Former DESPAIR Guitarist Marek Greschek Dead At 45 - Statement Available

This is some pretty shitty news. Former DESPAIR guitarist Marek Greschek, committed suicide on May 15 at the age of 45. His former DESPAIR bandmate, producer/guitarist Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., LACUNA COIL, MOONSPELL, SAMAEL), has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

"Marek made a suicide.

"I have no words.

"He showed me the first chord on a guitar.

"We shared for over six years DESPAIR history. We went to the darkest and happiest moments.

"[A] FRIEND but even more importantly... [a] BROTHER left this world.

"I totaly diagree with his decision, but I have to live with the consequences.

"R.I.P. Marek"

Our condolences out to Marek's family, friends, and all the DESPAIR fans! RIP Marek!

KAMELOT Unleash North American Tour Trailer!

This fall, KAMELOT will be touring North America in support of their latest disc 'Silverthorn'. The bands Delain and Eklipse will be opening all shows. Tickets for all shows are now available at www.enterthevault.com, and all other online ticketing outlets.
Here is the trailer for the bands upcoming tour (full agenda below):



For fans hoping to get a little more involved, the band will be offering up VIP packages at several of the tour stops. The VIP experience includes early entry to the show, a meet and greet with the band and an autographed commemorative poster.

KAMELOT North American Headline Tour With Delain and Eklipse:

- 9/2: Columbus, OH @ Al Rosa Villa
- 9/3: Baltimore, MD 2 Soundstage
- 9/5: Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
- 9/6: New York, NY @ Stage 48
- 9/7: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
- 9/8: Montreal, QUE @ Club Soda
- 9/10: Toronto, ON @ Opera House
- 9/12: Chicago, IL @ Mojoe's
- 9/13: Kansas City, KS @ Granada Theater
- 9/14: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
- 9/15: Salt Lake City, UT @ In the Venue
- 9/17: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
- 9/18: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
- 9/20: San Francisco, CA @ Slims
- 9/21: Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
- 9/22: Phoenix, AZ @ Joe's Grotto
- 9/24: Dallas, TX @ Trees
- 9/25: San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
- 9/27: Louisville, KY @ Diamonds
- 9/28: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 9/29: Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

Related links:

Kamelot's Official Site

Kamelot's Facebook Page

RAMMSTEIN Unleash Two Very Different Videos For “Mein Herz Brennt”!

For the first time in Rammstein’s history, two different videos for one single are being released in parallel. Both videos were directed by Zoran Bihać and filmed in the former Heilstätten Beelitz. After “Links 2 3 4″, “Mein Teil” and “Rosenrot”, this is already the fourth collaboration between Rammstein and Bihać.

Both “Mein Herz brennt” videos, as well as the making of, are included in the video collection “Videos 1995-2012″, which is available now wherever music is sold. "Mein Herz Brennt" is taken from the bands groundbreaking album 'Mutter' (2001).

Here is the piano version of “Mein Herz brennt”:



The second video for the single, the explicit version video, can be viewed here:



Related links:
Rammstein's Official Site

DESTRUCTION's NEW Album 'Spiritual Genocide' Is Ready To Make Your Ears Bleed - Full Album Stream Available!

As previously reported, iconic German Thrash Metal trio DESTRUCTION, will be releasing their 30th anniversary album entitled 'Spiritual Genocide' on November 26th via Nuclear Blast Records. The record was engineered by Martin Buchwalter and mixed by Andy Classen, feature guest appearances by Thomas "Angelripper" Such (SODOM), Andreas "Gerre" Geremia (TANKARD) and Ol Drake (EVILE). In addition, the 'Mad Butcher'/'Release From Agony' lineup of DESTRUCTION — featuring guitarist Harry Wilkens and drummer Oliver Kaiser — will reunite for one song.

Today, the band is streaming their NEW album HERE! (Courtesy of Blabbermouth.net)

'Spiritual Genocide' track listing:

1) Exordium
2) Cyanide
3) Spiritual Genocide
4) Renegades
5) City Of Doom
06. No Signs Of Repentance
07. To Dust You Will Decay
08. Legacy Of The Past (feat. Andreas "Gerre" Geremia, Thomas "Angelripper" Such)
09. Carnivore
10. Riot Squad
11. Under Violent Sledge

Limited-edition digipack bonus tracks:

12. Princess Of The Night
13. Carnivore (feat. Harry Wilkens, Oliver Kaiser)

DESTRUCTION recently premiered their music video for "Carnivore" (courtesy of Metal Hammer)! The video was produced at Polish Mania Studio and sees the return of classic DESTRUCTION character, the Mad Butcher. Watch it HERE!

Related links:
DESTRUCTION's Official Site

DESTRUCTION on Facebook

DESTRUCTION on MySpace

DESTRUCTION on Twitter

DESTRUCTION: Music Video Premiere For "Carnivore", Taken From NEW 30th Anniversary Album 'Spiritual Genocide'

As previously reported, iconic German Thrash Metal trio DESTRUCTION, will be releasing their 30th anniversary album entitled 'Spiritual Genocide' on November 26th via Nuclear Blast Records. The record was engineered by Martin Buchwalter and mixed by Andy Classen, feature guest appearances by Thomas "Angelripper" Such (SODOM), Andreas "Gerre" Geremia (TANKARD) and Ol Drake (EVILE). In addition, the 'Mad Butcher'/'Release From Agony' lineup of DESTRUCTION — featuring guitarist Harry Wilkens and drummer Oliver Kaiser — will reunite for one song.

Today, the band is premiering their music video for "Carnivore" (courtesy of Metal Hammer)! The video was produced at Polish Mania Studio and sees the return of classic DESTRUCTION character, the Mad Butcher. Watch it now!



Related links:
DESTRUCTION's Official Site

DESTRUCTION on Facebook

DESTRUCTION on MySpace

DESTRUCTION on Twitter

LACRIMOSA Is Streaming A Musical 'Revolution' - Listen Now!

Three years following their last studio release LACRIMOSA is back with their 11th studio album 'Revolution' which will be released tomorrow in North America via End of the Light Records. This album will not only captivate listeners with its thematic elements, it also features a stellar guest lineup! Next to choirs and orchestras the band recorded their new album with Mille Petrozza mastermind of the Thrash Metal pioneers KREATOR and on drums Stefan Schwarzmann, from ACCEPT!

Today AOL Music is streaming 'Revolution' in its entirety as part of their full album listening party series HERE. Be sure to check out 'Revolution' and then order your copy on AMAZON.

LACRIMOSA was established in November 1990 as an alternative band featuring Rock music with poetical lyrics, mixed with classical influences. For over 20 years now the band has garnered a reputation as pioneers for several music styles including German Alternative and Symphonic-Metal!

As the first independent band with German lyrics LACRIMOSA visited Mexico back in 1998, followed by South America, Russia and China. At the present time LACRIMOSA tour all over the world. They have worked with the world famous London Symphony Orchesta, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, and have topped the charts in over 25 countries worldwide.

Revolution Tracklisting:

01. Irgendein Arsch ist immer unterwegs
02. As the world stood still for a day
03. Verloren
04. This is the night
05. Interlude
06. Feuerzug
07. Refugium
08. Weil Du Hilfe brauchst
09. Rote Sinfonie
10. Revolution

Related links:
LacrimosaEnd Of The Light Records

Deutschland's RAMMSTEIN To Perform At Next Year's DOWNLOAD & WACKEN OPEN AIR Fests!

Awesome news! German music machines RAMMSTEIN will be performing at next year's Download (June 14-16, 2013 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom) and Wacken Open Air festivals (August 1-3, 2013 in Wacken, Germany).

Commented the band: "'Wir halten das Tempo' will also be RAMMSTEIN's motto for 2013, with the band headlining a number of big European festivals.

"Over the past two years alone, over 1.3 million people from Mexico, the USA, South Africa, Australia, Canada and Europe have been blown away by the band's spectacular live show. The RAMMSTEIN machine keeps rolling on and on, and 2013 will be no different: it promises to be one hot summer."

Download festival has confirmed the following bands:

- IRON MAIDEN
- RAMMSTEIN

Wacken Open Air festival has confirmed the following bands:

- AMORPHIS
- ANTHRAX
- ARCH ENEMY
- DEEP PURPLE
- DORO
- NIGHTWISH
- RAGE
- RAMMSTEIN
- SABATON
- SUBWAY TO SALLY  

Related links:
RAMMSTEIN's Official Site

DESTRUCTION Reveal Details About NEW Album!

Iconic German Thrash Metal trio, DESTRUCTION, are currently locked up at Gernhart Studios in Troisdorf, Germany working on their 30th anniversary album entitled 'Spiritual Genocide'. The band is working with engineer Martin Buchwalter and are shooting for a November release via Nuclear Blast Records. The record will be mixed by Andy Classen, feature guest appearances by Thomas "Angelripper" Such (SODOM), Andreas "Gerre" Geremia (TANKARD) and Ol Drake (EVILE). In addition, the 'Mad Butcher'/'Release From Agony' lineup of DESTRUCTION — featuring guitarist Harry Wilkens and drummer Oliver Kaiser — will reunite for one song.

Commented DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer: "For this anniversary album we did a really great job. Our new drummer, Vaaver [real name: Wawrzyniec Dramowicz; INDUKTI, ex-UNSUN], opens up new possibilities of course.

"On this album there are no limits.

"So fast, brutal and yet groovy we haven't ever sounded, probably!

"Also the guest musicians are very special this time: with Gerre and Tom Angelripper, our old friends and companions, are with us, the original 'Mad Butcher'/'Release From Agony' lineup is doing one song and with Ol Drake, we got the hottest young thrash guitarist for a few solos on the album!

"Germany's best extreme metal producer Andy Classen will take care for the brutal and raw production!

"The album will destroy even more than [2011's] 'Day Of Reckoning': fast riffs, double bass attacks and brutal groovy songs, I think this time we found the 100% right mix!

"Also the 'Mad Butcher' returns to the cover.

"Cool artworks are very important for us. For the new thrash thunderstorm, our artist Gyula created a real hammer again! The artwork makes clear immediately where to go — FULL THROTTLE — as it has to be."

DESTRUCTION's 11th studio release 'Day Of Reckoning' (Nuclear Blast) - the first album to feature NEW drummer, Vaaver (Indukti, ex-Unsun) – debuted at #54 on the Hard Music Albums chart, #58 on the New Artist/Heatseekers Album chart, and #143 on the Independent Current Albums chart the week following its release in March 2011. The album entered Germany’s Media Control chart at #95.

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
DESTRUCTION's Official Site

DESTRUCTION on Facebook

DESTRUCTION on MySpace

DESTRUCTION on Twitter

DORO To Release "Best-Of" Double Disc - Details & Track Listing Available!

Legendary Queen of Metal, DORO PESCH, will release 'Under My Skin - A Fine Selection Of Doro Classics' in North America via AFM Records next month. Set for release on August 14, 2012, the mammoth career-spanning retrospective — which already entered the German charts at #53 upon its first week of release overseas — includes more than 30 tracks spread across two CDs. Compiled in close collaboration between AFM and DORO herself, the gorgeous package offers an abundance of DORO staples as well as rare B-side singles and hand-written liner notes. 'Under My Skin…' is also available in a limited wooden fanbox edition (1000 copies; import only) which includes a two-CD digipak, flag, patch, bracelet, a postcard and a certificate of authenticity.

Under My Skin - A Fine Selection Of Doro Classics Track Listing:

CD 1

01. All We Are (Version 2007)
02. You're My Family
03. I Rule The Ruins
04. Celebrate
05. The Night Of The Warlock
06. Strangers Yesterday
07. Walking With The Angels
08. Metal Tango
09. Thunderspell
10. Herzblut
11. Warrior Soul
12. My Majesty
13. Für Immer
14. Love Me In Black
15. Always Live To Win
16. Running From The Devil
17. Above The Ashes
18. Let Love Rain On Me

CD 2

01. Celebrate (Full Metal Female Version)
02. Rescue Me
03. Rare Diamond (Acoustic Version)
04. Angel In The Dark
05. 1999
06. In Liebe Und Freundschaft
07. I Lay My Head Upon My Sword
08. Tausend Mal gelebt
09. Wildfire
10. Breaking The Law
11. She's Like Thunder (Version 2005)
12. The Queen
13. You Won My Love
14. Lonely Wolf

In related news, DORO was recently added to the third annual 70000 Tons Of Metal lineup. The original Heavy Metal cruise takes place in January 2013 and features 40 Metal bands and 2,000 fans from all over the world seafaring the Caribbean on a luxury cruise ship for a 5-day/4-night ocean adventure. Sporting the biggest open air stage to sail the open seas, the world’s biggest floating Heavy Metal festival will include: Ensiferum, Lacuna Coil, Nile, In Flames, Immolation and more! For more info, click HERE!

DORO was recently featured in Decibel Magazine’s August 2012 special “Women In Metal” issue. In an interview conducted by J. Bennett, DORO discusses her new Raise Your Fist record, reminisces about quitting her job in 1986 to tour with Judas Priest, what her one-year stint in a hospital years ago taught her, and the nexus of attitude and being dignified. If you missed it, you can still secure your copy HERE!

Related links:
Official Site of Doro Pesch
Doro Pesch's Official Facebook
Doro Pesch on Twitter

KYLESAS's Laura Pleasants & ROYAL THUNDER's Mlny Parsonz Featured On Decibel Magazine's Inaugural "Women in Metal" Issue!

Decibel Magazine's inaugural Women in Metal issue featuring Laura Pleasants (Kylesa), Mlny Parsonz (Royal Thunder), Marisa Martinez (Cretin) and many more Metal badasses, is on newsstands now.

The August issue features a photo session with the three innovative female musicians as well as interviews with Jucifer, Doro, Landmine Marathon and an assortment of women in the music industry.

Kylesa, who have been on the road consistently since the Fall 2010 release of 'Spiral Shadow', recently reissued 'To Walk a Middle Course' and 'Time Will Fuse Its Worth' on colored vinyl limited quantities via Alternative Tentacles. The band returns to the road on July 27 with a performance at the Greenville Festival in Germany with a number of additional festival dates during the European run including performances at Wacken Open Air and Area 4 Festivals.

Royal Thunder recently released their debut album, 'CVI', to rave reviews including Pitchfork who described Parsonz as "equal parts riot grrl and gospel diva". The Atlanta-based quartet is currently on tour with Valient Thorr  through July 19. Royal Thunder performs back-to-back hometown shows on July 22 and 23 at The Masquerade.

Cretin is currently writing their highly anticipated sophomore album and long-awaited follow-up to 2006’s 'Freakery'. Martinez has also served as the legendary band Repulsion’s live guitarist for the past few years.

Kylesa tour dates:

- July 27: Paaren/Gleen, Germany at Greenville Festival
- July 28: Torrelavega, Spain at Takio Festival
- July 30: Bern, Switzerland at ISC
- July 31: Esslingen, Germany at Komma
- August 1: Caramagna, Italy at Campo Sportivo
- August 2: Munich, Germany at Free and Easy (Backstage)
- August 3: Nurnberg, Germany at K4
- August 4: Wacken, Germany at Wacken Open Air
- August 5: Saarbrucken, Germany at Kleiner Club Garage
- August 6: Bristol, UK at Thekla
- August 7: Manchester, UK at Mojo
- August 8: Glasgow, UK at Stairway
- August 9: Southampton, UK at Joiners
- August 10: Ieper, Belgium at Ieper Festival
- August 11: Jaromer, Czech Republic at Brutal Assault Fest
- August 12: Dresden, Germany at Beatpol
- August 15: Roskilde, Denmark at Gimle
- August 16: Motala, Sweden at Bryggeriet
- August 17: Trondheim, Norway at Pstereo Festival
- August 18: Gothenburg, Sweden at Truckstop Alaska
- August 19:  Ludinghausen, Germany at Area 4 Festival

Royal Thunder tour dates:

- June 28: Salt Lake City, UT at In The Venue
- June 29: Boise, ID at Neurolux
- June 30: Seattle, WA at El Corazon
- July 1: Portland, OR at The Star Theatre
- July 2: Sparks, NV at The Alley
- July 3: San Francisco, CA at Bottom of the Hill
- July 5: Los Angeles, CA at The Down & Out
- July 6: San Diego, CA at The Casbah
- July 7: Santa Ana, CA at The Constellation Room @ The Observatory
- July 10: Phoenix, AZ at Rhythm Room
- July 11: Albuquerque, NM at The Launchpad (Royal Thunder headlining date)
- July 12: Colorado Springs, CO at The Black Sheep
- July 13: Omaha, NE at Sokol Underground
- July 14: Columbia, MO at Mojo's
- July 15: Indianapolis, IN at Birdy's Live
- July 18: Chattanooga, TN at JJ's Bohemia
- July 19: Charlotte, NC at Chop Shop

Related links:
Kylesa.com 
Kylesa on Facebook
Royal Thunder on Facebook
Decibel Magazine.com
Decibel Magazine on Facebook

DORO PESCH Featured In Decibel Magazine's "Queens Of Noise" Special Issue!

 

Reigning Queen of Metal DORO PESCH is featured in Decibel Magazine’s August 2012 special “Women In Metal” issue. In an interview conducted by J. Bennett, DORO discusses her new 'Raise Your Fist' record, reminisces about quitting her job in 1986 to tour with Judas Priest, what her one-year stint in a hospital years ago taught her, and the nexus of attitude and being dignified.

Secure your copy of Decibel Issue #94 HERE.

DORO’s 'Raise Your Fist' album was recorded and written in the U.S., Germany, and Scandinavia and will be released in North America this Fall. “Most important to me are the power hymns ‘Raise Your Fist In The Air’ and ‘Victory,’” DORO has previously stated. “Both songs have been played live on our last tour and also made last year’s Wacken Open Air shake!”

Musical guests on Raise Your Fist include Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister and Ozzy/Firewind guitarist Gus G. Album artwork has once again been created by British artist and longtime collaborator Geoffrey Gillespie. Click here for all the details on Doro's NEW Album!

DORO appeared in a May episode of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show with Billy Duffy and Ian Astbury of The Cult; watch it HERE.

Related links:
Official Site of Doro Pesch
Doro Pesch's Official Facebook
Doro Pesch on Twitter

KAMELOT Announce The Name Of Their NEW Vocalist!

The American/German symphonic Metal band KAMELOT is proud to announce another key piece leading to the release of their NEW studio album.

A question foremost in every KAMELOT fan's mind has been: Who is the group's new lead singer?*   

Band mastermind and guitarist Thomas Youngblood has now revealed: "The NEW man is Scandinavian Tommy Karevik!"

The general public may not be overly familiar with the 30 year old Swede, Karevik, but people in the industry know him as the immensely talented frontman of the Swedish band, Seventh Wonder. Youngblood states: "We had around 800 candidates for the vacant position, among them a number of really renowned musicians, and having to reject them really wasn't easy. We want to thank all the applicants, thank you for your understanding and we wish you all lots of success in the future!"

The search for Tommy Karevik.....

In their search for a NEW singer, Thomas Youngblood found YouTube to be an amazing tool: "I listened to a clip of a studio production featuring Tommy and have to confess that his performance really amazed me. His approach to melodies and themes suits KAMELOT perfectly, and during our European shows we had plenty of opportunity to find out what a great guy he is."  

Tommy first appeared as one of the guest singers on KAMELOT's very successful 2011 "Pandemonium World Tour". Live footage below. Tommy states: "The tour was a lot of fun and I met a lot of nice people and got some good experience. The guys were super nice and we had a great time together! By then I was really into the band's music and had fallen in love with the amazingly loyal and dedicated fans at every show."

Karevik is thrilled about his NEW position: "I am so honored to now be a part of this family and I can`t wait to move into the NEW era of the band together with the guys. I fully understand that this comes with great responsibility and that it will be a big challenge for me as a singer as well as a person, but you can rest assured I will give it my all. From this day, a new journey has begun and I am really eager to meet you all along the way to share my passion for this music!"

KAMELOT's NEW album is planned for a September 2012 release, which coincides with the beginning a massive World Tour that will bring the band to nearly every continent on the planet. See Kamelot.com for already scheduled concert dates!

Related links:

Kamelot's Official Site

Kamelot's Facebook Page

FOREVER IT SHALL BE Reunite - Official Statement Available!

Braunschweig, Germany's Hardcore Metallers FOREVER IT SHALL BE have released the following statement:

"It's been over 1.5 years since we've split up, about enough time to realize that we really miss the band and we've made a wrong decision. So we got together some time ago to decide if we should continue or not... This was an easy task: of course we want to continue! Right now we are writing some NEW stuff and plan to do some shows in the next months.

"For all the people who have already forgotten about us, or don't even know us: we've put both of our FULL albums on our Facebook page to listen to. So if you want to get in contact or offer a show, head over there! We've also made a short trailer to explain how the split happened and how we got back together again... but most likely this is completly fictional, haha."



Related links:
Forever It Shall Be.com
Forever It Shall Be On Facebook
Forever It Shall Be On Twitter

Deutsche Metal Queen DORO Reveals NEW Album Details!

Reigning Queen of Metal, DORO PESCH, has checked-in from her work in the studio to issue the following update:

"The NEW album will be entitled 'Raise Your Fist' and has been recorded and written in the U.S., Germany, and Scandinavia. Right now we're in the mixing stages and are close to finishing everything. Most important to me are the power hymns ‘Raise Your Fist In The Air’ and ‘Victory,’ which will also be available on the forthcoming EP! Both songs have been played live on our last tour and also made last year’s Wacken Open Air shake! ‘Raise Your Fist In The Air’ will also be available in French… which is going to be very interesting. For the diehard fans of German songs like ‘Für Immer’ (‘Forever’), there are two songs in the same vein: the sensitive and quite dark ‘Human Rights’ and the very emotional ‘Engel’ (‘Angel’). There are also a lot of fast songs like ‘Little Headbanger’ and various fist-pumping ones featuring amazing guests like Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind) on ‘Last Man Standing’ which fans will for sure dig live. We also have a song that honors the late Ronnie James Dio called ‘Hero’ and another highlight named ‘It Still Hurts’ featuring Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister. The cover artwork has once again been created by British artist Geoffrey Gillespie who is a close friend and companion since he made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for his Triumph And Agony cover as the biggest album cover in the world. Since then, he's done ten covers for us!"

That Metal Show | The Cult & Doro Pesch

Related links:
Official Site of Doro Pesch
Doro Pesch's Official Facebook
Doro Pesch on Twitter

Deutsche Metal Queen DORO To Appear On THAT METAL SHOW Tonight!

Episode 7 of That Metal Show’s tenth season will air tonight and features none other than the Queen of Metal herself, DORO PESCH.

Tune in to VH1 Classic tonight, Saturday May 12th, at 8 PM PACIFIC/11 PM EASTERN to watch DORO, Billy Duffy, and Ian Astbury of The Cult visit with That Metal Show hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine.

Catch a sneak-peek of Saturday’s episode below.

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DORO is busy working on the follow-up to last September’s 25 Years In Rock mammoth 2 DVD/CD set, which has immortalized her 2,500th live concert. 'Her Raise Your Fist In The Air' EP will be released later this year.

Upcoming episodes:

- 5/12/2012:
Ian Astbury, Billy Duffy & Doro
with guest guitarist Frank Hannon

- 5/19/2012:
Bobby Blotzer, Steve Riley & Phil Lewis
with guest guitarist Steve Stevens

- 5/26/2012:
David Draiman, Russell Allen & Mike Orlando
with guest drummer Mike Portnoy

- 6/2/2012:
Vinnie Paul, Tommy Shaw & James Young
with guest guitarist Steve Stevens

Related links:
Official Site of Doro Pesch
Doro Pesch's Official Facebook
Doro Pesch on Twitter
That Metal Show

Deutsche Metal Legends KREATOR & ACCEPT To Join Forces For The "Teutonic Terror Attack" In North America - Tour Dates Available!

Two of the most influential Heavy Music bands to ever surface from the beautiful country of Germany, have announced that they will be joining forces for a North American tour! KREATOR and ACCEPT will be taking over North American in what they have dubbed as the "Teutonic Terror Attack"! Here are the tour dates:

Sep. 05 - Howard Theater - Washington, D.C.
Sep. 06 - The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
Sep. 07 - Best Buy Theater - New York, NY
Sep. 08 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
Sep. 10 - Metropolis - Montreal, QC - CANADA
Sep. 11 - Imperial de Quebec - Quebec City, QC - CANADA
Sep. 12 - Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto, ON - CANADA
Sep. 14 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
Sep. 15 - Mojoe's - Joliet, IL
Sep. 16 - The Beaumont Club - Kansas City, MO
Sep. 18 - Gothic Theater - Englewood, CO
Sep. 19 - The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
Sep. 21 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, B.C. - CANADA
Sep. 22 - Showbox at the Market - Seattle, WA
Sep. 23 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR
Sep. 25 - The Grand Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
Sep. 26 - The Avalon - Hollywood, CA
Sep. 27 - The Grove - Anaheim, CA
Sep. 28 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
Sep. 30 - Emo's East - Austin, TX
Oct. 01 - Trees - Dallas, TX
Oct. 02 - House Of Blues - New Orleans, LA
Oct. 04 - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC

Opening the 23-show trek through the U.S. and Canada will be Finland's SWALLOW THE SUN.

Exclusive internet pre-sale tickets are available online at EnterTheVault.com through May 26; afterwards, tickets will be on sale through all normal ticketing outlets.

Related links:
KREATOR's Official Site
ACCEPT's Official Site

DESTRUCTION Announces Additional 30th Anniversary Headlining Shows; North American Tour Underway!

Iconic German Thrash Metal trio, Destruction, have kicked off their North American 30th Year Anniversary Tour! Direct support on this historical trek, comes from Vital Remains and Warbringer (who will be alternating each night) plus Pathology. An updated list of all the confirmed shows can be seen below.
         
Commented Destruction frontman and bassist, Schmier, “A killer package for old-school Thrash and Death Metal freaks! This may be the best set list we’ve ever had – the essence of Thrash Metal history united with our NEW anthems. We’ll have more classics than ever in the set, more from the first records for sure. Can’t wait to hit the road again!!! Some North American cities have a great audience for this old school sound again, and it wasn’t always like that. The main intention for this second North American tour within a year is that we could not play all markets that we wanted to book last time. Now, we’ll play some NEW places and return to those cities that gave us a great welcome last year like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Montreal. Warbringer are a perfect match to a Destruction bill. They are one of the best NEW Thrash bands and keep our ‘80s spirit alive. It will be great to have them with us! We’ve played with Vital Remains before; awesome guys and a brutal band. They bring a good variety into the billing. Thrash/Death Metal is always the best mix, that’s why Pathology complete the show!”

Destruction is touring in support of its 11th studio release, 'Day Of Reckoning' (Nuclear Blast) - the first album to feature NEW drummer, Vaaver (Indukti, ex-Unsun) – which debuted at #54 on the Hard Music Albums chart, #58 on the New Artist/Heatseekers Album chart, and #143 on the Independent Current Albums chart the week following its release in March 2011. The album entered Germany’s Media Control chart at #95.
         
The NEW music video for “Hate Is My Fuel” can be seen here:



Produced by Roax Films of Berlin, Germany, it was shot on location at the Headbangersball Silvester Festival in Burgdorf, Switzerland. Stay tuned for more information on Destruction and the upcoming 30th Year Anniversary Tour.

Destruction 30th Year Anniversary Tour dates:

5/10 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s5/11 – Detroit, MI @ I-Rock (DESTRUCTION + VITAL REMAINS ONLY)
5/12 – Lansing, MI @ Blackened Moon Concert Hall
5/13 – Albany, NY @ Bogies(DESTRUCTION + VITAL REMAINS ONLY)
5/14 – Montreal, QC – CANADA @ Les Foufones Electriques
5/15 – Quebec City, QC – CANADA @ Imperial
5/16 – New York, NY @ B.B. Kings
5/17 – Pawtucket, RI @ The Met
5/18 – Ottawa, ON – CANADA @ Maverick’s
5/19 – Toronto, ON – CANADA @ Rockpile
5/20 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s (DESTRUCTION + VITAL REMAINS ONLY)
5/22 – Pueblo, CO @ Kim’s Pixie Inn
5/24 – San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House
5/25 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
5/26 – Oakland, CA @ The Metro
5/27 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
5/28 – Vancouver, BC – CANADA @ The Venue
5/30 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
6/01 – Ramona, CA @ Romona Mainstage
6/02 – Santa Clara, CA @ The Avalon
6/03 – Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky

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Video Chat With The Queen Of Heavy Metal DORO Is Available Now For Your Viewing Pleasure!

Photo by: Andreas Beckers

The queen of German Metal, DORO PESCH, recently took part in an online chat with here devoted fans at the Nuclear Blast Streaming Room. The entire Q & A session can be watched below.

In other DORO news, the Metal diva is currently wrapping up her NEW studio album for an October release via Nuclear Blast Records. An EP will precede the full-length CD in early summer.

DORO will be taking over Europe this fall. The 19-date trek will kick off on November 15 in Kiel, Germany and will wrap on December 9 in Berlin. Additionally, Doro will be taking part of a handful of Metal fests.

- 20.04.12: NOR in Haugesund, Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
- 21.04.12: NOR in Jevnaker, Jevnaker
- 09.08.12: GER in Rottweil, Kultur Festival
- 11.08.12: SWE in Rejmyre, Skogsroejet Festival
- 15.11.12: GER in Kiel, Max
- 16.11.12: GER in Bremen, Aladin
- 17.11.12: NED in Tilburg, O13
- 18.11.12: BEL in Antwerp, Trix
- 20.11.12: GBR in London, Garage
- 21.11.12: FRA in Paris, Divan Du Monde
- 23.11.12: ESP in Pamplona, Totem
- 24.11.12: ESP in Madrid, Arena
- 25.11.12: ESP in Barcelona, Razzmatazz 2
- 27.11.12: SWI in Pratteln, Z7
- 28.11.12: GER in Stuttgart, Longhorn/LKA
- 30.11.12: GER in Memmingen, Kaminwerk
- 01.12.12: AUT in Wien, Scene
- 02.12.12: HUN in Budapest, Club 202
- 04.12.12: TCH in Prag, Retro Music Hall
- 06.12.12: GER in Bochum, Zeche
- 07.12.12: GER in Karlsruhe, Substage
- 08.12.12: GER in Vacha, Vachwerk
- 09.12.12: GER in Berlin, Huxleys Neue Welt



Reigning Queen of Metal DORO PESCH will be appearing as a guest on VH1 Classic’s Season 10 of “That Metal Show.”

Related links:
Official Site of Doro Pesch
Nuclear Blast Records Streaming Room
Nuclear Blast Web Shop
Doro Pesch's Official Facebook
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DORO To Appear On NEW Season Of THAT METAL SHOW!

Reigning Queen of Metal DORO PESCH will be appearing as a guest on VH1 Classic’s Season 10 of “That Metal Show.”

“It’s awesome that there’s such a great and unique Metal show on television. ‘That Metal Show’ is my favorite show to watch when I’m in America! I’ve known Eddie Trunk for a very long time. He’s a long-time supporter and I love what he does… and he’s always a great interview when I’m in New York. I’m very excited and looking forward to being on the show!”

Hosted by Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine, the DORO episode will air Saturday, May 12th at 9 p.m. PACIFIC/11 p.m. EASTERN. Other guests include Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy of The Cult and Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon. The NEW season of THAT METAL SHOW kicks off on Saturday, March 31st.

DORO will be participating in a live web chat with fans on Tuesday, March 13th at 10:30 a.m. PACIFIC / 1:30 p.m. EASTERN / 18:30 (6:30 p.m.) CET at the Nuclear Blast Streaming Room (link below).

DORO’s mammoth 25 Years In Rock 2 DVD/CD set – which has immortalized her 2,500th live concert – was released last September.

DORO celebrated her 25th anniversary concert in 2008 at the ISS Dome in her hometown of Düsseldorf, Germany. With over 8,500 people in attendance, this magical performance featured her long-time band members Nick Douglas (bass), Joe Taylor (guitar), Johnny Dee (drums) and Oliver Palotai (keyboards, guitar). Guest appearances were made by Overkill’s Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth, Grave Digger’s Chris Boltendahl, former Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen, Scorpions’ Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker, Liv Kristine (Leaves’ Eyes), Floor Jansen (After Forever), Axel Rudi Pell and many others. This once-on-a-lifetime concert set was captured in its entirety and includes outtakes from this very special career-affirming evening and is still available at the Nuclear Blast Webshop. View the 25 Years In Rock DVD video trailer below.





Related links:
Official Site of Doro Pesch
Nuclear Blast Records Streaming Room
Nuclear Blast Web Shop
Doro Pesch's Official Facebook
Doro Pesch on Twitter

THE SCORPIONS Announce North American Farewell Tour!

Legendary German Metallers the SCORPIONS have announced that they will be touring North America this Summer for one last time as part of the Final Sting Tour! Here is the bands official statement:

"Dear Fans,

"The incredible success of our farewell tour is the high octane fuel driving the upcoming "Final Sting Tour" 2012, which takes us around the globe (Europe/USA/Canada/Latin America/Asia). Thanks for all the emotional moments.We’re currently surfing on a wave of euphoria triggered by your enthusiasm at every concert, wherever we play.

"Our label, Sony Music, supports this tour with different projects and so there is not only "Scorpions Live in 3D" which appeared at Media Markt, but also "Comeblack" a new CD with some of our Classics with the sound of the 21st century and songs from legendary bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones that have inspired us.

"Rock on..."

Your Scorpions

June 08 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
June 09 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheater
June 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre
June 12 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 14 - Albuquerque, NM - Hard Rock Pavilion
June 15 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre
June 17 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater
June 20 - San Diego, CA - Valley View Center Arena
June 22 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
June 23 - Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center
June 27 - Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
June 29 - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion
June 30 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest
July 02 - Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheater
July 03 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
July 06 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
July 07 - Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach Theater
July 11 - Philadelphia, PA - Mann Center for Performing Arts
July 12 - Washington D.C. - Merriweather Post Pavilion



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