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August 23rd, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Sinocence will release a Special Edition of ‘Scar Obscura’ on 1 November 2010. The album will be released on Metalbox Recordings and distributed by Code7, and Plastic Head Media for digital. The Special Edition Multimedia CD will include the 10 tracks from the original album, a Feature on the making of ‘Scar Obscura’ and a photo gallery. The album will also be available to pre-order from the band’s website. (more…)
Tags: Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Music News, Progressive Metal, Sinocence
Posted in Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Music News, Progressive Metal
August 19th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen has firmly established himself worldwide as driving force in progressive rock. While best known for his rock opera project Ayreon, the multi-talented Dutchman also regularly embarks on musical side projects, which explore different aspects of Lucassen’s musical personality. As his previous project (Guilt Machine’s “On This Perfect Day” 2009) was a relatively relaxed and subtle affair, Lucassen’s muses responded by urging him to record something loud, heavy and anything but subtle for this new release. Thus it was a perfect opportunity to launch his musical spacecraft towards the galaxy of bombastic sci-fi rock by revisiting his Star One project. (more…)
Tags: Arjen Lucassen, Ayreon, Russell Allen, Star One
Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Melodic Hard Rock, Music News, Progressive Metal
August 17th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Following a successful first run in 2010, The Finnish Metal Tour will once again unleash itself on North America in early 2011. Dubbed “The Finnish Metal Tour 2”, and presented by title sponsor Decibel Magazine, the tour will feature co-headliners Finntroll (Century Media) and Ensiferum (Spinefarm). Additional support will come from Barren Earth (Peaceville), and Rotten Sound (Relapse). The tour will start on January 31st 2011 in Orlando FL, and conclude on March 4th in Raleigh NC. (more…)
Tags: Enisferum, Finnish Metal Tour, Finntroll, Tour Dates
Posted in Heavy Metal, Music News, Tour Dates
August 9th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Restricted Release in cooperation with Angle Side Side today confirms October 12 as the North American release date for Awaken, the full-length debut from Rhode Island-based The Empire Shall Fall. Awaken is the first metal album from vocalist Jesse David Leach since his departure from Killswitch Engage. (more…)
Tags: Jess David Leach, Killswitch Engage, The Empire Shall Fall
Posted in Heavy Metal, Music News
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