Month:February 2012
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 20, 2012
Denver thrashers Havok continue their metal assault today confirming May 22 as the North American release date of their new EP titled “The Point Of No Return”. Recorded by the band with final touches coming via James Murphy (Death, Testament), the EP will contain two brand new songs plus a few… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 20, 2012
After a hugely successful 14-date UK and European tour in 2011, and having just returned from playing at the Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi, The Straits will be heading out on an 18-date European tour in March 2012.
The Straits are comprised of former Dire Straits members Alan Clark (… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 20, 2012
Much to the excitement of the progressive rock community around the world, legendary Flower Kings vocalist Hasse Fröberg and his group Musical Companion are releasing a new album. "Powerplay" is the second album by Swedish progrockers Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion.
About a year… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
April 6th 2012 is the day! The new ACCEPT album "STALINGRAD" will be released worldwide. The previous record "Blood Of The Nations", which was released in August 2010 was a huge success and nominated over 50 times worldwide for the "Hardrock and Metal Album Of The Year" being the most successful… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Frontiers Records is proud to announce the return of good-time rock n’ rollers, Trixter; the band’s first new album in 20 years, "NEW AUDIO MACHINE", has been confirmed for a release date on April 20th in Europe and April 24th in North America. Featuring the band’s original line-up, "NEW AUDIO… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Swedish epic power metallers SABATON have revealed a bunch of details for the bands upcoming album "Carolus Rex" which will be released May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The lyrics for the CD deal with the Swedish Empire (referring to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721) and are… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Swedish symphonic metal masters THERION have announced a European tour for September and October to celebrate their 25th year of existence. Accordingly, the tour will be called “Therion 25th Anniversary Tour” and will include the following dates:
Tourdates:
28.09. NL Eindhoven - Effenaar… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
HUNTRESS, the heavy metal newcomer of the year, will play all 8 METALFEST Open Air dates of 2012. Dont miss their energetic and powerful live set! The bands debut album "Spell Eater" will be released on 27 April (EU) and 8 May (USA).
HUNTRESS @ METALFEST OPEN AIR FESTIVALS 2012
31.05.12… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Nuclear Blast proudly announce the signing of another dyed-in-the-wool thrash metal combo – German alcoholic thrashers TANKARD!
Band leader Gerre comments:
“As the want-away footballers always say: I’m looking for a new athletic challenge……. baloney! We’ve only inked a deal with Nuclear… Read More
Submitted by newseditor on Feb 17, 2012
Howard Jones will embark on a nationwide UK tour on Wednesday 11th April at the O2 Academy Bristol. This will be the first time that Howard will perform his first two studio albums "Human’s Lib" and "Dream Into Action" back to back, live in their entirety, on a full-scale nationwide UK tour… Read More