'' To our fans all over the world! It is because of all of you that "A Dramatic Tour Of Events" was such a success. We enjoyed playing to you all each and every night on the road!
As a special “Thank You” we are releasing a compilation of live tracks that were not included on “Live At Luna Park.” With these now being available, you have a complete documentation of all the songs that were played during the tour (with the exception of cover songs.) Happy Holidays, and we look forward to having you "Along For The Ride" in 2014. ~ Dream Theater
Dream Theater
CD1: 01 Under A Glass Moon (Phoenix, AZ 12/4/11) 02 Forsaken (London, UK 7/24/11) 03 Peruvian Skies (London, UK 7/24/11) 04 Endless Sacrifice (Austin, TX 10/26/11) 05 Drum Solo (Austin, TX 10/26/11) 06 YtseJam (Austin, TX 10/26/11) 07 The Great Debate (London, UK 7/24/11)
CD2: 08 Another Day (Austin, TX 7/7/12) 09 Through My Words/Fatal Tragedy (Montreal, QB 10/7/11) 10 To Live Forever (Huntington, NY 7/19/12) 11 Learning To Live (Tel Aviv, Israel 7/19/11) 12 The Count of Tuscany (London, UK 7/24/11) 13 As I Am (Shibuya, Japan 4/24/12)
Concept : Rai “Weymolith” Beardsley Produced By John Petrucci Archive Management & Selection : James LaBrie & John Petrucci Keeper of the Archives : Maddi Shieferstein Live Sound Engineer : Nigel Paul (Tracks 1-3, 7, 11-13) Mixing & Mastering : Richard Chycki Artwork : Hugh Syme
This material included in this special Holiday 2013 release has been copied and communicated to you by or on behalf of Dream Theater / Ytse Jams Inc and is copyrighted. All music and lyrics by Dream Theater and published by Ytse Jams (ASCAP )
Distribution of this electronic file set is allowed as long as this information file is included and remains unaltered. SALE STRICKLY PROHIBITED !
Hammerfall return with new album ,
Two years ago, Swedish Heavy Metal Templars HAMMERFALL announced a creative break after celebrating their 15th anniversary of thear legendary debut Glory To The Brave. "We are taking a pause to ensure that we have another 15 years ahead of us", said Oscar Dronjak back then. "The plan is to use the year off to recharge our batteries and come back more vital than ever with a new album in 2014″, added singer Joacim Cans.
HAMMERFALL's anniversary show in Dalhalla was recorded and released afterwards on DVD, followed by the final show at the Wacken Open Air. The German festival was the first show HAMMERFALL ever did outside of Sweden, and marked the beginning of the long and passionate relationship the band has enjoyed with the German metal fans. But they are the returning right there : HAMMERFALL are proud to announce their performance at the 25th anniversary of the 2014 Wacken Open Air. Oscar Dronjak explains: "It's very fitting that, when Wacken celebrates its 25th anniversary, they will get a proper Glory To The Brave anniversary show. This will be a throwback show to the European gig that launched it all for us: Wacken Open Air 1997. The set list will consist of all the songs from the first album and we'll of course add some newer songs at the end. We will do this very unique show at Wacken and nowhere else, so if you miss it, you missed it."
Hammerfall
In August 2014 also the new and yet untitled studio album of HAMMERFALL will be released. There will also be a single ,released on vinyl and digitally, upfront in June. Oscar Dronjak reveals: "We've all kept ourselves busy with various projects of a musical nature, but, man, it feels good to finally announce that we’re going to release a new HAMMERFALL album next year! The album is set for an August release, and we have already begun writing songs for it. It's always difficult to tell which direction we will end up going in when you're in the middle of it, but it feels like this will be a mix of the very best of what we have done over the years. The time off has given us perspective on a lot of things, and the new material seems to reflect this. We’re all super excited to get this going again and bring you a revitalized and reenergized HAMMERFALL!"
This new album will mark a return to Fredrik Nordström, who worked with the band in their early days.
This won’t be the only return to the bands roots. The artwork of the new record will be created by no one else, but Andreas Marschall, who actually was the founder of Hector, to be seen on Glory To The Brave and many other great HAMMERFALL artworks.
Neberu release seven song EP,
Progressive German metal band Neberu have released their debut seven track EP Impulsions through Famined Records. After relentless recording and playing, Neberu’s debut EP Impulsions has been released to an anxiously awaiting fan base in the United States and especially in Europe.
Neberu
Hailing from the land of metal gods, Germans have been established as the next progressive metal band to take over the helm. Neberu brings the hard-hitting talent of progressive guitars to the ears of listeners and doesn’t let up. They bring label mate Kyle Anderson (The Afterimage/Centuries Apart) to help diversify the EP to lift it to new heights lyrically and emotionally. If you are fans of Elitist, Erra, or Glass Cloud, then you won’t want to miss Neberu.
You can stream/purchase “Impulsions” on iTunes
Impulsions track listing:
1. Blacklight
2. Whitelight
3. Autoconstant
4. Decompressed
5. Alleviate (feat. Kyle Anderson)
6. Extrinsic Lucidity
7. Impulsions
Cellador added to Warriors Of Metal Festival ,
The Warriors of Metal, Inc. non-profit organization is very excited to announce the Denver, Colo., based Power Metal band CELLADOR as the first confirmed artist for our 7th annual Warriors Of Metal Fest, to be held at O'Sheckys LIVE in Columbus, Ohio from Thursday, June 26 to Saturday, June 28, 2014.
Cellador
Band funder, guitarist and vocalist, Chris Petersen states: "I'm fully stoked to announce our participation in next year's Warriors of Metal Festival! The band is excited to return to Ohio revitalized and energetic as ever. The fest has some great guys working behind the curtains and we're excited to see all the bands as well. Happy to take part in what is turning into a powerhouse of a festival! Cheers \m/!"
Manowar announce Kings Of Metal MMXIV Release Date
Kings Of Metal MMXIV is a completely new recording with many surprises, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of Kings Of Metal and MANOWAR’s following world tour.
Songs like 'Heart Of Steel', 'Kings Of Metal', 'Hail And Kill', and 'Blood Of The Kings' became instant classics for metal fans all over the world. For Kings Of Metal MMXIV, Manowar have recorded these timeless metal anthems with new arrangements and their signature “larger than life” sound that sealed their place in heavy metal history.
“Our fans have made us the ‘Kings Of Metal’, and with this tribute to one of their favorite albums, we honor them and thank them for their unparalleled support and loyalty!” said Manowar vocalist Eric Adams.
Manowar
Kings Of Metal MMXIV will feature nine main tracks packed with face-melting metal, plus nine bonus tracks with over 40 minutes of additional music.
For the new narration on the spoken word track 'The Warrior’s Prayer MMXIV', Manowar have joined forces with celebrated British actor Brian Blessed. Blessed is a renowned Shakespeare and character actor who has starred, among others, in Kenneth Brannagh's Henry V, Oliver Stone's Alexander, in King Lear, and as Prince Vultan in the cult movie Flash Gordon.
Kings Of Metal MMXIV will be released to retail on February 28th as a 2-disc CD with two 24-page booklets and additional new art by legendary fantasy artist and longtime collaborator Ken Kelly, and as a digital double album.
Tracklisting (not final):
Main Tracks:
'Wheels Of Fire MMXIV'
'Kings Of Metal MMXIV'
'Heart Of Steel MMXIV'
'Sting Of The Bumblebee MMXIV'
'The Crown And The Ring MMXIV' (Orchestral Version)
'Kingdom Come MMXIV'
'Hail And Kill MMXIV'
'The Warrior's Prayer MMXIV'
'Blood Of The Kings MMXIV'
Bonus Tracks:
'Blood Of The Kings MMXIV' (Instrumental)
'Hail And Kill MMXIV' (Instrumental)
'Heart Of Steel MMXIV' (Acoustic Intro)
'Kingdom Come MMXIV' (Instrumental)
'Wheels Of Fire MMXIV' (Instrumental)
Slipknot part ways with Joey Jordison
Sipknot
" To our Maggots and fans around the world,
It is with great pain but quiet respect that, for personal reasons, Joey Jordison and SLIPKNOT are parting ways. We all wish Joey the best in whatever his future holds.
We understand that many of you will want to know how and why this has come to be, and we will do our best to respond to these questions in the near future.
It is our love for all of you, as well as for the music we create, that spurs us to continue on and move forward with our plans for releasing new material in the next year. We hope that all of you will come to understand this, and we appreciate your continued support while we plan the next phase of the future of SLIPKNOT.
Thank you, The 'KNOT "
Carcass confirmed for Wacken
Carcass
Wacken Open Air 2014 will take place in Wacken, Germany from July 31st – August 2nd. The latest act confirmed for the festival is extreme metal legends CARCASS.
Acts confirmed for the festival include : AMON AMARTH, APOCALYPTICA, ARCH ENEMY, AUGUST BURNS RED, AVANTASIA, BEHEMOTH, BEMBERS, BLECHBLOS’N, BÜLENT CEYLAN, CARCASS, CHILDREN OF BODOM, C.O.P. UK, CREMATORY, DECAPITATED, DEGRADEAD, DER W, DUNKELSCHÖN, EMPEROR, ENDSTILLE, EXCREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS, FIRKIN, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, FOR THE IMPERIUM, GODSIZED, HAMMERFALL, HATEBREED, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, HELLYEAH, ICED EARTH, I.C.S. VORTEX, J.B.O., KING DIAMOND, KNORKATOR, KREATOR, LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE, MOTÖRHEAD, A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH, PAMPATUT, MASTERPLAN, NACHTGESCHREI, NAILED TO OBSCURITY, NIGHTMARE, THE OCEAN, OMNIA, ONKEL TOM, PRONG, RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS, SALTATIO MORTIS, SANTIANO, SAXON, SCHANDMAUL, SODOM, STEEL PANTHER, TORMENT, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, THE VINTAGE CARAVAN, VOGELFREY.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Beacham - Orlando, FLMar 18, 2014
Masquerade - Atlanta, GAMar 19, 2014
Prophet Bar - Dallas, TXMar 21, 2014
Mohawk's - Austin, TXMar 22, 2014
Observatory - Santa Ana, CAMar 25, 2014