. The label comments on the band's sound by stating:
"Crushing epic riffs and impressive gloomy vocals combined with dismal lyrics and misty soundscapes. A dark epic compendium of doom, gothic and melodic death metal. For fans of: Enslaved, Opeth, Katatonia, Swallow The Sun, Amorphis, Insomnium."
The band had this to add: “Joining the Candlelight family is an incredible milestone for a band like us. When we started this project one year ago we couldn’t imagine things to become so serious so quickly, and this is great. The sound of Shores Of Null fits perfectly into the Candlelight parameters, we are very thrilled about it. We are one hundred percent satisfied about the album that is going to come out and we definitely can't wait any longer to share it with you. We feel 2014 will be a colossal year for us.”
Guitarist Gabriele Giaccari states: “Candlelight records has always been the label of some of my favourite bands and among the very first choices when we started looking for a label. I'm very excited and honestly I couldn’t think of a better home for our music.”
The “Quiescence” album will be released in early spring, with more news coming soon. More...
Psalm Zero Finishes New Album
New York based experimental metal band Psalm Zero has completed work on debut album, “The Drain,” which follows the self-released “Force My Hand” 7” EP from late last year.
Psalm Zero is a duo comprised of avant-garde rock musician Charlie Looker (Seaven Teares, ex-Extra Life, ex-Zs, Dax Riggs) and metal musician Andrew Hock of Castevet. With Looker (vocals/bass/synth/drum programming) and Hock’s (vocals/guitars/drum programming) combined unique musical vision, what they have created with Psalm Zero's debut full-length is an intriguing and challenging listen.
“The Drain” is set to be released March 4th and features this tracklisting:
1. The Drain
2. Force My Hand
3. Chaos Body
4. In The Dead
5. Drain Postlude
6. Undoing
7. Meanwhile More...
Bodyfarm Album To Be Released Via Metal Blade
Metal Blade continues its partnership with Cyclone Empire in 2014 to release Bodyfarm's "The Coming Scourge" in North America on February 18th.
The album was previously released via Cyclone Empire in Europe at the end of 2013. Metal Blade also comments on the band:
"Bodyfarm was founded in the late summer of 2009 by Quint Meerbeek (drums) and Thomas Wouters (guitars, vocals) with the intent to play quality death metal with a mind of its own. Their self-titled EP (2010) was well received worldwide. The band followed the EP with 'Malevolence' in the summer of 2012 on Cyclone Empire.
"So far, Bodyfarm has built a solid live reputation in The Netherlands and Germany by playing on festivals such as Extremefest and Neurotic Deathfest. Bodyfarm released their second studio album, 'The Coming Scourge,' through Cyclone Empire on September 20th 2013, followed by festival performances at Hell Inside, Zombie Fest and Eindhoven Metal Meeting.
"On February 18th, 2014, fans in North America will finally be able to pick up copies of the album via Metal Blade Records. Bodyfarm's video for "Unbroken" is streaming now at our website where fans can also pre-order the album."
You can also see Bodyfarm live:
2014/01/31 - Turock - Essen (Germany) with HAIL OF BULLETS
2014/07/26 - Stonehenge Festival - Steenwijk, Netherlands
2014/07/27 - Baroeg (with Obituary) - Rotterdam, Netherlands More...
Culted Streams New Song
Blackened doomhounds Culted today crush all your hopes and dreams with "Transmittal," currently murking up the sound sphere at Pitchfork.com here.
The soul-suffocating anti-hymn comes courtesy of the band's "Oblique To All Paths" long player, scheduled for release via Relapse Records later this month.Comments Michael Klassen (guitar/bass/percussion/noise) of the track:
"'Transmittal' is like the title suggests, a song intended to transmit an experience to the listener. Initially, it may lull the mind with hypnotic effects and repetition perhaps blurring vision and numbing consciousness. But it awakens with a scream to spark a flame and illuminate the world with fire, while scorching the wings of angels to finally reveal the collapse and coldness of space to the listener."
The band's previously posted track "Illuminati" can also be heard over at this location.
Forgotten Tomb Posts DVD Teaser
Continuing to spread rock oriented, blackened doom metal propaganda, Forgotten Tomb has just released a first teaser for a forthcoming live DVD.
"Darkness in Stereo: Eine Symphonie Des Todes - Live in Germany" is in the final stages of editing and is on target for release in early 2014. While more excerpts along with release details will follow shortly, the first teaser is available for viewing below.
Nervosa Reveals New Album Details
After the release the "Time of Death" EP, the Brazilian demolition crew Nervosa will now unleash an album debut.
"Victim of Yourself" will be released March 11th in North America via Napalm Records. Today the artwork and track listing have been revealed and are available below.
1. Intro
2. Twisted Values
3. Justice Be Done
4. Wake Up and Fight
5. Nasty Injury
6. Envious
7. Morbid Courage
8. Death
9. Into Mosh Pit
10. Deep Misery
11. Victim of Yourself
12. Uranio Em Nos More...
Lethal Dosage Streaming New Song
The opening track to "Consume," the second full-length undertaking from Tucson, Arizona-based quintet Lethal Dosage, has been leaked onto the masses today via Revolver Magazine.
Bringing forth a nearly four-minute beating fueled by the band's live-for-today and fuck the rest attitude, "Drink" most aptly displays what "Consume" is about. Give the song a listen below.
On February 25th, Lethal Dosage releases "Consume" via Battleground Records, the new label founded by Tucson's own Godhunter. Just in time for its release, the band will embark on the Consume The Southwest Tour alongside Las Cruces' Psykryptyca, with five shows in New Mexico and Arizona between February 18th and 22nd. More extensive tour actions, including a US Summer tour, are in the planning stages as well.
2/18/2014 Metal Junkies - Las Cruces, NM
2/19/2014 The Jam Spot - Albuquerque, NM
2/20/2014 The Hive - Flagstaff, AZ
2/21/2014 Tempe Tavern - Phoenix, AZ
2/22/2014 The Rock - Tucson, AZ More...
Infamous Sinphony To Re-Issue Debut Album
U.S. crossover thrashers Infamous Sinphony will see the '89 debut album "Manipulation" reissued through Xtreem Music this coming February.
After being silent for almost 20 years, the band reformed with all 5 former members self-releasing 3rd album "Enemies of the State" last year, and now have reached an agreement with Xtreem Music. The label comments:
"Manipulation was released by Wild Rags back in 1989 and got a great recognition with their raging brand of thrashcore comparable to bands like Cryptic Slaughter, S.O.D., Lethal Aggression, Nuclear Assault, and the likes. Now the 16-song album will come out on CD version with mastered sound for the first time ever including 3 bonus tracks taken from their 1990's 4-way split double 12" LP. Booklet will come with lyrics, photos, flyers and liner notes from the band." More...
Crimson Shadows Announces Shows With Battlecross
Canadian outfit Crimson Shadows has announced the band's first ever U.S. tour dates, supporting Battlecross later this month with stops in Pittsburgh (1/22), Cleveland (1/23), Toronto (1/24) and Detroit (1/25).
Crimson Shadows drummer Cory Hofing comments: "We are really excited to be making our way south of the border, its something we have wanted to do for a while now and to be sharing the stage with our friends in Battlecross makes it that much better! We have also decided to unleash a couple brand new tracks we have wrote for our next album on this mini tour so everyone will get a taste of whats to come."
Winners of the 2013 International Battle for Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany, Crimson Shadows beat out Canadian underground metal bands such as Vesperia, Hollow, Dissension, Adrenechrome and more.
1/22 Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose
1/23 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
1/24 Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
1/25 Westland, MI @ Token Lounge
Delayhead To Release New Album
Finland's Delayhead will release a second full-length album on February 28th 2014 titled ”Vol. 80%.” According to singer/guitarist Tuomas Saarinen, the band does not attempt to follow trends, but relies on its natural delivery instead, stating:
”We're not trying to send any particular message or anything. You either listen or don't. When we write songs, we try to create something we would like to listen to ourselves. Doing it any other way would be fooling ourselves and others. It's hypocritical to write songs that don't mean shit to yourself.”
Check out the music video for the new song ”To Live/Die For” below. More...
Beheaded Splits With Drummer
Malta death metal band Beheaded has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the group's drummer:
"It is with a heavy heart today that we announce the departure of our brother drummer Chris Brincat from Beheaded after 23 years.
"Chris was one of the founding members of Beheaded back in 1991 and not only his drumming skills have shaped and gave an identity to the Beheaded sound throughout the years but his contribution, dedication, charisma and character brought something much more special to the band and every member that is or has formed part of it.
"All of us in Beheaded would like to wish Chris all the best for his present and future endevours. We will be announcing Beheaded's new drummer tomorrow."
Chris Brincat also comments: 'Due to unforeseen circumstances I can no longer dedicate time to the band and the last thing I want is to keep Beheaded from moving to the next step. I wish my brothers in Beheaded all the best and a big horns up to all our followers for their support throughout these years." More...
Cauldron Announces News Shows
Canadian heavy metal trio Cauldron has announced a number of new shows, including a headlining gig in London on March 3rd, with support from Volture, Toledo Steel, and Amulet.
The band has also been confirmed for this year's NWOBHM and classic metal festival, Brofest, on March 2nd in Newcastle, alongside the likes of Jaguar, Pagan Altar, and more. Cauldron is also set to play a headlining show in the band's hometown of Toronto on February 21st.
Cauldron vocalist and bassist Jason Decay comments: "Pumped to be returning to the UK so soon, and to be playing with such rad bands as Amulet, Volture, and the rich British metal heritage that is taking place at Brofest in Newcastle. Stay tuned for more tour dates and other announcements coming soon!"
See Cauldron live at the following shows:
Feb. 21 - Toronto, ON - Sneaky Dee's
Mar. 02 - Newcastle, UK - Brofest
Mar. 03 - London, UK - Birthdays
Dyscarnate To Re-Release Album Via Century Media
Dyscarnate will re-release the album "And So It Came To Pass" on February 10th via Siege Of Amida Records & Century Media Records.
The first pressing of the album sold out within a couple of months of its original release in late 2012. The trio have also announced an upcoming tour as direct support to the mighty Chimaira. Check out all the dates below:
02.03.14- Club De B, Torhout, BEL
03.03.14- Melkweg, Amsterdam, HOL
04.03.14- Imperial, Berlin, GER
06.03.14- Arena, Vienna, AUS
07.04.14- Hydrozagadka, Warsaw, POL
08.03.14- Minoga, Poznan, POL
10.03.14- Schuur, Lucerne, SUI
11.03.14- Ampere, Munich, GER
12.03.14- Underground, Cologne, GER
13.03.14- L'Empreinte, Paris, FRA
14.03.14- Zeche Carl, Essen, GER
16.03.14- Fleece, Bristol, UK
17.03.14- Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
18.03.14- Cluny, Newcastle, UK
19.03.14- Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, UK
20.03.14- Sound Control, Manchester, UK
21.03.14- Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton, UK
22.03.14- Underworld, London, UK More...
Shining Postpones Tour Dates
Swedish outfit Shining has issued the following announcement about postponing upcoming European shows:
"Niklas Kvarforth has to undergo some intensive treatment for a back problem that developed during the last tour. He has been told by doctors that he should not travel or perform for the time being until the problem is sorted out, because to do so would risk making it worse.
"Unfortunately, therefore, Shining has had to postpone the scheduled Finnish tour. Please contact your ticket agencies for refunds if you have already bought your tickets. We will try and reschedule as soon as we can." More...
Benighted Posts "Experience Your Flesh" Video
European death metal extremists Benighted today see the premier of a new track from forthcoming album, "Carnivore Sublime."
The track "Experience Your Flesh" is streaming now in the player below, courtesy of Metal Injection, in the form of a music video.
"Carnivore Sublime" has been set for a North American release on February 18th. The track listing is as follows:
1. X2Y
2. Noise
3. Experience Your Flesh
4. Slaughter/Suicide
5. Spit
6. Defiled Purity
7. Jekyll
8. Collection of Dead Portraits
9. Carnivore Sublime
10. Les Morsures de Cerbère
11. June and the Laconic Solstice More...
Tuxedo Releases New Music Video
Tuxedo, which signed to Massacre Records last year, has released a video for the song "Rethink Your Choice," taken from the album "Flowerfield Melodies." The video was written & directed by Markus Ritzberger & Manfred Hofer and can be seen below.
Ion Vein Streaming New Track "Seemless"
Chicago power/progressive act Ion Vein is streaming the brand new track "Seemless." The song will appear on the band's forthcoming, yet untitled, new studio release. The band has finished tracking then new release and is on target for a 2014 release (exact date yet to be announced). More information on the new album is expected soon.
Check out "Seemless" here:
Sapiency Releases New Music Video "Unknown Enemy"
German melodic death metal band Sapiency released a new music video for the track "Unknown Enemy." The song appears on the latest album "Tomorrow," which was issued in March 2013 via SAOL and Eclipse Records.
The video was directed by Mateusz Schwyrz. Check it out here:
Primal Fear Posts New Album Interview Footage
German power metal act Primal Fear posted up a preview clip, featuring interview footage of vocalist Ralf Scheepers (ex-Gamma Ray) speaking about his studio work for the upcoming new album "Delivering the Black." The album is set for release on January 24th (EU) and January 28th (North America) via Frontiers Records.
The track listing for "Delivering the Black" is:
1. King for a Day
2. Rebel Faction
3. When Death Comes Knocking (see music video)
4. Alive and On Fire
5. Delivering the Black
6. Road to Asylum
7. One Night in December
8. Never Pray for Justice
9. Born with a Broken Heart
10. Inseminoid
Check out the footage here: More...
Jørn Releases Three "Overload" Music Videos
Jørn (ex-MasterPlan) released three new music videos for the track "Overload," a song which appears on the latest album "Traveller" (available now via Frontier Records). The video consists of previously unreleased live footage. Three different edits were put together shortly after the release of the music video for "Traveller," but were never uploaded until now.
Jørn explains: "At the time we didn't see these videos as official music videos, since they were all based on live footage and live images. We thought they would be more suitable as bonus material in connection with a future compilation or as something extra on the next studio album. The original plan was to put together one video for 'Overload,' using the best footage from all the three versions to make the best possible result. I changed my mind and thought it would be a special treat for the fans to release them all as they are. I personally like 'Overload' a lot, it is one of my favorite Jorn songs, as it is a true massive rocker with a killer riff that hits you right in the face. Being such a great song it would be a shame to just 'sit' on the material, life is now and it deserves to be released."
Check out the videos here: More...
Sonata Arctica Reveals Album Name, Cover Art
Sonata Arctica announced that the band's new album will be entitled "Pariah's Child" and the release date will be March 28th via Nuclear Blast Records. It is the band's eighth studio album and the follow up to their successful "Stones Grow Her Name" (see review here). More information, including the track listing, is expected soon.
The cover artwork for "Pariah's Child" can be viewed below. Vocalist Tony Kakko explains he thoughts behind the album title and the artwork like this: "As always it's pretty hard coming up with a name for the new baby. I tried to approach it from many angles; how this is our 8th album and how easy it would be to abuse that fact. All the symbolism of figure eight, eternity and so on. But that just did not feel right as it's been done so many times. Then I started to think how we'd in ways abandoned our 'totem animal,' the wolf and all what comes with the territory. As the music on the album is bowing more towards the 'old' Sonata, meaning more power metal style elements and wolves in many of the songs in one form or another, it was clear we need a wolf on the cover. An abandoned wolf. A pariah. Or Pariah's child, actually. The new generation to bring the old logo back."
Right after the release, Sonata Arctica will start touring again. Keyboard player Henrik "Henkka" Klingenberg left the following message: "It's been a while since we last toured Europe, so I'm very happy that we can announce our first tour with our new album. Since the album will be out in March 2014, we don't want to waste any time but will head out for a full European Tour. Our tour will start in Eindhoven, NL on April 10th, 2014. The whole band is really looking forward to playing some new songs for you and introduce our new bass player, Pasi, to all our fans. He's a monster live, you'll see. Check below for the tourdates and we'll see you in a few months!"
The tour dates are as follows:
10.04.2014 - NL - Effenaar, Eindhoven
13.04.2014 - NL - Melkweg, Amsterdam
14.04.2014 - DE - Markthalle, Hamburg
16.04.2014 - DE - Meier Music Hall, Braunschweig
17.04.2014 - DE - C-Club, Berlin
18.04.2014 - DE - Hellraiser, Leipzig
19.04.2014 - DE - Matrix, Bochum
21.04.2014 - DE - Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg
22.04.2014 - DE - Garage, Saarbrücken
23.04.2014 - FR - Bataclan, Paris
24.04.2014 - DE - Rockfabrik, Ludwigsburg
26.04.2014 - DE - Hirsch, Nürnberg
27.04.2014 - CH - Z7, Pratteln
28.04.2014 - IT - Live Club, Trezzo
30.04.2014 - HU - Club 202, Budapest
01.05.2014 - CZ - Retro Music Hall, Prague
02.05.2014 - AT - Szene, Vienna
04.05.2014 - FR - Transbordeur, Lyon
05.05.2014 - ES - Bikini, Barcelona
06.05.2014 - ES - Arena, Madrid More...
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