China's Government Against Heavy Music? TESTAMENT & CRADLE OF FILTH Concerts Cancelled!

Mainland China is one of those territories in which all media is heavily controlled by the government. The rigid censorship laws have definitely affected the growth of our music, even though there are thousands of Heavy Music fans in all of China's territories.

Yesterday (February 26), CRADLE OF FILTH were forced to cancel their upcoming tour because of "The Cultural Section of the Chinese Government have decided that COF are unsuitable to play in Mainland China", stated the band. "We are currently banned from playing there. Therefore the show on Tue 30 April in Shang Hai, China - MAO Live House has had to be moved to Hong Kong. The new venue is Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre (KITEC) in Hong Kong on April 30th 2013." 
 

It has just been announced by TESTAMENT that they won't be able to perform in China and Taiwan after their Visa's were denied. A statement from the band follows:

"To all our friends in China and Taiwan:

"It is with regret that we must inform you of the cancellation of our performances in Shanghai and Taipei until further notice due to visa issues beyond the control of the band or promoter. Fans in the Asian Pacific region are encouraged to come visit us at our shows in Japan. As we had a terrific experience performing in China and Taiwan in 2007, we eagerly await the resolution of the visa issues and hope to visit again very soon.

"Thanks for your understanding and your undying support."

It is pretty sad when the government dictates the type of entertainment the citizens can or cannot have access to.

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CRADLE OF FILTH: Dani Filth Is Upset With U.S. Immigration For Denying The Bands Visa's

Recently, CRADLE OF FILTH were forced to cancel their "28 Days Closer to Hell" U.S. tour due to immigration issues. Here is what the bands frontman Dani Filth posted on his blog regarding this unfortunate event:
 
"Dearest readers,
 
 "The week we were due to receive our US performance visas truly was one of the worst weeks of my life, as it launched itself blazing into nightmare with the rotten news that the US tour was being cancelled. Believe you me, there is still no one more pissed off about this than me, over nothing more than a silly visa issue. Still, what can you do, the more you complain about the immigration laws, the less likely we are to get in next time we intend to tour?

"Unfortunately there is no way of getting around this problem, whatever anybody says and believe you me we have tried vigorously through various official channels and at some expense, it is just a hard cold fact of entry into the US at the moment. So, better that we postpone/cancel than lead people on any further in the hope that Cradle will be making at least some of these current dates, including Canada, which comes cost-wise part and parcel of touring North America as a whole.

"It truly is a royal nightmare, as the tour obviously took a lengthy time to route and organise, plus there are the other bands, booking agents, bus companies, local promoters, venues, venue staff and of course, our loyal fans in attendance to consider. Still, if it's any consolation at all, it does mean that there is a distinct possibility that when the visas are eventually processed, we will be able to come back to the States on a much longer tour, seeing as there was a huge amount of people on our Facebook page complaining about the band not playing anywhere near where they lived. Believe me when I say this, we hear you, and the next tour will take all these requests into ardent consideration. So, if you want Cradle to come to your country, town or city, make your sepulchral voice heard now… Fuck it, speak to the local promoters if you have to!

"And if this wasn't enough misery to unhappily digest, it was then followed by a horrid bout of flu. I had Pharyngitis, Toni had Laryngitis and the rest of the week was spent in the company of a high temperature, headache, earache, limb ache, all-else ache and a raging sore throat combination pack. On Valentine's Day, that most romantic evening of the year, having cancelled our posh dinner and movie date, we were both rolled in as many layers of clothing as was humanly possible to keep warm in bed. And we were still shivering through fever. Now, nigh on two weeks on and the final dregs of the chest infection that came with it are still airing themselves via a hacking great cough and a sinister, snivelling cold.

"Anyway, I'd like to end this section of my blog by offering a massive apology to everybody that has been let down by this cancellation, especially the all-important Crewdle Of Filth, The Agonist, Decapitated and The Faceless. If there was any way we could change this, we indefatigably would. Without question. Our friends and fans are the most important thing to this band. Period."

CRADLE OF FILTH US Tour (CANCELLED):

February 2013

- Fri 22 in NY, NY at Irving Plaza
- Sat 23 in Worcester, MA at Palladium
- Sun 24 in Philadelphia, PA at Theatre of Living Arts
- Tue 26 in Washington DC at 9:30 Club
- Wed 27 in Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore
- Thu 28 in Orlando, FL at House of Blues

March 2013

- Fri 1 in Atlanta, GA at Masquerade
- Sun 3 in Houston, TX at House of Blues
- Mon 4 in Dallas, TX at House of Blues
- Wed 6 in W. Hollywood, CA at House of Blues
- Thu 7 in Tempe, AZ at Marquee Theatre
- Fri 8 in Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- Sat 9 in San Diego, CA at House of Blues
- Sun 10 in San Francisco, CA at Fillmore
- Tue 12 Seattle, WA at Studio 7
- Wed 13 in Vancouver, BC at Commodore
- Thu 14 in Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- Sat 16 in Denver, CO at Summit Music Hall
- Tue 19 in Milwaukee, WI at The Rave
- Wed 20 in Cincinnati, OH at Bogarts
- Thu 21 in Chicago, IL at House of Blues
- Fri 22 in Cleveland, OH at House of Blues
- Sat 23 in Detroit, MI at St. Andrews Hall
- Mon 25 in Toronto, ON at The Phoenix Concert Hall
- Tue 26 in Guelph, ON at Guelph Concert Theatre
- Wed 27 in Montreal, QUE at Corona Theatre
- Thu 28 in Huntington, NY at Paramount Theatre

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"TURN THE PAGE" (News & Tour Updates - Anniversary Edition) LIVE From Duff's in Brooklyn, NY!

"Turn The Page" brings you (our audience) the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and produce this video segment on a weekly basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.

Without further due, here is the twentieth installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 2/16/2013 edition. Filmed at our third anniversary FIESTA at Duff's in Brooklyn, New York.

Artists mentioned (in order of appearance):

- Overkill
- Meshuggah
- Lamb Of God
- Metallica
- Halestorm
- Anthrax
- Iron Maiden
- Volbeat
- Rage Against The Machine
- Machine Head
- Soilwork
- Pantera
- Cradle Of Filth
- Megadeth
- Alice In Chains
- Tool
- Slipknot
- Slayer
- Gojira
- Devin Townsend Project
- The Atlas Moth
- Down
- Crowbar
- The Illegals
- GWAR
- Bolt Thrower

Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video above, can be seen on our archive (located on the left hand side column)

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CRADLE OF FILTH Forced To Cancel Their Upcoming US Tour!

Total bummer, CRADLE OF FILTH have been forced to cancel their upcoming US tour "'28 Days Closer to Hell" due to immigration issues. Here is the bands official statement:

"Cradle Of Filth are really sorry to tell all of their fans that their US tour '28 Days Closer to Hell' is going to have to be cancelled, due to US immigration issues beyond the band’s control.

"They have been desperately trying to solve these problems, but it has become evident they are not going to be resolved in time for the band to embark on a tour that starts next week.

"The band sincerely apologies to all their fans and to the other acts on the tour and want to assure people they have made every effort possible to go ahead with the tour."

CRADLE OF FILTH US Tour (CANCELLED):

February 2013

- Fri 22 in NY, NY at Irving Plaza
- Sat 23 in Worcester, MA at Palladium
- Sun 24 in Philadelphia, PA at Theatre of Living Arts
- Tue 26 in Washington DC at 9:30 Club
- Wed 27 in Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore
- Thu 28 in Orlando, FL at House of Blues

March 2013

- Fri 1 in Atlanta, GA at Masquerade
- Sun 3 in Houston, TX at House of Blues
- Mon 4 in Dallas, TX at House of Blues
- Wed 6 in W. Hollywood, CA at House of Blues
- Thu 7 in Tempe, AZ at Marquee Theatre
- Fri 8 in Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- Sat 9 in San Diego, CA at House of Blues
- Sun 10 in San Francisco, CA at Fillmore
- Tue 12 Seattle, WA at Studio 7
- Wed 13 in Vancouver, BC at Commodore
- Thu 14 in Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- Sat 16 in Denver, CO at Summit Music Hall
- Tue 19 in Milwaukee, WI at The Rave
- Wed 20 in Cincinnati, OH at Bogarts
- Thu 21 in Chicago, IL at House of Blues
- Fri 22 in Cleveland, OH at House of Blues
- Sat 23 in Detroit, MI at St. Andrews Hall
- Mon 25 in Toronto, ON at The Phoenix Concert Hall
- Tue 26 in Guelph, ON at Guelph Concert Theatre
- Wed 27 in Montreal, QUE at Corona Theatre
- Thu 28 in Huntington, NY at Paramount Theatre

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CRADLE OF FILTH Announce North American Tour With THE FACELESS, DECAPITATED & THE AGONIST!

Heavy Metal's most sinister act, CRADLE OF FILTH, have announced a massive North American tour in support of 'The Manticore and Other Horrors' (available now via Nuclear Blast Records). Supporting them on their first North American trek in years will be THE FACELESS, DECAPITATED and THE AGONIST!


CRADLE OF FILTH North American Tour:

February 2013

- Fri 22 in NY, NY at Irving Plaza
- Sat 23 in Worcester, MA at Palladium
- Sun 24 in Philadelphia, PA at Theatre of Living Arts
- Tue 26 in Washington DC at 9:30 Club
- Wed 27 in Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore
- Thu 28 in Orlando, FL at House of Blues

March 2013

- Fri 1 in Atlanta, GA at Masquerade
- Sun 3 in Houston, TX at House of Blues
- Mon 4 in Dallas, TX at House of Blues
- Wed 6 in W. Hollywood, CA at House of Blues
- Thu 7 in Tempe, AZ at Marquee Theatre
- Fri 8 in Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- Sat 9 in San Diego, CA at House of Blues
- Sun 10 in San Francisco, CA at Fillmore
- Tue 12 Seattle, WA at Studio 7
- Wed 13 in Vancouver, BC at Commodore
- Thu 14 in Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- Sat 16 in Denver, CO at Summit Music Hall
- Tue 19 in Milwaukee, WI at The Rave
- Wed 20 in Cincinnati, OH at Bogarts
- Thu 21 in Chicago, IL at House of Blues
- Fri 22 in Cleveland, OH at House of Blues
- Sat 23 in Detroit, MI at St. Andrews Hall
- Mon 25 in Toronto, ON at The Phoenix Concert Hall
- Tue 26 in Guelph, ON at Guelph Concert Theatre
- Wed 27 in Montreal, QUE at Corona Theatre
- Thu 28 in Huntington, NY at Paramount Theatre

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CRADLE OF FILTH Premieres Music Video For "Frost On Her Pillow"!

Heavy Metal's most sinister act, CRADLE OF FILTH, has premiered their latest music video for "Frost On Her Pillow". Watch the video clip for "Frost On Her Pillow" right now (courtesy of GuitarWorld.com):



'The Manticore and Other Horrors' is due out on October 30th in North America via Nuclear Blast. Fans can pre-order 'The Manticore and Other Horrors' today via the Nuclear Blast web-store as a standard or deluxe edition CD, or a standard or deluxe edition CD plus t-shirt bundle package HERE.


1. The Unveiling of O
2. The Abhorrent
3. For Your Vulgar Delectation
4. Illicitus
5. Manticore
6. Frost On Her Pillow
7. Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair
8. Pallid Reflection
9. Siding With The Titans
10. Succumb To This
11. Nightmares Of An Ether Drinker
12. Death, The Great Adventure *Deluxe Edition Digipak
13. Sinfonia *Deluxe Edition Digipak

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CRADLE OF FILTH Releases Behind-The-Scenes Footage From "Frost On Her Pillow" Music Video

Heavy Metal's most sinister act, CRADLE OF FILTH, has uploaded some behind-the-scenes footage from the forthcoming "Frost On Her Pillow" music video. The "Frost On Her Pillow" video will premiere this Friday on GuitarWorld.com.



'The Manticore and Other Horrors' is due out on October 30th in North America via Nuclear Blast. Fans can pre-order 'The Manticore and Other Horrors' today via the Nuclear Blast web-store as a standard or deluxe edition CD, or a standard or deluxe edition CD plus t-shirt bundle package HERE.


1. The Unveiling of O
2. The Abhorrent
3. For Your Vulgar Delectation
4. Illicitus
5. Manticore
6. Frost On Her Pillow
7. Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair
8. Pallid Reflection
9. Siding With The Titans
10. Succumb To This
11. Nightmares Of An Ether Drinker
12. Death, The Great Adventure *Deluxe Edition Digipak
13. Sinfonia *Deluxe Edition Digipak

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CRADLE OF FILTH's Dani Filth Discusses "The Manticore and Other Horrors" Via NEW Video Interview!

Heavy Metal's most infamous front-man, Dani Filth, of world-renowned act, CRADLE OF FILTH, recently answered some questions about the band's upcoming album, 'The Manticore and Other Horrors', calling the group's 10th release, "the pinnacle of what Cradle of Filth are now." The video is now available below.

'The Manticore and Other Horrors' is due out on October 30th in North America via Nuclear Blast. Fans can pre-order The Manticore and Other Horrors today via the Nuclear Blast web-store as a standard or deluxe edition CD, or a standard or deluxe edition CD plus t-shirt bundle package HERE.



Fans can pre-order The Manticore and Other Horrors as a standard or deluxe edition CD or CD/deluxe edition plus t-shirt bundle package today via the Nuclear Blast webstore HERE.


1. The Unveiling of O
2. The Abhorrent
3. For Your Vulgar Delectation
4. Illicitus
5. Manticore
6. Frost On Her Pillow
7. Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair
8. Pallid Reflection
9. Siding With The Titans
10. Succumb To This
11. Nightmares Of An Ether Drinker
12. Death, The Great Adventure *Deluxe Edition Digipak
13. Sinfonia *Deluxe Edition Digipak

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CRADLE OF FILTH Premieres NEW Song "Manticore" - Crank It Now!

CRADLE OF FILTH has posted a brand NEW track, "Manticore," from the upcoming album, 'The Manticore and Other Horrors', for streaming below. "Manticore" is the second track to surface from the band's impending 10th studio release, which is due out on October 30th in North America via Nuclear Blast.

CRADLE OF FILTH - Manticore by NuclearBlastRecords

Cradle of Filth front-man, Dani Filth, has also posted a blog update HERE providing further insight into the band's latest spawn.

Fans can pre-order The Manticore and Other Horrors as a standard or deluxe edition CD or CD/deluxe edition plus t-shirt bundle package today via the Nuclear Blast webstore HERE.


1. The Unveiling of O
2. The Abhorrent
3. For Your Vulgar Delectation
4. Illicitus
5. Manticore
6. Frost On Her Pillow
7. Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair
8. Pallid Reflection
9. Siding With The Titans
10. Succumb To This
11. Nightmares Of An Ether Drinker
12. Death, The Great Adventure *Deluxe Edition Digipak
13. Sinfonia *Deluxe Edition Digipak


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Cradle Of Filth on Facebook
Cradle Of Filth on You Tube
Cradle Of Filth on Twitter
Cradle Of Filth on Peaceville

CRADLE OF FILTH Premieres "For Your Vulgar Delectation" Lyric Video!

Heavy Metal's most infamous act, CRADLE OF FILTH, has launched a lyric video for the NEW track, "For Your Vulgar Delectation", The song comes from the UK outfit's impending 10th studio album, 'The Manticore and Other Horrors', which is slated to release in North America on October 30th via Nuclear Blast Records.



Cradle of Filth front-man, Dani Filth, has also posted a blog update HERE providing further insight into the band's latest spawn.

Fans can pre-order The Manticore and Other Horrors as a standard or deluxe edition CD or CD/deluxe edition plus t-shirt bundle package today via the Nuclear Blast webstore HERE.


1. The Unveiling of O
2. The Abhorrent
3. For Your Vulgar Delectation
4. Illicitus
5. Manticore
6. Frost On Her Pillow
7. Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair
8. Pallid Reflection
9. Siding With The Titans
10. Succumb To This
11. Nightmares Of An Ether Drinker
12. Death, The Great Adventure *Deluxe Edition Digipak
13. Sinfonia *Deluxe Edition Digipak


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CRADLE OF FILTH Reveal Track Listing For NEW Album 'The Manticore & Other Horrors'!

As previously reported, UK extreme Metal act Cradle of Filth, has announced an October 30th North American release date for the band’s 10th studio album, 'The Manticore & Other Horrors', out just in time for Halloween courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records. Today, they have revelead the track listing for their NEW effort:

1. The Unveiling of O
2. The Abhorrent
3. For Your Vulgar Delectation
4. Illicitus
5. Manticore
6. Frost On Her Pillow
7. Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair
8. Pallid Reflection
9. Siding With The Titans
10. Succumb To This
11. Nightmares Of An Ether Drinker
12. Death, The Great Adventure *Deluxe Edition Digipak
13. Sinfonia *Deluxe Edition Digipak

Recorded in eight weeks at both Springvale and Grindstone studios (where it was also mixed by Scott Atkins), Suffolk, the album is a testament to the longevity of The 'Filth, as not only does it reek of Cradle's (feared or revered) brand of delicious metal vamperotica, but this thoroughly modern album places the band firmly in fresh killing fields anew.

'The Manticore & Other Horrors' itself possesses an altogether new atmosphere for the band, incorporating a heavier, faster NWOBBM Punk vibe that is both current and cruel, blended with ornate orchestration and the quirky immediateness of 2000's 'Midian' opus.

The album’s title can be likened to a bestiary, a collection of stories on monsters -  personal demons, Chimeras, literary fiends and world-enslaving entities to blame but a few. “Manticore,” the ravening title track, is a song about a beautiful mythological horror that comes to be feared as the disfigurehead of foreign occupation in the Indian provinces.

The songs “Illicitus” and “Pallid Reflection” bare the sweet ingredients of vampirism and lycanthropy; the wicked “For Your Vulgar Delectation” and “Frost On Her Pillow” are woven perversely into grim fairy tales, whilst classic, monumental tracks like “The Abhorrent and Siding With The Titans” both extol tentacular Lovecraftian values.

Cradle of Filth will spread its darkness upon European lands with a tour throughout November and December.

Here is the album cover for Cradle Of Filth's 'The Manticore & Other Horrors'.

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CRADLE OF FILTH Reveal Album Cover For 'The Manticore & Other Horrors'!

As previously reported, UK extreme Metal act Cradle of Filth, has announced an October 30th North American release date for the band’s 10th studio album, 'The Manticore & Other Horrors', out just in time for Halloween courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records.

Recorded in eight weeks at both Springvale and Grindstone studios (where it was also mixed by Scott Atkins), Suffolk, the album is a testament to the longevity of The 'Filth, as not only does it reek of Cradle's (feared or revered) brand of delicious metal vamperotica, but this thoroughly modern album places the band firmly in fresh killing fields anew.

'The Manticore & Other Horrors' itself possesses an altogether new atmosphere for the band, incorporating a heavier, faster NWOBBM Punk vibe that is both current and cruel, blended with ornate orchestration and the quirky immediateness of 2000's 'Midian' opus.

The album’s title can be likened to a bestiary, a collection of stories on monsters -  personal demons, Chimeras, literary fiends and world-enslaving entities to blame but a few. “Manticore,” the ravening title track, is a song about a beautiful mythological horror that comes to be feared as the disfigurehead of foreign occupation in the Indian provinces.

The songs “Illicitus” and “Pallid Reflection” bare the sweet ingredients of vampirism and lycanthropy; the wicked “For Your Vulgar Delectation” and “Frost On Her Pillow” are woven perversely into grim fairy tales, whilst classic, monumental tracks like “The Abhorrent and Siding With The Titans” both extol tentacular Lovecraftian values.

Cradle of Filth will spread its darkness upon European lands with a tour throughout November and December.

Here is the album cover for Cradle Of Filth's 'The Manticore & Other Horrors'.

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CRADLE OF FILTH Announces Release Date For NEW Album 'The Manticore & Other Horrors'

UK extreme Metal act, Cradle of Filth, has announced an October 30th North American release date for the band’s 10th studio album, 'The Manticore & Other Horrors', out just in time for Halloween courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records.

Commented the band’s infamous front man, Dani Filth, “This is our 10th commandment in Metal. We have diversified and kept alive the spirit of this band and breathed it into something that I can proudly say, slays like an absolute motherf**ker. The Manticore is coming… Long live the filth!”

Recorded in eight weeks at both Springvale and Grindstone studios (where it was also mixed by Scott Atkins), Suffolk, the album is a testament to the longevity of The 'Filth, as not only does it reek of Cradle's (feared or revered) brand of delicious metal vamperotica, but this thoroughly modern album places the band firmly in fresh killing fields anew.

'The Manticore & Other Horrors' itself possesses an altogether new atmosphere for the band, incorporating a heavier, faster NWOBBM Punk vibe that is both current and cruel, blended with ornate orchestration and the quirky immediateness of 2000's 'Midian' opus.

The album’s title can be likened to a bestiary, a collection of stories on monsters -  personal demons, Chimeras, literary fiends and world-enslaving entities to blame but a few. “Manticore,” the ravening title track, is a song about a beautiful mythological horror that comes to be feared as the disfigurehead of foreign occupation in the Indian provinces.

The songs “Illicitus” and “Pallid Reflection” bare the sweet ingredients of vampirism and lycanthropy; the wicked “For Your Vulgar Delectation” and “Frost On Her Pillow” are woven perversely into grim fairy tales, whilst classic, monumental tracks like “The Abhorrent and Siding With The Titans” both extol tentacular Lovecraftian values.

Cradle of Filth will spread its darkness upon European lands with a tour throughout November and December.

 Stay tuned for more information on Cradle Of Filth and 'The Manticore & Other Horrors'.

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Highlights From The 2012 Wacken Open Air Festival!

This past weekend, the 2012 edition of Germany's elite Heavy Metal festival Wacken Open Air took place in Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein.

What was Wacken like in this year? Wacken 2012 was a bit of sun, a lot of rain, mud,... even more mud, outstanding bands, brilliant fans and an amazing good mood!

For all of those who had to stay at home for some reasons and all who still wallow in memories we want to refer on the following clip.

Watch now the W:O:A impressions trailer with the best moments of this year´s Wacken Open Air!


This year, the organizers of the event lined up yet another historical event. For three days,  80,000+ maniacs indulge themselves into the Metallic sounds of bands like Machine Head, Amon Amarth, Cradle Of Filth, Dark Funeral, Dimmu Borgir, Napalm Death, Six Feet Under, Sick Of It All, and many more.

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WACKEN OPEN AIR: Live Stream Available Right Now!

In case you have been living under a rock, Wacken Open Air takes place every year at the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, and is easily one of the most crushing summer music festivals in the entire world. Ever since its inception in 1990, the festival has opened the doors to hundreds of high profile Heavy Music artists such as Slayer, Motörhead, Dio, Doro, Cradle Of Filth, Fear Factory, Dimmu Borgir, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Dark Funeral, Opeth, Machine Head, Morbid Angel, Type O Negative, Immortal, At The Gates, Killswitch Engage, Testament, GWAR and Overkill, just to mention a few.

This year, the organizers of the event have lined up yet another historical event. For three days, ranging from today (August 2nd) until Saturday August 4th, 80,000+ maniacs will indulge themselves into the Metallic sounds of bands like Machine Head, Amon Amarth, Cradle Of Filth, Dark Funeral, Dimmu Borgir, Napalm Death, Six Feet Under, Sick Of It All, and many more.

Guess what? SEPULTURA is about to go on! So click HERE to watch a live stream of Wacken Open Air!

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CRADLE OF FILTH's Dani Filth Updates Fans On 10th Studio Album!

Dani Filth, vocalist for British extreme Heavy Metal act, Cradle Of Filth, has updated his blog with NEW information regarding the band’s upcoming 10th studio album.

He writes: "Greetings fellow travellers on the B1088 trunk road to darkness!

"Plenty of news to pass onto you this time, just like that horrid rash the pills were for.

"I know I promised you an update to arrive almost a month earlier than it has, but please rest assured that my absence has been totally necessary and hopefully you will feel justly rewarded by the news that the album has now progressed into the mixing stage, with nothing more than the choirs and female vocals to be scraped into the smelting pot.

"All the music and my vocals have been committed (as have their protagonists!) to the greater picture and it all sounds truly amazing, rest assured worrisome warts, with the final two songs, 'Succumb To This' and 'Nightmares Of An Ether Drinker' titulary being added to the final roster.

"The album has been split over two working studios; I have been based at Cradle's resident studio Springvale under the helmsmanship of Mark Harwood for the last month or so, whilst the music has been captured not ten miles up the road at Scott Atkin's Grindstone studio, enabling us to work parallel to one another and thus aid not only the creative itch, but the speed of the recording process too. Though typically that very first day I started and for the first time in over fifty years, the local farmer decides to dig up two hundred-odd tonnes of earth from the plot outside the studio, and bury it behind a subsiding barn on the hill, using as many clanking leviathans of machinery possible. The utter cad!

 "There is little point describing the new tracks as such as it's downright obvious that the usual cliches of 'it's our best one yet', 'it's much harder, darker, faster' (been there, done that) and 'this is going back to our roots' may well apply, just be aware that, if anything, the album has a definite 'Midian' vibe to it, insomuch that it isn't a conceptual album full tilt but more like lots of fabulous little satellites orbiting a main overarching theme. And that theme on this particular slay-ride is one of demons and monsters, both personal and world-enslaving, and the music peoples it perfectly.

"Musically we have tried new things, expanding on our ever-increasing canon to greater, more unbiblical effect with all instruments. Hence the music is unique, almost experimental in its dark places, but at heart still the Cradle Of Filth people have come to know, love and hate! Hence also why it's almost impossible for me to paint this new pantheon in anything other than the absolute jet black that I usually do… for no matter how goresome it will inevitably be, we will always have our steadfast detractors like so many fat, unavoidable moths to our ever-growing flame (sits, sighs and weeps in a graveyard!).

"So, as it stands, we have entered the mix stage of this, as yet untitled, tenth studio album with gusto. Everything is sounding better than we could've imagined, with a decidedly more (super) natural feel to the proceedings, from the slathering Titanomachian onslaughts of 'The Abhorrent' and 'Siding With the Titans' through to the savage, ravaging beast that is 'Manticore' and onto the blood-tinged nocturnal illuminaries that are 'Illicitus', 'Pallid Reflection' and 'Death, The Great Adventure', this album is packed to the Lovecraftian gills with Cradle classics….. I fib you not.

"And with so much already caught hissing and seething in the can, the release date of All Hallow's Eve 2012 seems inevitable, preceded as it should be by the album's first video release and a multitude of press… invariably to cover a multitude of sins!

"There is also news pending of our forthcoming European tour featuring none other than 'Godseed' and 'Rotting Christ' to whet your proverbial whistles, invading during the last wintry months of this year. Watch the skies for more information on this triple Xcursion very, very shortly.

"So, there you have it, we shall reconvene in a few weeks to survey the wreckage left over from the finishing of the mix. Hopefully then I shall regale you with a permanent album title ('Shitsville', 'Smell the Glove' and 'My First Cradle Album -Complete With Crayons' notwithstanding), final tour dates, a prospective first sneak-peak at one of the songs, the first of many album related competitions, news of the video and updated Summer merchandise. Christ, maybe even a cookery corner!

"So once again...

"Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder, mortal scum!"

Dani Filth

PS: See you either at this year's Wacken or at our prior warm-up show at the Cambridge Junction…..

Cradle Of Filth is:

- Dani Filth: Vocals
- Paul Allender: Guitar
- James McIlroy: Guitar
- David Pybus: Bass
- Martin Skaroupka: Drums

Related links:
Click here to purchase Cradle Of Filth's "Evermore Darkly..." via Nuclear Blast Records
Click here to purchase Cradle Of Filth's "Evermore Darkly..." via iTunes
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CRADLE OF FILTH & Nuclear Blast Records Launch "Midnight In Labyrinth" Package Deal - Details Available!

British extreme Heavy Metal act, Cradle Of Filth, recently announced its latest inspired work, 'Midnight In The Labyrinth', a two-disc set traversing an ethereal cinematic landscape of classical and symphonic darkness. This strictly limited edition release of delectable magic will contain narrated nightmares, courtesy of Dani Filth, plus additional vocals from Sarah Jezebel Deva, on disc one. Disc two will feature purely orchestral and symphonic recordings.

'Midnight In The Labyrinth' will be available to coincide with Record Store Day on April 21st via Nuclear Blast Records, however the band and label have launched an exclusive pre-order bundle package: http://bit.ly/mitlnbusa featuring a commemorative, limited-edition t-shirt and 2-CD digibook.

Taking the most requested tracks from the first four official releases, Cradle Of Filth has fulfilled audience desire by creating an album based on the most popular older tracks, but one that is delivered orchestrally to create a rich, haunting sonic landscape in the vein of soundtrack composers such as Jerry Goldsmith, Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.
           
The collection will include 10 songs spanning 78-minutes (including the addition of a thirteen-minute exclusive aural séance on CD1), with reworked COF classics like “Funeral In Carpathia” and “The Twisted Nails Of Faith,” as well as “Summer Dying Fast,” which was showcased on last year’s ‘Evermore Darkly…’ EP.
           
Stay tuned for more information on Cradle Of Filth and Midnight In The Labyrinth.

Cradle Of Filth is:

- Dani Filth (Vocals)
- Paul Allender (Guitar)
- James McIlroy (Guitar)
- David Pybus (Bass)
- Martin Skaroupka (Drums)
- Caroline Campbell (Keys)

Related links:
Click here to purchase Cradle Of Filth's "Evermore Darkly..." via Nuclear Blast Records
Click here to purchase Cradle Of Filth's "Evermore Darkly..." via iTunes
Cradle Of Filth
The Order Of The Dragon
Cradle Of Filth on Facebook
Cradle Of Filth on You Tube
Cradle Of Filth on Twitter
Cradle Of Filth on Peaceville

CRADLE OF FILTH Unveil Cover Artwork & Details For 'Midnight In The Labyrinth'!

‘Midnight In The Labyrinth’ is the latest, inspired work, from the UK’s most successful extreme act, traversing an ethereal cinematic landscape of classical and symphonic darkness; a style the band has always woven seamlessly into their compositions.

Taking the most requested tracks from the first four official releases, Cradle of Filth have fulfilled audience desire by creating an album based on their most popular older tracks, but one that is delivered orchestrally to create a rich, haunting sonic landscape in the vein of soundtrack composers such as Jerry Goldsmith, Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.

Ten songs make up this 78 minute meisterwerk (including the addition of a thirteen minute exclusive aural séance on CD1), indulging such COF classics as ‘Funeral In Carpathia’, ‘The Twisted Nails Of Faith’ and ‘Summer Dying Fast’, which has already been showcased on last year’s ‘Evermore Darkly’ EP to a more than rapturous audience response.

'Midnight in the Labyrinth' is available to coincide with Record Store Day on April 21st in participating countries, and sees a general release across other countries, as a strictly limited edition 2-disc set of delectable magic, with disc 1 containing narrated nightmares courtesy of Dani Filth, plus additional vocals from Sarah Jezebel Deva, whilst disc 2 contains purely orchestral and symphonic recordings.

And if that's not enough to wet your filthy appetite, Cradle Of Filth will return this Hallowe'en with their new studio album!

Related links:
Click here to purchase Cradle Of Filth's "Evermore Darkly..." via Nuclear Blast Records
Click here to purchase Cradle Of Filth's "Evermore Darkly..." via iTunes
Cradle Of Filth
The Order Of The Dragon
Cradle Of Filth on Facebook
Cradle Of Filth on You Tube
Cradle Of Filth on Twitter
Cradle Of Filth on Peaceville

Lock Up Announces First-Ever North American Tour With Special Guests Goatwhore & Strong Intention!

Lock Up, the UK Death Metal group featuring genre veterans, Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates, Disfear), Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Venomous Concept), Nicolas Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir) and Anton Reisenegger (Criminal, Pentagram), has announced its first ever North American tour, a headlining run with Goatwhore and Strong Intention, set to kick off in February.

Said drummer, Nick Barker, “After many attempts in the past, sadly to no avail, Lock Up finally gets to make it stateside for a string of shows with our good friends from Louisiana, Goatwhore. For us in Lock Up, to play with Goatwhore in the US is like a dream tour, as they are one of our favorite bands - and being good friends with them too only makes this package even more special to us. Be prepared North America ‘cause we're coming over to blast your minds into deathgrind oblivion!”



Lock Up is touring in support of its third studio album, "Necropolis Transparent", which hit stores in July on Nuclear Blast Records. Stay tuned for more information on Lock Up.

Lock Up w/ Goatwhore and Strong Intention:

2/08 – Buffalo, NY @ Club Infinity
2/09 – Albany, NY @ Bogies
2/10 – Boston, MA @ Club Lido
2/11 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes
2/12 – Tortonto, ON @ Wreck Room
2/13 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
2/14 – Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
2/15 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
2/16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Europa

Lock Up is:

Nick Barker – drums
Shane Embury – bass
Tomas Lindberg – vocals
Anton Reisenegger – guitar

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Cradle Of Filth Unleashes 'Evermore Darkly…' in North America!

Today is a good day in Heavy Music! Extreme Metallers Cradle Of Filth have finally unleashed their CD/DVD mini-album entitled 'Evermore Darkly…', via Nuclear Blast Records. This mini-album is the follow-on to last year’s triumphant, 'Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa', and it features the brand new musical beast, “Thank Your Lucky Stars,” a special remix of “Forgive Me Father,” courtesy of Rob C. from Anthrax, an extended rendition of “Lilith Immaculate,” as well as tempered demo versions of three 'Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa' songs. The CD closes with a special taster from Cradle Of Filth’s impending orchestral project, in the form of a haunting, classic reworking of fan-favorite, “Summer Dying Fast.”

The 'Evermore Darkly…' DVD contains footage from Summer 2011, when Cradle Of Filth embarked on a rapid spat of tours, accompanied by two eager filmmakers. The resulting documentary, 'You Can't Polish A Turd… But You Can Roll It In Glitter,' combined with performance and interview footage, culminates in a forty five minute film of the not so glamorous reality of life in a touring band at work and play, as they trawl their way across Europe over eight performances. The DVD includes an interview with ghoul-guide, Dani Filth, interspersed and peppered with live footage and backstage shenanigans, culminating in the entire hour long set from this year's highly anticipated Graspop festival appearance.

“It is a much-loved musical stop-gap between albums, a pleasure treasure trove of wild and wicked wonders primed especially for fans. Something for them to sink their teeth into this autumn as the Cradle invasion fleet is primed for future contagion.” - Vocalist, Dani Filth.

The track list for Evermore Darkly… is…

1. Transmission From Hell

2. Thank Your Lucky Scars
3. Forgive Me Father (I Have Sinned) - Elder Version
4. Lilith Immaculate (Extended Length)
5. The Persecution Song - Elder Version
6. Forgive Me Father (I'm In A Trance)
7. The Spawn Of Love And War - Elder Version
8. Summer Dying Fast ('Midnight in The Labyrinth' breadcrumb trail)

Venus Diversa DVD…

1. Lilith Immaculate Promo Video
2. ‘You Can't Polish A Turd…But You Can Roll It In Glitter’ Rockumentary
3. Burning Down Graspop, Dessel, Belgium, 25th June 2011 Live Footage

Related links:
Click here to purchase Cradle Of Filth's "Evermore Darkly..." via Nuclear Blast Records
Click here to purchase Cradle Of Filth's "Evermore Darkly..." via iTunes
Cradle Of Filth
The Order Of The Dragon
Cradle Of Filth on Facebook
Cradle Of Filth on You Tube
Cradle Of Filth on Twitter
Cradle Of Filth on Peaceville