Danish thrash/death metal act HATESPHERE has signed a new deal with Scarlet Records. To honor the band's sights on old-school values and the roots that got them started 18 years ago and to also close the circle of a successful and productive business relationship, HATESPHERE and Scarlet decided to join forces together again for the ...
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Danish-based stoner combo IAMFIRE, which features vocalist Peter Dolving (THE HAUNTED, MARY BEATS JANE, DRESS THE DEAD), bassist Mikael Ehlert (BLOOD EAGLE, HATESPHERE) and guitarist Peter Ahlers Ohlsen, has released its long-awaited debut album, "From Ashes". The eight-song effort was recorded in 2014 by IAMFIRE with Jacob Bredahl at Ark studio in Copenhagen, Denmark. The ...
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METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett's KHDK Electronics has unveiled its latest guitar pedal, the Scuzz Box, an innovative fuzz pedal. Available for pre-order through select dealers, the Scuzz Box is KHDK's geranium-voiced fuzz pedal, designed as a unique, truly musical fuzz. The Scuzz Box was named by Hammett himself due to the dirty, skuzzy vibe it ...
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With the recent success of their inaugural product, the Ghoul Screamer, guitar legend Kirk Hammett's KHDK Electronics is now ready to unleash the No. 1 Overdrive, an original tube-like overdrive pedal. The No. 1 Overdrive is a powerful, character-defining pedal that boasts a KHDK original circuit based on a radical blend of op-amp and mosfet ...
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"Lines Crossed Lives Lost", the new video from Danish metallers HATESPHERE, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's forthcoming album, "New Hell", which will be released on November 20 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded in August at producer Tue Madsen's Antfarm Studios in Aarhus, Denmark. Says HATESPHERE: "The man ...
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Danish metallers HATESPHERE will release their new album, "New Hell", on November 20 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded in August at producer Tue Madsen's Antfarm Studios in Aarhus, Denmark. A teaser for "New Hell" is available below. Prior to entering the studio to begin the new album recordings, HATESPHERE vocalist Esben "Esse" Hansen ...
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Danish metallers HATESPHERE will release their new album, "New Hell", on November 20 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded in August at producer Tue Madsen's Antfarm Studios in Aarhus, Denmark. Prior to entering the studio to begin the new album recordings, HATESPHERE vocalist Esben "Esse" Hansen stated about the band's new CD: "You can ...
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SOILWORK frontman Björn "Speed" Strid is featured in the latest episode of PureGrainAudio's "Tales Of Touring Terror" which he recounts what happened to his band while they were performing at last year's edition of the Hellfest festival in Clisson, France. SOILWORK's tenth studio album, "The Ride Majestic", was released worldwide on August 28 ...
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"Enemies In Fidelity", the new video from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "The Ride Majestic", which was released worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. Comments SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid: "The video for 'Enemies In Fidelity' captures the hardship ...
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"The Ride Majestic", the tenth studio album from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Finland: #12 Sweden #22 Germany: #30 Austria: #37 Australia: #45 Switzerland: #49 Canada: #55 France: #107 "The Ride Majestic" was released worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. "The Ride Majestic" track listing: 01. ...
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The official listening party for "The Ride Majestic", the tenth studio album from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, will be held tonight (Friday, August 28) at 9:00 p.m. at Duff's Brooklyn in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid and drummer Dirk Verbeuren will attend at the event, which is open to ...
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"Enemies In Fidelity", a brand new song from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "The Ride Majestic", which will be released worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. Vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid states: "'Enemies In Fidelity' is indeed a very melodic ...
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Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on "The Ride Majestic", the tenth studio album from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The CD will be released worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. Asked how "The Ride Majestic" celebrates 20th anniversary of ...
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"The Ride Majestic", the tenth studio album from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, will be released worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. In preparation for the CD's release, SOILWORK has created a two-part mini-documentary inviting fans and newcomers alike to take an inside look at the band's history. Check out part two below. ...
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"The Ride Majestic", the tenth studio album from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, will be released worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. In preparation for the CD's release, SOILWORK has created a two-part mini-documentary inviting fans and newcomers alike to take an inside look at the band's history. In part one, which can ...
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BLOOD EAGLE, the Danish death metal band featuring members of ex-VOLBEAT, MNEMIC, HATESPHERE, ILLDISPOSED and RAUNCHY, has parted ways with bassist Mikeal "Gammelfar" Ehlert and replaced him with ex-THE PSYKE PROJECT bass player Jeppe "Panzer" Skouv. Commented BLOOD EAGLE: "Unfortunately, we have to announce that Mikeal 'Gammelfar' Ehlert will be leaving BLOOD EAGLE to focus ...
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"The Ride Majestic", the title track of the tenth studio album from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, can be streamed below. The CD will be released worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid states: "'The Ride Majestic' was one of the first songs we wrote for this album. The ...
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A snippet of "The Ride Majestic", the title track of the tenth studio album from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, is available in the YouTube clip below. The CD will be released worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. Joining the band on tour in support of the effort will be new bassist Markus ...
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Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK will release their tenth studio album, "The Ride Majestic", worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. Joining the band on tour in support of the CD will be new bassist Markus Wibom, formerly of Helsingborg hardcore group HEARTS ALIVE. Wibom replaces longtime bandmember Ola Flink, who has amicably left ...
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Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK will releas their tenth studio album, "The Ride Majestic", on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded by David Castillo (OPETH, KATATONIA) at Studio Gröndal and was produced and mixed by Jens Bogren (KREATOR, AMON AMARTH) at Fascination Street. The cover artwork was created by Róbert Borbás ...
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IAMFIRE, the new band featuring vocalist Peter Dolving (THE HAUNTED, MARY BEATS JANE), bassist Mikael Ehlert (BLOOD EAGLE, HATESPHERE), drummer Ulf Scott Hansen (L.O.C., SUSPEKT, GREAT DECEIVER), and guitarist Peter Ahlers Ohlsen, will release a limited-edition 10-inch EP, "Eyes Wide Open", in January 2015 via the French label Deadlight Entertainment. A full-length album, tentatively titled ...
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"The Quantum Enigma", the sixth studio album from Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA, sold around 3,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 110 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous CD, "Requiem For The Indifferent", opened with 4,800 units back in March 2012 to ...
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U.K.'s Rhythm magazine has uploaded a playthrough video of drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA performing the band's new song The Essence Of Silence. Check it out below. EPICA’s sixth studio album, "The Quantum Enigma", was released in North America on May 6 via Nuclear Blast. Where the 2013 "Retrospect" performance reflected ...
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FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mark Jansen of Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA. You can now watch the chat below. EPICA’s sixth studio album, "The Quantum Enigma", was released in North America on May 6 via Nuclear Blast. Where the 2013 "Retrospect" performance reflected on a decade as one of the ...
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Metal-And-Highheels.com recently conducted an interview with singer Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. EPICA’s sixth studio album, "The Quantum Enigma", will be released in North America on May 6 via Nuclear Blast. Where the 2013 "Retrospect" performance reflected on a ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of EPICA's May 1 in-store performance at Plato in Utrecht, The Netherlands can be seen below. EPICA’s sixth studio album, "The Quantum Enigma", will be released in North America on May 6 via Nuclear Blast. Where the 2013 "Retrospect" performance reflected on a decade as one of the leading bands in the ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of EPICA’s April 30 "The Quantum Enigma" record-release concert at 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands can be seen below. EPICA’s sixth studio album, "The Quantum Enigma", will be released in North America on May 6 via Nuclear Blast. Where the 2013 "Retrospect" performance reflected on a decade as one of the leading ...
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Nev Pearce of Australia's "Rabid Noise" podcast recently conducted an interview with vocalist Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. EPICA’s sixth studio album, "The Quantum Enigma", will be released in North America on May 6 via Nuclear Blast. Where the 2013 "Retrospect" ...
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Vocalist Simone Simons and guitarist Mark Jansen of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA recently spoke to U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine about how they write lyrics together. You can check out the clip below. EPICA’s sixth studio album, "The Quantum Enigma", will be released in North America on May 6 via Nuclear Blast. Where the 2013 "Retrospect" performance ...
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TV Rock Live recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Coen Janssen and vocalist Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA in Paris, France. You can now watch the chat below. EPICA’s sixth studio album, "The Quantum Enigma", will be released in North America on May 6 via Nuclear Blast. Where the 2013 "Retrospect" performance reflected ...
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