AFM Records Latest News

U.D.O.: new studio album coming soon!

2010-09-01T20:16:31+02:00

U.D.O. news: the band around Udo "Mr. German Metal" Dirkschneider will complete the recordings for their next album these days. The new piece of work will be titled "REV-RAPTOR". The release is scheduled for January 14th.

MASTERPLAN: video clip "Time To Be King" released!

2010-09-01T19:07:20+02:00

Power Metal kings MASTERPLAN have just released their new video clip. It was filmed for the title track of their new album "Time To Be King" that was released in May.
The video clip is available exclusively on the website of German METAL HAMMER magazine right now.

EKTOMORF: new album & new endorsement deal!

2010-09-01T13:45:47+02:00

EKTOMORF are back in their homeland Hungary and have got their brand new album with them. They just finished the works on their new record in the Antfarm Studio Denmark with no less than Tue Madsen. More album details as well as song titles, photos and videos of the studio sessions will come soon.

Also EKTOMORF are proud to announce a fantastic endorsement deal with Gibson Guitars, which they got after their show at the this year’s Wacken Open Air.

Commented Zoli:

“I’m just so fucking happy! I played many great guitars throughout the years like ESP. I also got killer signature models by Career Guitars. But my favourite guitar has always been Gibson. Its history, the quality and the sound. I love it. Now that we got that endorsement deal with Gibson Guitars a dream comes true.

At the recording sessions for the new album we already played only Gibson. The guitar tracks have been recorded with my Classic White Flying-V and with my Black Standard SG and I must say: the sound is the fucking best we ever had! Szabi recorded the bass tracks with an Epiphone Thunderbird so we got a really fat killer sound now! Besides the acoustic guitar tracks have been done with my Gibson J-200. From now on we will only use Gibson guitars. Me, Tamás and Szabi are just so fucking happy!

First we played the show of our life on the Wacken Open Air, right after it we went to the Gibson bus (which is bad ass!) and than we got the endorsement deal right in that bus. We cannot wish for more. This was the best day of our life. A big fucking thankyou to Herman Nadrowski – our man at Gibson guitars!”

CRYSTAL VIPER reveal "Legends" artwork!

2010-08-25T15:04:29+02:00

Polish female fronted Traditional Heavy Metal act CRYSTAL VIPER, revealed front cover artwork of their forthcoming studio album "Legends", which will hit the streets on October 22, 2010, which was painted by the legendary French artist Chris Moyen, who is known from cooperation with such legendary acts as SLAYER, TRIVIUM, BEHERIT or BLASPHEMY.

The album was recorded and mixed at the MP Studio in Poland, with engineer Mariusz Pietka and producer Bart Gabriel. "Legends" will feature several very special guests: Stefan Kaufmann (U.D.O., ex-ACCEPT), Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER), Rhino (the famous ex-MANOWAR drummer), and Sven D'Anna & Dano Boland (WIZARD). As the title suggest, all the lyrics will be based on the original Polish legends from the middle-ages.

SYMPHORCE unveil more new album deatils!

2010-08-19T09:46:57+02:00

Modern power metallers SYMPHORCE have just unveiled further details about their upcoming new studio album.
It will be titled "Unrestricted", the release is scheduled for October 15th.
Take a look at the cover artwork here:

KICKHUNTER release 2nd part of their "All In" Making Of!

2010-08-18T14:48:42+02:00

Second round: Hamburg-based rockers KICKHUNTER have just released the 2nd part of their "Making Of" that is dedicated to their new album "All In".
"All In" has been released on July 23rd.

MADE OF HATE: new songs & videos online!

2010-08-11T14:38:54+02:00

Poland´s metal hopefuls MADE OF HATE will release their second album “Pathogen” on August 27th.
Guitarist Michal gives some insight on the recordings and his gear in 2 videos that you can find here.
Also snippets of 2 new tracks are available at the MADE OF HATE myspace page.

CRYSTAL VIPER unveil new album details!

2010-08-11T11:26:10+02:00

Polish female fronted traditional heavy metal act CRYSTAL VIPER will release their brand new studio album titled "Legends" on October 22, 2010. As the title suggest, all the lyrics will be based on the original Polish legends from the middle-ages. The album was recorded and mixed at the MP Studio in Poland, with engineer Mariusz Pietka and producer Bart Gabriel. Several specials guests are featured as well: Stefan Kaufmann (U.D.O., ex-ACCEPT), Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER), Rhino (the famous ex-MANOWAR drummer), and Sven D'Anna & Dano Boland (WIZARD).

Free AFM label sampler expires soon!

2010-07-24T18:21:56+02:00

Since early July AFM Records and Amazon.de have made a FREE DOWNLOAD MP3 SAMPLER available for customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This campaign will expire on July 31st! So get your free download now!

Tracklist:

01. JON OLIVA`S PAIN – Living On The Edge
02. ELVENKING – The Cabal (exklusiver track from upcoming album)
03. ORDEN OGAN – All These Dark Years
04. TRIOSPHERE – Driven
05. KORZUS – Raise Your Soul
06. SOLUTION . 45 – The Close Beyond
07. ATHORN – Humanize The Demon (new AFM signing)
08. THE NEW BLACK – Drive (Bonus auf der ltd. Edition)
09. VOODOO CIRCLE – Spewing Lies
10. CRYSTAL VIPER – Stronghold: Under Siege
11. MAGICA – Wait For Me
12. BIG BALL – Double Demon
13. DARK AGE – Kingdom Nevercome

AT VANCE to release

2010-07-23T17:34:48+02:00

After 8 successful studio albums it´s about time to release a "Best Of" album of AT VANCE. Titled "Decade", it not only includes the highlights from all AT VANCE records but also rare songs, Japanese bonus tracks, cover versions and the popular adaptions of classical masterpieces (Vivaldi, Beethoven...)
"Decade" will be made available as 2-CD set and include the following tracks:

CD 1

01. Only Human
02. Take Me Away
03. Take My Pain
04. Heaven
05. Chained
06. Broken Vow
07. The Evil In You
08. Fallen Angel
09. The Curtain Will Fall
10. Dragonchaser
11. Shiver
12. Cold As Ice
13. Flying High (Remastered)
14. Princess Of The Night
15. Heart Of Steel
16. Ride The Sky

CD 2

01. Broken Vow (live)
02. Heroes Of Honour
03. Logical Song (SUPERTRAMP Cover)
04. Shout (TEARS FOR FEARS Cover)
05. Highway Star (DEEP PURPLE Cover)
06. The Winner Takes It All (ABBA Cover)
07. Money Money Money (ABBA Cover)
08. S.O.S. (ABBA Cover)
09. Gloomy Monday
10. Wannabe
11. Eye Of The Tiger (SURVIVOR Cover)
12. Desperado (THE EAGLES Cover)
13. Vivaldi / Spring
14. Vivaldi / Summer
15. Solfiegetto
16. Beethoven 5th Symphony
17. Bumblebee
18. Caprice No.16
19. Bach Invention No.13
20. Cello Prelude G-Major
21. Chopin Etude No.4

ELVENKING: album, tour & video clip coming up!

2010-07-22T18:26:13+02:00

Busy times for the ELVENKING camp: the Italian folk/power metallers have just completed their next album which is scheduled for a late Summer release. It will be titled “Red Silent Tides”.

The brand new track “The Cabal” is available for streaming here. This song was also chosen to be the first video clip.

Also ELVENKING are pleased to announce that they will support Primal Fear on the following dates:

21.09.10 D-Aschaffenburg
22.09.10 D - tba
23.09.10 D-Köln
24.09.10 CH - tba
25.09.10 IT-Bari – * Total Metal fest
26.09.10 IT-Roma
28.09.10 A-Wörgl
29.09.10 D-Nürnberg
30.09.10 D-Osnabrück
01.10.10 D-Burglengenfeld
02.10.10 D-Bad Arolsen

This is the track listing of „Red Silent Tides“:

01. Dawnmelting
02. The Last Hour
03. Silence De Mort
04. The Cabal
05. Runereader
06. Possession
07. Your Heroes Are Dead
08. Those Days
09. This Nightmare Will Never End
10. What's Left Of Me
11. The Play Of The Leaves

ATHORN: teaser video and official clip online!

2010-07-22T10:43:23+02:00

On September 17th, German symbionic metallers ATHORN will release their debut album “Phobia”.
A video teaser is available now, as well as the official clip for the song “Humanize The Demon”.

DEBAUCHERY: SCHOOL'S OUT!

2010-07-16T15:46:42+02:00

Today (July 16th, 2010), Debauchery release an exclusive Coverversion of Alice Coopers classic "School's Out".
This digital single is only available online and can be purchased in all familiar download shops (Amazon etc.).

It is up to you, whether this song is a statement of the band regarding the incident about Thomas Gurrath as
Gory 'Death Metal' Teacher (read about it on Blabbermouth) or more an homage with a wink, for the time-honored shock rocker.

More about this topic:

The Local

ELVENKING: Complete Studio Report online!

2010-07-12T11:41:17+02:00

Attention all fans of the Italian Power/Folk-Metal force! The band recently posted the final chapter of their studio report. Check out their Myspace-Blog.

Danzig enter the charts with "Deth Red Sabaoth"

2010-07-09T16:36:17+02:00

After just one week the cult band featuring vocalist Glenn Danzig, entered the charts with their 9th studio album "Deth Red Sabaoth" in the following countries:

Sweden: #45
Germany: #48

Congratulations!

MAGICA´s new video clip "Wait For Me" available now!

2010-07-09T12:07:45+02:00

Romanian female-fronted melodic metallers MAGICA have just made their new video clip "Wait For Me" available. "Wait For Me" is taken from MAGICA´s new album "Dark Diary" which was released on May 28.

KICKHUNTER release "Revolution" video clip!

2010-07-09T11:57:19+02:00

German classic rockers KICKHUNTER have just released their brand new video clip for the song "Revolution". The track comes comes off KICKHUNTER´s new studio album "All In" which will be released on July 23.

A Fistful Of Metal - Free Label Sampler

2010-07-02T15:15:22+02:00

Starting today AFM Records is featured on Amazon Germany as
Label of the month July. Every metalhead should check out
our "A Fistful Of Metal - Label Sampler" which can be
downloaded for free! It features some of the finest tunes from
this years releases, as well as some more classic tracks and (!!!) also
unreleased and upcoming songs from our brand new signing ATHORN
and from the highly anticipated new studio album of ELVENKING!

NOTE: This sampler is available in Germany / Austria and Switzerland only!

Just click on the cover and spread the word:

Tracklist:

01. JON OLIVA`S PAIN – Living On The Edge
02. ELVENKING – The Cabal (exclusive track from the upcoming album)
03. ORDEN OGAN – All These Dark Years
04. TRIOSPHERE – Driven
05. KORZUS – Raise Your Soul
06. SOLUTION . 45 – The Close Beyond
07. ATHORN – Humanize The Demon (brandnew AFM signing)
08. THE NEW BLACK – Drive (bonus on ltd. edition)
09. VOODOO CIRCLE – Spewing Lies
10. CRYSTAL VIPER – Stronghold: Under Siege
11. MAGICA – Wait For Me
12. BIG BALL – Double Demon
13. DARK AGE – Kingdom Nevercome

KICKHUNTER: "Making Of" Video online!

2010-06-30T16:47:40+02:00

KICKHUNTER will release their new album on July 23rd. A video trailer (Making Of) is available here now.

ORDEN OGAN release "Easton Hope" video clip!

2010-06-30T09:14:50+02:00

ORDEN OGAN have just released their new video clip that was filmed for the title track of the new album, "Easton Hope". Watch the clip here.

Online premiere of brand new CIIC, RTB & ELVENKING songs!

2010-06-29T19:33:39+02:00

On July 23 the new heavy/power metal compilation "Metallic Dawning" will be released. There you find a.o. exclusive advance tracks from the upcoming new albums of ELVENKING, ROSS THE BOSS & CIRCLE II CIRCLE, who are all scheduled for September/October. You can listen to all 3 tracks already now on this stream! Enjoy!

SYMPHORCE post videos from the studio!

2010-06-26T20:05:41+02:00

SYMPHORCE are right now working on their new album. So far everything is going as planned.
See some videos from the studio here:

Guitar
Drums
“Press conference” (in German)

EKTOMORF: 2 new products available now; trailer online!

2010-06-26T19:08:29+02:00

2 new EKTOMORF products are out now in Europe:

"The Gipsy Way" (3-track single)
"What Doesn´t Kill Me" (Festival Edition)

Please click here for further info.

Also a trailer video for "The Gipsy Way" can be viewed on Youtube.

German rockers THE NEW BLACK as support of AC/DC! (pics)

2010-06-26T18:50:36+02:00

A dream came true for our heavy rockers THE NEW BLACK: on June 20th the band around singer Fludid played as support of Australian rock giants AC/DC in Dresden.

Here are some pictures:

U.K. cult thrashers ONSLAUGHT sign with AFM!

2010-06-25T17:53:19+02:00

AFM Records is proud to announce the signing of the UK thrash legend ONSLAUGHT!

They surely belong to the most influential and also experimental bands of their genre. Let us be honest - Who does not remember a gem like 1986s "The Force"! After a long break of 13 years, ONSLAUGHT returned in 2004 with yet another stunning release titled "Killing Peace". Now the time has come to give you thrash fans out there what you have been waiting for. The band is recording a new record as we speak and it will see the light of day soon! This being said there is nothing more than to give this band a warm welcome here at AFM!

The band about the signing:

" WE'RE SO VERY STOKED TO BE JOINING THE 'AFM RECORDS' ROSTER, OUR DEAL WITH 'CANDLELIGHT' HAD EXPIRED AND AS ALWAYS ONSLAUGHT WERE LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE. THERE WERE SEVERAL LABELS INTERESTED IN SIGNING THE BAND, BUT 'AFM' SAID ALL THE RIGHT THINGS AND MADE ALL THE RIGHT MOVES SO IT WASN'T A HARD CHOICE.
ALSO SEEING WHAT THE LABEL DID WITH THE LATEST 'FEAR FACTORY' ALBUM BACKED UP OUR DECISION..
IT KINDA FEELS LIKE WHEN WE WERE SIGNED TO 'MUSIC FOR NATIONS' VERY PERSONAL AND VERY FRIENDLY ON EVERY LEVEL RIGHT UP TO THE LABEL OWNER...
WE HAVE A REAL GOOD FEELING ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM RELEASE AND A VERY DISTINCTIVE VISION, AFM ARE RIGHT BEHIND THIS 110%, WE'RE GONNA MAKE A GREAT TEAM AND TOGETHER WE'RE GONNA DELIVER SOME KICK ASS NEW TUNES...."

NIGE ROCKETT and ONSLAUGHT

New compilation (2-CD) "Metallic Dawning" to be released soon!

2010-06-24T19:29:12+02:00

On July 23, the new Heavy/Power Metal compilation "Metallic Dawning" will be released. With 32 songs on 2 CDs and a playing time of more than 150 minutes this compilations offers "value for money". It will be available for special price and even include 3 unreleased tracks (Ross The Boss, Circle II Circle and Elvenking). The cover artwork has been created by Bulgarian artist Dimitar Nikolov. Take a look at the tracklist here:

CD 1:
01. U.D.O. - Black And White
02. MASTERPLAN - Time To Be King
03. HAMMERFALL - Any Means Necessary
04. NIGHTWISH - Master Passion Greed
05. ORDEN OGAN - All These Dark Years
06. AXXIS - Last Man On Earth
07. TRIOSPHERE - Driven
08. PRIMAL FEAR - Riding The Eagle
09. JON OLIVA`S PAIN - Death Rides A Black Horse
10. CRYSTAL VIPER - Stronghold: Under Siege
11. RHAPSODY OF FIRE - Reign Of Terror
12. ATHORN - Humanize The Demon
13. MANIMAL - The Life We Lived
14. JORN - Road Of The Cross
15. ALMAH - Beyond Tomorrow

CD 2:
01. SABATON - Ghost Division
02. ROSS THE BOSS - Dead Man´s Curve (unreleased track)
03. ELVENKING - The Cabal (unreleased track)
04. CIRCLE II CIRCLE - Consequence Of Power (unreleased track)
05. AXEL RUDI PELL - Devil Zone
06. STORMWARRIOR - Heading Northe
07. BRAINSTORM - Shiver
08. AT VANCE - Salvation Day
09. MOB RULES - Trial By Fire
10. HERMAN FRANK - Father Buries Son
11. MAGICA - Anywhere But Home
12. HEAVENLY - Ashen Paradise
13. NIGHTMARE - Legions Of The Rising Sun
14. SINNER - Crash & Burn
15. SAVAGE CIRCUS - Of Doom And Death
16. RAM - In Victory
17. ROB ROCK: Savior´s Call

MASTERPLAN to film new video clip!

2010-06-12T17:29:12+02:00

Melodic metal masters MASTERPLAN will film a video clip for the title track of their new album, „Time To Be King“, next week in Hamburg!
The “Time To Be King” album marked the return of the band´s original vocalist Jorn Lande and became a chart success in several European countries.

Brasilian cult thrashers KORZUS sign with AFM!

2010-06-03T16:24:53+02:00

KORZUS are one of the most legendary bands of the Brazilian thrash metal scene, along with Sepultura and Sarcofago. They prove that you can stay true to your roots without denying that time moves on. So their new album “Discipline Of Hate” is exactly that: A timeless thrash metal attack that will amaze every fan of Slayer, Testament, Exodus and more. But it´s not just a copy other successful bands, KORZUS do create something unique on their own.
And though KORZUS have been founded in 1983 already, it´s undenyable that this band is burning to bring their monstrous songs to the stages. This is where they are best, proof is their amazing reputation for being one of the most intense live acts of South America.
The rejuvenated cult thrashers are now ready to conquer Europe. Their weapon: “Discipline Of Hate” – a merciless inferno for all thrash maniacs!

AFM Records will release the new KORZUS alvum “Discipline Of Hate” on June 11th.’
The video clip “Truth” is available here already.

KICKHUNTER will relaese their new album in July!

2010-06-03T13:36:47+02:00

Hamburg-based rockers KICKHUNTER will release their new album “All In” on July 23rd via AFM Records. Soon the band will present their new video clip “Revolution”, so watch out! A song snippet of “Revolution” is already available here.

TRIOSPHERE: "track of the day" in CLASSIC ROCK magazine!

2010-06-01T17:55:36+02:00

TRIOSPHERE´s "Human Condition" is "track of the day" on the website of U.K.´s CLASSIC ROCK magazine. The song is available for free download here.

MASTERPLAN: new album enters European charts!

2010-06-01T17:41:32+02:00

MASTERPLAN´s new album "Time To Be King" is out now! The first chart entries have been revealed:

Germany: #31
Sweden: #15
Switzerland: #45

Congratulations!

TRIOSPHERE: video trailer online!

2010-05-29T18:42:31+02:00

TRIOSPHERE´s new album "The Road Less Travelled" is out now in Norway and Germany and will be made available in whole Europe next week. Here´s a trailer video to introduce you to the new masterpiece of Norway´s metal masters.

SOLUTION. 45 part ways with guitarist!

2010-05-29T18:30:18+02:00

SOLUTION. 45 recently released their debut album "For Aeons Past". The band around former Scar Symmetry singer Christian Älvestam now has to announce a change in their line-up. See the band´s statement:

"Hi all!

At the release of our debut album, "For Aeons Past", which we all have worked so very hard on, we have to deliver some sad news to you all. For personal reasons, Jani has decided to part ways with both SOLUTION .45 and MISERATION.

Jani’s official statement can be found right here:

“For several years I have been working with many talented musicians and done many albums in a very short period of time. Music is my passion, but over the last year or so, I have felt that I want to focus more on quality time with friends and family. I do not intend to quit music, but at this point I feel that I am not ready to commit to these bands as much as would be necessary. I just feel that my personal life is striving for something else than the rest of the guys in Solution .45 and Miseration. There´s absolutely no bad blood between us and I do wish both bands great success, cause they are really good, with nothing but quality people in them. Us parting ways has consequently notning to do with musical- or personal differences, or anything like that for that matter. I just feel that this is not my place to be right now. I am very satisfied with the result of both the Solution .45 debut album and the latest one from Miseration and do feel that I can leave with my head held up high."

We want to stress two things:

1) While we are extremely sad to see our brother go, there is no bad blood between Jani and ANY of the S.45 or Miseration members whatsoever. We respect Jani’s wishes and so should you. In fact, Jani, and the boys will still be found jamming together in THE FEW AGAINST MANY and possibly future outings to come.

2) Both bands will move on, stronger than ever. We are happy to announce Patrik Gardberg of TORCHBEARER, THE FEW AGAINST MANY and AMMOTRACK, as SOLUTION .45’s new second guitarist. He is by far and away one of the most accomplished (and underrated) guitarists in Sweden. Actually, you can actually hear Patrik’s soloing on many songs on "For Aeons Past". Patrik also gets Jani’s nod of approval.

Additionally, Jani will contribute some music for the next SOLUTION .45 album. We probably won’t write that one for a good while, but we thought we’d let you know that Jani will still be a part of the band, being somewhat involved in the process when the time comes. He simply will not be a full-time member. So next time around, Patrik, Tom and Christian, and Jani as well, will all contribute to the writing for SOLUTION .45.

We have some new SOLUTION .45 photos of the band taken with the new lineup, once again by the excellent Olle Carlsson and we will post those very soon.

More news as it happens!

/S.45

THE NEW BLACK announce support shows for AC/DC plus appearances at ROCK AM RING/ROCK IM PARK, WACKEN

2010-05-27T08:12:29+02:00

Heavy rockers THE NEW BLACK were confirmed as support for none other than AC/DC for two dates in Germany:

June 13th: GER-Stuttgart, Cannstatter Wasen (supporting AC/DC)
June 20th: GER-Dresden, Ostrahege (supporting AC/DC)

After regaining consciousness, the band commented: „AC/DC is officially the best band in the world, especially after three beers. Our agent is the man. This rules. We will kick ass, this is a promise. And if the people are waiting for the headliner - so are we!“

THE NEW BLACK were also confirmed for several of Germany‘s major festivals:

June 3rd-6th: GER-Nürburgring, Rock am Ring
June 3rd-6th: GER-Nürnberg, Rock im Park
July 16th: GER-Balingen, Bang Your Head
August 7th: GER- Wacken, Wacken:Open:Air

This five-piece from Würzburg, Germany released their debut „The New Black“ in January 2009 via AFM and has since shared the stage with bands like Volbeat and Black Label Society among others. Their music was described as: „Imagine BLS inviting the Nickelback guy over for some Thin Lizzy cover, all dressed in Pantera shirts.“. It received high praise from rock/metal media all over Europe (4Ks by Kerrang, 6/7 by Metal Hammer/Germany). A free download of the first single „Everlasting“ is available at www.thenewblackofficial.de, as is the video for „Ballad Of Broken Angels“.

A second album is scheduled for a fall release. 17 songs have been written and are being recorded. One new tune titled „The King I Was“ has already been played live on THE NEW BLACK‘s latest tours alongside J.B.O. and Powerwolf.

Music, videos, pics:
www.thenewblackofficial.de

Contact:
management@thenewblackofficial.de

Seven new tracks posted online!

2010-05-21T17:35:22+02:00

Seven songs from MASTERPLAN´s brand new fourth studio album “Time To Be King” are available for streaming here. The album will see its European release next Monday (May 24th) as standard CD, ltd. digi pak and ltd. vinyl. The limited formats include 1 bonus track.

EISBRECHER release "Eiszeit" video clip!

2010-05-10T08:23:22+02:00

While their new album "Eiszeit" still remains in the upper regions of the official GFerman album charts, Munich-based electronic rockers EISBRECHER now present the official "Eiszeit" video clip. Enjoy!

Tracklisting of new MASTERPLAN album unveiled!

2010-04-26T20:39:39+02:00

Melodic power metal grandmasters MASTERPLAN will release their new album on May 21st. But "Time To Be King" not only marks the fourth studio effort of the band, but also the return of Norwegian powerhouse vocalist Jorn Lande to the group´s ranks!

"Time To Be King" tracklist:

01. Fiddle Of Time
02. Blow Your Winds
03. Far From The End Of The World
04. Time To Be King
05. Lonely Winds Of War
06. The Dark Road
07. The Sun Is In Your Hands
08. The Black One
09. Blue Europa
10. Under The Moon

Bonus track on limited edition digi pak & limited edition vinyl:
"Kisses From You"

The title track of the previously released new single "Far From The End Of The World" is now available for streaming on the MASTERPLAN myspace page.

SOLUTION. 45: new track for free download!

2010-04-26T20:15:41+02:00

The Scandinavian melodic death/modern metallers SOLUTION. 45 have just released their stunning debut album "For Aeons Past".
The band around multi-vocal talent Christian Älvestam now made their track "Gravitational Lensing" available for free download.
ENJOY!

new EISBRECHER album

2010-04-26T20:03:19+02:00

Munich-based electronic rockers EISBRECHER have just entered the official German charts at a sensational #5 with their new album „Eiszeit“! This marks the biggest success in EISBRECHER´s history! Congratulations!

TRIOSPHERE signs with AFM!

2010-04-12T21:02:09+02:00

The most talented new Norwegian Metal band has signed a contract with AFM Records: TRIOSPHERE!
After their highly-acclaimed debut album “Onwards” (2006/2007) and European tours with W.A.S.P., Jorn, Kotipelto and Arch Enemy, May 28 will see the release of TRIOSPHERE´s second studio album “The Road Less Travelled” via AFM Records.

2 brand new songs are already available here: www.myspace.com/triosphere

SOLUTION. 45 comment on new "For Aeons Past" album

2010-04-09T16:18:00+02:00

Melodic death/modern metallers SOLUTION. 45 will release their amazing debut album "For Aeons Past" on April 12th (Europe; Germany: April 9th).
To give you some insight, guitar player Tom Gardiner comments on the new songs in the "track-by-track" breakdown below.

Also a "For Aeons Past" trailer is available now here.

SOLUTION. 45

“For Aeons Past”

Track-by-Track

THE CLOSE BEYOND
Wow, what can I say.. Great song to open up this album! Still can't get over how that 8-string part catches you off guard! Sounds like a rusty hook from below impaling you and dragging you down to hell or something! Me likes!

GRAVITATIONAL LENSING
By now, this track should be one of the more known tracks since it's been on Metal Injection, but also Myspace and Youtube, etc for a while. And with good reason! I think it's worth the extra attention! Great song!

THROUGH NIGHT-KINGDOMED GATES
Maybe my personal favorite. Christian's vocal arrangements on the verse parts were a nice surprise to me since I always assumed it would be a growling part. The outro vocal parts are awesome too! Also watch out for some axe trading from me and Jani!!

FOR AEONS PAST
Similarly surprised, this time I pictured a melodic verse instead of the growling vocals, but damn, kicks maximum ass just as it is! Christian is full of surprises! But after a few listenings, I can see why
this is the title track!

LETHEAN TEARS
Ladies, we're coming for YOU!!

BLADED VAULTS
This track brings alot of fond memories. I've played some of the pre-production versions of this one on different clinics and guitar fares! One time in Oulu, Finland, I had a clinic-duet with Wintersun drummer Kai Hahto and we played this track together! He actually learned the song in a real short notice and we jammed through with no problem! Great guy. This one has some Chopin-influenced guitar soloing! Hope this track will bring fond memories to you too, in time! Enjoy…

WIRETHRONE
Brutality and passion captured in a sonical entity! This has my favourate chorus at the moment. Soaring melody with brutal vocals! Kind of like the beauty and the beast, except we ain't no beauties (but ladies, we can be your beasts!).. Very soulful song!

ON EMBERED FIELDS ADUST
Like Blade Vaults, I've played this one on clinics and with Mr. Hahto too. Some psychedelic solos coming your way!

INTO SHADOW
I think this is the most soulful song on the album (well, in my opinion of course…)!

CLANDESTINITY NOW
Long song, so short description: EPIC! Three songs in one.

HEAVENLY: new video clip "Fullmoon" available!

2010-04-07T12:07:37+02:00

French melodic power metallers HEAVENLY have just released their new video clip "Fullmoon". Watch the result here.
"Fullmoon" comes off HEAVENLY´s latest album "Carpe Diem", released in December 2009.

"Eiszeit" enters German single charts!

2010-03-31T20:29:53+02:00

Munich-based electronic rockers EISBRECHER have just entered the German charts with their "Eiszeit“ single at #84! Congratulations!
Watch out for the new EISBRECHER studio album (also titled "Eiszeit") that will hit the stores on April 16th.

NEVERLAND comment on their new album!

2010-03-27T18:55:49+01:00

"Ophidia", The 2nd studio album of Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki´s NEVERLAND will be released on March 29th. It includes guest apperances of Jon Oliva (Jon Oliva´s Pain/Savatage), Edu Falaschi (Angra/Almah) & Urban Breed (Bloodbound/Pyramaze).

The band comments their album "track by track" for you here:

THIS VOICE INSIDE
A fast power progressive piece with its epic moments, This Voice Inside is about the main character of The Wheel of Time series, Rand Al’Thor. It mainly speaks of Rand’s unwilling turn into a anti-hero type while constantly trying to battle with the voices inside his head. Followers of the series may remember that Lews Therin, the previous Dragon Reborn, resides within Rand’s head as well, without Rand’s will so it´s like schizophrenic situation also trying to save the world. However, as it is also covered in the books as well as reflected on the lyrics, Rand sometimes destroys more than he saves because of his situation and causes the death of his allies as well as enemies and so. This song is about struggle of Rand. We also have a music video for this one.

SILENCE THE WOLVES
Silence the Wolves is one of our three songs performed by a guest of ours. It basically talks about the Mother Nature trying to resist against the Man. It talks about humans destroying the life, disrupting the Gaia’s way and so. Lyrics protest the burning of trees, killing of animals and telling about humans not being able to see that they are destroying lives. Silence the Wolves is probably the heaviest song on the album.

OPHIDIA
Our title track is basically a semi-electronic, semi symphonic mid tempo piece with its up and down paces as well as some nice guitar tricks. Ophidia tells of the evil inside every one of us and how it slowly corrupts anything and everything. The song covers this theme from the perspective of “evil” as if it has a tongue and it speaks. The song resembles the evil as a “snake”, slowly crawling within our minds. Ophidia means worshiping to the snake or following the path of snake. Since humans almost always lie, the song suggests that we are all Ophidians.

WILL OF GOD
An acoustic song, basically sad both with its lyrics and the melody. It is about people killing each other in the name of God, under the banner of a religion or another. The idea came into life after seeing the movie Kingdom of Heaven’s Director Cut. The message is simple, whatever your beliefs may be, you are not supposed to kill or enforce each other but to create a harmony. People throughout the history, killed each other without even knowing their names. Lines like “I killed a friend yesterday, I don’t know his name…” suggest the absurdness of this fanatic attitude.

INVISIBLE WAR
Another piece covered by one of our guests with supported backing choirs and so. It is a mid tempo song with mid-eastern tastes. It talks about the struggle in the land of sand. Middle East always suffered from world politics and games of world domination. It is either the western civilizations or the eastern, it was always like the reddened battlefield of cunning human greed. Lyrics suggest that the latest wrath on the land tries to control everything, replacing the idea of a god and trying to act as one. Jon Oliva is our guest singer on this song.

PLACES UNKNOWN
A mid tempo, sad song. The lyrics are devoted to our friend, Mike Baker, who has passed away in October 2008. Song is basically about the idea of his loss and the aftershock it created on us as well as on his beloved ones. Mike was a nice person and a good friend. We were discussing the possibilities of co-operating with him on a bigger scale when he passed away and this was the least we could’ve done in his memory.

NO ONE LEAVES THE HIVE
A fast paced piece with certain tempo alterations. More like a classical power-prog theme. Song is about a youngling being deceived into joining factions, groups and performing terrorizing acts with simple beliefs like protecting his family and country and so. However in reality, the song suggests that he is being used by the darker hands as it is mainly the story of today’s (and all human histories) wars and terrorizing acts. Nothing is as simple as “defending a nation” or “black and white” as we want to believe.

SPEAK TO ME
An interesting song with a different attitude from the rest of the album. It is mid tempo and has some industrial and classical influences with lots of layers within the music. Theme-wise, it talks about a small boy in love with a girl who ignores him constantly. It´s about his passion and heartache. He is hopeless and he suffers. It is of a naïve love of our little friend. It is also the longest track of the album with its somewhat 6.30 duration.

ASHES TO FALL
Our final song with a guest singing (Edu Falaschi of Angra/Almah). The song is more progressive than many of the essences of this album. It is mid tempo with catchy choruses as well as really cool bass lines. It talks about the wars in Middle East, especially the ones in between Israel and Phalastines. It is from the eye of a 15 year old child, questioning why she had to die because of someone else’s greed.

FINAL ODYSSEY
Again a different song when compared to the rest of the album. It has some industrial, Swedish metal feeling near to its folklike but melancholic attitude. Lyrics talk about the human race leaving Earth to find a new place to live, after our race destroys our home planet with wars and pollution. The song suggests that no one with pressing urges on greed, jealousy, profit and sin to come along to that new world, leaving the shady souls behind.

FORESTS OF HOPE
It is a different track from the rest of the album with its orchestral feel. Lyrics suggest of a land where you meet your hopes, without having to face with locked gates as we do in real life, preventing us from reaching our hopes and dreams. It talks about a mother, a woman, who is telling her children (not only her own sons, but all children in the world) about the light that exists above all dark elements and difficulties, a forest of trees that is the Hope of all humanity, not only realistic as the environment, but metaphorically too. It s a longing and loving cry to share and travel with them to the unknown places of hidden beauty on this planet in our souls and in a higher sphere.

DYING THREADS
Our second song about The Wheel of Time, though this one is on the three Ta’verens. It shows the darkness coming along and covering things. It basicly talks about the events that alerts the coming of Tarmon Gai’don, fall of light. Music is somewhat fast paced with folk-march kinda passages as well as some good acoustic ends. It also has the feeling of electronic – symphonic blend of sounds.

INTO THE HORIZON
An instrumental mid tempo song. It gives you the feeling of heading to a new journey, a new adventure awaiting you just at the end of horizon. The setting sun suggests your time to move on has come and so. It also closes the chapter of Ophidia.

International release of new KISSIN´ DYNAMITE album!

2010-03-27T17:12:37+01:00

What a newcomer, what a band! Southern German heavy rockers KISSIN´ DYNAMITE have just released their second album „Addicted To Metal“ (in Germany/Austria/Switzerland, Finland & Japan through EMI). Apart from these territories AFM Records will make the album available worldwide, starting with the release of “Addicted To Metal” in whole Europe on April 26th.
Heavy metal icon Udo Dirkschneider himself appears as guest on the title track. This is a must-have for every lover of fresh, energetic heavy rock/metal!

New songs can be found here: www.myspace.com/kissindynamiterocks
Click HERE to watch the live video of the new song “In The Name Of The Iron Fist”.

CRYSTAL VIPER signs with AFM Records!

2010-03-26T20:11:51+01:00

Polish female fronted traditional heavy metal act CRYSTAL VIPER signed a new contract with AFM Records.
"Yes, we can say CRYSTAL VIPER found new home at AFM Records! We are truly happy, as except being extremely serious, these guys have the same passion as we do: Heavy Metal. And that\'s what really matters!" points Marta Gabriel, CRYSTAL VIPER vocalist & guitarist.

The first CRYSTAL VIPER release on AFM will be the live album titled "Defenders Of The Magic Circle: Live In Germany", schedule for June.

Also CRYSTAL VIPER will enter the studio this Summer already to record their third album.

CRYSTAL VIPER is playing final dates of the current "The Tour And The Witch"
tour at:
23-04-2010 - Keep It True Festival, Lauda-Konigshofen, Germany
08-05-2010 - MCK Myslowice, Silesia, Poland
19-06-2010 - Sofia, Bulgaria (venue t.b.a.)
24-07-2010 - Woodstock Open Air, Borkovany, Czech Republic

More information at www.myspace.com/crystalviperofficial

MASTERPLAN unveil single and album cover atworks!

2010-03-24T19:24:50+01:00

The cover artworks of MASTERPLAN´s upcoming new releases

"Far From The End Of The World" (3 track single) - release: April 16th, and
"Time To Be King" (album) - release: May 21st

have been unveiled now:

SYMPHORCE signs with AFM Records!

2010-03-24T18:49:37+01:00

One of the most innovative and best Power Metal bands has signed a new contract with AFM Records:
SYMPHORCE! The band around singer Andy B. Franck and guitarist Cede Dupont is working on their new album right now, a late August release is expected.

New single "Far From The End Of The World"

2010-03-11T19:07:42+01:00

Now the title of MASTERPLAN´s new single has been unveiled: "Far From The End Of The World" will be released on Apri 16th to give a first impression of MASTERPLAN´s new album "Time To Be King", to be unleashed on May 21st.

Second song from SOLUTION .45´s debut album posted online!

2010-03-11T17:24:07+01:00

Modern/Melodic Deathers SOLUTION .45 will release their debut album "For Aeons Past" on April 9th. Just a few weeks ago the band made the song "Gravitational Lensing" available for streaming, now the second new track has been presented. Click here to enter "The Close Beyond".

New video clip "This Voice Inside" released now!

2010-03-11T17:03:58+01:00

On mRach 26th, Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki´s NEVERLAND will release their second album. Click here to watch the new video clip "This Voice Inside".

Alex Beyrodt´s VOODOO CIRCLE records 2nd album!

2010-03-11T16:54:03+01:00

News from the VOODOO CIRCLE camp: the band around guitar wizard Alex Beyrodt has just started with the recordings of their second album, which is expected to be released in September 2010. Also the Circle is pleased to announce their newest meber in drummer Markus Kullmann (Dezperadoz). Markus has already recorded all of the drum tracks for the new album. Watch out!

Drummer Marc Reign quits DESTRUCTION!

2010-03-10T14:42:37+01:00

Now it's official, the DVD “A Savage Symphony”, is the farewell gift from drummer MARC REIGN for the DESTRUCTION fans.

Tour-stress caused personal & musical differences, so both parties decided to go separate ways in the future.

Marc will concentrate on his rock-project “Volcano” and wants to keep himself open for other musical styles. He wants to thank all the DESTRUCTION maniacs worldwide and the band for all the great fun and support over all those years!

MIKE & SCHMIER wish him all the best and much success for his future projects.

All announced shows will of course go ahead!

DESTRUCTION are currently writing new material that will “ go more back to the roots”, referring a statement from frontman SCHMIER. We are looking forward ...

CIRCLE II CIRCLE are recording new album!

2010-03-06T20:35:13+01:00

Former Savatage singer Zak Stevens and his band CIRCLE II CIRCLE have just started recording their 5th album. Entitled "Consequence Of Power", this will be the 2nd concept album of the band. The release is expected for Fall 2010.

"Festival" in the German charts!

2010-03-01T16:31:48+01:00

Good news for the Mountain King: the just released fourth JON OLIVA`S PAIN album "Festival" hits #87 in the German album charts!

3 guest singers on new NEVERLAND album

2010-02-23T20:34:26+01:00

Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki´s NEVERLAND will release their second studio album "Ophidia" on March 26th.
Now the 3 guest singers that will appear here have been unveiled:

Jon Oliva (Savatage, Jon Oliva´s Pain)
Edu Falaschi (Angra, Almah) &
Urban Breed (ex- Tad Morose, Pyramaze)

The cover artwork has also been unveiled now:

"Mechanize" in European charts!

2010-02-16T12:25:23+01:00

The new FEAR FACTORY album “Mechanize” has achieved the following chart position in its first week of release:

Germany: #31
Sweden: #51
U.K.: #7 (Rock & Metal Charts)
Netherlands: #83
Switzerland: #70
Finland: #31

A first teaser for NEVERLAND´s new album "Ophidia"!

2010-02-15T13:21:30+01:00

Turkish/Greek symphonic progressive melodic metal band Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki´s NEVERLAND will release their second album "Ophidia" on March 26th.
A teaser video can be found here already.

SOLUTION.45 will release debut album in April!

2010-02-12T13:43:14+01:00

The modern metallers from Solution.45 have just revealed the title and tracklist of their upcoming debut album!
The record, entitled "For Aeons Past", will be released April 9th in Europe.

Tracklisting is as follows:

1. The Close Beyond
2. Gravitational Lensing
3. Through Night-Kingdomed Gates
4. For Aeons Past
5. Lethean Tears
6. Bladed Vaults
7. Wirethrone
8. On Embered Fields Adust
9. Into Shadow
10. Clandestinity Now

On February 15th the band will premiere a first song out of this album. Mark your calendars and get ready!
www.myspace.com/solution45

4th part of ORDEN OGAN´s "Making Of EASTON HOPE" available now!

2010-02-12T12:51:45+01:00

The "Making Of EASTON HOPE" Pt. 4 is online here now.
Here you can watch cult cover artist Andreas Marschall (Blind Guardian, Running Wild, In Flames, Hammerfall, Obituary) explaining the creation of ORDEN OGAN´s "Easton Hope" artwork, from first daws to the finished result. Enjoy!

new MAGICA album will be released in May!

2010-02-11T19:32:26+01:00

Romanian female fronted melodic metallers MAGICA have entered the studio on February 7th to record the successor to their 2008´s "Wolves & Witches".
The new album will be released in May.

EISBRECHER announce new album "Eiszeit"!

2010-02-11T18:42:58+01:00

EISBRECHER will release their new album "Eiszeit" on April 16th. A single called "Segne Deinen Schmerz" will be unleashed on March 19th already.

The band´s lastest album "Sünde" (2008) reached #18 in the official German album charts.

new MASTERPLAN album "TIME TO BE KING"

2010-02-10T16:23:26+01:00

MASTERPLAN have just reunited with original singer Jorn Lande and also finished the recordings for their new album "Time To Be King", that will be released on April 16th. For March you can expect the release of a single to preceed the album.

ORDEN OGAN´S "NOBODY LEAVES" FOR FREE DOWNLOAD!

2010-01-29T19:44:36+01:00

German epic/melodic power metallers ORDEN OGAN have just released their new album "Easton Hope". Now the track "Nobody Leaves" has been made available for FREE DOWNLOAD here .
Enjoy!

Furthermore you can win 1 out of 3 ORDEN OGAN fan packages in their Myspace competition

NEW NEVERLAND ALBUM COMING IN MARCH!

2010-01-29T19:19:24+01:00

This constellations is extraordinary, especially in the Metal scene: a Greek teams up with some young Turkish musicians to play their version of symphonic/progressive power metal. Of course this can only be Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki´s NEVERLAND, who released their debut "Reversing Time" in early 2008.
Now the second album is ready to be unleashed in March 2010. It will be called "Ophidia" and again include some guest apperances of well-known artists. More on this will be unveiled soon.

On the NEVERLAND website http://www.in-neverland.com/ you can take a look at a mosaique that will transform into the "Ophidia" cover artwork bit by bit.

SONG COMMENTARY VIDEO ONLINE!

2010-01-29T11:33:38+01:00

JON OLIVA`S PAIN, the band around former Savatage mastermind Jon "Mountian King" Oliva, will release their new album "Festival" on February 19th, 2010.

A video that sees Jon commenting on some of the new songs (incl. song snippets) can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKoTUf1ji5k

DVD RELEASE PARTIES!

2010-01-21T16:49:34+01:00

On January 29th, German thrash metal icons DESTRUCTION will release "A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation", their new DVD. It not only includes the full DESTRUCTION gig from Wacken 2007, but also an extensive band history part. A mus-have for thrashers!
The limited edition will include a bonus LIVE CD.

DVD RELEASE PARTIES!

"MAKING OF" PT. 2 & 3 ONLINE!

2010-01-19T18:57:48+01:00

ORDEN OGAN will release their second album "Easton Hope" on January 22nd. Part 2 & 3 of their "Making Of EASTON HOPE" is online now here: www.youtube.com/ordenoganofficial

"Easton Hope" will be available as ltd. Digi Pak (incl. 2 bonus tracks and multimedia online content) and standard CD (jewel case).
EMP Mailorder also offers a Special Edition that includes the Digi Pak, an Orden Ogan t-shirt and a poster: www.emp.de

DEZPERADOZ supporting U.D.O. !!!

2010-01-12T12:57:51+01:00

At the following dates, the DEZPERADOZ will support 2 more U.D.O. shows. Please visit the tourdates section for
more DESPERADOZ live dates.

22. Jan. 2010; 20:00 OUTBACK Bad Arolsen DEZPERADOZ supporting U.D.O.
23. Jan. 2010; 20:00 VA Zentrum Burglengenfeld DEZPERADOZ supporting U.D.O.

ORDEN OGAN: "Making Of EASTON HOPE Pt. 1" online!

2009-12-23T02:35:26+01:00

On January 22nd, the second studio album of Germany´s most promising Metal act ORDEN OGAN will be released.
The first part “The Making Of EASTON HOPE” is online now:
http://www.youtube.com/ordenoganofficial

THE NEW BLACK HAVE BEGUN WITH THE RECORDING OF THEIR SECOND ALBUM, WHICH WILL BE RELEASED SPRING/SUM

2009-12-15T12:44:30+01:00

Says the band: “Sounds good, doesn\'t it? What started as stupid idea born out of the love of "the riff" and playing it (and a tsunami of Caipirinhas, to be honest), is going into round two. Ha! We have around 17 songs in different states of completion, some of them in true TNB fashion, some of them with a twist or two, but all kicking our asses or patting our backs. Or both.

Phat guitars: Check. Killer hooklines: Check. Shamelessy playing exactly what we like: Check.

Several people said the new stuff sounds heavier and more metal, others said it sounds more Rrrrock and even more melodic, so you do the math: It\'s TNB and then some. We make the boobies and the balls shake! More on that later.”

New Destruction DVD coming in January / trailer online!

2009-12-11T15:14:57+01:00

Legendary thrash metallers DESTRUCTION will release their highly-anticipated new DVD „A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation“ on January 29th.
Here´s a nice trailer to give you a first impression:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT4_a5XBwMg

MOB RULES release new video clip "The Oswald File"

2009-12-11T14:21:29+01:00

German melodic power metallers MOB RULES have just released the clip for their song "The Oswald File", that appears on the new album "Radical Peace", in stores since November 13th.
For the video, the band created a special editted version of the track that is split into 6 parts (with a running time of 18 minutes) on the album. The song´s lyrics deal with the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
The clis is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCVDz4MFU8Q

ORDEN OGAN to play Wacken Open Air 2010 / new song online!

2009-12-11T12:57:34+01:00

Germany´s new melodic/power/folk/progressive metal hope ORDEN OGAN have just been confirmed for Wacken Open Air 2010!
The new ORDEN OGAN album „Easton Hope“ will be released on January 22nd. As an appetizer the band has uploaded the new track „Nobody Leaves“ (snippet version) on their myspace site: www.myspace.com/ordenogan

Are YOU the biggest DESTRUCTION fan?

2009-12-03T14:58:10+01:00

Germany´s leading music online magazine www.laut.de is hosting a very special contest, to find the biggest fan of German Thrash Metal icons DESTRUCTION.
Are you their biggest fan? Prove it!

Send us your video (30 second - 1 minute long) and confess us that YOU are the biggest DESTRUCTION fan on Planet Earth!
Let´s see what it takes to win, but BE CREATIVE!

And hurry: deadline is December 7th!!!

The prices:
- a meet and greet with the band on their upcoming tour:

December 11th, NL – Amsterdam, Melkweg,
December 12th, Lengerich, Satans Convention,
December 13th, NL - Rijssen, Lucky,
December 15th, Hamburg, Markthalle,
December 16th, Saarbrücken, Garage,
December 18th, Bad Arolsen, Outback,
December 19th, Leipzig, Hellraiser,
December 20th, Bamberg - Jako Arena

The 3 best videos will also appear on DESTRUCTION´s new DVD!!!

Please send your clips to the following adress:

UNDERDAWG Promotion
(Gebäude Underground)
Venloerstraße 200
50825 Köln
GERMANY

Good luck!

PRESIDENT EVIL announce new singer!

2009-12-03T14:13:52+01:00

The band states:

„We are back! And we proudly announce Chris "Howlin" Birx, well-known frontman of Motorjesus, as our new singer. After giving him a warm welcome, we will immediately start working on new songs we already prepared during the last months. New gigs are also likely to be confirmed very soon. So stay tuned and don't miss us on a stage near you.“

DORO verlegt Show am 12.12.2009 aus dem Postbahnhof in Huxley´s Neue Welt!!!

2009-11-26T07:05:54+01:00

Berlin (24.11.2009) – Berlin rockt! Und zwar so sehr, dass Rocklegende DORO Pesch ihr Konzert in der Bundeshauptstadt am Samstag, den 12. Dezember 2009 nun vom alterwürdigen Berliner Postbahnhof nach Kreuzberg in „Huxley´s Neue Welt“ (Hasenheide 107) verlegt.

„Der Ansturm auf die Tickets war in Berlin so enorm, dass sich abzeichnete, dass der Postbahnhof für diesen Auftritt zu klein sein würde“, erklärt die blonde Rockröhre. „Wir haben reagiert, weil wir möglichst vielen Fans die Möglichkeit geben möchten, die Show zu besuchen.“ Deshalb der Umzug in Huxley´s neue – und größere – Welt.

Auch die übrigen Deutschland-Gigs von DOROs „Fear No Evil“-Tour verkaufen sich richtig gut. Die Hallen in Hamburg und München sind ebenfalls fast schon ausverkauft.

Trost für alle, die 2009 keine DORO-Tickets mehr ergattern: die Queen of Rock kehrt schon am 13. März 2010 wieder auf eine deutsche Bühne zurück. Dann feiert DORO im Burg-Wächter Castello in Düsseldorf ihr 2.500 Live-Konzert.

Tickets gibt es bei: www.metaltix und www.dticket.de

DORO LIVE AT CHARITY SHOW ON RTL TV!!!

2009-11-17T13:21:31+01:00

Our Metal Queen DORO PESCH will be guest in a big charity show oh RTL TV which will take place on November, 20, 2009.

During the show, which will start at 8:00am (CET), Doro will put up her stage outfit and 2 vip tickets for her 2.500th live Show (which will take place on March, 13, 2010 in Düsseldorf) to auction. With the auction proceeds, Doro will help children in need.

Everyone, who is interested to purchase Doro’s Stage Outfit can send an offer to the e-mail address below. The auction will start with a price of 500€.

auktion@spendenmarathon.de

New JON OLIVA´S PAIN album in February!

2009-11-05T16:33:58+01:00

The cult band around Savatage mastermind Jon Oliva is right now working on the fourth JON OLIVA´S PAIN album, that will be released on February 19th. The album title has already been revealed: "Festival".

Another new song available for streaming!

2009-11-05T15:23:51+01:00

German melodic power metal force MOB RULES has made another new song from their upcoming album "Radical Peace" (European release date: November 13th) available for streaming:
www.myspace.com/mobrulesband

U.D.O. support PETA!

2009-11-04T16:33:04+01:00

Recently the German metal band U.D.O. announced a cooperation with the animal rights organization PETA2. Within this cooperation the band first decided to sponsor jerseys for a youth team of German handball team SG Hambrücken / Weiher (see picture) to set an example that every human being and every fan can make a difference. Even small steps amount to a long way.

Within their European tour from November 2009 until February 2010, the band will conduct further actions, with a view to conscientize their fans for ANIMAL RIGHTS at the best.

SHAKRA present new singer John Prakesh!

2009-11-04T16:02:35+01:00

Swiss Hard Rock giants SHAKRA are happy to present their new singer, John Prakesh:

After many weeks of intensive searching for a new singer, we are now very happy to announce that we finally found our new frontman. It is the Swiss guy JOHN PRAKESH who originates in India! John lives in Zuzwil(SG), is 30 years old and was the lead singer of the Hardrock band "Prakesh" up to now.

John has left behind more than 100 competitors (some of them very prominent) and impressed us in many ways! On one hand, we are totally delighted with the sound of John's voice and his singing skills. On the other hand, he is a really nice, open-minded guy with a good sense of humor! We have now worked with John in the Studio as well as in the rehearsal room, and also had some longer conversations. We couldn't be happier when looking ahead into the future! Welcome JOHN PRAKESH!

Here is what John says: "I am very happy to be a new Bandmember of SHAKRA. The decision to join that Supergroup was made very easy for me because of the cordiality of the musicians and the whole team. The beautiful welcome has touched me deeply. I am really looking forward to the challenge of working together with these great musicians."

The first show with the new formation will take place on the 8.November in the TV-Broadcast "Die Grössten Schweizer Hits", and we will rock some live-concerts starting in March 2010. For News, please check our Homepage (http://www.shakra.ch) with regularity.

Last but not least, thanks to our Fan-Club, our business-partners, our sponsors and all SHAKRA-Fans for the kind words in the last couple of months and we are looking forward to meeting them all again in the near future!

John, Thom, Thomas, Roger, Dominik

MOB RULES to support DIO!

2009-10-31T18:47:42+01:00

German melodic power metallers MOB RULES will support the legendary Ronnie James DIO and his band at 3 of their concerts in Germany.

Here are the dates:
16.12.09 Bremen - Aladin
18.12.09 Nürnberg - Löwensaal
19.12.09 Reichenbach - H2O

MOB RULES headlining shows in November:
13.11.09 Emden - Alte Post
21.11.09 Hamburg - Ballroom
27.11.09 Wilhelmshaven - Pumpwerk (15th Anniversary Show)

DARK AGE to celebrate album release with fans

2009-10-30T17:04:08+01:00

Hamburg-based modern death metallers DARK AGE have planned a very special celebration for November 13th: they want to celebrate the release of the new album „Acedia“ together with their fans. This will be the ultimate listening party, held in a nice location, in their hometown Hamburg. Due to the size of the location, only 100 people will get entrance. If you send an email to this adress (gaesteliste@dark-age.de) you can also win 1 out of 3 DARK AGE fan packages.

Date:
Friday, November 13th
Time: from 21:00 CET on

Location:
Warehouse Hamburg
Stresemannstr. 375/Haus 10
22761 Hamburg

"Picture Perfect" album stream

2009-10-30T14:39:48+01:00

The new album of US alternative/metal band SOIL is available now! It is streamed in entire length here:
http://tunelab.com/2009/10/22/album-stream-soil-picture-perfect/

"Memorial Roots" hits German charts on #84

2009-10-30T14:18:43+01:00

Swabian power metallers BRAINSTORM are on co-headlining tour with Primal Fear now, while their new album „Memorial Roots“ has just reached #84 in the German charts! Congratulations!

ON TOUR WITH PRIMAL FEAR

2009-10-19T20:17:28+02:00

Just a few days left until Swabian Power Metal masters BRAINSTORM will embark on a co-headlining tour with Primal Fear. The new masterpiece „Memorial Roots“ raises expectations for the upcoming live shows. Don´t miss it!

Here are the dates:

23.10.2009 ES-Barcelona Salamandra 1
24.10.2009 ES-Madrid Heineken
25.10.2009 ES-Villaba/Navarra Sala Totem
26.10.2009 FRA-Bordeaux Theatre Barbey
28.10.2009 ITA-Milan Music Dome
29.10.2009 CH-Pratteln Z7
30.10.2009 D-Geiselwind Event Halle
31.10.2009 D-Hamburg Markthalle
01.11.2009 D-Berlin K17
03.11.2009 NOR-Oslo John Dee
04.11.2009 NOR-Bergen Garage
06.11.2009 DEN-Kopenhagen The Rock

"ASTRAL HAND" CLIP PREMIERE!

2009-10-15T17:34:26+02:00

The brand new MOB RULES video clip "Astral Hand" will premiere on IMusic 1 TV:
Friday October 16th, on „iMusic1 Rocks“. Time: 23:00 – 0:00.

ORDEN OGAN SIGN WITH AFM RECORDS!

2009-10-14T18:34:29+02:00

AFM Records presents a new high-class addition to its roster: ORDEN OGAN. The Melodic/Power/Folk Metal band from Arnsberg, Germany, is one of Europe´s hottest prospects of the last years. ORDEN OGAN have released their first own-pressed CD „Testimonium A.D.“ in 2004, to critical acclaim. Their label debut album „Vale“ then followed in February 2008, with again critics praising the band´s undenieable qualities. Despite all their traditional Metal roots, the band never becomes stereotype, but sounds fresh and up-to-date. Symphonic keyboards melt into grinding guitar riffs, bombastic choirs and orchestral arrangements create an impressive wall of sound.
The new ORDEN OGAN album „Easton Hope“ will be released in early 2010. It will be the band´s first world wide release. In August ORDEN OGAN already uploaded their new video clip „We Are Pirates“, which can we viewed here: www.wearepirates.de . The song was used by Germany´s biggest TV station RTL for several trailers that aired during the station´s Formula 1 broadcast.
More info on the new hopefuls of German Metal can be found here: www.myspace.com/ordenogan

The band comments:
"We always wanted to have a label that really believes in the band and gives 110% for ORDEN OGAN. We\'re very happy to announce that we signed in with AFM records and are absolutely sure that this is the right decision and the right Partner for ORDEN OGAN.
AFM are one of the leading german metal labels as you can see when you take a look at the roster: Doro, Destruction, UDO and so on...
We\'re very proud to be part of the family now and are looking forward to our years and releases at AFM. Our new record EASTON HOPE will be released January 2010. Watch out!!!"

RELEASE PARTIES!

2009-10-14T15:53:37+02:00

Swabian Power Metal force BRAINSTORM will release their new studio album "Memorial Roots" on October 16th. Just one wek after the, the band will be on tour together with Primal Fear.
BRAINSTORM fans can also look forward to the "Memorial Roots" release parties inn Germany and Switzerland (see flyer below for dates and locations)

COVER ARTWORK OF "RADICAL PEACE" REVEALED!

2009-10-13T17:45:10+02:00

German Melodic/Power metallers MOB RULES have just released their new single „Astral Hand“. Now it´s to show you the cover artwork of their new album „Radical Peace“, which will be released on November 13th.

Track list:

01. Children Of The Flames
02. Trial By Fire
03. Warchild
04. Astral Hand

The Oswald File (Ethnolution II: A Matter Of Unnecessary Doubt)
05.) Chapter I (Prologue)
06.) Chapter II (Desperate Son)
07.) Chapter III (11.30 a.m.)
08.) Chapter IV (Unnecessary Doubt?)
09.) Chapter V (A Dead Man´s Face)
10.) Chapter VI (Did You Reach The Sun?)

11. Waiting For The Sun
12. The Glance Of Fame

PARADOX: ALBUM TRAILER ONLINE!!!

2009-10-12T14:47:03+02:00

Click here to see the new “Riot Squad” Trailer with some fun scenes featuring Charly´s recording-session in studio!

Just use the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X60efSP4Um8

The new Paradox studio album “Riot Squad” will be in stores on October, 16, 2009!

DORO WILL CELEBRATE HER 2.500TH LIVE SHOW!!!

2009-09-22T12:23:46+02:00

On March 13, 2010 DORO will celebrate another very special anniversary. She will play her 2.500th live show at this date!

A special show deserves a special location – therefore the Metal Queen will return to her hometown Duesseldorf to rock the Burgwächter Castello, a new concert arena in Duesseldorf.

„This will be my first live show in this venue. It is a wonderful new arena with the best equipment you can get. The best part for the Fans surely is the fact that you can see the stage from all places and that the Fans are very close to the stage.“

All Fans who would like to see the show have to be quick in ordering tickets, because only 2,500 tickets will be sold.
You can order tickets via www.d-ticket.de

Tickets cost between 38 and 42 Euro and doors open at 7 p.m.

THE NEW BLACK: LIVE CLIP FROM SUMMER BREEZE AVAILABLE!!!

2009-09-22T11:32:35+02:00

Heavy rockers THE NEW BLACK have posted a high quality live clip of "Everlasting", filmed during their show at this year's Summer Breeze festival:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLLJIqvz-wE

The song "Everlasting" is available for free download here:

www.thenewblackofficial.de/everlasting

TRACKLIST & COVER OF "ASTRAL HAND" EP!

2009-09-18T22:00:02+02:00

German Melodic Power metallers MOB RULES will release their new EP „Astral Hand“ on October 9th. Now the tracklist and cover artwork have been revealed.

01. Astral Hand
02. Astral Hand (Radio Edit) *
03. Astral Hand (Instrumental) *
04. Man On The Run *

05. Hold On 2009 (Unplugged Version) *

* exclusive bonus tracks which will not appear on the new album „Radical Peace“ (out on Nevember 13th).

NIGHTMARE: ALBUM TRAILER ONLINE!

2009-09-15T21:19:35+02:00

The French Heavy Metal pioneers NIGHTMARE have just released their new killer album „Insurrection“. Here you can see a video trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqDzowpTiyE

WE ARE PIRATES!

2009-09-14T19:12:25+02:00

www.wearepirates.de

ENTER GERMAN CHARTS AT #40!

2009-09-09T16:13:02+02:00

The new AXXIS album „Utopia“ just entered the German album charts at a fantastic position #40! The band is amazed by this great success and sends a big „thank you“ to all their loyal fans!

DESTRUCTION: BROKEN BONES / MIKE REPLACEMENT ANNOUNCED!!!

2009-09-08T14:49:07+02:00

After Mikes broken bones last week in Belgium, the band has chosen a great replacement for the upcoming show in Portugal.

"Our friend Ol Drake from EVILE will step in and shred for DESTRUCTION at the CAOS EMERGENTE FESTIVAL in Portugal. He's the perfect match: young, wild, talented & a DESTRUCTION fan to the bone. The kids will love him!!! SCHMIER tells us.

Indeed EVILE had an astonishing uprising career & are now counting as one of the most famous new THRASHstars. The UK hopefulls always been supported by the DESTRUCTION mainman.
Ol gave us the following statement: "I was gutted to hear about Mike's injury. I wish all the best to him and hope he heals fast!

I got a mail from Schmier asking if I could step in on guitar. It was an obvious 'yes'.
I absolutely love destruction so this is a huge honor and privilege for me. Can't wait! it's gonna kick ass. Luckilly I can already play alot of the set being a fan.

A huge thank you to Schmier, Mike and Marc for this dream gig!"

WE say thank you Ol - kick some serious fuckin' ass!

AXXIS: CHART ENTRY!!!

2009-09-08T14:28:15+02:00

The new AXXIS album “Utopia” just entered the official German album charts on position #40!

The CD also entered the sales charts of the german Media Markt und Saturn markets on position #35

Congratulations, and thanks to all AXXIS fans, who made this chart entry possible!

THEATRE OF TRAGEDY: NEW WEBSITE ONLINE!!!

2009-09-07T14:33:06+02:00

In connection with the new album "Forever is the World", THEATRE OF TRAGEDY has redesigned and recently relaunched their official website www.theatreoftragedy.com.

BRAINSTORM: NEW ALBUM / ON TOUR!!!

2009-09-01T12:07:01+02:00

The new BRAINSTORM studio album "Memorial Roots" will be released on October, 16, 2009. It will be available in standart jewel case version as well as a limited digipak and vinyl edition.

Here is the album tracklist:

01 - Forsake What I Believed
02 - Shiver
03 - The Conjunction Of 7 Planets
04 - Cross The Line
05 - Nailed Down Dreams
06 - Blood Still Stains
07 - Ahimsa
08 - The Final Stages Of Decay
09 - Victim
10 - When No One Cares
11 - Would You

Also the tourdates of the co/headlining tour with BRAINSTORN and PRIMAL FEAR were
just confirmed!

Here are the dates:

12. Sep. 2009 21:00 Progpower Festival (USA) USA - Atlanta
15. Sep. 2009 22:00 Club Show (MEX) MEX - Monterrey
16. Sep. 2009 18:00 Monterrey Metal Fest (MEX) MEX - Monterrey
25. Sep. 2009 21:00 Garage (UK) UK - London
26. Sep. 2009 20:00 3 Day Metal Festival (UK) UK - Dudley (Birmingham)
27. Sep. 2009 21:00 Biebob (BE) BE - Vosselaar
23. Okt. 2009 21:00 Salamandra (ES) ES - Barcelona
24. Okt. 2009 21:00 Heineken Arena (ES) ES - Madrid
25. Okt. 2009 21:00 Sala Totem (ES) ES - Villaba / Navarra
28. Okt. 2009 21:00 Music Dome (IT) IT - Milano
29. Okt. 2009 21:00 Z7 (CH) CH - Pratteln
30. Okt. 2009 21:00 Event Halle (GER) GER - Geiselwind
31. Okt. 2009 21:00 Markthalle (GER) GER - Hamburg
06. Nov. 2009 21:00 The Rock (DK) DK - Copenhagen
07. Nov. 2009 21:00 Schützenhalle (GER) GER - Olsberg
08. Nov. 2009 21:00 Matrix (GER) GER - Bochum
09. Nov. 2009 21:00 Backstage (GER) GER - München
11. Nov. 2009 21:00 Rockfabrik (GER) GER - Ludwigsburg
12. Nov. 2009 21:00 Rocktemple (NL) NL - Kerkrade
13. Nov. 2009 21:00 Serikovka (CZ) CZ - Pilsen
14. Nov. 2009 21:00 House Of Culture (CZ) CZ - Kurim - Zlin
30. Jan. 2010 21:00 Stormway (NOR) NOR – Haugesund

SOIL: NEW ALBUM OUT ON OCTOBER, 23, 2009 / ON TOUR WITH SHINEDOWN!!!

2009-09-01T11:30:37+02:00

SOIL fans can look forward to this years autumn: First of all, the release date of the new studio album „Picture Perfect“ is coming closer, (the album will be released on October, 23, 2009) and furthermore the band will go on tour in November 2009!

Please check the tourdates below:

Tue 03 Nov Wrexham, WALES Central Station (headline show)
Wed 04 Nov Manchester, ENGLAND Academy 2 (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Thu 05 Nov Nottingham, ENGLAND Rock City (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Sat 07 Nov Glasgow, SCOTLAND Garage (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Sun 08 Nov Newcastle, ENGLAND Academy 2 (headline show)
Mon 09 Nov Sheffield, ENGLAND Leadmill (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Tue 10 Nov Wolverhampton, ENGLAND Wulfrun (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Wed 11 Nov London, ENGLAND Forum (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Thu 12 Nov Margate, ENGLAND Westcoast Bar (headline show)
Fri 13 Nov Paris, FRANCE Nouveau Casino (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Sat 14 Nov Hamburg, GERMANY Grunspan (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Sun 15 Nov Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS Melkweg (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Tue 17 Nov Munich, GERMANY TheatreFabrik (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Wed 18 Nov Cologne, GERMANY Live Music Hall (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Thu 19 Nov Frankfurt, GERMANY Batsckapp (w/ SHINEDOWN)
Fri 20 Nov Luxembourg, LUXEMBOURG Den Atelier (w/ SHINEDOWN)

U.D.O. ENTER THE CHARTS!!!

2009-09-01T10:38:52+02:00

The new U.D.O. album “Dominator” has reached position #27 in the official German album charts! The CD also entered the Swedisch charts on position #51, position #66 in the Norwegian charts, # 35 in Finland and it also cracked the top 100 in Switzerland!

Congratulations!!!

TANKARD: DVD RELEASE ON DECEMBER, 18, 2009!!!

2009-08-25T15:02:51+02:00

On December, 18, 2009, the new TANKARD DVD “Open All Night - Reloaded" will be released via AFM Records!

The DVD will contain a TANKARD live show, recorded on the “Thrashing East"-Festival which has taken place in East-Berlin on the 4th of March in 1990.

Furthermore, the DVD will contain live recordings from the Rock Hard Festival 2007, the video clips “The Beauty And The Beast", “Stay Thirsty!" and “Forza SGE" and many outtakes!

So the new TANKARD DVD will include over 3 hours of TANKARD fun!!!

AXXIS NEWSLETTER: „UTOPIA“ TEASER ONLINE / ALBUM RELEASE PARTYS!!!

2009-08-25T13:31:40+02:00

Marco & Bernhard of AXXIS have produced a videoclip in the Soundworxx studios to present their upcoming CD "UTOPIA".

Take a look behind the scenes, listen to the sound and get background information regarding "UTOPIA".

You can watch the clips in German or English on the MySpace, YouTube and Facebook site of AXXIS.

Here are the links:

http://www.myspace.com/axxisworld

http://www.youtube.com/user/axxisworld

http://www.facebook.com/pages/AXXIS/123627305066

Furthermore, there will be some release parties for the upcoming AXXIS album. Join this parties and listen to the new songs & sounds:-)

Here are the dates:

AXXIS RELEASEPARTYS:

14.08.2009 Bielefeld / Tronix
20.08.2009 Wien / Escape
22.08.2009 Coburg / Rockcafe Lichtblick
22.08.2009 Rockfabrik Ludwigsburg
26.08.2009 Darmstadt / Steinbruch Theater
27.08.2009 Stuttgart-Wendlingen / Live Club
27.08.2009 Ochsenfurt / Postkeller
28.08.2009 Lüdenscheid / Alte Druckerei
28.08.2009 Rockfabrik / Nürnberg
28.08.2009 München / Rock Studio
28.08.2009 Köln / Underground
28.08.2009 Hamburg / Headcrash
28.08.2009 CH - Uster / Rock City

BLACK MESSIAH BRECHEN ZUSCHAUERREKORD AUF DEM SUMMER BREEZE 2009!!!

2009-08-24T12:28:33+02:00

Unsere Jungs von BLACK MESSIAH haben auf dem diesjährigen SUMMER BREEZE FESTIVAL nach allen Regeln der Kunst abgeräumt!

Hier das Review:

Als dritte Band haben die Ruhrpott-Wikinger von BLACK MESSIAH die Ehre. Dem Publikum im Zelt ist deutlich anzumerken, dass man sich am frühen Abend den ersten Einheizer vor den großen AMON AMARTH abholen will. Dementsprechend gut gefüllt ist es schließlich auch im mittlerweile deutlich aufgeheizten Party Tent. Die Jungs von BLACK MESSIAH nehmen diese Steilvorlage dankend auf und werden den Erwartungen der Fanschar mehr als gerecht. Dabei sparen die Herren keineswegs an Pathos und gehen zu Werke, als wolle man sich dem heutigen Headliner aus Schweden als möglicher Toursupport empfehlen. Getrieben vom mittlerweile kollektiv dem Kopfkreisen verfallenen Rund legen BLACK MESSIAH einen Gig auf die Bretter, der bisher seinesgleichen sucht. Jeder Song der Wikinger explodiert im Publikum und lässt das Quecksilber beinahe an die kritische Grenze steigen. Selbst Metalheads, die sich nur zufällig in das Party Zelt verirrt haben, werden nach kurzer Zeit in den Bann von BLACK MESSIAH gezogen. Trotz der noch recht frühen Stunde stellen die Herren einen neun Publikumsrekord im Zelt auf, der wohl auch nur schwer zu toppen sein wird. Toller Auftritt ohne Schnörkel, dafür aber mit jeder Menge Spielfreude.

Quelle: http://www.summer-breeze.de/site.php?name=Reviews&year=09

Cover artwork of new BRAINSTORM album revealed!

2009-08-21T19:07:23+02:00

October 16th will become a day to celebrate for every Power Metal fan because finally BRAINSTORM will release their new album „Memorial Roots“. The cover artwork has been revealed now, further information to follow soon.

TITLE TRACK OF NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD!

2009-08-21T18:25:08+02:00

Today is the release date of U.D.O.´s new masterpiece „Dominator“. Therefore the band decided to make the title track available for free download!
Get the song here: http://www.afm-records.de/en/downloads/downloads-1.html

Furthermore a new video trailer has been uploaded:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GFP7cdp80k

Also we want to to let you know about a „special offer“ in our webshop: there you find the limited DigiPak CD of „Dominator“, signed by Udo Dirkschneider himself!
http://shop.afm-records.de/index.php?mp=products&file=info&products_id=492

PREPARE FOR DOMINATION!!!

JORN IS BACK!!!

2009-08-05T14:57:07+02:00

After months of rumours and speculations it is now official:

JORN LANDE will once again join forces with his old bandmates, and work on what is expected to be yet another MASTERPLAN Masterpiece.

The new album is already in the works and Jorn is right now in Roland Grapow Studios in Slovakia to work on his vocal parts. The release date is not yet decided, but the album is scheduled to hit the market sometime in early 2010.

„DOMINATOR“ RELEASE PARTIES ANNOUNCED!!!

2009-08-05T11:16:00+02:00

The new U.D.O. album „Dominator“ will be released on August 21st.
Expect to listen to U.D.O.´s newest masterpiece in full length (and maximum volume!) there. Also there will be tombolas and competitions with fine prices for the winners. Most likely Udo Dirkschneider himself will be present at the release party in Ludwigsburg´s „Rockfabrik“ (August 21st)!

Here are the dates:

08.08.2009 Osnabrück - DK Dance (Germany)
14.08.2009 Bielefeld - Tronix (Germany)
19.08.2009 Darmstadt - Steinbruch Theater (Germany)
20.08.2009 Ochsenfurt - Postkeller (Germany)
20.08.2009 Stuttgart-Wendlingen - Live Club (Germany)
20.08.2009 Vienna - Escape (Austria)
21.08.2009 Aachen - Schlüsselloch (Germany)
21.08.2009 Ludwigsburg - Rockfabrik (Germany)
21.08.2009 Nürnberg - Rockfabrik (Germany)
21.08.2009 München - Rock Studio (Germany)
21.08.2009 CH-Uster - Rock City (Switzerland)
21.08.2009 Köln - Underground (Germany)
21.08.2009 Hamburg - Headcrash (Germany)
21.08.2009 Essen - Turock (Germany)
22.08.2009 Ulm - Take Off (Germany)
22.08.2009 Burglengenfeld - Rockstüberl (Germany)
28.08.2009 Lüdenscheid - Alte Druckerei (Germany)

EDEN´S CURSE CONFIRMED FOR 2 FESTIVALS!!!

2009-08-04T21:21:14+02:00

Multi-national Melodic Hard Rock/Metal act EDEN`S CURSE stays busy.
After their very successful U.K. tour with Stratovarius and Firewind the band is now confirmed for 2 festivals in the U.K.; the "Bloodstock festival" and "Hard Rock Hell III", with some more in the making... check regularly www.EdensCurse.com for news.

Here are the details:

Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2009
Sunday 16th August
The Sophie Lancaster Stage
Onstage 9pm (just after Satyricon and before Europe)
www.bloodstock.uk.com

Hard Rock Hell III
Friday 4th December 2009
Total Rock Stage
Onstage 10.30pm

NEW AUDIO SAMPLE ONLINE!!!

2009-08-04T16:15:05+02:00

Please check out the link below to listen to a two-minute audio sample of the new THEATRE OF TRAGEDY song "Hide and Seek".

http://theatreoftragedy.com/

The song is taken from the upcoming studio album "Forever is the World" which is scheduled for release on September 18.

AFM will release new MOB RULES album in November!

2009-08-03T20:25:49+02:00

The Northern German Melodic Metal force MOB RULES signed a contract with AFM in late July. The new, sixth album “Radical Peace” will be released in November, prior to this the single “Astral Hand” will be unleashed in October.

“We are happy that we signed with the label of our first choice”, states the band. “The well-known professional work of the company and their high-class artist-roster go well with us and our musical direction.”

AFM are happy with the signing, too: “With MOB RULES we welcome one of the best and most consistent German Melodic/Power Metal bands. We are convinced that we can support the band on their further way up. Furthermore we can announce one of the Metal highlight of 2009 in “Radical Peace”, the band´s heaviest and most diverse album so far. Expect some spectacular surprises!”

Noteworthy for this appraisal is the twenty-minute epic “The Oswald File”, which deals with the assassination of John F. Kennedy and brings up the question whether the suspected (and later killed) Harvey Lee Oswald really was the one who shot Kennedy. With this song MOB RULES continue the concept of important political events in world’s history that they started on the previous album
“Ethnolution a.d.”.

This fall MOB RULES will be present on stage some more times, amongst others at the Wacken Rocks Seaside in Aurich, Germany (August 28th), as headliner of the “Börsencrash Festival” in Wuppertal, Germany (October 16th) and at the big album release concert in the band´s hometown Wilhelmshaven on November 27th, 2009.

GWAR SIGN WITH AFM!

2009-07-22T19:14:48+02:00

Legendary Thrash/Punk shock rockers GWAR sign with AFM Records!
Band leader Oderus Urungus and his bunch just finished the recordings of their new album „Lust In Space“ that will be released on August 21st already. But before the „Scumdogs Of The Universe“ will leave nothing but scorched at the Wacken Open Air. Be there!

BRAINSTORM NEWS!!!

2009-07-19T13:15:36+02:00

BRAINSTORM NEWS!!!

We just received the following news from the Brainstorm camp:

It’s managed! With the german label AFM Records, we found a strong partner to do the next step in our career. We are proud to be part of the AFM family and we expect a good cooperation with the AFM team. Since a few weeks, we are working in the “Gate Studios” to record the material for our new CD.

The new album will be released in October 2009. Furthermore, a lot of live shows are already booked. Please check the dates below.

BRAINSTORM LIVE 2009 / 2010

25.07.2009 DE Stöttern a.A. Open Air
14.08.2009 DE Dinkelsbühl Summerbreeze Festival
22.08.2009 DE Losheim RockArea Festival
23.08.2009 ROM Fetesti Rock City Open Air
12.09.2009 USA Atlanta ProgPower X
15.09.2009 MEX Monterrey ClubShow
16.09.2009 MEX Monterrey Metal Fest IV

(together with PRIMAL FEAR)
25.09.2009 GBR London The Garage
26.09.2009 GBR Dudley Metalfest
27.09.2009 BEL Vosselaar Biebob
23.10.2009 ES Barcelona Salamandra 1
24.10.2009 ES Madrid Heineken
25.10.2009 ES Villaba/Nav. Sala Totem
26.10.2009 FRAU Bordeaux Theatre Barbey
28.10.2009 ITA Milan Music Dome
29.10.2009 CH Pratteln Z7
30.10.2009 DE Geiselwind Event Halle
31.10.2009 DE Hamburg Markthalle
06.11.2009 DK Kopenhagen The Rock
07.11.2009 DE Olsberg-Bh. Schützenhalle
08.11.2009 DE Bochum Matrix
09.11.2009 DE München Backstage
11.11.2009 DE Ludwigsburg Rockfabrik
12.11.2009 NED Kerkrade Rocktemple
13.11.2009 CZ Pilzen Serikovka
14.11.2009 CZ Kurim House of Culture

30.01.2010 NOR Haugesund Stormway

NEW AFM SIGNING: BRAINSTORM!!!

2009-07-07T13:33:04+02:00

We are proud to announce that BRAINSTORM signed a new contract with AFM Records. Both sides are very happy with the new signing and everybody is looking forward to a new album release.

STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING NEWS!!!

NEW AFM SIGNINNG: DARK AGE!!!

2009-07-07T13:28:26+02:00

The German Melodic Death Metallers „DARK AGE“ inked a worldwide record deal with AFM Records!

The Band comments:

”We are really looking forward to work hand in hand with this renowned label!”

“The release of our sixth studio album is planned for autumn 2009, and you can expect the typical DARK AGE melodies and some surprises in our sound as well.”

Greetings from the Heavy Metal capital of the World!

Yours truly

DARK AGE

NEW ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER!!!

2009-07-07T13:21:01+02:00

AT VANCE fans schould mark the 18th of September in their calendar. At this date the new studioalbum of AT VANCE will be released.

The album was produced by AT VANCE mastermind Olaf Lenk. The name of the album will be “Ride The Sky”

NEW ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER!!!

2009-07-07T12:52:37+02:00

NIGHTMARE are currently recording their seventh studio album, co-produced by Achim Koehler (PRIMAL FEAR, EDGUY, MASTERPLAN).

The album entitled "Insurrection", will be released worldwide through AFM on September 11th.
The album cover has been made once again by Swedish artist, Par Olofsson who already made the one of the previous album, Genetic Disorder.

NIGHTMARE's 2009 line-up is: Jo Amore on vocals, Franck Milleliri and JC Jess on guitars, Yves Campion on bass and David Amore on drums.

Some of the new song titles are: 'Insurrection', 'Three Mile Island', 'The Gospel Of Judas', 'Decameron', 'Angels Of Glass' and 'Legions Of The Rising Sun.'
Special guest vocalist on the album is Fabrice Emmanuelsson from ELLIPSIS.

ALBUM DONE!!!

2009-07-07T12:45:02+02:00

Some News from the THEATER OF TRAGEDY camp:

“The new album is finally completely done! Mastering went great and Mr. Engelmann did a marvelous job. We can now officially announce the final running order for the upcoming "Forever is the World" album”:

01. Hide and Seek
02. A Nine Days Wonder
03. Revolution
04. Transition
05. Hollow
06. Astray
07. Frozen
08. Illusions
09. Deadland
10. Forever is the World

The album will be available in three different versions. A limited digipak with one bonus song, a very limited double vinyl version with two bonustracks (one exclusive only for vinyl edition!) and finally a regular jewelcase. The Release Date of the album will be September, 18, 2009. August 1st should be the premiere of the first soundclip. Stay tuned!

DORO CONQUERS CHINA!!!

2009-06-29T13:03:09+02:00

DORO Pesch developes more and more into a German export hit! Seven months
after her last tour during China, the Metal Queen came back for some amazing
shows in Shenyang und Peking in front of over 30.000 people.

“I enjoyed the shows very much”, comments DORO. “I really would like to play
more shows in China at regular intervals. I will take lessons to learn this
great language for a better communication with the Chinese fans”.

Before the next China trip, DORO will play the big summer festivals (a.o.
Wacken Open Air 2009), and a tour across Russia, the United States and
Germany. The next shows in China are scheduled for 2010.

ALBUM TITLE REVEALED!!!

2009-06-22T11:14:04+02:00

Fans already wait impatiently for the new studio album of Norway´s finest Gothic band, THEATRE OF TRAGEDY.

On September 18th, the waiting is over.

There will be a limited CD edition, a regular standard CD and also a limited vinyl edition of the new album. Now the band has already disclosed the album title: „Forever Is The World".

LOOKING FOR A NEW SINGER!!!

2009-06-16T14:26:57+02:00

Due to singer Johnny Holze left President Evil, the band is currently looking for a new singer.

“You don`t need to be a professional singer. We are looking for a cool guy who has the time and motivation to work with us in the studio and play some weekend shows and small tours”.

If you are interested, just send your information and some audio material to:

james@presidentevil.de

NEW SONG "INFECTED" ON MYSPACE!!!

2009-06-16T14:20:51+02:00

Just visit U.D.O.´s MySpace http://www.myspace.com/udoonline to listen to the title track of the new U.D.O. single in full lenght.

The new EP „Infected“ will be released on June, 26, 2009. The new U.D.O. full length studio album "Dominator", will be released on August, 21, 2009!!!

NEW KEYBOARDER!!!

2009-06-16T13:59:39+02:00

Multi national Melodic Metallers Eden's Curse have appointed Alessandro Del Vecchio (Edge Of Forever / Moonstone Project) as their new permanent keyboard player. Allessandro replaces former keyboarder Ferdy Doernberg. The experienced Italian musician has toured and recorded with Ian Paice, Glenn Hughes, Andre Matos and a host of other large names in the Rock and Metal world.

Frontman Michael Eden states "When one door closes another opens. With that said The Curse opens the door for our newest member Alessandro Del Vecchio. Ale is the kind of guy that will be a team player and do things with a positive force so we can charge ahead and get more shows lined up and the next studio album underway! The Curse never sold the hot-rod! We just changed the grease under the hood and added a bit of chrome!! See ya on the road and beyond!!".

Bassist and songwriter Paul Logue adds "Ale's not only blew us away with his enthusiasm and keyboard skills, but he's also a fabulous singer and songwriter. Anyone that can bring that much talent, not to mention hair, to the table is welcome in the team. Mark II is alive baby!".

You can read more about Alessandro at his official Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/alessandrodelvecchio

EDU FALASCHI’S NEW WEBSITE AND MYSPACE ONLINE!!!

2009-06-08T14:48:38+02:00

Please use the link below to check out EDU FALASCHI’s new website. Developed by the web designer Carlos Barbosa (ArtSide Design), the new page will contain much exclusive material, complete information about the singer/producer, new promos, and so much more stuff. “Carlos Barbosa surprised all of us with his work! I am really impressed in seeing that he surveyed seriously about my career as a musician and also as a producer which has been done successfully this year”, said Edu Falaschi.

Edu Falaschi (ANGRA, ALMAH) also started his new MySpace which was developed by the web designer Antonio Cezar.

http://www.edufalaschi.com.br/

http://www.myspace.com/edufalaschiofficial

SINGLE TEASER ONLINE!!!

2009-06-08T13:13:26+02:00

Please use the following link to check out a teaser of the upcoming U.D.O. single “Infected”, which will be released on June 26, 2009!

www.udo-online.de/PRELISTENING

The new U.D.O. full length studio album "Dominator", will be released on August, 21, 2009!!!

SHAKRA NEWS: MARK FOX LEAVES SHAKRA / NEW SINGER WANTED!!!

2009-06-02T15:22:16+02:00

We just received the following news from the SHAKRA camp:

DEAR SHAKRA-FANS

Quite recently, we were informed by Mark about his intention to leave the band by the end of October and we took note of it.

Mark feels that some of the contractual agreements between the band and their business environment are too much to his disadvantage.

The remaining four band members however don’t see themselves put in a disadvantage by their business partners. On the contrary, it is not least thanks to the management, booking-agency and record label’s professional contribution that the success of SHAKRA was made possible.

All band members have been able to harvest the fruits of the hard work they’ve done for us in the past years. It is only natural that people around the band earn money for this too.
We wish Mark all the best for his private and musical future.

It is important for us to let the SHAKRA-Fans know, that we consider our chosen path to be the right one and that we will continue to follow this way with all that lies in our power. After Mark’s departure, we will continue to work together with the same business partners and keep our passion – SHAKRA – burning, with a new singer on our side.
Thom, Thomas, Roger, Dominik

NEW SINGER WANTED!!!

Due to Mark will leave SHAKRA this fall, we’re looking for a new singer! If you think you’re our man send a demo-song or just an e-mail! infos@shakra.ch

SHAKRA: NEW VIDEO CLIP RELEASED!!!

2009-05-26T13:33:25+02:00

Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA have just released the second clip (“Ashes To Ashes”) from their success album “Everest”.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=57970574

NEW AFM SIGNING: CHRIS CAFFERY!!!

2009-05-26T13:24:05+02:00

With bands like Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra he became famous world wide: Chris Caffery! Now the guitarist/singer has inked a deal with AFM Records for the release of his new (forth) solo album “House Of Insanity”. Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage/Circle II Circle) will have a guest appearance here as well. The release is scheduled for July 10th.

NIGHTMARE SIGN TO AFM RECORDS!!!

2009-05-26T13:17:44+02:00

French heavy metal pioneers NIGHTMARE have inked a world wide record deal with AFM Records.

NIGHTMARE were founded in 1979 (!) already and therefore celebrate their 30th anniversary with a big anniversary concert in France later this year. The release of NIGHTMAREs new studio album (working title: “Insurrection”) is planned for September. You can expect classic, but also up-to-date heavy/power metal with razor-sharp guitars and bloodcurdling vocals.

The band comments:

“We are very proud to announce that NIGHTMARE have inked a (world wide) deal with German giant metal label AFM Records…
The band has entered the Indiscreet studio in Stuttgart (Germany) on May 4th with famous producer, Achim Koehler (EDGUY, MASTERPLAN, PRIMAL FEAR… ) on the helm, to record their seventh studio album to date. The album entitled “Insurrection”, will be released worldwide through AFM on September 11th, 2009...
The album cover has been made once again by Swedish artist, Par Olofsson who did already the one of the previous album, “Genetic Disorder”.

Nightmare's 2009 line-up:
Jo Amore - vocals
Franck Milleliri – guitars
JC Jess – guitars
Yves Campion – bass
David Amore – drums

TANKARD: SHOUT DUEL!!!

2009-05-26T13:04:11+02:00

The possibly loudest metal frontman (Gerre from TANKARD) challenges “Wurst-Achim”, the world´s loudest mountebank in this amazing video.

You don´t need to know the German language to understand… J

http://www.bild.de/BILD/regional/frankfurt/aktuell/2009/05/25/bruell-duell/auf-der-konstablerwache.html

AXXIS WILL SUPPORT UFO!!!

2009-05-26T13:00:03+02:00

On June, 26, 2009 our friends from AXXIS will support the mighty UFO at their show in Speyer (GER). AXXIS (who will soon celebrate their 20th anniversary) will release their upcoming studio album „Utopia“ on August, 28, 2009!

Ufo + Very Special Guest: Axxis, 26.06.2009, Speyer - Halle 101

NEW PARADOX ALBUM IN OCTOBER!!!

2009-05-12T09:18:02+02:00

Our friends from Paradox will release their new album, "Riot Squad" in October 2009! The new album will be produced by Charly Steinhauer. A demo version of the track "Dream Hero" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/paradoxbangers

Here is the tracklist of “Riot Squad”

* "Suburban Riot Squad"
* "Hollow Peace"
* "Timegrain"
* "Evolution Reset"
* "Riptide"
* "Nothingness"
* "Rise In Rank"
* "Psychofficial"
* "Planet Terror"
* "No Place To Survive"
* "Dream Hero"

UPCOMING PARADOX SHOWS:

Mar. 07 - An Club - Athens, Greece
Apr. 11 - Turbinenhalle - Oberhausen, Germany
Apr. 24 - Blackout - Rome, Italy
Apr. 25 - Siddartha - Prato, Italy
May 30 - Campo Sportivo di Montechiaro - Prato allo Stelvio, Italy
Jul. 25 - Headbanges Open Air - Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany
Aug. 14 - Jalomettali - Oulu, Finland

EVIDENCE ONE: LIVE SHOWS WITH Y&T!!!

2009-05-11T13:07:51+02:00

Evidence One will support Y&T for two shows in October. You can see the package live at the following dates:

21/10/09 CH-Pratteln "Z7"
23/10/09 D-Aschaffenburg "Colos-Saal"

AXXIS: ALBUM TITLE AND RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED!!!

2009-05-08T09:50:16+02:00

It's almost done!

The release date and the title of the new Axxis studio album were just confirmed! The album will be called "Utopia" and it will be in stores on August, 28, 2009!

Currently the band is working with Dennis Ward to mix the rest of the album and Derek Gores is working on a great cover design.

THEATRE OF TRAGEDY - THE STUDIO IS GETTING CLOSER NOW!!!

2009-05-05T21:02:54+02:00

We just received the news that Theatre of Tragedy entered the Room 13 studio (www.room13.net) in Oslo. The band will record 12 songs together with producer Alexander Møklebust (Zeromancer, Seigmen, Gåte, Monomen, Delaware etc). 10 of the songs will make it on the upcoming Theatre of Tragedy album which will be the 7th studio album in the bands history. The fans can expect a september release on AFM Records.

Stay tuned for upcoming news!

A video of some drumrecordings is available at the official Theatre Of Tragedy site:
www.theatreoftragedy.com

SHAKRA ON POSITION #4 IN THE SWISS CHARTS!!!

2009-05-04T18:39:13+02:00

Our Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA are unstoppable on their way to the top. After the release of their new album “Everest” and a successful short tour now there´s again good news: “Everest” has reached #4 in the official Swiss album charts!

Congratulations!

EDEN'S CURSE: NEW VIDEO CLIP!!!

2009-05-04T18:31:27+02:00

Multinational Melodic Metallers Eden's Curse have released their official promo video for "Angels & Demons" which includes a duet with Pamela Moore, best known for her performance as Sister Mary, on Queensrÿche's 1988 epic release "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II".

The video can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES4jqrfDRSs

The track "Angels & Demons" will be featured on Damien Dante's forthcoming Original Motion Picture JEZEBETH, which will be released via Satania 6 Films later in 2009, as well as the Dark Star Records accompanying Soundtrack. The band have also inked a deal to include the promo video as a bonus inclusion on the DVD release of JEZEBETH. Eden's Curse head out on tour in the UK & Ireland next month with Finnish Power Metal sensations Stratovarius and Greek Melodic Metallers Firewind.

Tour dates and tickets can be found at www.EdensCurse.com or www.myspace.com/edenscurse

JOHNNY HOLZE LEAVES PRESIDENT EVIL!!!

2009-04-28T17:52:33+02:00

We just received the following news from the President Evil camp:

Johnny Holze couldn´t continue screaming in President Evil cause of his job and some private things. We look back on six wonderful great years with him and we will remember it very well. We had good times and even bit a lots of dust where even the gold is laying.

We say: Do very well old fuck!

The Presidents

PS: Please notice that the band will continue with a new singer and you will us see on stage very soon again... Who it is? We’ll let you know a little later!

DORO NEWS!

2009-04-28T17:43:42+02:00

DORO PESCH APPEARED AS CO-DRIVER OF DTM-CHAMPION TIMO SCHEIDER!!!

More than 25 years DORO's life is full of power, energy and bombastic sounds. Now our Metal Queen left the stage to inform herself about the world of speed cars. DORO has always been interested in cars and on April,19, she joined the DTM champion Timo Scheider to act as his co driver at the season opening of the DTM Masters.
Doro comments: "I've always wanted to take a seat in a DTM car and now I'm more than happy that Timo Scheider took me on that ride in his Audi A4 DTM. Is was pure adrenalin! I really think that rock music and motorsports have a lot in common"
Not least decibel, power and energy!!!

DORO RADIO TRIBUTE SHOW!!!

On Wednesday, April 29th, Radio 4 Sound will broadcast a big DORO special show. There will be music from 25 years band history, an extensive interview with the Metal Queen and you get the opportunity to win special DORO fan packages. April 29th, 20:00 (CET) - on www.radio4sound.com

DORO PERFORMED NATIONAL ANTHEM AT ICE-HOCKEY FINAL!!!

The ice-hockey teams “DEG Metro Stars” and “Eisbären Berlin” had a very special guest at theit fourth final game. No less a figure than Doro Pesch performed the national anthem for their match.

NEW AFM SIGNING: SOLUTION.45!!!

2009-04-07T14:51:18+02:00

We are happy to announce that the new Scandinavian “Supergroup” SOLUTION.45 has signed a contract with AFM Records.

The band, featuring former members of Scar Symmetry, Sonata Arctica as well as members of Miseration, Hateform and Angel Blake states the following regarding the signing:

“Ladies and gentlemen!

After a few months of negotiating, we are proud and happy to tell that we have      now inked a deal with AFM Records! A German label highly thought of and of      distinguished heritage. We are all really excited about this, now being a part      of their ever growing roster and we can't wait to start cooperating!

We are set to enter the Panic-Room studios in September this year, together      with our good friend and producer Tomas "Plec" Johansson, to record our debut      album.

A large portion of our summer will be spent writing new songs and touching up      the ones found on the "promo 2008". The aim is to include maybe ten to twelve      songs on the album, depending on how the writing process is coming along. More      on this as it happens!

We all feel that Solution.45 has brought out the best in all of our abilities      and we can't wait to share the outcome with you all! Truly exciting times lie ahead.

/S.45”

SOLUTION.45 is:
Christian Älvestam (Ex-Scar Symmetry, Miseration, Unmoored) - Vocals
Mikko Härkin (Ex-Sonata Arctica, Kotipelto) - Keyboards
Jani Stefanovic (Miseration, The Weakening) - Guitar
Tom Gardiner (Hateform, Ex-Mors Principium Est) - Guitar
Anders Edlund (Angel Blake, The Few Against Many) - Bass
Rolf Pilve (Miseration, Essence Of Sorrow) - Drums

Check out the official Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/solution45 and stay tuned for more news coming up in the next months!

SHAKRA: VIDEO CLIP „WHY“ ONLINE!!!

2009-03-31T20:02:31+02:00

Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA give you a first impression of their new album “Everest” with the video clip for the power ballad “Why”, that can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wHt9WiDh00

“Everest” will be released on April 17th, available as standard CD and limited digi pak (incl. bonus track “Mystery” and 2 video clips).

NEVERLAND: CONFIRMED FOR PROGPOWER FESTIVAL!!!

2009-03-31T19:55:05+02:00

Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki’s NEVERLAND to appear at ProgPower Europe 2009!

The Turkish-Greek collaboration, Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki’s Neverland (NEVERLAND) will take stage at this year’s ProgPower Europe 2009 Festival, which will take place at Baarlo, The Netherlands in between October 2-4.

ProgPower festivals, with their USA, Scandinavia and Europe legs, are known to be one of the most prestigious festivals regarding the power progressive metal scene.

A release of the second NEVERLAND album is expected for the end of 2009.

More information regarding NEVERLAND can be found at www.in-neverland.com

EKTOMORF – GUITAR COMPETITION ON MTV!

2009-03-31T19:38:19+02:00

It has been made of the wishes of an experienced frontman and is only available in a very limited edition: along with the premiere of the hot new video “It ´s Up To You” on MTV (www.mtv.de/ektomorf) the music channel is giving away a custom made EKTOMORF guitar.

EKTOMORF: IN THE GERMAN CHARTS!!!

2009-03-31T19:35:53+02:00

Hungarian hardcore/neo thrash force Ektomorf just reached #94 in the official German album charts after the first week of release. This marks the band´s first German chart placing ever! Congratulations!

DEBAUCHERY: "ROCKERS & WAR" LIMITED EDITION

2009-03-26T15:54:25+01:00

On April 3rd German death metal bastards DEBAUCHERY will release their new album "Rockers & War"!
They deliver a bloody mixture of death/black metal ("War") and classic Hard Rock ("Rockers").
The first edition comes as special digi pak and will include a bonus DVD! Content of the DVD: documentary of the last DEBAUCHERY tours in China and Europe, studio report and photo gallery.
On the band´s myspace page (www.myspace.com/debaucheryband) you can find 2 new songs for streaming.
Don´t miss DEBAUCHERY on their European tour with EKTOMORF in April!

ALEX BEYRODT NEWS!!!

2009-03-23T15:15:48+01:00

Good news for all who desire some more „voodoo spirit“ after the Voodoo Circle showcases of the MARSHALL “Guitar Masters” tour. Voodoo Circle guitarist Alex Beyrodt will be on stage again soon, with none other than the legendary GLENN HUGHES!
“The Voice Of Rock” was impressed by the “Voodoo Circle” album and Alex´ impressive skills.

“I feel honoured and cannot believe to perform on stage with Glenn soon. The music he created is a big part of my life. This will be a mess!”

The first gig of Glenn Hughes together with Alex Beyrodt will be at this years´ Ermstal Open Air (http://www.ermstalopenair.de/) on May 30th.

NEW AFM SIGNING: SOIL!

2009-03-23T15:09:35+01:00

American modern metal/alternative band SOIL has signed a contract with AFM Records. Even better: the new SOIL album will be released at the end of May already! Stay tuned for further information.

ANKÜNDIGUNG BEZÜGLICH EKTOMORF!!!

2009-03-19T09:57:36+01:00

Hallo Metalheads und Fans der härteren Gitarrenmusik.

Wie viele von Euch bereits schon wissen kommt am 20. März das neue EKTOMORF Album "What Doesn't Kill Me..." in die Läden. Zu diesem Anlass haben wir uns überlegt, Euch nicht nur eine Standard-Jewel-Case und eine Digipak-Version zu präsentieren, sondern auch eine auf 1.000 St. limitierte Digipak-Version mit Halskette des Bandsymbols! Dieses kostbare Goodie wird in der Digipak-Version mit der Bestellnummer AFM 250-6 beiliegen (Strichcode 884860002721 - bitte Rückseite beachten!!!) und nur ca. 3-4,- Euro teurer sein als die normale Digipak-Version. Also schleunigst bestellen oder am ersten Verkaufstag im Laden Eures Vertrauens erwerben, um sich so ein kostbares Exemplar zu sichern.

EDEN’S CURSE ON TOUR WITH STRATOVARIUS!!!

2009-03-16T15:30:49+01:00

Edens' Curse are delighted to announce that they will be touring the UK & Ireland in May 2009 as opening support band to Finnish Power Metal sensations Stratovarius. Also featured on the bill as special guests are Greek Melodic Metallers Firewind.

The dates are :

15 May 2009 -- Wolverhampton, England, UK / Wulfrun Hall
16 May 2009 -- Nottingham, England, UK / Rock City
17 May 2009 -- Glasgow, Scotland, UK / Cathouse
18 May 2009 -- London, England UK / Islington O2 Academy
19 May 2009 -- Manchester, England UK / Academy 2
20 May 2009 -- Dublin Ireland / Button Factory

For direct links to purchase tickets please visit www.EdensCurse.com and click on the Tour section..

THE NEW BLACK: BRANDNEW VIDEO CLIP!!!

2009-03-16T15:03:00+01:00

Our friends from “The New Black” have a brand new videoclip. It’s for the song "Ballad Of Broken Angels". The Song was inspired by and written for an American road movie of the same title.

Just use this link to check out the video:

www.lastfm.de/music/The+New+Black/+videos/24929355

For more information about the movie, please visit the official website of “The New Black”

www.thenewblackofficial.de

MARSHALL GUITAR MASTER SHOWS MIT VOODOO CIRCLE!!!

2009-03-05T10:09:38+01:00

The Marshall company just invited Voodoo Circle to support 3 events of their „Guitar Master“ Liveshows, so the guys around guitar player Alex Beyrodt will finally bring the material of their self titeled debut album to the stages. The band will play the 3 shows with the recording line up: David Readman (lead vocals), Mat Sinner (bass & vocals), Mel Gaynor (drums) & Jimmy Kresic (keys).

Here are the dates:

06.03.2009 Frankfurt – Die Halle

07.03.2009 Oberhausen – Helvete

14.03.2009 München – Garage Deluxe

ADMISSION FREE!

EKTOMORF: ALBUM TRAILER AND NEW VIDEO ONLINE!!!

2009-03-02T11:16:44+01:00

EKTOMORF will release their new killer album „What Doesn´t Kill Me” on March 20th.
To give you an impression of what to expect, click here to see the album trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwX6onypzOk

Please also check out the new EKTOMORF videoclip "It´s Up To You". Just use the following link to watch the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wS_1EhAOws

DEBAUCHERY: ALBUM TRAILER ONLINE!!!

2009-03-02T11:10:16+01:00

„The death metal warmachine“ is back! DEBAUCHERY´s new torture attack “Rockers & War” will be released on April 3rd. Here´s a trailer to get a first, bloody impression….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcC7Ur57s-o

EDEN`S CURSE: NEW ONLINE SHOP!!!

2009-02-23T23:37:47+01:00

Our Melodic metallers of EDEN`S CURSE are happy to announce the opening of their newly designed online store.
Visit www.edenscurse.com and click on Shop, or visit direct here :-
http://www.stuartthestarfish.com/edensstore/index.php

Watch out for the extensive new merchandise sortiment!

EXILIA – WIN A PRIVATE CONCERT WITH STAR MODEL OF X-TRA ?!

2009-02-23T23:33:56+01:00

EXILIA-front women Masha surely is one of the strongest singers this Rock scene has to offer. In the new spring catalogue of Alternative fashion mailorder X-tra-X she shows her best side by presenting the new “Bat Attack” collection as the star model.
With a little bit of luck, the power lady will come, together with her new stage outfits, into your living room! German online community KWICK.DE is exclusively giving away a private show of EXILIA! Thereby it doesn ´t matter if you want to see the band together with your friends in a private hobby room or next to your family in the living room, EXILIA will play privately for you, if you are the lucky contest winner.
Join the contest under: http://www.kwick.de/magazin/musik.4

For all who already want to prove that they can be as style as EXILIA from Mailand: today is the release day of EXILIA ´s brand new album “My Own Army”!!

EKTOMORF NEWS: WIN A GUITAR OF ZOLI!!!

2009-02-16T17:00:55+01:00

From the release date of the new Ektomorf album „What Doesn’t Kill Me…“ (release date: March, 20, 2009), Ektomorf fans have the possibility to win a „ZOLTAN SIGNATURE CAREER GUITAR“. All editions of the new album will include an interactive part with access to this competition.

DORO "FEAR NO EVIL" INVADES GERMAN CHARTS!

2009-02-10T14:41:43+01:00

The one and only Metal Queen is still going strong, even after 25 years! Her new album "Fear No Evil" has just been released (January 30.) and went straight from 0 to #11 into the German charts. This is DOROs highest German chart-entry since almost 20 years! Congratulations & long live the queen!

ALMAH: "BEYOND TOMORROW" VIDEO RELEASED!

2009-02-10T14:38:55+01:00

ALMAH, the Brazilian power metallers around Angra singer Edu Falaschi and bassist Felipe Andreoli, have just released their new video clip "Beyond Tomorrow".

See the clip here:
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=U1237tbk_Ng

EXILIA ALBUM-TRAILER ONLINE!

2009-02-10T14:13:24+01:00

Italy´s crossover masters EXILIA will release their long awaited new album "My Own Army" on February 20th.<

As a teaser you can find a video trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPmvo3mpyvo

AXXIS: IN THE STUDIO!!!

2009-02-09T12:02:48+01:00

Axxis are currently recording the material for their new studio album! This time, the band members will come up with a special surprise to celebrate their 20th band anniversary. Stay tuned for upcoming news regarding this matter.

At this moment, Axxis singer Bernhard is recording his vocal tracks before drummer Alex Landenburg will start with the drum recordings.

The upcoming Axxis album will be produced by Harry and Berny. The band is once again working with engineer Dennis Ward (never change a wining team!). Also a female vocalist will take part at the new production, but this time, she will only act in the background.

DORO: „HERZBLUT“ VIDEO ONLINE!!!

2009-01-27T17:05:20+01:00

Please use the following link to watch the new DORO video „Herzblut“ on YouTube!

http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=PazBRmYm6fk

And don`t forget:

The new DORO full lenghth studio album “Fear No Evil" will be released on January, 30, 2009!!!

EKTOMORF: VIDEO TEASER ONLINE!!!

2009-01-27T17:00:54+01:00

To shorten the time until the new Ektomorf album "What Doesn´t Kill Me" will be released, the band just uploaded an album teaser on YouTube.

Please use the following link to watch the trailer:

http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=BeaHf2vrZkQ

"What Doesn´t Kill Me" will be available as standard CD, limited digipak and limited special digi (including Ektomorf necklace). The release date will be March, 20, 2009!

THE NEW BLACK: FREE DOWNLOAD SINGLE!

2009-01-26T15:51:31+01:00

To celebrate the release of their debut album, The New Black now release the FREE online single "Everlasting".

Get your download here:

Everlasting

EISBRECHER: ICE COLD SPECIAL EDITION WILL BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY, 27, 2009!!!

2009-01-21T17:44:18+01:00

Compatible to the current outdoor temperature, we will release a very special item for all fans of Eisbrecher: The „Sünde - Winter Edition“ will come in a special glass cube with 3D engraving. This Winter Edition is strictly limited to 500 units. So be quick and get this great release on February, 27!!!

DORO – CLOSE TO HER AUDIENCE DURING SWR „KOPFHÖRER“ AND SIGNING SESSIONS!!!

2009-01-20T12:06:47+01:00

It ´s gonna be an intense premiere at its best: on February, 9th, German radio station SWR1 will record this year ´s first “Kopfhörer” show – and for the first time in her career DORO will be the live guest for it!
The blonde Metal Queen will introduce her new album (release on January 30th) during an acoustic set in the SWR office in Baden-Baden. The concert will be broadcasted later on during the radio show SWR1 “Kopfhörer”, taking place from Monday to Friday from 22.30 h to midnight. An exact broadcasting date will be confirmed soon.

Next to her radio appearance, DORO will also be close to her fans during several signing sessions.

DORO Signing Sessions:

30.01. 13:00 h - Wolfsburg, Saturn, Porschestr. 45
31.01. 13:00 h – Fürth, Saturn, Würzburger Str. 6
31.01. 17:30 h – Regensburg, Media Markt, Bajuwarenstr. 29
02.02. 14:30 h – Dusiburg, Saturn, Königstr. 48
02.02. 18:00 h – Bochum, Saturn, Kortumstr. 72
03.02. 13:00 h – Groß-Mackenstedt, Media Markt, Drei-K-Weg 25A
03.02. 18:00 h – Hamburg, Saturn, Mönckebergstr. 1
04.02. 13:00 h – Dortmund, Saturn, Westenhellweg 70-84
05.02. 15:00 h – Mainz, Media Markt, Haifa Allee 1
05.02. 18:30 h – Weiterstadt, Media Markt, Robert-Koch-Str. 18
06.02. 13:00 h – Sulzbach, Media Markt, Main-Taunus-Zentrum
06.02. 18:00 h – Stuttgart, Saturn, Königstr. 26
07.02. 17:00 h – Sindelfingen, Media Markt, Tilsiterstr. 15

DORO: ALBUMTEASER ONLINE; HERZBLUT EP ENTERED THE CHARTS!!!

2009-01-09T18:42:13+01:00

Metal Queen Doro Pesch entered the Charts again! The new Doro single “Herzblut” reached Position No. #72 in the German Media Control Charts. Congratulations, Doro!

Finally, the new Doro full length studio album “Fear No Evil” will be released on January, 30, 2009. Please use the following link to watch an album teaser on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXpo1an5qZY

HELSTAR: "PAIN WILL BE THY NAME" VIDEO CLIP ONLINE!

2009-01-06T22:40:57+01:00

With "Pain Will Be Thy Name" HELSTAR released a brand new video clip to their new album "The King Of Hell". Check out the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2ENoEkiatQ.

"The King Of Hell" is available as standard CD, limited 2-CD-Set or vinyl.

TANKARD: VIDEO CLIP RELEASED!

2008-12-09T09:55:33+01:00

As a first teaser for the new TANKARD album “Thirst” (release date: December 19th), now the video clip “Stay Thirsty” has been released!
You can watch the clip here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec51yi2yYq4

So: let the beer flow - stay thirsty!

“Thirst” will be available as standard CD, lim. Digi Pak (incl. bonus DVD) and lim. vinyl!

DORO: MORE SPECIAL GUESTS ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

2008-12-09T09:50:53+01:00

On December 13th the ground in Düsseldorf´s ISS Dome will shake… Metal Queen DORO celebrates her 25th anniversary! The already strong billing is how enhanced by more high class special guests: members of the SCORPIONS (Germany´s most successful Rock band) will appear on stage! Just another good reason to salute to the Metal Queen and visit her huge anniversary show…
And while the new single “Herzblut” will be released very soon (December 12th), DORO´s “Celebrate” single climbs again to #5 in the Spanish charts (peak #3)!

DORO´s new studio album “Fear No Evil” will be released on January 30, 2009!

NEW AFM ONLINE SINGLES!!!

2008-12-03T10:48:20+01:00

In December 2008, AFM Records will release 3 online singles with several unreleased tracks of SQUEALER, ELVENKING and EDEN’S CURSE!

The SQUEALER single „The Cursing“ will include the brandnew song “The Cursing” as well as a single version of the album track “The Sources Of Ignition” and the Ultravox coverversion “Young Savage”. This Coverversion was recorded during the “Confrontation Street” sessions. The song was not released until now and it will only be available on this online single.

The EDEN’S CURSE single „Angels And Demons is already available. It will include the tracks “Angels And Demons” and “Ride The Storm” as well as the karaoke version of “Angels And Demons” and an audio interview. Vocalist Pamela Moore, best known for her performance as Sister Mary on Queensrÿche's 1988 epic release "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II", will appear as a guest musician on “Angels And Demons”.

Also already available is the online single „From Blood To Stone“ of ELVENKING. The single includes the titletrack as well as an acoustic version of the song „The Perpetual Knot“ (non Album Track!) and an acoustic version of “The Winter Wake”.

DORO - ALBUM TITLE REVEALED!

2008-12-01T14:52:17+01:00

After the very successful single „Celebrate - The Night Of The Warlock“ that hit the single charts in Germany (#75) and Spain (#3) (!!), now Metal Queen DORO already prepares for her big 25th anniversary concert on December 13th in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Just one day before this memorable event the second single from her upcoming album will be released, entitled “Herzblut”. As a special thank you for all the years of loyal support from her fans, the title track will be included in 5 versions (also in French, Spanish and Portuguese language), as well as the non-album track “Share My Fate”.

But there is more news from DORO. The title of the upcoming album has been revealed: “FEAR NO EVIL”.
The album will be released on January 30rd.

NEW SIGNING: „THE NEW BLACK“

2008-11-19T13:18:22+01:00

We are proud to announce another new signing on AFM Records: The debut album of „The New Black” will be released in spring 2009. The New Black play Rock. Real Rock, real heavy. With all the good stuff that comes with it: Hooklines, cool leads, riffs galore. Just imagine Black Label Society inviting the Nickelback guy over for some Thin Lizzy covers, all dressed up in Pantera shirts.
Stay tuned for upcoming news!

www.thenewblackofficial.de

SQUEALER: NEW ONLINE SINGLE „THE CURSING“ WILL BE RELEASED ON DECEMBER, 19, 2008!!!

2008-11-19T13:14:20+01:00

On December, 19, 2008, the new online single of Squealer will be released. Just a few month after the release of the latest Squealer album “The Circle Shuts”, the guys a coming up with new Material. The single will include the brandnew song “The Cursing”as well as a single version of the album track “The Sources Of Ignition” and the Ultravox coverversion “Young Savage”. This Coverversion was recorded during the “Confrontation Street” sessions. The song was not released until now and it will only be available on this online single.

DORO ENTERED THE CHARTS!!!

2008-11-11T22:16:11+01:00

We just received the news that the new EP “Celebrate” of Metal Queen Doro Pesch entered the German Media Control Charts on Position No. #75! Furthermore, the EP entered the Spanish single charts on number 20! That's sounds like one more reason to celebrate, doesn't it?!

AXXIS: NEW DRUMMER!!!

2008-11-11T10:39:37+01:00

It took a long time…
but now the search for a new drummer is over.
Alex Landenburg is the new AXXIS drummer.
Due to the high number of applications of some really great drummers, it was not an easy choice for the AXXIS guys to be made.
Alex Landenburg who is known for his work with bands like MEKONG DELTA, AT VANCE or ANNIHILATOR is very much looking forward to his new duty in AXXIS!
[more infos and band statements: www.axxis.de]

DORO - video teaser for Celebrate EP

2008-10-29T22:10:49+01:00

The long waiting has an end, the new Doro EP "Celebrate - The Night Of The Warlock" will be released this Friday. Who would like to get a sneak preview of the high quality new song material can do so by clicking the link below.

video teaser for Celebrate EP.3gp

video teaser for Celebrate EP.mp4

TANKARD AND PARADOX CONFIRMED FOR HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR 2009!!!

2008-10-20T13:10:22+02:00

Tankard and Paradox are confirmed for the Headbangers Open Air 2009. The biggest Heavy Metal garden party will take place from July, 23 to July 25 in Brande (near Elmshorn / Hamburg).

The following bands are already confirmed:

ANGEL WITCH
BULLET
DEATHRIDERS
JACOBS DREAM
JAMESON RAID
KILLERS (F)
LONEWOLF (F)
NIGHTSHADE
PARADOX
Q5
PORTRAIT
TANKARD
ZED YAGO

SINNER: DOUBLE HEADLINER TOUR WITH ROSS THE BOSS CONFIRMED!!!

2008-10-15T23:06:29+02:00

SINNER will hit the road in November on a Double Headliner Tour with former Manowar guitarist ROSS THE BOSS!!!

Please check the tourdates below:

SINNER + ROSS THE BOSS:
11.11. ES-Barcelona, Apollo2
12.11. ES-Bilbao, Santana27
14.11. I-Milan, Legend54
15.11. I-Florence, Siddharta
17.11. NL-Kerkrade, Rocktemple
19.11. D-Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik
20.11. D-München, Metropolis
21.11. D-Memmingen, Kaminwerk
22.11. D-Bochum Matrix
23.11. CH-Pratteln, Z7

2008-10-15T21:24:49+02:00

DEBAUCHERY NEWS!!!

2008-10-15T09:49:04+02:00

A few weeks ago we started a poll for the Debauchery fans to choose the content of the next record.

45% voted for a balanced mix of Rock and brutal Death Metal,
42% like the brutal stuff more and
13% would like to hear more Rock songs.

"Back In Blood" has been voted the most popular Debauchery record so far. The new CD will be entitled „Rockers And War“. It will be a two part Debauchery split CD based on the poll results.

I: The Debauchery part: “WAR” will contain 6 songs of uttermost brutality, blast beat, double bass etc. It will feature Tomasz Janiezewski, (ex-Belphegor) on drums and the new songs will push him to his limits. 280 bpm or more blast beat and the like.

II: The Blood God part: “ROCKERS” will contain 5 Hard Rock songs in the vein of AC/DC, Krokus and Guns'N'Roses. No blast beat, no double bass, just pure rock and groove.

We will enter the studio at the end of October. Co-Producer is Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69 / Krokus / Angra). Release date is April 2009. Most definitely „Rockers And War“ will come as a digi pack with bonus DVD including a "making of" and new video clip. We will keep you updated with a first song online in January and some studio footage soon.

Thanks to everybody who submitted their vote and see you on tour!

SQUEALER: NEW DRUMMER!!!

2008-10-15T09:41:16+02:00

We just received the following news from the Squealer camp:

Dear friends, fans and media partners:

We have another new family member in:
Mr. Eike Thomas (a.o. Cloudburst) on the drums!

Besides being a brillant drummer (Eike passed the Professional Program at the famous Modern Music School and worked as a drum teacher in different music schools), Eike commenced to study musicology. Because of being a fanatical Rock and Metal fan, it was pretty easy for Eike to learn and memorize the Squealer material and he impressed the other band members right at the first rehearsal.

We are proud to welcome a highly motivated new bandmember and we are looking forward to write the new material and rock the stages together with Eike.

The first live gig with Eike on drums will take place at the “Metalfest 2008” in Friedewald (Germany) on October, 25th.

BRUCE DICKINSON PLAYS EDEN'S CURSE IN HIS ROCK SHOW ON BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC!!!

2008-10-09T16:31:01+02:00

The living Metal legend that is Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson played Angels & Demons from the forthcoming new Eden’s Curse album on his Friday Rock Show show on BBC Radio 6 Music on Friday, October, 3rd. You can listen to a sample of what Bruce had to say right here.

http://www.stuartthestarfish.com/edenscurse/sounds/dickinson2.mp3

TANKARD NEWSLETTER:

2008-10-08T13:48:27+02:00

Tankard just completed the recordings for their new video clip "Stay Thirsty". The track was taken from their upcoming studio album “Thirst” which will be released on December, 19, 2008.

You will also find the new Tankard video clip on the forthcoming DVD of the German Rock Hard Magazine. The magazine which will include this DVD will be released in the middle of December 2008.

EDEN’S CURSE: NEW SINGLE ON MYSPACE!!!

2008-09-30T10:09:33+02:00

Eden's Curse are delighted to present to you the first digital single release from the forthcoming new studio album The Second Coming, the track Angels & Demons, which is streaming in FULL and is available to download from the Official Eden's Curse Myspace site :- http://www.myspace.com/edenscurse

The track, written by Paul Logue, Pete Newdeck, Michael Eden, Thorsten Koehne and Carsten Schulz (Evidence One) features vocalist Michael Eden duetting with Pamela Moore, best known for her performance as Sister Mary on Queensrÿche's 1988 epic release "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II".

The band have also added extended samples of the tracks Just Like Judas, Man Against The World and Lost Soul to their myspace site.

BRINGING BACK THE “VOODOO VIBES” TO HARD ROCK!!!

2008-09-29T10:27:31+02:00

AFM Records is very pleased to announce the signing of Alex Beyrodt´s VOODOO CIRCLE. Alex is well-known throughout the Rock & Metal scene as the mastermind of SILENT FORCE, former guitarist of SINNER and tour guitarist of PRIMAL FEAR. His exceptional compositions and instrumental skills secured him highest respect from other musicians and a strong worldwide fan base. In Japan, where quality is still the most important aspect when it comes to music, he is hailed as a “guitar hero” and fills the venues. Alex chose to walk in huge footsteps with VOODOO CIRCLE, because the immense impact and influence that bands like Rainbow and Deep Purple had, are undeniable. But if there is just one German musician who can fill this big boots and arouse with new energy, we definitely talk about Alex Beyrodt.
Not to forget, it needs a special kind of stage presence, charisma and the ability to “let the guitar do the talking”, so every listener can feel it deep down in his spine. Alex´ 60´s Strat guitar can give you exactly this - all in the tradition of the true heroes of Rock guitar.

Now Alex has founded a new band, that is deeply rooted in classic Hard Rock: VOODOO CIRCLE. The band´s name will soon be known for first class musicianship and the ability to evoke pure magic. Here we have Alex Beyrodt (guitars), David Readman on vocals, Mel Gaynor (drums), Mat Sinner (bass) and Jimmy Kresic on keyboards.

„The legendary bands of the 70´s raised their best song ideas in extensive jam sessions and they possessed the gift to express something through the music. Nowadays this spirit seems to got lost somehow. Now I follow this “ideal” with VOODOO CIRCLE. Back to vintage sounds, extensive jams of great musicians, sweaty live gigs and pure delight in playing.”
-Alex Beyrodt-

These are the bringers of the „voodoo vibes:

Alex Beyrodt (guitars) -Silent Force, ex-Sinner
David Readman (vocals) - Pink Cream 69
Mat Sinner (bass) - Sinner, Primal Fear
Mel Gaynor (drums) - Simple Minds, Gary Moore, Brian May
Jimmy Kresic (keyboards)

Guest appearances on the album:
Doogie White (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen)
Rudi Sarzo (Ozzy, Dio, Whitesnake)
Norifumu Shima (Concerto Moon)
Richard Andersson (Majestic, Space Odyssey)

On December 4th the self-titled debut album wuill finally be available. Fans of the “old masters” like Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Yngwie Malmsteeen and Deep Purple, but also supporters of Silent Force, Pink Cream 69 and Sinner will be amazed by this Hard Rock jewel.

DORO NEWS!!!

2008-09-24T20:28:59+02:00

As already announced, the ultimate Metal Party will take place in the ISS-Dome in Düsseldorf, (Germany) on December, 13, 2008. Doro celebrates her 25th stage anniversary and invites everyone to come and party with her. Arch Enemy and Leaves’ Eyes were confirmed as the support acts and Doro will enter the stage with a very special headlining show. Different guest musicians like Tarja Turunen (Tarja, ex Nightwish), Bobby (Overkill), Warrel Dane (Nevermore) and Udo Dirkschneider will come to join Doro on stage to perform songs with her during her show. Furthermore, the Warlock line up of 1986 will enter the stage on that special evening.

There will also be a metal market that all guests can visit for free. Signing sessions with the bands will also be taking place there.

To shorten the time until the festival starts we will release the brandnew Doro EP “Celebrate (The Night Of The Warlock)“ on October, 31, 2008!

CIRCLE II CIRCLE FINDS NEW LEAD GUITARIST!!!

2008-09-22T11:09:14+02:00

We just received the following news from Circle II Circle:

It is with great pleasure that we can now announce that guitarist Bill Hudson (known from Power Quest, Cellador and The Supremacy a.o.) has joined Circle II Circle.

Circle II Circle commented: "We're sad about parting ways with Evan, but the addition of Bill into the band is gonna keep us going strong. We start our North American tour with Jon Oliva's Pain and Manticora September 20."

Bill Hudson had this to say about the situation: "I'm really stoked about being a part of Circle II Circle! I've been a fan of Zak since high school. We met last year when I played PROGPOWER USA and became great friends. Then, a few months later I met Mitch (Paul Michael Stewart) at the Nightmare Metal Festival in Florida and we, too, became friends right there. It's almost like this whole thing was meant to happen!" When asked about the upcoming tour with Manticora and JOP, he said, "It'll be great to see Zak Stevens and Jon Oliva on the same stage again, and I'm truly honored that I'll be a part of it!"

We hope that you, the fans, will welcome Bill with open arms, and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on our upcoming US-tour.

TANKARD NEWS!!!

2008-09-22T11:04:54+02:00

Tankard just finished the recordings for their upcoming studio album „Thirst“. It was produced by Andy Classen in his Stage One Studio. The album will be released at December, 19, 2008.

Stay tuned for upcoming news!

SINNER: NEW 'CRASH & BURN' SNIPPET – AND TOURDATES!!!

2008-09-22T11:01:48+02:00

Crash & Burn', the upcoming album of German hard rock veterans Sinner, is out NOW!

The band has posted a snippet of the title track 'Crash & Burn' on their MySpace page. For those who want their rock a little heavier – here we go!

Also still streaming on the MySpace page are samples of : 'Heart Of Darkness', 'Unbreakable' and 'The Dog' (full song as free download!), not to mention the brandnew clip for 'Revolution' - just head over to www.myspace.com/sinnerofficial!

And here's more: Sinner will bring "Crash & Burn" on the road in November with former Manowar guitarist and cool dude Ross The Boss. Here's a first batch of dates:

SINNER + ROSS THE BOSS
03.11. D-Hamburg, Markthalle
14.11. I-Milan, Legend54
15.11. I-Florence, Siddharta
17.11. NL-Kerkrade, Rocktemple
19.11. D-Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik
20.11. D-München, Metropolis
21.11. D-Memmingen, Kaminwerk
22.11. D-Bochum Matrix
23.11. CH-Pratteln, Z7

SINNER: HEAR THE NEW ALBUM ON HEAVYLAW.COM!!!

2008-09-17T10:19:48+02:00

The new Sinner album “Crash And Burn” will be played at http://heavylaw.com/ on Friday, 19 September, for 24 hours only! You just have to visit the main page and you will find an audio player at the right. Press the play button and you will hear the new songs!

MAGICA: NEW SONG ON MYSPACE; NEW ALBUM IN STORES ON NOVEMBER, 28!!!

2008-09-16T12:33:51+02:00

Magica just released a new audio track on their MySpace Site www.myspace.com/magicaband. The new track "Don't wanna kill" is taken from the upcoming Magica album „Wolves And Witches” which will be released on November, 28, 2008 via AFM Records.

Stay tuned for upcoming News!

EISBRECHER SUPPORTS UNHEILIG ON DECEMBER, 20, 2008!!!

2008-09-16T12:29:43+02:00

Our Chartbreakers from Eisbrecher will support the Unheilig Show which will take place in Cologne (Germany) on December, 20, 2008. The band Unheilig was glad to get the confirmation from Alexx and we are sure that there will be another sold out show with these great live acts. Furthermore, there will be a big aftershowparty with different DJ’s and all band members.

You can order your ticket online under www.emso.de or at all CTS/EVENTIM, Kartenhaus and Ticket-Online booking offices.

NEW DESTRUCTION ALBUM HITS GERMAN TOP 100 CHARTS!!!

2008-09-10T10:59:13+02:00

D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. the new masterpiece of DESTRUCTION did hit the German top 100 charts on position 65 today! Congratulation guys, you don't see a Thrash band in the German charts too often!

NEW DORO EP WILL BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER, 31, 2008!!!

2008-09-10T09:27:01+02:00

The brandnew EP of Doro will be released on October, 31, 2008! The name of the EP will be Celebrate (The Night Of The Warlock). It will include 3 versions of the Song “Celebrate” with different guest singers as well as 2 additional non album Tracks.

Here is the Tracklist:

1. Celebrate - feat: Doro + Fans
2. Celebrate - feat: Doro + Biff (Saxon)
3. Celebrate - feat: Doro; Angela (Arch Enemy); Sabina (Holy Moses); Veronica (Benedictum); Liv Kristine (Leaves Eyes); Girlschool; Floor (After Forever)
4. Resuce me (non album version)
5. Night Of the Warlock (single version

ALMAH NEWS!!!

2008-09-10T09:22:43+02:00

Friends of high-class Power Metal can look forward to October, 17th, because the new Almah album „Fragile Equality“, will be released at this date. The band around Angra singer Edu Falaschi created a real Masterpiece with this album!

Singer Edu Falaschi comments:

„Hi Friends! We just finished the workings on our new Almah album „Fragile Equality“. Since Angra is taking a longer break, I would like to put my focus on Almah, which turned to a real band with a steady line up. Also my mate Felipe Andreoli (ex. Angra) will be part of this line up and we are looking forward to a great future. Our new album will be released at October, 17. We all would like to thank you for your great support!”
-Edu Falaschi-

Please check out the trailer of the news Almah album „Fragile Equality”. Just use the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBuEpUfkVdk

SINNER: FREE DOWNLOAD SINGLE!

2008-09-05T16:46:26+02:00

The release of SINNER´s new album "Crash & Burn" will be on September 19th. You find some teasers on the band´s myspace page: www.myspace.com/sinnerofficial , also the video clip "Revolution" is available here: www.youtube.com/afmrecords

In addition SINNER now release a FREE online single (The Dog") for the patient fans.

Get your download here: http://www.afm-records.de/de/downloads/downloads-16.html

SINNER: „REVOLUTION“ VIDEO CLIP ONLINE!!!

2008-09-03T11:30:10+02:00

On September 19th the waiting is over: SINNER release their new album “Crash & Burn”. As a teaser the band has uploaded several audio samples that can be found on their myspace page www.myspace.com/sinnerofficial . Also the video clip for the new song “Revolution” has been released now. You can watch the clip here: www.youtube.com/afmrecords.

ROSS THE BOSS CONQUER GERMAN CHARTS!!!

2008-09-03T11:25:08+02:00

The “New Metal Leader” has arrived! The debut album of ROSS THE BOSS rushed straight from 0 to position 99 into the German album charts! The band comments: "We are very happy with our new chart position! We look forward to many great days. We want to thank our great label AFM Records and everyone involved! We understand that this is just the beginning and look forward to the future.”

EISBRECHER HIGH CHART ENTRY IN GERMANY!!!

2008-09-03T11:20:27+02:00

In the first week of its release the new EISBRECHER album „Sünde“ (translated: “Sin”) reaches a sensational #18 in the official German album charts! The successor “Antikörper” achieved position #85 in 2006. A big thank you goes to all “sinners” and EISBRECHER fans for making this success possible!

DESTRUCTION: TOURDATES CONFIRMED!!!

2008-09-01T17:28:11+02:00

We just received the tourdates of DESTRUCTION right after the release of their new CD “D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.“ The death metallers from DEBAUCHERY and SCARED TO DEATH will appear as the support acts on this Tour.

" D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. - 25 YEARS OF TOTAL DESTRUCTION "

DESTRUCTION + DEBAUCHERY + SCARED TO DEATH Tour Europe 2008

26.11.2008 (D) Karlsruhe Substage
27.11.2008 (CZ) Plzen KD Šerikovka
28.11.2008 (D) Glauchau Alte Spinnerei
29.11.2008 (CZ) Zlin Winter Masters of Rock
30.11.2008 (PL) Warsaw Progresja
01.12.2008 (D) Berlin Columbia Club
02.12.2008 (D) Rostock Mau
04.12.2008 (FIN) Helsinki Tavastia
05.12.2008 (FIN) Tampere Tulliklubbi
07.12.2008 (S) Gothenburg Musikens Hus
08.12.2008 (N) Oslo John Dee
09.12.2008 (DK) Copenhagen The Rock
10.12.2008 (NL) Enschede Atak
11.12.2008 (B) Vosselaar Biebob
12.12.2008 (UK) Leeds Rio's
13.12.2008 (IRE) Dublin The Village
14.12.2008 (UK) Dudley JB's
16.12.2008 (UK) London Underworld
17.12.2008 (D) Essen Turock
18.12.2008 (D) Saarbrücken Roxy
19.12.2008 (NL) Weert De Bosuil
20.12.2008 (CH) Pratteln Z7
21.12.2008 (I) Milan Rolling Stone
22.12.2008 (D) Nürnberg Hirsch

TASTE OF NEW SINNER TRACK 'HEART OF DARKNESS' ONLINE!!!

2008-09-01T16:57:42+02:00

German Hard Rock veterans SINNER posted another taste of their upcoming album "Crash & Burn" on their MySpace page:

Ladies and gentlemen, rockers, rollers and music lovers, here comes 'Heart Of Darkness'!

Also still streaming: 'The Dog' and 'Unbreakable' - just head over to the official SINNER MySpace page at www.myspace.com/sinnerofficial.

Release dates for "Crash & Burn":
Germany: Sep 19th on AFM Records
Rest of Europe: Sep 22nd on AFM Records
Brazil/Argentina/South America: Oct 13th on Laser Records & Icarus Music
Japan: Nov 22nd on King Records
USA/Canada: Nov 25th on Candlelight Records

For more info, pics and the tracklist, check the blog on www.myspace.com/sinnerofficial.

SCHMIER GUEST ON BRUCE DICKINSONS BBC SHOW!

2008-09-01T16:46:32+02:00

DESTRUCTION vocal animal SCHMIER was guest on IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinsons BBC Radio Show last Friday. Please use the following link to listen to the Radio show:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/bruce_dickinson/

ALMAH NEWS !!!

2008-08-26T13:05:42+02:00

The band Almah will launch next Wednesday, August 27th, their newly designed official MySpace page (www.myspace.com/almahedufalaschi). Besides the up to date information and the new layout, based on the artwork from their new album “Fragile Equality”, the fans will be able to listen first hand to the brand new single "You'll Understand". According to singer Edu Falaschi: "We chose this track because it contains most of the elements that characterize the album as a whole. I'm sure that I've recorded one of the most important records of my career and one of the best Metal records a Brazilian band has ever made."

SQUEALER: AUDIOSAMPLE ONLINE!!!

2008-08-12T13:37:17+02:00

Please check out the audio player on www.afm-records.de to listen to an audio sample of the new Squealer song „The Circle Shuts“. To listen more samples of the new Squealer album, please visit the bands website: www.squealer.de.

The new Squealer album “The Circle Shuts” will be released on September, 12, 2008.

SHAKRA IN THE STUDIO!!!

2008-08-12T13:35:17+02:00

The guys from Shakra will enter the swiss “Powerride-Studios” in the beginning of September to start with the recordings of their new album. The working title of the new album will be “Everest”. All bass tracks will be recorded by the new Shakra bass player Dominik Pfister.

ROSS THE BOSS: VIDEOCLIP ONLINE/ MYSPACE!!!

2008-08-12T11:01:58+02:00

Manowar co-founder ROSS THE BOSS and his band have released their first video clip “Blood Of Knives”, taken from the upcoming debut album “New Metal Leader”, scheduled for release on August 22nd.

Also ROSS THE BOSS have a new myspace site! Here you can listen to some tracks of the new album already:
www.myspace.com/newmetalleader

Watch the clip here:
http://www.youtube.com/afmrecords

“New Metal Leader” will be released as:
standard jewel case CD
limited edition digi pak CD
limited edition double vinyl (gatefold)

INVITATION TO THE RELEASE PARTY OF EISBRECHER!!!

2008-08-11T16:07:37+02:00

We finally made it: Our third album “Sünde” will be released on the 22nd of August. Alexx and Pix promise a sombre-coloured dance of dark-rocking ice-pearls to their fans: Album III will be the darkest and hardest album so far. Faithful to the motto: Filigree-but-through-breaking! Hard but however warmly!

We thought that the time has come to say THANK YOU to all our fans, so we would like to invite everyone to the release party of our new album. The release party will take place at the KittyCatClub in München on Friday, August, 22.

The whole Eisbrecher crew is looking forward to celebrate a big party with YOU! Of course, you can expect the one or another surprise at this evening! Furthermore, Alexx and Jürgen will present the new album “Live And Unplugged”.

Date: Freitag 22. August 2008
Timr: 20:00 (CET)
Venue: KittyCatClub
Address: in der Domagstr. 33 / Haus 99
München-Schwabing

THE SECOND COMING OF EDEN'S CURSE!!!

2008-07-30T09:38:51+02:00

The new Eden´s Curse album “The Second Coming” will be released on October, 24, through AFM Records.

Once again production duties were handled by Pink Cream 69 bassist, and producer extraordinaire, Dennis Ward (Angra, Krokus, Silent Force, Allen/Lande) as the band have truly "Upped the Ante" in terms of song writing, performance and production. This is simply going to be a monster of a release that will build upon the success of the self titled debut album.

Many in the industry feel this album alone by itself will now cement the arrival of Eden's Curse as truly a name to be reckoned with!
Assisting Michael Eden (Vocals), Thorsten Koehne (Guitar), Paul Logue (Bass), Pete Newdeck (Drums) and Ferdy Doernberg (Keys) in creating this huge wall of sound is none other than the voice of TNT, Starbreaker, Westworld and now a solo artist - Tony Harnell who sings backing vocals on the whole album.

Former Rainbow and Yngwie Malmsteen frontman, and current Cornerstone and Empire vocalist Doogie White once again returns to the aid the Curse Choir along with the ever present Carsten Schulz of Evidence One, Midnite Club and Roger Staffelbach's Angel of Eden fame.
Also featured is vocalist Pamela Moore best known for her performance as Sister Mary on Queensrÿche's 1988 epic release "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II", who duets with Michael Eden on the incredible Power Metal Anthem "Angels & Demons".

EXILIA SIGN WITH AFM RECORD – NEW ALBUM IN JANUARY 2009!!!

2008-07-22T19:14:05+02:00

The past few years have been quite silent in the camp of the Crossover institution Exilia, but now they come up with some sensational news.

The Italian modern metal act has recently signed a new deal with AFM Records and have just finished the recordings of the yet untitled new record. “We can tell you in advance 'it rocks!' We are all very excited and I can tell you, that this album will be the heaviest record so far since the birth of Exilia”, says front lady Masha Mismane. “We managed to 'unleash' even more hidden talents of our great guitarist 'Alien' and with the return of our great drummer 'Ale', there is no lack of power! After a lot of hard work on melodies and lyrics over the past year, I’m also very pleased with the outcome of my vocals! There are definitely unique elements within every song. I wanted to give them an edge whilst maintaining the original and true characteristics of 'Exilia'. The mixing of the new album starts this week in LA so as you can imagine we are extremely excited to hear the end results soon. I can honestly say, I can’t wait to perform these songs live for you guys to enjoy! Rock On!”

Some of the songs will be produced by Dave Chavarri from Ill Nino, while Christhian Machado is singing on the album along with Masha. Expect the unexpected, the album is scheduled to be released in January 2009.

DORO: 25 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE ON DECEMBER, 13, 2008!!!

2008-07-22T15:45:38+02:00

Every Doro fan should mark the 13th of December in his schedule! On this date, the ultimate Metal Party will take place in the ISS-Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany. Doro celebrates her 25th stage anniversary and invites you all to come and party with her in Düsseldorf.

The party starts at 2 p.m. with a metal market that all guests can visit for free. Signing sessions with the bands will also be taking place there.

At around 4 p.m. the doors open and about one hour later the party finally starts!!

Just like 5 years ago (remember December 13, 2003, Philipshalle, Düsseldorf?!) various bands will rock before the Metal Queen enters the stage and guest musicians will come to join Doro on stage to perform songs with her during her headliner show.

We can already tell you a secret: Leaves’ Eyes will be one of the bands of the evening and they will present their new album live on stage that night!!

Those of you who want to order tickets in advance can look forward to a cool special. In co-operation with MetalTix.com we arranged an exclusive package containing a hard ticket, a T-shirt and a signed autograph card for the first 1,000 orders coming in. So be quick and order your ticket at www.metaltix.com!!

Tickets cost 42 Euro (plus fees) and include a ticket that enables you to go by bus, train or tube on that day. They can be order now.

We are also looking for cheap hotels which can be ordered via us and we are also working on some more specials like bus tours etc.

For example:
Metal-Train Bustrip from Stuttgart to the anniversary show Düsseldorf:
Departure Stuttgart ZOB: 13.12.08, 07.00 (CET)
Arrival Düsseldorf: 12.00 (CET)
Return from Düsseldorf: 14.12.08, 10,00 (CET)
Arrival Stuttgart ZOB: ca. 15,00 Uhr

Price for each person including 1 Metal-Train CD and one drink for free, 1 Overnight stay (double room with breakfast), with travel companion. Minimum attendance: 35 persons

There is also a bus trip from Offenbach (Germany) in process. - we’ll keep you posted.

So make sure you won’t miss the Metal Party of the years and order your ticket right away!!! We’ll keep you informed as soon as more news are coming up, of course!

HELSTAR: NEW CD WILL BE RELEASED IN SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR!!!

2008-07-22T15:24:31+02:00

The guys from Helstar have their new CD completed! The title of the new record will be “The King Of Hell” and the album is scheduled for September 2008. The US release should be about 3 months later.

Here is the track listing for the new CD:

1. The King of Hell
2. The Plague Called Man
3. Tormentor
4. When Empires Fall
5. Wicked Disposition
6. Caress of the Dead
7. Pain Will Be Thy Name
8. In My Darkness
9. The Garden of Temptation

SQUEALER: ALL WORKINGS ON THE NEW ALBUM “THE CIRCLE SHUTS” COMPLETED!!!

2008-07-21T13:32:16+02:00

All workings on the new Squealer album „The Circle Shuts“ are comleted! We just received the Master of the new Squealer Tracks as well as the remastered Bonus Songs from the first Squealer record “Human Traces”, which will appear as bonus tracks on the limited edition of “The Circle Shuts”

The Band comments:

„Mika Jusilla and Minerva Pappi did the mastering of the new material as well as the re-mastering of the old „Human Traces“ tracks which were released originally on the first Squealer EP “Human Traces” (recorded in May, 1989). We would like to thank Mika and Minerva for their effort. They did a killer job with the mastering. The new material sounds really heavy and even the sound of the old re-mastered tracks is more heavy and modern as on the original record – of course without loosing the character of the original recordings from 1989. Also the artwork of “The Circle Shuts” was finished this week, so the CD can be released in September this year.”

Here is the cover artwork and the tracklist of „The Circle Shuts“:

The Sources Of Ignition
Mask Of The Betrayer
New Saviour
Grey
Godlike
These Urges
Thrasher
Martyrs Of The Half Moon
I Came For You
Once Fallen
The Circle Shuts

Limited Edition Bonus Tracks:
The Loss Of Independence
Bereft Of Senses
I Will Fight
Insanity

Bonus Tracks taken from the first Squealer album “Human Traces” (recorded and mixed in May, 1989, by Kalle Trapp; remastered in July, 2008, by Mika Jussila and Minerva Pappi)

VOTE FOR THE NEXT DEBAUCHERY RECORD!!!

2008-07-16T13:22:27+02:00

Debauchery will release their new record in 2009. The previous Debauchery albums were a mix of Hard Rock and brutal Metal. Now the Band wants YOU to get involved!!!

Please visit the Debauchery Website and you can choose, if you like the slow and groovy Hard Rock stuff, or the fast and brutal stuff, or a mix of both.

Just submit your vote at www.debauchery.de NEWS

Blood For The Blood God!!!!!

DESTRUCTION: GARY HOLT AND JEFF WATERS WILL APPEAR AS GUEST MUSICIANS ON THE NEW DESTRUCTION ALBUM!

2008-07-16T13:16:43+02:00

Gary Holt (Exodus) and Jeff Waters (Annihilator) will appear as guest musicians on the new Destruction record „D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.“ (release date: August, 29, 2008).

Schmier: “Gary Holt and Jeff Waters play on 'Urge (The Greed Of Gain)'; the first solo is Gary, the second is Mike (Sifringer/Destruction guitarist), and the long third solo is Jeff. If you listen to his solo you’ll know right away that it’s him because he’s got this picking style that gives you goosebumps.“

SINNER: NEWS UPDATE!!!

2008-07-08T17:03:56+02:00

The final part of the recording saga of "Crash & Burn" was delivered to the record company over the weekend. The master of the Limited Edition, with two brandnew bonus tracks, the video clip for the song "Revolution" & the digipak desgin.

The final album contains 11 tracks and here's the tracklist:

1. Crash & Burn (Mat Sinner/Igor Gianloa)
2. Break The Silence (Mat Sinner/Igor Gianola)
3. The Dog (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter)
4. Heart Of Darkness (Mat Sinner/Magnus Karlsson)
5. Revolution (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter)
6. Unbreakable (Mat Sinner/Igor Gianola)
7. Fist To Face (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter)
8. Until It Hurts (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter)
9. Little Head (Butch Walker)
10. Connection (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter)
11. Like A Rock (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter/Tom Naumann)

The album was produced by Mat Sinner & Henny Wolter @ The House Of Music studios and aside of the band, there are guest appearances by Dirty Sanchez (percussion) and Dennis Ward (backing vocals & percussion). The Limited Edition will be delivered in a nice digipak and includes two bonus tracks "One Night Only" (written by Mat Sinner & Magnus Karlsson) and "Fast Decision 2008", yes THE Fast Decision - created under bizarre circumstances, as AFM Records A&R representant Markus & drummer Klaus forced Mat in the studio, to record a new version of the forgotten jewel again. Mat was irritated about their sick idea first, but after some shots of booze, Mat agreed to sing this song for one last time. Finally, we've added the funky video clip for the song "Revolution" to the Limited one.

The band is totally satisfied with the final outcome and the work & motivation of the entire team, incl. engineer Dennis Ward, mixer Achim Koehler & studio owner Alex Kilb! Mat thanks especially his writing partners Henny, Igor & Magnus for the friendship and the great tunes and to Klaus & Christof for the great vibe & rocking to the max!

Here are another three picture samples of the crazy clip for "Revolution" soon to be seen on our homepage! We will release the first single from the album "The Dog" for a FREE download soon and on our My Space pages with some more audio samples from the album!

AFM Records will release "Crash & Burn" on September 19th with a tour following asap to support the release!

PERZONAL WAR: Video clip „Utopia“ online now!

2008-06-26T17:06:30+02:00

Recently PERZONAL WAR put finishing touches on their new video clip “Utopia”. The result can be viewed here:

http://www.youtube.com/afmrecords

The new PERZONAL WAR album „Bloodline“ is available since My 30th.

DEZPERADOZ SUPPORTING THIN LIZZY !!!

2008-06-18T16:27:01+02:00

Our friends from Dezperadoz will support the Thin Lizzy Show on July, 16, 2008. The show will take place in the “Matrix” Club in Bochum (Germany) and it will start at 20:00 (CET).

DON’T MISS IT !!!

16.07.2008 THIN LIZZY; Special Guest: DEZPERADOZ – Bochum “Matrix”

EKTOMORF SIGN WITH AFM RECORDS!!!

2008-06-18T16:16:57+02:00

Hungarian Metal institution Ektomorf are happy to announce that they have recently signed a new deal with AFM Records. “It’s a great new chapter and we are very happy about it”, says lead singer and founder Zoli. So far 13 new songs are written “We will enter Antfarm Studio in Denmark from November 1st and record the new album with Tue Madsen. The new songs are groovy and heavy down tuned.”

Some of the songs will be called “Love And Live”, “I Can See You”, “What Does Not Kill, and Makes Me Stronger”. “There will also be some special guests like Lord Nelson from Stuck Mojo and Mille Petrozza from Kreator. “You can expect a very strong and punchy new Ektomorf album”, Zoltan says.

The album will be released in spring 2009, followed by a European headliner tour, lots of festivals and a possible US tour.

More news under: www.ektomorf.com

EVIDENCE ONE: NEW GUITAR PLAYER!!!

2008-06-17T15:00:32+02:00

Hi there,

one more major announcement, we have another new family member in:

Mr. Connie Andreszka (Cabal / ex-Circle OF Pain) on the guitar!

Besides being a brillant guitarist (did some extensive touring as live member of Crystal Ball), Connie is one hell of singer! That guy's got balls for sure!

After more than four years our friend and brother Schimmi decided to leave the band. He told us about his decision a couple months after the release of "The Sky Is The Limit", but promised to do one last tour, which we did with Saxon, and stay as long as he's needed.

We'll miss you, brother! Take care, thanx for four fantastic years and "Neizuend'n"!

THE POODLES: NEW GUITAR PLAYER!!!

2008-06-17T14:48:02+02:00

At last, the search is over!

On June 6th, at The Sweden Rock Festival, we are proud to present our new guitar player Henrik Bergqvist!

It has taken some time and effort to find a suitable replacement, a person that possesses all the qualities needed to fill the position at stage right in this great band.
Many talented guitar players have applied and impressed. But in the end we found the linguist and guitar phenomenon Henrik among Mayan Indians in the rainforests of southern Mexico and the deal was sealed!

Henrik has previously played with bands like Southfork (SWE) and Tiamat.

- We have a fantastic summer ahead of us with one of the biggest summer tours in Sweden and with Henrik on board we are anxious to get going! says The Poodles.

MAGICA NEWS!!!

2008-06-17T14:44:05+02:00

Magica and AFM Records are happy to announce that the band is scheduled for recordings starting July 2008.

Their fourth studio album will be called "Wolves And Witches" and will be released sometime in November this year. The names of a couple of tracks that will be present on this album are : "Hold on tight" , "Don't wanna kill", "Hurry up Ravens", "Dark Secret", "Just for two coins", "Mistress of the wind", "Untill the light goes down".

Stay in touch for more news…

EDEN’S CURSE NEWS!!!

2008-06-16T15:20:26+02:00

Eden's Curse are currently in the recording studio working on the follow up to their well received debut record. Production duties will once again be handled by Dennis Ward.

The record is scheduled for release in late October 2008.

Tracks being recorded: Angels & Demons, Games People Play, Just Like Judas, Lost In Wonderland, Lost Soul, Man Against The World, Masquerade Ball, Prisoner Of The Past, Raven's Revenge, Ride The Storm, Sail On, Signs Of Your Life and West Wind Blows.

Please use the following link to watch a video that the band members shoot during the recording process:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DXsrIocsx-0

ANDRÈ HILGERS(DRUMS) AND AXXIS WILL GO DIFFERENT WAYS!!!

2008-06-16T15:16:50+02:00

Andrè Hilgers(drums) and AXXIS will go different ways by mutual agreement.
Andrè will concentrate his full energy on Rage in the future.We wish him the greatest success out there and we want to say: thanxx for all!
We're sure that we all will hear a lot of positive things in the future from Andrè.
Bernhard:"Andrè is a great person and a super drummer. He would earn to reach the topten list of the best drummers in Germany. We will miss him."
Harry: "We wish Andrè all the best for his future and we're looking back on wonderful 4 years with a successful time."

DESTRUCTION: SCHMIER ON TV!!!

2008-06-11T17:20:03+02:00

DESTRUCTION singer Schmier will be a guest in the German TV show „Nachtcafe“ (SWR channel). He will talk will guests like: the famous german comedian Bernhard Hoecker, Marc Bator, Kurt Molzer (chief editor of ”Penthouse”) and the german topmodel Johannes Huebl.

Here are the airdates:

SWR
Friday, 13.06. – 22:00 (CET)
Saturday, 14.06. – 12:00 (CET)

The new DESTRUCTION album „D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.“ will be in stores on August, 22. It will be available in 3 different formats: Standard CD, Digi Pak and 2-LP.

www.myspace.com/officialdestruction

AFM RECORDS WEBSHOP IS FINALLY ONLINE !!!

2008-06-04T14:34:08+02:00

The new webshop of AFM Records is now online. The shop is well-provided with a huge number of products, offers, special prices, Japanese imports bundles and fanboxes which will make Metalfans hearts leap for joy - and all of that at factory outlet prices!

Numerous of our offers are not available in regular trade stores and can only be acquired in our in-house shop.

Just use the following link to enter the webshop:

http://shop.afm-records.de/

Simply come back from time to time, rummage around and recommend us to friends and fans. With this in mind: STAY HEAVY!!!

DESTRUCTION PRE-LISTENING PARTY!!!

2008-05-30T09:35:40+02:00

On August, 29, 2008, AFM Records will release the new Destruction album „D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.“

On June, 06, 2008, the press was invited to a pre listening session which will take place in the „Rockfabrik“ Club in Ludwigsburg (Germany).

After the pre listening and the interview session, also the fans are invited to join the Destruction party!

From 21:00, Schmier, Mike and Marc will celebrate 25 years of thrash metal with their fans:

* 25 years of Destruction whith a big competition.
* "Meet & Greet" Schmier, Mike, Marc and Mad Butcher !!!
* Exclusive pre-listening of a new thrash classic from the upcoming Destruction album „D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.“ (Release Date: August,29).

DESTRUCTION COMPETITION:

WIN A MEET AND GREET WITH DESTRUCTION, AN EXCLUSIVE PRE LISTENING AND A DESTRUCTION FAN PACKAGE!

Now, you have the chance to win the participation to the listening session with Destruction and the Mad Butcher in Ludwigsburg for two persons each. Meet and Greet the band, listen to new material and get your fan package.

Just answer the following question:

How is the name of the new Destruction album which will be released on August, 29, 2008?

Please send the answer to the following e-mail address:
verlosung@focusion.de

GOOD LUCK!!!

(conditions of participation: Mimimum age: 16 Years! Travel costs will not be recovered!)

OFFICIAL HEADHUNTER HOMEPAGE ONLINE!!!

2008-05-20T15:14:45+02:00

Just in time to the release of the new Headhunter album “Parasite Of Society” (release date: May, 23, 2008), the new Headhunter webpage is online now. Please use the following link to visit the website:

www.official-headhunter.com

Don´t miss the Headhunter show on the world’s most important and prestigious Metal festival: the Wacken Open Air!

SINNER ANNOUNCE PRE-RELEASE SHOW ON MAY 30 IN HAMBURG WITH ROSS THE BOSS!!!

2008-05-07T16:11:22+02:00

After spending a couple of weeks in the studio recording their new album "Crash & Burn" (to be released on Sept 19 via AFM), German rock veterans SINNER need to get out - for some noise, lights and ROCK!

They will play a special pre-release show on May 30 at Headbanger's Ballroom in Hamburg. This is where a pre-listening session for the new album will be held during the day for international media. The concert is, of course, open to the public! Expect some surprises in the set…

Also on the bill will be labelmate Ross The Boss of Manowar fame, who will release his CD "New Metal Leader" at the end of August.

SINNER + ROSS THE BOSS
30.05. D-Hamburg, Headbanger's Ballroom

SQUEALER FINISHED RECORDINGS FOR NEW ALBUM!!!

2008-04-30T13:22:45+02:00

The guys from Squealer just finished the recordings for their new studio album “The Circle Shuts”.

Currently, the songs will be mixed in the “Gernhart Studios” in Siegburg before Mika Jussila will do the mastering in the famous Finnvox Studios in Helsinki.

According to the first audio samples, “The Circle Shuts” will include a perfect mix of heavy riffing and great melodies. Soon, you can check out some audio samples on www.afm-records.de

Furthermore, “The Circle Shuts” will come with a big surprise for all longtime Squealer fans. Stay tuned for further information.

DORO WON THE CLASSIC ROCK AWARD FOR THE SEXIEST ROCKSTAR!!!

2008-04-30T13:14:09+02:00

The German radio station Rockland Radio awarded the so called Classic Rock Awards 2008. There were several categories (e.g. best live band, best album cover, etc.) where the Fans could vote for their favourite stars. Our Metal Queen won the prize for Sexiest Rockstar. Congratulations DORO and a big THANK YOU to all the Fans who voted for her.

DESTRUCTION ENTER HANSEN STUDIOS AND REVEAL TITLE OF NEW ALBUM: "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N."

2008-04-29T13:20:38+02:00

2008 - 25 years of German Thrash Metal history has elapsed, but still the unrelenting Thrash Monster that is Destruction is hungry, out there and on your trail !! The degeneration of the human race human can be delayed no longer.

Perfectly transforming this ethos into 10 destructive new Thrash hymns including blistering moments such as "OFFENDERS OF THE THRONE", "UNDER COMPULSION" or "DOOMED TO DEVOLUTION", this upcoming album will re-write Thrash Metal history! Meaner and more musical than ever before, the German metal originator reports back after three years without a new studio record! Sure, “Thrash Anthems” put down a marker, but that was bringing the past stingingly up to date. This is the future. Mark the 29th of August as an “Official” THRASH METAL HOLIDAY!!!

While we were enjoying the first rays of Spring earlier this month, Destruction’s three way killing machine was hard at work. Songwriting and final rehearsals are now complete, and Schmier, Mike and Marc will withdraw to the Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with Jacob Hansen on April 21st.

"Celebrating 25 years of Destruction is of course an additional motivation to record a new classic”, reports Schmier with his characteristic “Code Of Honour”!! “But the band has never before been so well prepared for a recording, and the new material is very dynamic crashing straight in your face! All Thrash maniacs can now look forward to a merciless and varied album which will put its predecessors in the shade! Beware!!”

On the release front the new album is set to be released in Europe on the 29th of August 2008 (Sept. 1st in the UK). And, Destruction will then devastate the musical landscape with their historic "25th Anniversary World Tour" details of which will follow in due course. There are also plans for a full DVD release later in the year; all in the cause of celebrating one-quarter century of classic German Thrash Metal with all the faithful fans worldwide!

SINNER – “CRASH & BURN” RECORDINGS FINISHED!!!

2008-04-23T13:18:20+02:00

The last tone is recorded, the rough mixes are done! The hard drive is delivered to Achim Koehler's studio were the mixes & mastering will be done in early May. We are very happy about the new songs, the vibe and we are sure you will like the album too! It was so much fun to record the album, you can see on a photo from the photo session with Katja Piolka. Thanks to Dennis, Alex Kilb & the House of Music crew for a great time!

We will decide now, which 11 songs will end up on the official album, which 2 songs will be our bonus tracks, the video clip and some cool ideas for a limited edition! Stay tuned for an update from the mixing session! “Crash & Burn” was produced by Mat Sinner & Henny Wolter, co-produced & engineered by Dennis Ward.

Drums: Klaus Sperling, Guitars: Henny Wolter & Christof Leim, Bass & Vocals: Mat Sinner plus backing vocals by Mat, Henny, Dennis Ward & Since Zero and finally some fabulous percussion by Dirty Sanchez!

AFM Records will release “Crash & Burn” worldwide on September 19th, 2008!

THE POODLES: GUITARIST PONTUS NORGEN LEAVES!!!

2008-04-22T13:18:04+02:00

THE POODLES´ guitarist Pontus Norgren has decided to leave the band. Pontus was offered to be the new guitarist of HammerFall, and understandably agreed.

Here´s the statement of THE POODLES:

Thank you Pontus Norgren for three fantastic years!

We regrettably have to inform you that Pontus Norgren has decided to leave The Poodles. We would like to thank Pontus for all the great times we’ve shared and wish him the best of luck for the future.

The Poodles will of course continue the journey we’ve started together with Pontus but since this is all very new to us we are going to need some time to collect our thoughts and figure out the best way forward.

The Poodles

U.D.O. BREAKING NEWS!!!

2008-04-17T13:03:51+02:00

The U.D.O. show in Tuttlingen is sold out two week after the start of the ticket sales!!!

The band and the organiser of the show found a solution to raise the capacity of the venue in Tuttlingen without any annoyance for the visitors. So from now on there are 400 additional tickets available.

Please use this link to order your ticket.

The DVD of the show in Tuttlingen will be available in autumn 2008. Besides the full Tuttlingen show, the DVD will contain lots of bonus material a.o. from the last South America and Russia tour!

DREAMTONE & IRIS MAVRAKI'S NEVERLAND: VIDEO CONTEST LAUNCHED FOR "TO LOSE THE SUN"!

2008-04-16T11:43:57+02:00

Be The Creator Of Our Debut Music Video!

Are you an anime artist? Would you like the rest of the world to get to know how good you are?

You now have the opportunity to be the creator for our first ever music video! Create your very own anime video for the song "To Lose The Sun" (off our debut album "Reversing Time") and send it in! The best video (which will be chosen by the band) will grant its creator full credit for his/her creation which means his/her name will always appear on it wherever it shall be used (DVD compilations, TV etc)!

CLICK HERE FOR RULES & DETAILS

PRESIDENT EVIL: "ACE" AND "JAMES LARS" ON TV!!!

2008-04-16T11:27:53+02:00

The guitar players Ace and James of President Evil will be the guests in “Center TV” on Wednesday, April, 16 at 19:30 (CET). You can see the interview on TV (Kabelkanal S21) or in the internet.

HEADHUNTER: NEW VIDEO CLIP „SILVERSKULL“ ONLINE!!!

2008-04-15T14:04:45+02:00

The new Headhunter video clip “Silverskull” is online now!

You can watch it here:

www.myspace.com/officialheadhunter
www.youtube.com/afmrecords

On May 23rd Headhunter will release “Parasite Of Society”, their first studio album since 14 years!! Their unique mixture of NWoBHM and Thrash Metal still makes this band something very special.

Headhunter is:
Schmier (Destruction) – vocals, bass
Schmuddel (ex- Talon) – guitars
Jörg Michael (Stratovarius, Saxon) – drums

DEZPERADOZ ON TOUR WITH RAGE & EDENBRIDGE!!!

2008-04-15T13:48:57+02:00

Dezperadoz will support the upcoming tour of Rage and Edenbridge. You can check out their live performance at the following dates:

FR. 19.4.2008 20.00Uhr D Memmingen Kaminwerk
SA. 20.4.2008 20.00Uhr D Ludwigsburg Rockfabrik
FR. 25.4.2008 20.00Uhr D Speyer Halle 101
FR. 2.5.2008 20.00Uhr D Aschaffenburg Colos-Saal
SA. 3.5.2008 20.00Uhr D Andernach JUZ Live Club

Furthermore, Dezperadoz will play the following Headlinershows:

SA. 10.5 2008 22.00Uhr D Bruchsal Fabrik Release Party Concert !!!
SO. 11.5 2008 21.00Uhr D Albersdorf Pfingstfestival
SA. 24.5 2008 22.00Uhr D Arnsdorf Raindays Biker Festival

EVIDENCE ONE WILL SUPPORT Y&T IN ASCHAFFENBURG!!!

2008-04-15T13:40:57+02:00

Our friends from Evidence One will open up the upcoming Y&T show in the „Colos Saal“ club in Aschaffenburg on September, 09, 2008.

Here are all confirmed tourdates:

28/06/08 Spalene Porici Basinfirefest Czech Republic
09/09/08 Aschaffenburg Colos Saal Germany
03/10/08 Attendorn Dragonslayer Festival / Vereinshaus Ihnetal Germany
04/10/08 Antwerp De Rots Belgium
01/11/08 St. Martin de Fontenay Rock Alies Festival / Espace Coisel France
08/11/08 Uster Rock City Switzerland

THE POODLES SIGN IN MAHLBERGS „GOLDEN BOOK“!!!

2008-04-14T10:28:11+02:00

Our friends from “The Poodles” will get a very special welcome on their arrival in Mahlberg (Germany). The mayor of Mahlberg organised a reception to welcome the band members. The local press was invited to report the welcome of The Poodles as well as their live show on April, 15. Finally, the band members will sign in Mahlbergs “Golden Book”

ILLDISPOSED ENTERED THE DANISH ALBUM CHARTS!!!

2008-04-14T10:17:58+02:00

lldisposed ”The Prestige” has entered the official Danish album charts as nr. 44 in its first week.

Congratualations!!!

EDEN’S CURSE: GIG ON FIREFEST FESTIVAL CANCELLED!!!

2008-04-08T13:23:22+02:00

Eden's Curse regrettably inform their fans that they will no longer be appearing at Firefest V in Nottingham, England on October 26th 2008. Due to negative public response the festival has been cut from three to two days and sadly Eden's Curse were amongst the casualties involved. Bassist Paul Logue comments "The band are very disappointed for their UK fans, but in the words of the great Freddie Mercury, the show must go on!". The band are sitting on two major pieces of news that will be announced sooner than later on their official website http://www.EdensCurse.com

SHAKRA: NEW BASS PLAYER!!!

2008-04-08T13:10:10+02:00

Welcome!

After numberous castings and even more applications, we reached our decision. Shakra has found the successor of Oliver Linder.

His name is Dominik Pfister, he's 21 years old and lives in Allmendingen (in the Canton of Bern, just like the rest of the band).

We are happy to announce that we found a very capable bassist and new bandmate in him!

Important: For the upcoming gigs Oliver will still be playing with us. Dominik's first concert will be announced in due time.

Mark, Thom, Thomas und Roger

EVIDENCE ONE NEWSLETTER

2008-04-08T12:55:26+02:00

New guitarist!

It is official now, we have a new family member in: Mr. Barish Kepic (POWERWORLD / ex-JADED HEART) on the guitar!

After Warthy simply couldn't find the time to concentrate on E1, we had Barish in to do our recent live shows and tours, and, well, we couldn't let him go!

We wish Warthy all the best for the future - keep rocking, buddy! It really was a pleasure & honor! More info on Barish and another major announcement will follow soon!

(pic by Carmen Stottmeister)

Hutch says "Thank you"!

Hello to all friends and fans around the world

I'd like to thank you for all those wonderful postcards, emails and phonecalls. This really means a lot to me! Thank you so much. I hope, this shit will be over soon, so we can kick some butts together this Summer!

Rock on

Hutch

(pic by Roman Akak)

One more festival headlining show!

We're proud to announce another headlining festival date: We're gonna burn the house down at this year's Dragonslayer Festival on October, 3rd in Attendorn/Germany. Also on the bill amongst others: STORMWARRIOR and our good friends from CIVILIZATION ONE!

20 Years of U.D.O. - Special shows announced!

2008-04-03T15:50:49+02:00

U.D.O., the band around former Accept singer and metal icon Udo Dirkschneider, just announced 2 special gigs to celebrate 20 years of U.D.O.

30.04. Solingen (GER) - Cobra (special Clubshow)
03.05. Tuttlingen (GER) - Stadthalle

On April 30th U.D.O. will play a special club show with a very interesting support act: “FALLEN FROM FRAME”, with Udo´s son SVEN Dirkschneider on drums! So this will be the very first time that father and son play on the same concert. (after recently Sven performed a song together with Udo at the concert in Düsseldorf in December). After the concert the U.D.O. band will celebrate with their fans at the bar and merchandise will be available for just 50 % of the usual price!

But the real highlights comes a few days later: at the show on may 5th U.D.O. will perform (without supporting act this time) a nearly 3 hour-set, including an Accept part! Also you will see the Mastercutor for the first time with Udo on stage. Again: merchandise prices at 50 percent!
This show will be recorded for a DVD/live CD (coming later this year on Zyx Music). So, if you want to be a part of U.D.O. history: be there!

Tickets are available for the special low price of just 10,00 euro (+ fees). Check out this website or any other ticket agency:
http://www.manoticket.de/tickets_udo.html

DEZPERADOZ RELEASEPARTY!!!

2008-04-01T22:45:15+02:00

Howdy Partners!

Finally, our new album „An Eye For An Eye“ will be released on April, 11, 2008.

On May, 10, 2008, we will celebrate the release of our new album with a big release party which will take place at the “Rockfabrik” in Bruchsal (Germany).

We would like to invite everyone who is interested in taking part of the release party. We will do a great live show in a “Wild West” ambience. The entrance is for free!!! One day after our release show, we will play an additional gig in “Albersdorf" (in the near of Wacken).

So long, Yippieyeeaah!!

DEZPERADOZ

2008-03-27T11:05:09+01:00

EVIDENCE ONE: TOUR CANCELLATION!

2008-03-04T17:12:08+01:00

We just received the following words from Evidence One:

Hi everybody

sad, sad news: Due to a serious sudden hearing loss of our bassman Hutch, we decided to cancel all shows until Summer! Hutch runs the risk of losing his hearing completely, if he's gonna play. The situation indeed is serious. We hope to do the cancelled shows in Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands next Fall. Keep your fingers crossed for our buddy!

SINNER – Crash & Burn

2008-02-19T16:34:52+01:00

Sinner are just working on the pre-production of their forthcoming album “Crash & Burn”. Nine songs are already written and a couple of more songs will follow in the next days. Mat Sinner reports: “I feel very good with the new Songs. I wrote some songs with Henny, but also my friends Igor Gianola (Udo) and Magnus Karlsson (Allen/Lande) came to my studio and wrote some great songs with me.”

Here are some songtitles of the upcoming Sinner album in advance: „Heart Of Darkness“, „Crash & Burn“, „Connection“, „Break The Silence“, „Revolution“, „Like A Rock“, „Unbreakable“, „One Night Only” and “The Dog”.

Henny Wolter: „I can promise a true-bred Sinner album without any gimmicks and I am looking forward to enter the studio with this great songs”.

The new album will be produced by Mat Sinner und Henny Wolter in the House Of Music studios with engineer Dennis Ward. The band will enter the studio in April 2008. Achim Köhler will do the Mix of „Crash & Burn“ in the Indiscreet Audio Studios. Katja Piolka will be responsible for the artwork.

The release date of the new Sinner album is scheduled for September, 19, 2008. An extended tour will follow.

ILLDISPOSED: NEW TRACKS ONLINE!!!

2008-02-19T16:28:57+01:00

Please check out the My Space page of Illdisposed or the one of AFM Records to listen to the new track „Like Cancer“, taken from their upcoming album „The Prestige“. You can also listen to short teaser of the song on this page (see player).

Here are the links:

http://www.myspace.com/illdisposed

http://www.myspace.com/afmrecordsgermany

NEW CIRCLE II CIRCLE EP OUT ON MARCH, 28 / NEW STUDIO ALBUM WILL ENTER THE STORES IN APRIL!!!

2008-02-19T16:07:43+01:00

The new EP of Circle II Circle, the band around the former Savatage singer Zak Stevens will be released on March, 28. The name of the 4 track single will be „Every Last Thing“ and it will include a non album track as well as a live video clip. The full length studioalbum „Delusions Of Grandeur“ will be released on April, 25. Besides the standard CD, AFM Records will release a limited version including bonus material as well as a limited picture vinyl.

NEW HEADHUNTER STUDIOALBUM “PARASITE OF SOCIETY” WILL BE RELEASED ON MAY, 23, 2008!!!

2008-02-19T13:47:03+01:00

After the re-release of the first Headhunter records, the new studioalbum of Headhunter will finally be released on May, 23, 2008. The name of the album will be “Parasite of Society” and of course it was recorded by the original Headhunter line up: Schmier - Bass, Vocals; Schmuddel – Guitar and Jörg Michael – Drums. This album displays the charismatic sound that the band is famous for, but with an up to date “in your face” resonance. Next to the new Headhunter songs, the album will contain the two coverversions “Rapid Fire” (Judas Priest) and “18 And Life” (Skid Row). An ass kicking album that will delight fans of the early Headhunter years as well as “newcomers”.

On Top of this, Headhunter are already confirmed to perform on the world’s most important and prestigious Metal festival: the Wacken Open Air.

PARADOX: TOUR CANCELLED!!!

2008-02-12T15:59:31+01:00

The booked European Tour in April 2008 with the german thrashers Paradox and Mekong Delta plus Vendetta had to be cancelled. Mekong Delta is forced to jump off the package because the guitarist had an accident and he broke his arm. Because of the short time left, no replacement was found. Paradox and Vendetta will be playing some of the shows, to be announced seperately.

EVIDENCE ONE: HELL OVER EASTER!!!

2008-02-12T12:52:57+01:00

In addition to this years easter egg hunt, we have something very special for all Headbangers at the days either side of Easter. Please check out the “Hell Over Easter” tour of Evidence One. At the following dates, you can check out the Evidence One live show:

21.03.2008 Vroomshoop (NL), Het Front (with CIVILIZATION ONE eg.)
22.03.2008 Uelsen (D), UJT
23.03.2008 Nettetal (D), Titans Of Power Festival
24.03.2008 Antwerp (B), De Rots (with DOUBLE DIAMOND)

SHAKRA TOUR CANCELLED!

2008-02-05T15:13:17+01:00

The guys from Shakra had to cancel their upcoming Tour due to a laringitis of Shakra singer Mark Vox.

We just received the following statement from the band:

“Due to Marks laringitis, we couldn’t even think about playing a show or rehearsing for the tour, so we thought it’s the best decision to cancel the upcoming tourdates.
We are sorry about this and we will keep everyone updated regarding new tourdates.”

PRESIDENT EVIL RELEASE PARTY!

2008-02-05T15:06:04+01:00

On Saturday, February, 2nd, President Evil will invite everyone to visit “One Night In Hell”

The release gig to our new album “Hell In A Box”!

We would like to celebrate this event with you an we would also like to thank you for the support in the last years. The admission price will only be 5 Euros. Furthermore, we will present our new videoclip “Hell In A Box”.

After our live show, we have two DJ’s who will take care of good music, so we all can party all night!

Cheerz and beerz
The Presidents

09.02 / SPEDITION, AM GÜTERBAHNHOF
ENTRY: 20 h
PRICE: 5 €*

PARADOX: PODCAST @ LAUT.DE!

2008-02-01T18:27:43+01:00

Due to the release of the new Paradox album „Electrify“ (out since January, 18), the german web magazine Laut.de published a Podcast on their website. Please check out the following link to listen to some song excerpts and an interview with Paradox singer / guitar player Charly Steinhauer.

http://www.laut.de/lautfm/podcast/archiv/20080121.htm

X-WORLD 5: ALBUM RELEASE WAS SHIFTED TO MAI 2008!!!

2008-01-23T15:14:52+01:00

The release of the first X-WORLD 5 album “New Universal Order” was shifted to Mai 2008.

X-World 5 is a new band based around the former Hammerfall bass player Magnus Rosen Besides Magnus, also Pagans Mind vocalist Nils K Rue, the guitar players Andy La Roque (King Diamond) and Reeves Gabrels, as well as drummer Big Swede will be part of this new band. You can finally check out the first album of this fantastic new line up on May 2008.

PRESIDENT EVIL ON TOUR WITH VOLBEAT!

2007-12-18T13:24:14+01:00

President Evil were just confirmed as the support act for the upcoming Volbeat European Tour 2008.

You can check out their live show on the following dates:

14.02.2008 ANTWERP (B) Hof Ter Lo
15.02.2008 AMSTERDAM (NL) Melkweg
16.02.2008 BOCHUM (D) Zeche
17.02.2008 MUENCHEN (D) Backstage
18.02.2008 JENA (D) F-Haus
21.02.2008 LONDON (UK) Underworld
22.02.2008 PARIS (FR) La Scene Bastille

PARADOX: NEW VIDEO CLIP ONLINE!

2007-12-18T13:20:05+01:00

The German Power/Speed Metal gods Paradox will return with their new album “Electrify” on January, 18, 2008.

The band based around singer/guitar player Charly Steinhauer just finished the work on their new video clip for the album song „Infected“. Just use the following link to watch the new video and get a first impression of the new material.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ppneBCMmVg

X-WORLD 5 ALBUM „NEW UNIVERSAL ORDER” WILL BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY, 29!

2007-12-13T14:55:13+01:00

The new band based around the former Hammerfall bass player Magnus Rosen will release their debut album „New Universal Order” through AFM Records. Besides Magnus, also Pagans Mind vocalist Nils K Rue, the guitar players Andy La Roque (King Diamond) and Reeves Gabrels, as well as drummer Big Swede will be part of this new band. You can check out the first album of this fantastic new line up on February, 29, 2008!

PRESIDENT EVIL RELEASE VIDEO!

2007-12-13T14:37:52+01:00

It’s a promise: the new album of the evil presidents from Bremen is gonna kick your ass! They made it just in time to their fifth birthday and a few weeks before the official release of „Hell In A Box“ (out: 25th January 2008). Here and now they present the crazy video of the title track! Everybody who likes some kind of ‚dirty’ metal mixed with a proper dose of Rock’N’Roll, should watch the following video with a relaxed smile.

Please use one of the following links to watch the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v_vdck-GbQ

http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=23833324

NEW DORO SINGLE „THE QUEEN“ ENTERED THE CHARTS!

2007-12-11T14:58:49+01:00

The new DORO single “The Queen” just entered the german single charts on Position No. 89.

Congratulations!!!

DANISH EXTREME METALLERS ILLDISPOSED HAVE ISSUED HE FOLLOWING UPDATE:

2007-12-11T14:56:32+01:00

All right folks, it's time to reveal Martin's [Thim, guitar] replacement. Our new guitarist is a longtime friend from Copenhagen, always showing up at our shows to party with us. Ladies and gentlemen: Mr. Franz Hellboss. The first time you'll see Franz live on stage with us will be in Copenhagen on Saturday, December 15th where he will join us for a song or two.

Illdisposed is currently mixing its new album at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with Fredrik Nordström for a March 28, 2008 release via AFM Records.

Commented Jakob Batten: "The new album is recorded differently compared to the previous two albums. We didn't really cut into the tracks while recording so nearly everything you'll hear is first takes. We want it all to sound more raw and alive this time. A lot of the new albums you hear these days are so tight and over-produced that it doesn't sound like humans playing anymore and in the long run you get tired of it — I think"

SHAKRA ARE SEARCHING FOR A NEW BASS PLAYER!

2007-12-04T16:01:28+01:00

Shakra bass player Oliver will leave the band because of private reasons. He will stay in the band as long as his band mates will find a new bass player. In a statement, Oli wrote: “We split up on amicable terms. There were no musically or personally differences and I left the band because of private reasons only”. (You can read the full statement on the official Shakra website www.shakra.ch ).

Now the band is looking for a new bass player. Everyone who is interested in this job can contact the band under shakra@gmx.ch.

Here are the upcoming tourdates of Shakra:

15.02.2008 MEMMINGEN- KAMMINWERK
16.02.2008 PIRMASENS - QUASIMODO
17.02.2008 AUGSBURG - SPECTRUM
18.02.2008 BONN TBC
20.02.2008 ADORF - THE ROCK TBC
21.02.2008 FRANKFURT - NACHTLEBEN
22.02.2008 HEIDELBERG - SCHWIMBAD
23.02.2008 SCHLEIZ - WOODYS LIVE
24.02.2008 PADEBORN - KULTURWERKSTATT
26.02.2008 HAMBURG - BALLROOM
27.02.2008 NL – T.B.A.
28.02.2008 HEERLEN NL - POPPODIUM
29.02.2008 LÜBECK - RIDERS CAFE
01.03.2008 VELBERB - BÜRGERHAUS

ROSS THE BOSS ON WWW.STREETCLIP.TV

2007-11-23T10:46:23+01:00

ATTENTION PLEASE!

www.streetclip.tv
presents

STRIKE!
(Saturday 24.11.2007 – 21:30 PM)

Special-Guest & Co-Host:

ROSS THE BOSS
(Founding member of Manowar)
&
Band

Rerun:
Sunday 25.11.2007 – 0:30 AM
Sunday 25.11.2007 – 21:30 PM

SAXON & EVIDENCE ONE ON TOUR

2007-11-23T10:27:26+01:00

We're proud to be able to announce, that EVIDENCE ONE are going to support the mighty SAXON for the second time after 2003 in their forthcoming European tour. Dates are as follow:

07.12.2007 Karlsdorf (D), Altenbuerghalle (with SAXON & U.D.O)
08.12.2007 Andernach (D), JUZ Live Club (with SAXON)
09.12.2007 Hohenems (AUT), Event Center (with SAXON)
10.12.2007 Salzburg (AUT), Rockhouse (with SAXON)
11.12.2007 Pratteln (CH), Z7 (with SAXON)
12.12.2007 Antwerpen (B), Hof Ter Lo (with SAXON)
14.12.2007 Strasbourg (F), La Laiterie (with SAXON)
16.12.2007 Nuernberg (D), Loewensaal (with SAXON)
17.12.2007 Prague (CZ), Retro Music Hall (with SAXON)

AXXIS GET HELP FROM MAGICA!

2007-10-26T11:47:12+02:00

On the 16th November the new album of AXXIS „Doom of Destiny“, that has unleashed euphoric reactions by the press to date, will be released. Just a short while after this release AXXIS are going on tour together with HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY, to present their hymns live on stage through Europe.

Unfortunately vocalist Lakonia won’t accompany the band on this tour, due to privat reasons; but a top-class alternative has already been found: “On our forthcoming tour the female vocals will be sung by Ana Mladinovici, vocalist of the Rumanian band MAGICA. We are really happy to collaborate with such an amazing songstress, who perfectly understands, how the feeling of the newest AXXIS-output “Doom of Destiny” has to be performed on stage”, says Harry Oellers, keyboard player of AXXIS. Ana adds: “I am very happy and at the same proud that I was chosen to join the Axxis team on their tour with Helloween and Gamma Ray. I know that this will also help my band, Magica, a lot because of the promotion around this event. So all you metalfans of Europe be prepared because Heavy Metal is coming your way, coming hard and with a touch of "magic" :).“

MAGICA’s recent album “Hereafter” is available since the 19th October and can be recommended to every fan of melodic, romantic, gothic and heavy metal.

U.D.O. „BEST OF“ ALBUM DETAILS!

2007-10-24T13:29:49+02:00

"Metallized - 20 Years Of Metal" will be the title of U.D.O.´s upcoming “Best Of” album which will be released in December 2007. The booklet is packed with lots of pictures and it will include a band history written by Andreas Schöwe.
The first 12 tracks were voted by the fans on the U.D.O. webpage. Additionally, the CD will include 2 unreleased tracks as well as an acoustic version of the Accept classic “Balls To The Wall” and a live version of "The Bullet And The Bomb".

Here is the complete tracklist of "Metallized - 20 Years Of Metal"

Holy
Heart Of Gold
Animal House
Cut Me Out
They Want War
Cry Soldier Cry
In The Darkness
Mand And Machine
24/7
Trainride To Russia
Independence Day
Thunderball

Shadow Maker (unreleased song)
Terror In Paradise (unreleased song)
Balls To The Wall (acoustic version)
Bullet And The Bomb (live from St. Petersburg)

WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW MICHELLE DARKNESS VIDEO!

2007-10-23T19:26:02+02:00

The world premiere of the new Michelle Darkness Video “Pet Sematary” will take place on October, 24th at 21:00 (CET). You can watch the video exclusively on www.karachoo.tv and www.sevenload.com.

The Video was produced by Thorsten Schwämmle (Karachoo TV) and Stefan Heilemann (Heilemania). The result is a dark, sexy and deep opus. An apple, animals and the death will play an important part in the video. Now it´s your part to figure out the context.

The new Michelle Darkness album “Brand New Drug” will be released on October, 26, 2007. This album contains everything that Michelle Darkness friends will expect from his solo album. But at the same time it opens the gate to an unknown side of Michelle Darkness.

Creativity and a dose of rockin melancholy. This album is a real drug!

PRESIDENT EVIL NEWSLETTER!

2007-10-23T19:22:38+02:00

Hi there friends of President Evil.

We just did our first video for the title-track "Hell In A Box" of our next album. It was much fun and we cannot wait for the result.
The album is fully recorded and will be released at the end of January (2008).
There will be much Rock and Roll in it...

You can see us live on the following gig:
December 7th in Bremen in the so-called “Wehrschloss” together with V8 Wankers !!!

greetz
President Evil

SÖHNE MANNHEIMS DRUMMER WILL PLAY SOME SHOWS WITH EVIDENCE ONE!

2007-10-22T15:21:49+02:00

Due to term problems, Evidence One drummer Rami Ali will not play all of the upcoming Evidence One Shows with Gotthard. Bernd Herrmann, the drummer of the famous german Band “Söhne Mannheims”, will act as replacement for the upcoming gigs. Furthermore, guitar player Barish Kepic (ex-Jaded Heart) will play the second guitar on the live shows.

08.11. NL-Zoetermeer - Borderij
09.11. NL-Helmond - Plato
10.11. D-Pirmasens - Quasimodo
13.11. D-Rostock - Mau Club
02.12. Luxemburg - Atelier

VOTE FOR DORO!

2007-10-10T12:48:51+02:00

On November, 23, the German TV channel ZDF will present the 50 most popular musicians in a big TV show. Relating to this, you can also vote for our Metal Queen Doro Pesch on the website of the TV channel. The winners will be presented on Friday, November, 23, in a TV show with Johannes B. Kerner. The show will take place at 21:15 (CET). The deadline for the voting is October, 14!

Please use this link to vote for Doro:
http://www.unserebesten.zdf.de/

PRESIDENT EVIL: METAL.DE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE!

2007-10-09T23:49:19+02:00

Please use the link below to check out this funny interview with President Evil on this years Summer Breeze Festival which was filmed for the german Metal.de Magazine. (in german only)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ach2qpDbIxQ

MAGICA FINISHED VIDEO SHOOTINGS!

2007-10-09T22:19:43+02:00

Magica have finished the shootings for the video of the song "Entangled". Please use the link below to check out some pictures of the video shoot. The new studio album of Magica “Hereafter” will be released on October, 19th, 2007!

http://www.magicaband.com/archmage/entangled.html

MADE OF HATE – THE FUTURE OF METAL!

2007-10-09T22:07:14+02:00

AFM Records is proud to announce the signing of the young newcomer act Made Of Hate. “When we heard their songs on their old MySpace page we were just blown away”, says Markus Wosgien, A&R Manager of the record label. “Their sound is fresh and unique, like a perfect mixture between Children Of Bodom and In Flames.” Made Of Hate will release their debut album called “Bullet In Your Head” on January, 4th 2008 and is looking forward to a great future. "The record combines expressive and intense melodies with really aggressive and heavy sounding guitar riffs. It's all I feel in my heart and definitely what I'm looking for in the music. It just the way to express myself!" said Micha?, guitar player and founder of the band, who became 22 just a few days before the recording session. “Bullet In Your Head is something that kicks ass and you cannot stop listening to it. You do it again and you find more, always new cool stuff”, Michal said.

In the meantime, please checkout the bands new MySpace page, where you can listen to some tracks from the upcoming debut album:
http://www.myspace.com/madeofhateofficial

GO ON TOUR WITH AXXIS!

2007-10-01T18:36:30+02:00

What a great offer! AXXIS want to auctioneer 2 beds in their nightliner bus during the Hellish Rock tour with Helloween & Gammaray.

Make this dream come true and go on Tour with Axxis, Helloween and Gammaray. You will travel and sleep in the Axxis Tourbus and the trip will take you to several interesting european cities. You will have free entrance at all the shows. The access to the backstage area might be possible, but can not be guaranteed.

If you are interested in taking part at this trip, please read the terms of the auction and the conditions of travel. (in german only)

US SKIER BODE MILLER CONFESSED HIMSELF AS A BIG SHAKRA FAN!

2007-09-26T22:13:06+02:00

Shortly ago, the famous US skier Bode Miller confessed himself as a big fan of the swiss Hardrock band Shakra. He likes the music of the band so much, that he provided his motor home as the bands bus. “We couldn´t beleive it”, says the band, “but Bode got in contact with us. He owns all the Shakra CD´s and he listen to the music before he skies because the songs will give him the right kick to do a good run!”

MICHELLE DARKNESS wants YOU on TV!

2007-09-26T22:08:35+02:00

KARACHOO TV and HEILEMANIA are working together to produce the new video of Michelle Darkness.

Concerning this matter, the team is looking for young expressive people who are interested in taking part of the new Michelle Darkness video clip. The team is also looking for female dance performer and female striptease dancer.

The video shoot will take place at the 3rd of October. You should live in the near of Stuttgart or have the passion to travel to the video location. (Travel expences will not be reimbursed)

Please send a short e-mail and a picture of you to darkness@focusion.de if you are interested in being part of the video. Legal age required!!! Stay dark!!

DEZPERADOZ NEWS

2007-09-26T21:56:42+02:00

Drummer Markus Kullmann (a.o. Dog Track, Pump) will be the new drummer in Dezperadoz. After playing lots of shows and festivals (a.o. the band played once more in St. Petersburg / Russia this August), the guys around frontman Alex Kraft are currently working on the next studio album of Dezperadoz. As soon as we have some more news regarding the new material you can read them on www.afm-records.de or www.dezperadoz.com.

TANKARD-NEWS

2007-09-25T14:00:43+02:00

The guys from Tankard just provided the junior staff of Frankfurt´s football team with brandnew Tankard football shirts. Two of three children from Tankard bass player Frank Thorwarth are part of the football team, and they didn´t lose one single game since got the new outfit. This can´t be a lucky hit! Check out the picture below.

ELVENKING WILL SUPPORT GOTTHARD IN ITALY!

2007-09-18T16:14:41+02:00

We just received the good news, that the guys from Elvenking will support the upcoming Gotthard shows in Italy which are scheduled for December 2007. Of course, Elvenking will play lots of material from their new album “The Scythe” which was released on September, 14, through AFM Records.

Here are the Tourdates:

GOTTHARD + ELVENKING
10.12. I-Florence - Viper
11.12. I-Rome - Circolo Degli Artisti
13.12. I-Treviso - New Age
15.12. I-Milan – Transylvania

IRON MAIDEN'S BRUCE DICKINSON ON THE CURSE!

2007-09-17T13:47:47+02:00

The living Metal legend that is Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson played Eden’s Curse “Judgement Day” on his Masters Of Rock show on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday, September, 6th. Just visit the Eden’s Curse website to listen to the sample:

http://www.edenscurse.com/News.html

NEW JON OLIVA’S PAIN ALBUM IN PROCESS!

2007-09-04T13:07:50+02:00

Jon Oliva's Pain drummer Christopher Kinder has issued the following update:

"Fifteen songs have been completed for the new Jon Oliva's Pain album and are now in their rehearsal format for Kevin [Rothney; bass] and I to begin our final preparations before hitting Audio Lab studios in September. He and I will take a week apart to solidify our own ideas before spending a few final days exchanging ideas and nailing the rhythm section to the floor!"

"Kevin and I have been writing, recording and performing together for more than 13 years. We know how to get it done in the least possible time, but unlike the last record (without all the stupid band turmoil), we will be very well prepared and the bulk of our ideas written in stone. Of course, anything can and will happen once we hit the studio and you can expect a good 20% of our ideas to be spontaneous. We always raise a few eyebrows at each other after some tracks are finished. 'Hey, where the f*ck did you come up with that?' 'I don't know, it was actually a mistake... cool!'"

"Jon Oliva and company have spent tireless hours recording, arranging, re-arranging, and more re-arranging. At some point you just have to say 'enough' and feel confident that the building blocks are firmly in place… and boy, are they in place! There is so much diversity and texture going into these songs. Some of the material will surprise your senses and some will just make you smile knowing that Oliva's trademark stamp is still alive and well. There are some very heavy songs, and some bombastic epics... just what you would expect from an Oliva/ Jon Oliva's Pain record."

"Now that we have arrived at the start of Jon Oliva's Pain album No. 3, and the machine is now four years old... it runs like clockwork! This recording is going to the most fun and challenging yet!"

"The title of the CD and artwork concept are complete. AFM Records has approved all of our ideas with great enthusiasm."

"The schedule of events for the next 4-6 weeks will be rehearsal, drum and bass tracks recorded, and then back to rehearsal for the Bourbon Street show, Oliva's solo gig at the ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta, and our headling appearance at ProgPower Europe on Sunday, October 7. From there it is all Jon Oliva's Pain album No. 3 until we turn in the final master to AFM by the end of November. Tentative release date is set for February 28th in Europe. A U.S. date has yet to be determined."

"Hope you are pumped up for the next installment of Jon Oliva's Pain! We are pulling out all the stops on this one and we certainly have some crazy ideas in mind. We are going to wake up your senses, your ears and make you think!"

PRESIDENT EVIL STUDIOCLIP

2007-09-04T11:53:39+02:00

Please use the following link to check out a short video, filmed by the President Evil guys who are currently working in the studio to record the material for their next album.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1pJU0bfdQYw

U.D.O. NEWSLETTER

2007-09-03T11:51:24+02:00

U.D.O., the German band led by legendary Accept frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will release a "Best Of" album on December 7 and the fans are invited to contribute to the song-selection process. To take part, send an e-mail with no more than three songs to best-of@udo-online.de. The deadline is September 15.

U.D.O. and Primal Fear will team up for a European co-headlining tour this fall. Check out the dates under TOURDATES

As previously reported, U.D.O. will embark on a North American tour in January/February 2008. It is not presently clear if this will be a package tour or a solo trek. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.

U.D.O. recently signed with Coallier Entertainment (Twisted Sister, Sebastian Bach, Belladonna, W.A.S.P.) in New York City for booking and is said to be "excited" to come back to America and Canada to play for the fans again.

Fan-filmed video footage of U.D.O. performing the Accept classics"Restless and Wild" and "Son of a Bitch" at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 8, 2007 in Sölvesborg, Sweden has been posted at YouTube http://youtube.com/watch?v=0LG9i-JfH10.

A 23-minute audio interview with Udo Dirkschneider, conducted recently by Denmark's Revolution-Music.dk (web site http://www.revolution-music.dk/), has been posted online at this location http://revolution-music.dk/audio_interviews/UDO_revolution-music.dk.mp3 (MP3, 18 MB).

U.D.O.'s new album, "Mastercutor”,entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 39 - the highest German chart position in the band's history.

"Mastercutor" was released on May 18 via AFM Records. Several extra songs were recorded for the CD, with different territories getting their own bonus cuts. The Japanese edition of the CD comes with the track "Man a King Ruler", the Russian album includes "Platchet Soldat", and both feature the song "Streets of Sin". The European limited-edition version of "Mastercutor" includes the songs "Borderline" and "Screaming Eagles".

THE POODLES ON TOUR WITH GOTTHARD!

2007-08-29T17:26:55+02:00

The Poodles were just confirmed as the support for the upcoming Gotthard "Domino Effect Tour 2007". Please check out the tourdates below. The new The Poodles album “Sweet Trade” will be released on September, 28, through AFM Records.

GOTTHARD / THE POODLES

12.10 Plauen – Festhalle
13.10 Hamburg – Docks
14.10 Dresden – Schlachthof
16.10 Leipzig – Werk II
18.10 Köln – E-Werk
19.10 Giessen – Hessenhalle
20.10 Kempten – Big Box
21.10 Tuttlingen – Stadthalle
23.10 Neu Isenburg – Hugenottenhalle
24.10 Stuttgart – Messe B
26.10 Bamberg – Jako Arena
27.10 Bad Tölz – Hacker Pschorr Arena
28.10 Aalen – Greuthalle
30.10 Bremen – Aladin
31.10 Berlin – Postbahnhof
02.11 Augsburg – Kongresshalle

SHAKRA ON TOUR IN GERMANY!

2007-08-29T17:12:46+02:00

The guys from Shakra will enter the german stages on a small clubtour in September / October 2007 to promote their new album “Infected”, which went to position No.86 of the German charts as well as on position No.7 of the Swiss charts.

The german Shakra fanclub will do a tour competition and spend some cool prizes. Please visit http://www.shakra-fanclub.de for more information.

Here are the Tourdates:

29.09. BONN - KLANGSTATION
30.09. WEERT (NL) - M.C. DE BOSUIL
01.10. HAMBURG – BALLROOM
02.10. VERVIERS (B) - The Spirit of 66
04.10. BOCHUM – MATRIX
05.10. KIRCHHEIM - MUSIC & ACTION
06.10. OBERMARCHTAL - KREUZ
08.10. MÜNCHEN - GEORG-ELSER-HALLEN

MICHELLE DARKNESS VS CAPTAIN KARACHOO!

2007-08-29T09:28:13+02:00

Michelle has played exclusively an acoustic sneak preview of his album cover song “Love Will Tears Us Apart” (the mighty hymn of the great Joy Division) together with Captain Karachoo.
The guys also battled in the rehearsal room of Darklandcity’s most promising newcomer band “Scratched Surface” to prove Mr. Darkness has REALLY played all the songs of his solo-album. Michelle is also vocal coaching and consulting this really cool band (Scratched Surface) at the moment during their recording process. Michelle’s "Brand new Drug" hits stores on October 26th 2007.

Please use THIS LINK to watch the video.

TANKARD NEWS: SINGER GERRE HIT THE HEADLINES!

2007-08-28T15:24:41+02:00

In August 2006, Tankard released the EP „Schwarz Weiß Wie Schnee“ to honour their favorite football club “Eintracht Frankfurt”. Now, the club did a couple of advertisements which show Tankard singer Gerre, performing the song “Schwarz-weiß wie Schnee in the football club´s home stadium before Eintracht Frankfurt played their match against Wolfsburg. Check out the picture below!

MASTERPLAN NEWS!

2007-08-28T15:20:38+02:00

We just received the following statement from the Masterplan Camp:

The band would like to thank all the fans who joined Masterplan on tour with Saxon, on the festivals and on the headline tour in Japan and Korea. We had a lot of fun and great experiences with the new line up and of course with you fans!

Roland just finished updating his studio in Slovakia where the next Masterplan album will be recorded, so everything is ready to do a great new album. We are really looking forward to write new stuff and to work with Roy Z. again. On January, 08, we will start with the recordings of the new material.

cheerz

The Masterplan´s

AXXIS: TOURING EUROPE WITH HELLOWEEN & GAMMA RAY!

2007-08-28T15:11:34+02:00

Some of Germany´s most famous Metal bands will take place this fall: AXXIS are confirmed to join the “Hellish Rock Tour” of legends Helloween and Gamma Ray! This is the tour schedule so far:

27. Nov 2007 - I - Rome - Tendastrisce
28. Nov 2007 - I - Milano - Alcatraz
29. Nov 2007 - CH - Dietikon - Stadthalle
01. Dec 2007 - D - Lichtenfels - Stadthalle
02. Dec 2007 - D - Bremen - Aladin
04. Dec 2007 - SWE - Göteborg - Liseberghallen
05. Dec 2007 - NOR - Oslo - Rockefeller
07. Dec 2007 - SWE - Lund - Mejeriet
08. Dec 2007 - SWE - Stockholm - Arenan
10. Dec 2007 - FIN - Tampere - Pakkahuone
21. Dec 2007 - D - Langen - Stadthalle
22. Dec 2007 - D - Kaufbeuren - All Karthalle
06. Jan 2008 - F - Paris - Elysee Montmatre
07. Jan 2008 - NL - Tilburg - 013
08. Jan 2008 - UK - London - The Forum
10. Jan 2008 - B - Antwerp - Hof ter Lo
11. Jan 2008 - D - Tuttlingen - Alte Festhalle
12. Jan 2008 - D - Karlsruhe - Europahalle - KNOCK OUT Festival + more acts!
13. Jan 2008 - D - Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle

AXXIS´ new album “Doom Of Destiny” will be released in November. Further information will follow very soon.

EDEN´S CURSE: NEW HOMEPAGE LAUNCHED &PROMO CLIP ONLINE

2007-08-28T15:09:41+02:00

Melodic Metal hopefuls EDEN´S CURSE just launched their great new website: www.edenscurse.com In other news the band´s promo clip can be seen HERE

SILENT FORCE – Headlining tour in Japan!

2007-08-28T15:05:18+02:00

SILENT FORCE will conquer Japan again in September on their co-headlining tour with Harem Scarem. Further the band will also do a quick trip to Portugal and the Netherlands.

06.09.2007 Portugal-Estombar Lagoa/Algarve
26.09.2007 Japan-Tokyo
27.09.2007 Japan-Tokyo
28.09.2007 Japan-Osaka
13.10.2007 Holland-Geelen

MICHELLE DARKNESS PHOTO SESSION WITH FELIX FLAUCHER (18 SUMMERS)

2007-08-25T17:11:59+02:00

Our ascending dark star MICHELLE DARKNESS just returned from the album photo session which took place together with “gothic pope” FELIX FLAUCHER.

Michelle’s album „Brand new Drug“ shows all the different facets of his musical realm of shadows. Free from genre necessities, but always ready to play with relish abounding stereotypes. Whether if he presents the Joy Division classic „Love Will Tear Us Apart“ as electronically highlighted duet with the famous finish rock singer HANNA PAKARINEN (who is one of the most famous female vocalists in Finland) or with the opener track „My Sweet“ side by side roaming with a classic 69eyes hymn thru the nightly streets – the “Brand new Drug” of the End Of Green front man opens the awareness for an unpredictable trip where the hard working songwriter and multi instrumentalist takes his guests along like guitarist Christian Hector (Ahab/Midnattsol) or Entwine singer Mika Tauriainen.

The album „Brand new Drug“ offers everything friends of the charismatic singer demand for, but also opens at the same time a view on yet unknown sides.

Recorded and mixed at Sonic Pump Studios (Apocalyptica, Sunrise Avenue, Amorphis, Children Of Bodom,…), mastered by Minerva Pappi at Finnvox Studios. In other words: Made in Hell Sinki/Finnland.

Further information, photos, sound previews check www.myspace.com/michelledarkness

MICHELLE DARKNESS album-CD “Brand new Drug” Release Date: 26.10.2007

DANISH EXTREME METAL ACT ILLDISPOSED SIGN WITH AFM RECORDS!

2007-08-22T14:57:11+02:00

There are band who come out and play, and there are bands who just simply rock and kick every ass! Illdisposed are maybe the coolest and most sick rockstars on earth – but they just simply rule! Since their debut album „Four Depressive Seasons“ in 1993 the band did nine killer albums including their current Roadrunner release „Burn Me Wicked“.

Finally Illdisposed have signed a new deal with AFM Records, who set up the release date for their 10th strike on March, 28th 2008.

Guitar player Jakob Batten comments: „I am happy to announce that we have signed a new worldwide record deal with AFM Records. This will be the beginning of a new chapter in the illdisbook and we’re looking forward to work with these guys. It’s time for being a priority now. For some years our albums have been limited to Europe and a few other territories – now it’s time for the whole world to be able to buy our albums at their local album pusher again. The new album will contain 12 songs of groovy brutality.“

At this point the band is in middle of the songwriting process, and it is obvious that we can expect something really big!

MEKONG DELTA: RELEASE DATE OF NEW ALBUM “LURKING FEAR” DELAYED TO AUGUST, 31!

2007-08-22T13:50:34+02:00

Due to a mistake in the pressing plant, we unfortunately have to delay the release of the upcoming MEKONG DELTA album “Lurking Fear” to August, 31st!

All the best
Your AFM team

AFM LABELNIGHT ON THIS YEARS SUMMER BREEZE OPEN AIR!

2007-08-17T10:36:15+02:00

We would like to invite all you Metalheads to visit the AFM Labelnight on this years Summer Breeze Open Air Festival. The following AFM Bands will rock the Tent-Stage on Friday night (August, 17):

BLACK MESSIAH 1:00

SQUEALER 1:50

ABSOLUTE 2:40

PRESIDENT EVIL 3:30

Furthermore, you can buy all AFM CDs and some of the AFM merchandise for low price on our AFM Stand which will open on Friday at 16:00.

President Evil: Check out new track from forthcoming album!

2007-08-14T13:29:32+02:00

In the end of August, the President Evil will enter the studio to record their second album. It will be recorded under the eyes of Guido Lucas (Blackmail, Harmful, Smoke Blow). Andy Classen (Tankard, Disbelief, Dew-Scented) will do the mastering.If you want to check out new stuff from the next album you should check:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLhsyz7Vo5U - This video was filmed at the Rock Harz Open Air Festival in July 2007.

SCHMIER REACTIVATES HEADHUNTER – A PIECE OF CULT IS BACK!

2007-08-07T14:11:00+02:00

Destruction frontman Schmier brought his old band Headhunter back to life. He originally founded this band after his short split from Destruction at the end of the eighties.

With Headhunter, Schmier released the 3 outstanding records „Parody of Life“ (1990), „A Bizarre Gardening Accident“ (1992) and „Rebirth“ (1994), together with Jörg Michael (ex Saxon/Stratovarius) on drums and Schmuddel on guitar. This three records were out of print for a long time and it was only possible to buy them at high price on ebay or from private collectors. Now, the albums will be re-released through AFM Records with a remastered sound and a new booklet with old pictures, liner notes and all lyrics. The release date will be September, 07, 2007.

“Since Years, we talked about bringing Headhunter back to life and now we finally did it!. The old Headhunter records which were out of stock since a long time will be re-released as “Nice Price” CD’s with a remastered sound. A lot of fans asked me to reactivate this band during our shows with Destruction or via internet, but by now it was impossible for me to make this happen because of the full schedule of Destuction. To avoid the horrible word “selling off”, I took my time to prepare the Headhunter re-releases carefully. Now, even the younger fans have the possibility to listen to the Headhunter songs, which are thrashy indeed, but a little bit more melodic comparing to the stuff we do with Destruction.Something like: NWOBH meets Thrash!“

And now, Schmier is ready to go one better – Headhunter will release a brandnew album in the original line up!

„As we prepared the re-master process, I rediscovered my relation to more melodical songs and at a single blow, I had lots of new ideas, that do not match with Destruction. I never lost the contact to Jörg and Schmuddel, so I asked them if they are interested in doing new stuff. Their reaction was quite positive, so we are ready to ressurect the magic of the early nineties! Who will think of just another dispensable reunion will be completely wrong. The main focus of everyone goes to our main bands, but with Headhunter, we have the possibility to have fun with the music we grew up with and play without any stress and pressure. In the nineties, the name Headhunter, stood for independent minded Metal and everyone who asks about the sense of this reunion will find the answer on our new record which will be packed with tons of hymns and neckbreakers! – We promise!”

The new Headhunter album will be released in Spring 2008 through AFM Records. To shorten the time to the new release, everyone can check out the re-releases and headbang to classics like „Parody Of Life“. Schmier reports: “I feel like I am 20 Years old...hehe - don´t worry... I didn´t take any drugs!”

Schmier’s comments to the first 3 Headhunter releases:

“We did the first Headhunter record „Parody Of Life“, right after my split with Destruction. I originally wrote some of the ideas for the Destruction album "Cracked Brain", but after the split I used some of them for the Headhunter album. Maybe, that’s the reason why "Parody of Life" is the hardest sounding Headhunter album so far!”

"A Bizzarre Gardening Accident" comes with a pretty nontypical metal cover. It´s very diversified and includes hard sounding elements as well as melodical ideas. The different ideas from Schmuddel and myself comared with Jörg Michael´s drumstyle formed the typical Headhunter style – something between "Thrash"- "Power" und "NWOBH" - Metal!”

“For me, „Rebirth“ is the most mellow Headhunter album in terms of the sound and the songwriting. It´s my favourite Headhunter album. After all the years, the remastered version sound´s really fresh. It kicks fucking ass!”

EVIDENCE ONE AND LION’S SHARE VIDEOS ON PRO7.DE!

2007-08-04T12:00:00+02:00
The videoclips Evidence One “The Sky Is The Limit” and Lion’s Share “The Edge Of The Razor” can also be watched on the website of Pro 7 TV. The following links will take you direclty to the videos.

Evidence One:
http://www.prosieben.de/music_cd/videos/videoplayer/41872/

Lion's Share:
http://www.prosieben.de/music_cd/videos/videoplayer/41870/

PRESIDENT EVIL NEWS!

2007-08-03T15:38:36+02:00
We just received the following words from the President Evil camp:

Hell-O....

There are only some weeks left for us to enter the studio and record our newest album. The new stuff is cool and we cannot await to put it on disc. For this reason we are planning to form our first street-team. So if ya wanna join the President Evil family feel free to contact us over jens@presidentevil.de and write some lines about you. We will contact you afterwards to talk about the details with you...

See ya @ Summer-Breeze Open Air with The Black Dahlia Murder, Volbeat, Soulfly and many more....

Cheers
President Evil

GOTHIC METAL ACT MAGICA SIGNS WITH AFM RECORDS!

2007-08-03T15:31:35+02:00
The Gothic Metal act Magica have signed a long partnership with AFM Records.

Magica practise an impressive and brilliant Neo Classic Heavy Metal, mixed with Gothic Metal and associated with Progressive and fairy elements with a strong ability to build enthralling songs and write and play fantastic melodies. With their female lead vocalist Ana Mladinovici, Magica have a great voice and a very talented and beautiful singer.

The new album “Hereafter” will be release the October, 19th. The cover artwork is made by Jean Pascal Fournier, who also did Edguy, Avantasia and many more.

You can watch the first video “All The Waters Have The Colour Of Drowning” from the album “Hereafter” on: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBVQBo3rJhA

ROSS THE BOSS has joined forces with AFM Records – Hail & Kill !!!

2007-07-23T14:56:27+02:00
"On behalf of The ROSS THE BOSS band and myself I would like to announce our signing with AFM Records worldwide! Needless to say we are all extremely happy and pleased to know that that we are joining a great metal family and can't wait to start work on our first CD", says the boss himself!

With MANOWAR he wrote metal history! Ross founded the band along with Joey DeMaio in the early 80s and recorded metal milestones such as "Battle Hymns"(1982), "Into Glory Ride" (1983), "Hail To England" (1984), "Sign Of The Hammer" (1984), "Fighting The World" (1987) and "Kings Of Metal" (1988). He left the band after the recordings of "Kings Of Metal", until he joined the stage with MANOWAR at the legendary "Earthshaker festival" in 2005 again.

In 2006 Ross played along with the Manowar Cover band MEN OF WAR, featuring members of the German metal act IVORY NIGHT, at the "Keep It True" festival, playing songs of those legendary first MANOWAR records. More shows followed and finally Ross has decided to make a new record along with the same members under the name ROSS THE BOSS.

AFM Records is proud about their new signing "Ross was an important part of Manowar in their early days and the songs we heard so far brought back this special feeling you hardly can describe. We are very proud about his trust and belief in AFM Records and expect a Heavy Metal record that will write history again! Ross' guitar style is unique and with his German members he has the right metalheads along." says Markus Wosgien, A&R of AFM records.

The band is in the song writing period right now. The album will be out in 2008 and more details will follow. Hail and Kill!

DORO WILL PLAY AT POWER BOX FESTIVAL!

2007-07-20T14:20:07+02:00
From August, 31 to September, 03, the first POWER BOX FESTIVAL will take place in the “White Horse” Amphitheatre in Darrington (Washington). Our metal queen DORO will play at this festival and she will share the stage a.o. with KITTIE, VIXEN, GIRLSCHOOL, McQUEEN and JADED, so this will might be the biggest “all female fronted” festival ever.

Here is the running order:

Friday
Vice Squad
Little Dolls
Rocket

Saturday
Vixen
Doro
Kittie
McQueen
Iron Maidens
JADED

Sunday
Girlschool
???
Pretty In Stereo
Jaggedy Ann
The Vesties
The Randies
Patsy Grind
Girl In A Coma

Monday
Laurie Miller
The Side Project
Bad Kitty

So, if someone would like to spend his holidays in Darrington, he can check out more information on: www.powerboxfest.com.

HELSTAR FINISHED BASIC TRACKS FOR THEIR NEW ALBUM!

2007-07-20T14:13:45+02:00
We just received the following words from Helstar singer James Rivera:

“As of last Thursday, July 12th, the band completed the basic tracking of the new album, guitar solos and all. The basic tracks were recorded at Bravo Studios in Houston, TX. And trust me -- these simlpy being the basic tracks, this album will be heavy and dark! As for the vocals, I am on my metal crusade to the western hemisphere of the US. My first stretch of the journey began Tuesday, July 17th, from Houston to El Paso, which believe it or not, is half of the trip to LA; that's how big Texas is! There I stayed with a metal comrade from Innocent Exile, one of the best bands in the area. From El Paso my next stop will be Flagstaff, AZ; a small town that is rumored to have the best climate in the US. Following Flagstaff, I will then travel to Las Vegas, NV, where I've managed to squeeze in two shows in the area with my Black Sabbath and Judas Priest tribute entitled Sabbath Judas Sabbath. From there it's on to Bill Metoyer's in Northridge, CA where the screams from Hel will begin! Once I have arrived and begun recording, I will send another update.”

LION’S SHARE NEWS / LARS CHRISS ON SCHWEDISH TV4 CHANNEL!

2007-07-20T10:53:55+02:00
Shortly ago, Lion’s Share played an amazing gig on the Magic Circle Festival. The band shared the festival stage with a.o. Manowar, Gamma Ray and Heavenly. A short video of the Lion’s Share gig can be seen on YouTube. Just use the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV8k0sRK4i0

Furthermore, Lion’s Share guitar player Lars Chriss will do an interview at Swedish TV channel TV4 this Friday, 20th at 09:15 (CET). He will also present the new Lion’s Share video "The Edge Of The Razor". Another interview with Lars will be published in this week's edition of "Hair Metal Haven" on Rock 247 Online. The show will be broadcast between 17.00 and 19.00 (GMT) on Saturday, July 21.

GERMAN METAL LEGEND SINNER SIGN WITH AFM RECORDS!

2007-07-18T19:17:52+02:00
AFM Records is proud to announce their new signing Sinner. The band based around singer and bass player Mat Sinner just signed the contract with AFM right before the band played their headlining show on the legendary „Headbangers Open Air“ in Hamburg (Germany).

“It´s awesome that we got such a fantastic feedback from all the fans and the media partners after our new start. Now we can continue our history with a long term deal with AFM Records. The band is proud to sign with this company and we can´t wait to start with the production of a great new album. I am looking forward to work with my old friend Markus Wosgien and the rest of the AFM crew.” – Mat Sinner.

Sinner just completed a successful European headlining tour (supported by Vengeance) for their current Mask Of Sanity CD. A new studio album, the AFM debut is planned for fall, 2008, tentatively entitled Crash & Burn.

US METAL LEGEND HELSTAR SIGN WITH AFM RECORDS

2007-06-26T10:40:20+02:00
Founded 1982 in Texas, Helstar went to a legend of the us metal scene with such albums like “Burning Star” (1984), “Remnants Of War” (1986), “A Distant Thunder” (1988) and “Nosferatu” (1989). After the split in the beginning of the nineties, James Rivera played in bands like Vigilante and New Eden before Helstar did a reunion and the album “Multiples In Back” in 1995. After the album, the band split again.

Afterwards, Rivera released 2 outstanding records named “Distant Thunder” and “Killing Machine” before he joined Vicious Rumors and did the recordings of their latest album.

After playing with Vicious Rumors on this years “Bang Your Head” Festival, Rivera signed a long dated contract for Helstar with AFM Records.

Currently, the band is working in the studio and re-record some of the classics from the first Helstar records to put them on a best of album which will be released on November, 19, through AFM Records. This album will also contain 2 brandnew tracks! The new studio album of Helstar will be released around summer 2008. The AFM staff is proud to announce this new signing and ressurect the cult!

The Comeback of the Year – Mekong Delta with new album on AFM Records!

2007-06-25T13:28:31+02:00
This band wrote Thrash Metal history. They were valid as one of the biggest mysteries in the metal szene. With such albums like “Mekong Delta”, “Dances Of Death” or “The Music Of Erich Zann”, the guys from Mekong Delta released some of the most important metal classics. After the release of „"Pictures At An Exhibition“ in 1997, Mekong Delta split up after seven studio albums. Now, after ten years, the band is back with an excellent progressive and hard sounding new studio album. The name of the album will be “Lurking Fear” and it will be packed with lots of high-class neck breakers.

Ralph Hubert, founder and head of Mekong Delta reports:
„I dismissed one song idea after another and around 2005, I finally found what I was looking for. A fusion of all the music I wrote in the past, so to say: an "Erich Zann is Dancing in an Kaleidoscope full of Doubt having Visions Fugitives". Right at this point of time, Peter Lake (Theory In Practice), probably one of the best guitar players in Europe, contacted me and I knew that the time is right to do a new album.” With Uli Kusch (Ride The Sky, ex-Masterplan/Helloween/Holy Moses u.a.) and Leo Szpigiel (ex-Scanner/Angel Dust), the line up was completed with another two well known musicians.

With this new line up, the band realised the idea of the new Mekong Delta album. The release date of „Lurking Fear“ will be August, 24, 2007. The new album will be available in a Jewelcase version and as a double vinyl album. The limited edition will come in a digipack and will include the bonus DVD „Live in Frankfurt 1991“.

CRYSTAL BALL sign with AFM Records

2007-06-22T10:31:39+02:00
After signing such great swiss bands like Krokus and Shakra, we are proud to announce that we just signed another high – class hardrock act from switzerland.

Crystal Ball, the band around frontman Mark Sweeney, who just released his first solo album, is currently working on their sixth album with the working title “Secrets”. The album will be produced by Michael Bormann (ex-Jaded Heart, Bloodbound), before it will be mixed by Achim Köhler (Primal Fear, Brainstorm a.o.). We are looking forward to get another great melodic hard rock album with lots of earwigs made in the Crystal Ball camp. The band is describing their new material as a mixture of melody and heavyness. Compared to the “Timewalker” album, the new material will go a bit more „back to the roots“. The new album will contain straight rockers and heavy tracks as well.

The release date of the new Crystal Ball album will be October, 26.

EDEN´S CURSE SIGN WITH AFM RECORDS!

2007-06-19T16:33:48+02:00
AFM Records are delighted to announce the signing of International Melodic Metal outfit Eden's Curse.

Fronted by US born vocalist Michael Eden and Scottish bassist and songwriter Paul Logue (David Readman/ex-Cry Havoc,) the lineup is completed by a host of well seasoned pro's such as German keyboard player Ferdy Doernberg (Rough Silk / Axel Rudi Pell / Uli Jon Roth), Englishman Pete Newdeck (Steve Grimmett Band / ex-Lionsheart / ex-Paul Dianno's Killers / ex-The Shock) on drums and the unbelievable talents of German guitar virtuoso Thorsten Koehne (Code Of Perfection / ex-Demon Drive / ex-Attack).

Produced and mixed by the mighty Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69), who's previous work includes Krokus, Silent Force, Debauchery, Angra, Axxis, Allen/Lande and House of Lords to name but a few. Featuring David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Doogie White (Cornerstone/Yngwie Malmsteen/ex-Rainbow) and Carsten Lizard Schulz (Evidence One) on backing vocals.

AFM Recording artist Carsten Lizard Schulz (Evidence One) also co-wrote four tracks with Logue and Eden and also donated a leftover track, "Eyes Of The World", from Evidence One's critically acclaimed "Tattooed Heart" release

AFM's A&R Manager Markus Wosgien states "AFM Records is proud to announce the signing of Eden's Curse, who have created a brilliant melodic metal album. This record is full of hymns that just blew us totally away and in Michael Eden they have one of the greatest vocalists we have heard for a long time. We are sure that all fans of acts like Pink Cream 69, old school Bonfire or Dokken will love this masterpiece!".

Band leader and vocalist Michael Eden commented "AFM has some of the most dedicated professionals working at their label . They have signed some amazing talents, and now we are part of their team . We are extremely proud to call AFM our home for the European market and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship for many years to come. Rock it to the top!!".

Chief songsmith Paul Logue added "It's fills me with immense pride to see our names nesting alongside some of my favourite bands like Masterplan, Silent Force and Evidence One. This is probably the finest and fastest growing Melodic Rock/Metal label in Europe and I'm delighted that they are sharing in the vision that Mike and I have cemented since day one. I'm strapping myself in for the ride!".

Wrapped in the usual killer artwork by AFM favourite Thomas Ewerhard (Asia/Masterplan/Jorn/Evidence One) the album tracklisting is :

1. Book Of Life (Intro)
2. Judgement Day
3. Eyes Of The World
4. Stronger Than The Flame
5. The Voice Inside
6. After The Love Is Gone
7. Fly Away
8. What Are You Waiting For
9. Eden's Curse
10. Don't Bring Me Down
11. Heaven Touch Me
12. The Bruce (Intro)
13. Fallen King
14. We All Die Young

The Eden's Curse self-titled debut will be release on 24th August.

The bands website www.EdensCurse.com is currently being designed and will be online in the near future, but in the meantime you can visit the band's MySpace site at www.MySpace.com/edenscursee for more information.

NEW EVIDENCE ONE HOMEPAGE

2007-06-18T12:01:56+02:00

Please check out the new Evidence One Homepage www.evidenceone.de with a new design and all information about the band and their upcoming new record “The Sky Is The Limit” which will be released one June, 22, 2007.

NEW VIDEOS ON AFM-YOUTUBE

2007-06-18T10:56:17+02:00

New video clips online at the AFM Youtube channel: the brand new LION´S SHARE clip „The Edge Of The Razor“ is available now, as well as the new videos of SHAKRA, U.D.O. and many more…

http://www.youtube.com/afmrecords

AFM FESTIVAL SUMMER

2007-06-18T10:53:29+02:00

The summer festival season 2007 finally startet! At the following summer festivals you can see AFM bands live on stage:

ROCK HARZ OPEN AIR (06. – 07. july – Osterode am Harz)

- DARK AT DAWN
- PRESIDENT EVIL
- SQUEALER

for more information please visit: http://openair.rockharz.de/

WACKEN OPEN AIR (02. – 04. August – Wacken)

- DESTRUCTION

for more information please visit: http://www.wacken.com/

SUMMER BREEZE (16. – 18. August – Dinkelsbühl)

- ABSOLUTE
- BLACK MESSIAH
- DORO
- EISBRECHER
- PRESIDENT EVIL
- SQUEALER
- TANKARD

for more information please visit: www.summer-breeze.de/

LION’S SHARE AND HEAVENLY CONFIRMED FOR MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL!

2007-06-13T22:27:34+02:00

One of Sweden’s finest- Melodic Metal masters Lion´s Share that just released their new outstanding album "Emotional Coma", a brilliant piece of pure melodic heavy metal- and Heavenly, a fine French power metal band in the vein of Gamma Ray and Helloween, who just unleashed their latest release “Virus” have just confirmed their partaking in the Magic Circle Festival which will take place in Bad Arolsen (Germany). The bands will share the stage with a.o. Manowar, Gamma Ray and Messiah´s Kiss. You can order the tickets for just 10 € (!!!) on the festival website:

http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/

SQUEALER SPLIT UP WITH SINGER GUS CHAMBERS! FESTIVAL GIGS WILL TAKE PLACE AS SCHEDULED!

2007-06-13T22:24:01+02:00

Dear Friends, Fans and Media Partners,

because of different reasons, we decided to split up with singer Gus Chambers. We split up on amicable terms and we wish Gus all the best for the future. The shows on this years Rock Harz Open Air and Summer Breeze Festival will NOT be canceled. We are just rehearsing with a new singer who will kick everyones ass at the festival shows. Be There!

Rock On!

MICHELLE DARKNESS signs with AFM Records, Solo album to be released this fall!

2007-06-12T10:03:52+02:00

Quite some time has passed since the last END OF GREEN album hit the charts and with the arrival of summer END OF GREEN's singer, guitarist and songwriter MICHELLE DARKNESS has signed a long-term contract with AFM Records. He's about to fly to cold Finland in order to record his first solo album at Sonic Pump Studio (Sunrise Avenue, Apocalyptica and many more).

Michelle states: "Over the years I've written an ever-growing heap of songs. It was my intention to interrupt the ordinary cycle of album, tour and break. With END OF GREEN still being in a creative phase I want to use the time to record my own album where I can live out all my wishes and musical dreams."

All songs have been written by MICHELLE DARKNESS, who's also going to play all instruments in the studio. "I've been yearning to realize this for years. With AFM Records I've not only found an excellent home for my music but also new friends. All my darkbrothers share my happiness too."

Top producer Nino Laurenne from Helsinki is going to produce the whole album so there's really something to look forward to. In addition to ten original songs by Michelle there will be at least two cover versions on the album.

Some top-class musicians from Finland have already announced their participation, too. More information about this will follow soon, since Michelle didn't want to break all the news yet.

Release date: October 26, 2007 (AFM Records/Soulfood)

ALMAH ON WWW.MYSPACE.COM

2007-06-01T13:19:25+02:00

Almah, the allstar band around Angra singer Edu Falaschi, just released a MySpace site. Check out the following address to get information about the band and their new album, listen to audiotracks and send messages to the band members.

http://www.myspace.com/almahedufalaschi

U.D.O. AND SHAKRA ENTERED THE CHARTS!

2007-05-30T11:46:21+02:00

We´re proud to announce that two AFM products entered the German top 100 this week. The new U.D.O. album “Mastercutor” entered the media control charts on position No.39, which is the highest German chart position in the bands history. Also the guys from Shakra did a great job with their new album “Infected”. You can find the album on position No.86 of the German charts as well as on position No.7 of the Swiss charts. Congratulations!!!

VIP "ALL INCLUSIVE" HOLIDAY WITH DESTRUCTION!

2007-05-08T10:28:18+02:00

Hey Metalheads

strange headline? Right! We have something very special for those how can act on impulse!!!
But we are doin´ this tour next month and we thought some of you may be interested in a little different holiday trip this year, here are the dates:

11.05.2007 - GER - Essen - TUROCK
12.05.2007 - France - Nancy, Pagney / Chez Paulette with "Insane"
14.05.2007 - France - Toulouse @ Havana with Sabaton + Thunderbolt
15.05.2007 - Spain - Irun (Tunk) - TBC
16.05.2007 - Spain - Vigo, Sala A
17.05.2007 - Spain - Gijon (Sala Albeniz)
18.05.2007 - Spain - El Prat de Llobregat (Metal Circus Fest - La Capsa)
19.05.2007 - Spain - Murcia (El Nuevo Garaje de la Tia Maria)
20.05.2007 - Spain - Madrid (Ritmo y Compás)

As our bus is far to big for us alone, we though we give some people the chance to travel with us. Usually a bed in a luxery tour bus is around a 100 € a day. But you won´t have to pay that much. We´ll take only 800€ contribution towards expenses! See the list of x-tras included below---->

*a ten days trip in a first class tour bus ( Germany/France/Spain)
*one day stop at the beach in south france and one day at the beach in barcelona (hotel incl. in Barca)
*VIP Backstage Pass for all the shows
*luxery liner bed in the tour bus with the band
*all drinks for free
*all food for free
*special treatment from our tourmanager Alf
*special fan package with special tour shirt, VIP Pass, tour poster, CD and signed items from the band

You can mail to our tourmanger Alf (nopassion@gmx.de or www.myspace.com/nopassion) if you are really interested!

PLEASE ONLY WRITE BACK IF YOU ARE INTERSTED!!!

We hit the road on may 11th already, some beds are already booked/reserved , two free spots are still valid, so you better be fast!

Didn´t you always wanna travel in a tourbus with a REAL Metal band? Germany, France and Spain in May - this will be a fantastic trip!

International valid Passport needed!

Join the trip of your LIFE! ;-)
Cheers !

Your
DESTRUCTION - Admin Team
www.destruction.de

DESTRUCTION: WIN SOME VIP TICKETS FOR THE ONLY GERMAN HEADLINER SHOW IN 2007!

2007-04-27T10:19:54+02:00

The venue of the only headliner show that Destruction will play in germany this year has changed due to massive problems with the old promoter of the show.

The show will now take place in the “Turock” club in Essen. On May, 11th, the boys around schmier will play a right royal 2 hours old school Best Of Show, which will include lots of old Destruction classics.

2 hours German Oldschool Thrash for just 13€! You can buy your ticket in advance on the “Turock” Homepage www.turock.de or www.metaltix.com). The support bands will be Commander and Pre-Trash.

Of course, there will be a big aftershow party after this special gig. The band also would like to invite some fans to the aftershow party, so the guys aroud Schmier had the following idea:

During the admission, the Destruction crew will spread aftershow passes at the entry area of the club. Furthermore, the band will spread some VIP tickets in the Destruction forum. The winners have the possibility to visit the aftershow party, meet the band, get free drinks and some free merchandise articles.

By the way, the crew will spread the aftershow tickets at random, so all fans who will visit the show have the possibility to win them!

www.destruction.de
www.myspace.com/officialdestruction

KROKUS: A GOLDEN MOMENT AT THE ALPENROCK HOUSE!

2007-04-24T12:25:43+02:00

Who needs the Easter Bunny when the other option is to meet up with Krokus in Switzerland? On April, 11, Krokus played an amazing show in the jam packed “Alpenrock House” in Zürich. The band played lots of old classics as well as material from their latest album. Furthermore, the band received the "gold record award" for their "Hellraiser" album during their show. Please visit the Krokus website www.krokusonline.com for a (more than) detailed report of fan club manager Peter Waelti.

U.D.O. AND LION´S SHARE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED FOR NEW METAL FESTIVAL IN NORWAY!

2007-04-23T11:23:53+02:00

From August 16, to August 18, the first edition of the “Metal Heart Festival” will take place at Tapperiet in Notodden (Norway). Besides bands like Blind Guardian, Candlemass and Queensryche, also U.D.O. and Lion´s Share are confirmed for this festival. Please visit the festival website http://www.metalheart.no for more information.

TANKARD WILL RELEASE “BEST CASE SCENARIO: 25 YEARS IN BEERS” ON AUGUST, 31!

2007-04-23T11:09:24+02:00

On August, 31, the new Tankard Best-Of-CD “Best Case Scenario: 25 Years In Beers” will be released through AFM Records. The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Andy Claasen. It will include brand new versions of the following Tankard classics:

1. Zombie Attack
2. Maniac Forces
3. (Empty) Tankard
4. Don`t Panic
5. Chemical Invasion
6. The Morning After
7. Alien
8. 666 Packs
9. Beermuda
10. Space Beer
11. Medley (Alcohol, Puke, Mon Cheri, Wonderful Life)
12. Freibier
13. Nation Over Nation
14. Two-Faced
15. Minds On The Moon

The limited first edition will include the bonus CD “A Tribute To Tankard”. The following bands played their own version of a Tankard song on this CD:

1. ABANDONED (“Face Of The Enemy")
2. COURAGEOUS (“The Morning After")
3. DOPPELBOCK (“Freibier für alle")
4. FATAL EMBRACE (“Acid Death")
5. FKÜ (“Space Beer")
6. FREZEEBEE (“Poison")
7. HATEWORK (“Live To Dive")
8. HYADES (“Alien")
9. IRREVERENCE (“Beermuda")
10. MANTICORA (“Total Addiction")
11. ODIUM (“Sunscars")
12. PARADOX (“Zombie Attack")
13. PARAGON (“Two-Faced")
14. SACRED STEEL (“Empty Tankard")
15. SCORNAGE (“Away")
16. SOLICITUDE (“Planetwide Suicide")
17. TASTE OF DOOM (“Rectifier")
18. TORMENT (“Chemical Invasion")

Furthermore, AFM Records will release a Tankard-vinylbox in summer 2007. This box will include picture discs of the albums “B-Day”, “Beast Of Bourbon”, “The Beauty And The Beer and “Best Case Scenario: 25 Years In Beers” as well as a t-shirt, a 0,3l beer mug, a poster and a Tankard sticker. Watch out!

LION'S SHARE to film “The Edge Of A Razor” video

2007-04-23T11:01:33+02:00

Swedish heavy metal masters Lion's Share will film a video for the song "The Edge Of A Razor" on April 15 in Stockholm. The track features a guest solo from Bruce Kulick (Kiss), and comes off the group's comeback album, "Emotional Coma", which is scheduled for release on June 15 through AFM Records. Check out the cover artwork at www.lionsshare.org.

In other news, Lion´s Share has lined up the following shows:

June 01 - Fjongstock Festival, Sundsvall
June 07 (or June 9) - Sweden Rock Festival, Norje
June 29 - Mälarrocken Festival, Västerås

Also on the Lion´s Share -related front, official LS fan club has launched a new web site atwww.lionssharearmy.com

SHAKRA will play on the Angeldays-Festival

2007-04-17T22:43:33+02:00

On July, 21, Shakra will play on the “Angeldays-Festival” in Aalen. Of course, the band is going to present lots of new tracks from their upcoming album “Infected”. The festival will take place at the “Greuthalle”

The “Angeldays Festival” is a charity festival. The revenues of the festival will help the hospice „Sternenbrücke“ in Hamburg.

“Sternenbrücke” is a hospice for terminally ill children. Nurses, pastors, therapists and social workers are helping to attend the children and their familys.

The following bans are also confirmed for the “Angeldays Festival”: Pink Cream 69, Freedom Call, Domain, Saidian, Shylock, Pump, Dark Sky, Scenes and Contracrash.

Please visit the festival website for additional information: www.angeldays-festival.de

THE POODLES ON SWR 3 RADIO

2007-04-16T18:33:32+02:00

Please use the link below to listen to great Rock and Metal acts on the SWR 3 web radio. Besides bands like Korn and Saxon, you can also find tracks of The Poodles in the playlist of the rock channel. Just follow the link, choose the rock channel and you can listen to the songs.

http://www.swr3.de/musik/webradio/

EVIDENCE ONE: TEASER OF „THE SKY IS THE LIMIT“ ONLINE!

2007-04-10T19:27:39+02:00

Please check out the official Evidence One Homepage www.evidenceone.de to listen to a cut version of the title track “The Sky Is The Limit”. Watch also out for forthcoming news about the album release. Just check www.afm-records.de and www.evidenceone.de.

KROKUS: GOLD RECORD AWARD PRESENTATION AND OTHER GOODIES!

2007-04-10T19:20:20+02:00

Don't miss this event!

This coming Wednesday, April 11th, 2007, KROKUS will do some hellraisin' at the Alpenrock House in Zurich (by airport). Doors open at 7:00 PM, supporting act starts at 8:00 PM and your very own KROKUS take the stage at 9:00 PM with an extensive set. Usually headliners at this venue start at 10:00 PM, however for this special event we start a little earlier. Be in time to make sure that you do not miss a part of the show.

I will have the honor to present the band on behalf of the GLOBE CLUB and all you fans their "gold record award" for their latest album "Hellraiser". And we want to do it in your company, because you're the ones we are thankful for your continued support. In a couple of hours I will take a plane from Denver via New York to Zurich and travel 5426 miles just to celebrate this event with you. Because of this special event, I would suggest you get your tickets ahead of time (www.ticketcorner.ch). If you can't stand the heat in the rock'n'roll kitchen, stay away. Otherwise, let's do some hellraisin' together and party all night (and sleep all day)!

Rock On!

Peter Waelti

KROKUS GLOBE CLUB FOR CLAN AND FAN

U.D.O. JUST FINISHED HIS NEW VIDEO CLIP. NEW ALBUM „MASTERCUTOR“ OUT ON MAY, 18, 2007!

2007-04-05T16:42:01+02:00

U.D.O. just finished the video clip for the new U.D.O. single „The Wrong Side Of Midnight“ (Release Date April, 27). The result is an outstanding video performance which will set a new standard for national metal video clips. The new full length album “Mastercutor” will be released on May, 18.

The clip story:
The story of the album title „Mastercutor“(Master Executor). A man that kept imprisoned since decades to be used for horrible experiments mutated to a creepy monster. The “Mastercutor”
One day, the Mastercutor escaped and started to show the world his evilness. He began to practice the same atrocities, that has been done to him under the eyes of the general public. The end of the story will stay open. In the final stages, the “Mastercutor” eats up an U.D.O. record and he closes the clip with a lot of open questions. From the 18th of May, the Mastercutor will continue to publish his messages through the new U.D.O. album.

The Making of the video:
The clip was filmed in a closed tunnel section near Stuttgart which was constituted during the second world war. Danger was the thing to deal with in this place. So croppers, little accidents, abrasions and things like that were on the running order of this video shooting. Udo Dirkschneider himself was attacked by a flock of bats. (Is U.D.O. turning to Ozzy now?) Nevertheless, the whole team had a lot of fun at the shooting. The band members also had the chance to do some dance exercises with the sexy videogirl.

The artist effect:
A dark and shocking piece of music. It seems that you are in a Rob Zombie movie. Marilyn Manson meets comic villian plus a few influences of Prodigy´s “Firestarter” makes this video to one of the most outstanding music videos in our country.

Check out more pictures of the video shoot on the U.D.O. Bandpage!

DORO JUICED UP ON PRO 7! EP WITH NEW VERSION OF “ALL WE ARE” IS GOING TO BE RELEASED SOON!

2007-04-05T12:02:32+02:00

On Friday, March, 30, Doro Pesch performed the Warlock classic „All We Are“ live on Pro 7 TV. Doro played the entrance song for the female box world champion Regina Halmich in front of 19.000 people in the german “Kölnarena” as well as millions of TV viewers.

In the context of “Mc Fit Fight Night”, Regina did a friendly match against german top comedian Stefan Raab and she won the fight after 6 rounds.

Doro performed the song live in the boxing ring with her friends Schmier (Destruction), who played the bass, guitar player Bas Maas (After Forever) and the well known live and studio drummer Tim Husung.

Exactly with this line up, Doro is going re-record the song and put it on a special CD to eternalize the version for her close friend Regina. Of course, this CD will include other rare material and different bonus videos. Within a short time, we will publish the tracklist and the release date of the CD.

Look out for forthcoming news on:
www.doropesch.com

Swedish Heavy Metal masters LION'S SHARE has inked a worldwide deal with AFM Records.

2007-04-02T19:08:28+02:00

After four successful albums and several tours with bands like Manowar, Dio, Motörhead, Saxon, U.D.O., Iced Earth and Nevermore, Swedish Heavy Metal masters Lion's Share are back with their long awaited comeback masterpiece "Emotional Coma" out on June 15 in Europe through AFM Records. The band features founder and guitar player Lars Chriss, along with vocalist Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors, Wuthering Heights), bass player Sampo Axelsson (Glenn Hughes) and well known session drummer Richard Evensand (Chimaira, Soilwork, Therion).

Lion's Share are glad about their new home. Lars Chriss says: "We are extremely proud and honored to be a part of such a great label as AFM Records. AFM is home to many great bands and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of that roster. It feels great to work with a label staff that understands our music and goals. We are looking forward to a long and successful cooperation."

"Emotional Coma“ is the heaviest and most powerful Lion’s Share record to date and features guest appearances from Bruce Kulick (KISS), Glen Drover (Megadeth) and Mats Levén (Therion, Yngwie Malmsteen).

AFM Records are proud to ad Lion´s Share to their roster. „The new record is Heavy Metal at its finest. It shows the band from another side, less progressive, more straight and metal. If you are into the old gods like Saxon, Judas Priest or Accept – you will love this unique and highclass record, which is a new beginning in the history of this amazing band“; says Markus Wosgien, A&R of AFM Records.

The tracklist is as follows:

01. Cult Of Denial
02. The Arsonist
03. Emotional Coma (feat. Glen Drover - MEGADETH)
04. Clones Of Fate
05. The Edge Of The Razor (feat. Bruce Kulick - KISS)
06. Toxication Rave
07. Trafficking
08. Bloodstained Soil
09. Soultaker
10. Hatred's My Fuel
11. Sorcerers (ANGEL WITCH cover)
12. Ring Of Stupidity (bonus track for Japan and DigiPak)

Lion's Share homepage: www.lionsshare.org & www.myspace.com/lionsshare

ELVENKING just finished the recordings of their new album!

2007-04-02T15:38:45+02:00

The Italian Folk/Power-Metal band Elvenking just finished the recordings of their new album. Now, the band is moving to the Sonic Pump Studios to do the mix of the new material. The album will be released in Autumn 2007.

Furthermore, guitar player Mike Wead (a.o. Candlemass, Abstrakt Algebra, King Diamond) recorded some additional guitar solos for two of the new Elvenking songs.

The Band says: “It was a great honour for us that Mike did some guitar solos on our new record. It was a really great feeling that one of our guitar heroes was taking part of the recordings. He did an amazing job with his guitar leads!”

KRAZY KROKUS KOUNTDOWN

2007-03-27T14:43:50+02:00

For those of you in Switzerland and surrounding areas: Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 11th, 2007 to visit the Krokus show at the Alperock House in Zürich. This is going to be so special that even I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world. I will be flying in from Denver / Colorado. And you don't wanna miss it either. I highly suggest you get your tickets now at www.ticketcorner.ch before the concert is sold out.

Rock On,

Peter Waelti

KROKUS GLOBE CLUB FOR CLAN AND FAN

DORO live at Halmich / Raab boxing match

2007-03-27T12:15:18+02:00

Metal Queen will perform entrance song of world champion Regina Halmich live on Pro 7.

On Friday, March, 30, 2007, German top comedian Stefan “Die Killerplauze” Raab will get his return match against the female world champion Regina Halmich. The boxing match will take place at the famous “Kölnarena” in cologne.

Our Metal Queen Doro Pesch will be at the box fight to support her close friend Regina. Furthermore, everyone can look forward to get a great live performance of Doro.

Doro´s Song “All We Are” will be Regina´s entrance Song at this evening and Doro will perform the song live in the boxing ring. She will get support from her friends Schmier (Destruction), who will play the bass, and guitar player Bas Maas (After Forever).

The fight will broadcasted live on Pro 7 in the context of “Mc Fit Fight Night”. The show will start at 8:15pm, so mark the date in your schedule, cross your fingers for Regina and don´t forget to program your video recorder.

KROKUS: STEFAN SCHWARZMANN

2007-03-27T12:05:37+02:00

Krokus drummer Stefan Schwarzmann will sign autographs on Saturday, March 31st, 2007 at 2:30 PM at the Musikmesse Frankfurt (Germany). This is an International trade fair for musical instruments, music software and computer hardware, sheet music and accessories. You can find Stefan at the Swiss cymbal maker Paiste's booth A25 in hall 3.

MASTERPLAN AND THE POODLES ON PRO 7

2007-03-19T10:52:18+01:00

The videoclips Masterplan “Lost And Gone” and The Poodles “Metal Will Stand Tall” can also be watched on the website of Pro 7 TV. The following link will take you direclty to the videos.

http://www.prosieben.de/music_cd/videos/

Stefan Schwarzmann update

2007-03-14T11:23:24+01:00

Drummer Stefan was successfully operated last week and is getting better every day. The damage regarding his hernia was actually larger than originally assumed. Playing with a hernia for months and being as active as Stefan is behind that drum set surely did not help his situation. March 23rd he will be well and ready to rock in continuation of the current and ongoing "Hellraiser Tour".

Rock On,

Peter Waelti

Krokus: MARC STORACE'S HAMMERFALL TOUR END REPORT!

2007-03-14T11:16:01+01:00

"Dudley was the last concert of the tour. So one by one each band performed their shows, at the same time experiencing typical "end of tour" pranks sponsored by the other two acts :-) Hammerfall`s Joachim, the lead singer, enjoyed talking over certain music breaks and playing a musical kiddies toy into the Poodles`set ! During our set, he walked out on stage, followed by the rest of his band, bringing us beer and raising a toast before we went into "Rock City" ! ...very nice !
The Poodles and Krokus dismantled Anders`s drum-set in the middle of Hammerfall`s last song "Hearts On Fire"... and we all finished singing on stage together ! It was a real gas !!!

A bitter sweet "end of tour" feeling hung over the night as we toasted to a future repeat. It was emotional for all band and crew members, parting our ways after two months of constant adventure throughout Europe together, bulldozing our way together thru`thick & thin, with the same thing in mind ... to bring our music "live" to our fans`doorsteps and rock them hard ... every single night !!!

And it really paid because this package left a long- lasting mark in each and every one of the 31 cities we played, and is the most talked about event of 2007 so far !!! One awaits Tour-Reviews in the likes of "Rock Hard" and "Metal Hammer", to mention just two of the media who attended Europe-wide !!!

A special BIG toast goes to our ever fighting heroes Carlo and Bruno "The duo from Bern" alias "The Guiding Arrow" and "Kelly", for their outstanding performances "in the face of all odds" :-) Vladimir, our trusty driver, drove us back home to Switzerland after the gig, making one stop at Stansted Airport to drop off Thierry, our magnificent sound-engineer, and our new soul-mates The Poodles, on the way to the Ferryboat waiting in that rainy Dover Harbour !"

Rockin`On

Marc

New AFM videos on myspace.com

2007-03-08T17:47:39+01:00

We just uploaded the new AFM Videos KOTIPELTO - „Sleep Well“; DESTRUCTION - „Total Desaster“ and MASTERPLAN - „Lost And Gone“ on MySpace.com. Please follow this link to watch the videos:

http://www.myspace.com/afmrecordsgermany

NEW EISBRECHER TOURDATES CONFIRMED!

2007-03-08T17:47:28+01:00

Please find below the new Tourdates of Eisbrecher. The guys around singer Alexx will break the ice at the following venues:

EISBRECHER and A_liFe [DivideD]

10.05. München, Kleine Elserhalle
13.05. Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik
14.05. A-Wien, Planet
15.05. Nürnberg, Hirsch
16.05. Hamburg, Logo
17.05. Bochum, Matrix
18.05. Berlin, Knaack

THE POODLES: Metal Will Stand Tall was voted for the best debut album released in 2006.

2007-03-08T17:46:07+01:00

We just received the news that the album “Metal Will Stand Tall” of The Poodles was voted for the best debüt album released in 2006 on www.melodicrock.com. Congratulations!

MASTERPLAN „MK II“ entered the Charts!

2007-03-06T18:22:25+01:00

The new Masterplan album MK II just entered the german Media Control Charts on position No. 41. MK II also entered the swedish sales charts on position No. 32. In Switzerland, the record reached position No. 89. Once again a big “Thank You” from Roland and his band members to all Masterplan fans worldwide.

U.D.O. NEW ALBUM “Mastercutor” will be released on May, 18, 2007!

2007-02-28T12:16:59+01:00

The New U.D.O. album „Mastercutor“ will finally be released on May, 18, 2007. Currently, the band is working in the studio to finish the recording and the mixing of the album before the CD will be mastered in the beginning of March. U.D.O. are also confirmed for some Festivals in 2007. Please visit www.afm-records.de and/or www.udo-online.de for any additional information regarding the album release or the upcoming tourdates.

NEW SHAKRA ALBUM out on May 18, 2007!

2007-02-28T12:12:52+01:00

Be infected! The new Shakra album “Infected” will be released on May, 18. Be careful! The successor of the great “Fall” album might spread absolute addictiveness to all Rock and Metal Fans. Watch out for news on www.afm-records.de and www.shakra.ch.

CIRCLE II CIRCLE: On Tour!

2007-02-22T10:35:19+01:00

Circle II Circle, the band formed by ex Savatage singer Zak Stevens will come on Tour. Circle II Circle will share the stage with Savage Circus (the band around the former Blind Guardian drummer Thomen Stauch) as well as Tomorrow´s Eve and Tempest.

CIRCLE II CIRCLE + Savage Cirus + Tomorrow´s Eve + Tempest

07.04.2007 Flensburg, Roxy
08.04.2007 Osnabrück (D) - Bastard Club
09.04.2007 Adelsheim(D) - Life Factory
10.04.2007 Pratteln (CH) - Z7
11.04.2007 Villach (A) - Volkshaus Landskron
12.04.2007 Wörgl (A) - Komma
13.04.2007 Eloyes (F) - Centre Culturel
14.04.2007 Barcelona (ES), tbc
15.04.2007 Madrid (ES), tbc
16.04.2007 Paris (F) - La Loco
17.04.2007 Hamburg (D) - Headbangers Ballroom
18.04.2007 Bochum (D) - Matrix
19.04.2007 Den Bosch (NL) - W 2
20.04.2007 De Boerderij (NL), Zoetermeer
21.04.2007 Aalst (B) - Pestpop Festival
22.04.2007 Andernach (D) - JUZ Andernach

NOSTRADAMEUS and DIONYSUS: On Tour with JON OLIVA´S PAIN!

2007-02-22T10:29:21+01:00

Nostradameus and Dionysus will support the band around the Mountain King on their upcoming Tour. It´s not necessary to write any word about the quality of JOP live shows, so be there for a great concert evening with three outstanding bands.

Here are the dates:

Jon Oliva's Pain Tour 2007 (Supports: Nostradameus & Dionysus)

30.03.2007 Bonn (D), Klangstation (without Nostradameus and Dionysus)
31.03.2007 Cheltenham (UK), ProgPower (without Nostradameus and Dionysus)
01.04.2007 Weert (NL), De Bosuil
03.04.2007 Pratteln (CH), Z7
05.04.2007 Mulhouse (F), Noumatrouff
06.04.2007 Deventer (NL), Burgerweeshuis
07.04.2007 Luxemburg (LX), Rockhal
09.04.2007 Augsburg (D), Kantine
10.04.2007 Hannover (D), Musikzentrum
12.04.2007 Oslo (N), John Dee
13.04.2007 Gothenburg (SWE), Sticky Fingers
14.04.2007 Copenhagen (DK), The Rock
16.04.2007 Hamburg (D), Markthalle
17.04.2007 Nürnberg (D), Hirsch
19.04.2007 Essen (D), Turock
20.04.2007 Wieze (B), Acoustic Show- Pestpop pre-party (without Nostradameus and Dionysus)
21.04.2007 Wieze (B), Pestpop Festival

Krokus Rockumentary aired this week on Metal Express Radio!

2007-02-12T12:10:32+01:00

This Thursday's (February 15th) SPECIAL FEATURE on Metal Express Radio (Oslo, Norway) will be dedicated to KROKUS! Front man and vocalist Marc Storace teamed up with Metal Express Radio to tell the whole story about the band. Marc is talking about the ups and downs during the band's almost 30 years long existence.
Music from all of their albums featuring Marc is included in the 90+ minutes rockumentary on Metal Express Radio! You can tune in and find more information here: http://www.metalexpressradio.com

Eisbrecher will heat you up at the Fetish Convention!

2007-02-08T21:31:07+01:00

Eisbrecher have just been confirmed as a live act at Festish Evolution, Germany ´s biggest Fetish Convention. On 9th April the band from Munich will navigate to Essen/Germany to show the convention ´s visitors that their music can be sweeter than every whip ´s clash. At 22:00 Eisbrecher will command the location Delta (ex-MudiaArt) for about one hour…
More infos at www.fetishevolution.de (also watch the vide clip for “vergissmeinnicht” there!)

MASTERPLAN „Lost And Gone“ entered the Charts!

2007-02-06T12:13:58+01:00

We are proud to announce the new Masterplan Single “Lost And Gone” entered the german Media Control Charts on position No. 94. The single also hit position No. 11 of the norwegian charts !!! A big “Thank You” from the band and management goes to all Masterplan fans. The band is really looking forward to see you all on the upcoming tour.

Welcome to AFM Records: KOTIPELTO!

2007-02-05T12:22:24+01:00

AFM Records is proud to present their newest signing: KOTIPELTO! STRATOVARIUS frontman /singer Timo Kotipelto is one of the most important musicians in the Melodic Metal scene and now releases his third album „Serenity“ in April on AFM Records. The single „Sleep Well“ has now been released in Finland and currently ranks at #5 in the Finnish single charts! To watch the video of „Sleep Well“ please go to www.kotipelto.com

EVIDENCE ONE – sign with AFM Records

2007-02-02T15:04:59+01:00

German melodic metalheads Evidence One just signed a contract with AFM Records. The follow up for the critically acclaimed „Tattooed Heart“ album will be released on June 22. Proud of the new material, the band named the album „The Sky Is The Limit“. As usual produced and written by Robby Böbel, the album brings in guitar wizzard Jörg "Warthy" Warthmann, who followed in the footsteps of the aforementioned Böbel. Böbel from now on decided to focus more on the producing and and songwriting side of the business. The band will also work together with LowLife Media (Masterplan, Primal Fear, Exodus a.o.) to shoot a videoclip of the titletrack „The Sky Is The Limit“. Watch out for several festival appearances of Evidence One this summer!

Evidence One "The Sky Is The Limit" tracklist (in alphabetical order: "Can't Fight The Past“, „Gallery Of Broken Glass“, „Into The Depths Of My Soul“, „Mindmines“, „Mr. Madness“, „Propaganda“, „Raging Winds“, „Rain Road“, „The Luxury Of Losing Hope“, „The Sky Is The Limit“ und „Won't Sleep Alone“.

TANKARD-NEWS:

2007-01-31T15:28:19+01:00

End of March will see Frankfurt´s finest, the Thrash Metallers of TANKARD, enter the Stage-One-Studio of producer Andy Classen (Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Legion Of The Damned, Holy Moses, Disbelief) to record new versions of their biggest „hits“, from „(Empty) Tankard“ and „Chemical Invasion“ to „The Morning After“ and „Space Beer“. The release date for „Best Case Scenario: 25 Years In Beers“ is scheduled for late June/early July with a special limited first edition including the bonus-CD „A Tribute“ to Tankard“ where 18 bands (inculding Sacred Steel, Manticora, Abandoned, Pradox, Courageous and Scornage) salute and contribute with a cover-song.

AFM Records on www.myspace.com

2007-01-29T12:31:37+01:00

Dear friends and media partners

Please check out our new site on myspace.com. Just use the following link to listen to audio tracks and videos of our new releases or check out the different band pages and information of the AFM artists.

http://www.myspace.com/afmrecordsgermany

KROKUS TOUR BUS CRASH IN DENMARK

2007-01-27T01:31:16+01:00

WE JUST RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM THE KROKUS CREW:

"Angel of my dreams" is their current single off the "Hellraiser" album. They met their "Guardian Angel" in form of their female bus driver through Sweden during the band's current extensive European Tour. A new bus driver took over in Oslo/Norway and the "Guardian Angel" pointed out that the weight distribution in the bus and trailer was unbalanced and made sure that equipment was shifted accordingly before them taking off from Oslo via Denmark on their way to Hamburg Germany.

The band had looked forward to a day of rest on the 22nd of January on their day off. And then it happened without warning. Outside Rodby, south of Copenhagen/Denmark, a car slid into a truck. Trying to avoid a collision with the tour bus and the small car, the tour bus driver hit the back of a steel truck with the front window shattering and slid into the railing of the highway on the icy highway instead. If there would not have been the railing, the bus would have overturned.

It was a miracle that no one was seriously hurt. Just some cuts & bruises (which adds to the image of a hard rock band, I guess!). The musicians exited the tour bus through a side window. Tony and Stefan helped the tour bus driver to exit the bus through the driver's door. His leg was jammed between steering wheel and body of bus.

The tour bus company sent right away a new bus to drive the band safely to Hamburg, so they could get some rest and their rattled nerves calmed down. Our tour manager Carlo and crew stayed with the damaged bus to make sure that equipment was transferred properly and ready for the show today in Hamburg/Germany.

"The show must go on", as they say in show business. And we are sure that KROKUS will give an awesome show in Hamburg and the concert stops that follow. After all, they can thank their lucky stars and their "Swedish Angel Tour Bus Driver". This could have ended up really ugly.

Marco Wriedt will be the new guitar player in AXXIS

2007-01-23T13:30:41+01:00

We just received the following Statement reg. the new AXXIS guitar player:

Hello everyone,

I am proud to announce that we finished the search for a new guitar player:

After some rehearsals and recording sessions with different guitar players, we decided that Marco Wriedt will be the new guitar player in AXXIS.

Marco is 22 years old, pretty talanted and very creative. He kicked our asses during the first rehearsal. He played also some of our ideas for the next record and ... I was blown away ! Still very important for AXXIS is to work as a team, so we think that this guy fits perfect in the band. Just watch out for the next live shows and you will see!

Official Homepage:
http://www.marcowriedt.com

All the best
Harry of AXXIS

MASTERPLAN: A festival-headlining live premiere!

2007-01-09T11:08:06+01:00

On February, 23rd not only „MK II“, MASTERPLANs new album will be released but also the band presents the new songs and all the classics from the previous albums in a headlining stage performance at the BREAK THE BARRIERS FESTIVAL in Bremen (Tivoli). This will be the band´s very first appearence since adding Mike DiMeo (vocals) and Mike Terrana to the line-up.
MOB RULES, ETERNAL REIGN and a „Special Guest“ will complete the festival.

Not only that all bands have promised to do autograph sessions and to answer the fan´s questions – a huge „Metal-market“ will hold merchandise and rare CD´s in store. Entry is at 6 p.m., begin at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at www.eventim.de and all known booking offices. For further informations please visit the festival´s myspace-page: www.myspace.com/btbfestival

DORO in German TV / DORO will be part in the jury of the Echo Award 2007

2007-01-06T11:26:11+01:00

On January,6th, Doro Pesch will be guest in one of Germany´s biggest sports TV shows. She will talk about the boxing match of the female world champion Regina Halmich. As in generally known, Doro and Regina are close friends and Doro wrote the entrance song for Regina. On January, 13th, Regina will do her 53rd professional fight to defend her world champion title once again. The location will be the “Brandberge Arena“ in Halle/Saale (Germany). Of course, Doro will visit the fight as well.

Furthermore, Doro will take part in the jury of the Echo Award 2007. The 16th Echo Award will take place in Berlin on March, 25th. (broadcasted by RTL television).

Beautiful Sin engage additional guitar player

2007-01-02T23:17:56+01:00

CJ Grimmark (Rob Rock a.o.) just joined the band Beautiful Sin as the second guitar player. Currently, he is working with the rest of the band to get the songwriting of the new Beautiful Sin album done. In June 2007, the band will start with the recordings of the new material. As soon as we have any news about the release date and the album title, you can read it on this website.

Udo Dirkschneider kicked ass with Allstar Band / U.D.O. confirmed for Sweden Rock Festival 2007!

2006-12-21T21:54:08+01:00

This guy is definitely born to be on stage: After the successful Mission No. X tour, Udo Dirkschneider played with an allstar band on the Sweden Rock Festival Kick Off Party in Stockholm on December, 2nd. The band played in the following line up:

* Mia Coldheart (CRUCIFIED BARBARA)
* Nalle "Grizzly" Påhlsson (TREAT, ZAN CLAN)
* Janne Stark (OVERDRIVE, LOCOMOTIVE BREATH, MOUNTAIN OF POWER)
* Ian Haugland (EUROPE)
* Ryan Roxie (ROXIE 77, ALICE COOPER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, ELECTRIC ANGELS)
* Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O., ACCEPT)
* Oscar Dronjak (HAMMERFALL)

Instead of doing a boring Jam Session, the band kicked ass with the following setlist::

01. Metal Gods (JUDAS PRIEST)
02. School's Out (ALICE COOPER)
03. Independence Day (U.D.O.)
04. Son Of A Bitch (ACCEPT)
05. Balls To The Wall (ACCEPT)

In addition, U.D.O. are confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival 2007. Currently, the band is working on the material for the new U.D.O. record. The release date will probably be the 4th of May 2007.

President Evil and Squealer a.d. confirmed for Rock Harz Festival

2006-12-18T10:58:31+01:00

After the cold weather reached Germany, the one or another Metal fan is looking forward to the summer festival season in 2007. Therefore, we have the following date for you to mark in your schedule: The Rock Harz Festival in Osterode (Germany) is scheduled for the 6th and 7th of July 2007. During the last years the festival became bigger and bigger, because the fans have the possbillity to listen to high class Metal bands in a great open air athmosphere. There are 2 AFM bands confirmed for the Rock Harz festival 2007. President Evil and Squealer a.d. will pierce some asses in Osterode. For any additional information, please visit the festival homeopage: www.openair.rockharz.de

Problems with Jon Oliva Tincase!

2006-12-13T14:17:19+01:00

Unfortunately, we have to let you know that there is a little construction problem in some tin cases of the latest Jon Oliva CD "Maniacal Renderings". The socket that holds the CD is too big, so it can damage the CD in some cases. If your CD got damaged this way, you can exchange your copy. Please send the damaged version to the main office of AFM Records and you will get a new copy for free. Please send a short e-mail to info@afm-records.de and we will send you a post address where you can send the damaged CD to.

We are sorry about this mistake. Nevertheless, we would like to thank every fan for being faithful to AFM products in the last year. We wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Your AFM Team

Absinth on EIS(BRECHER)!

2006-12-12T19:18:55+01:00

It `s getting cold. And it `s getting delicious, too!
We can proudly announce cult-label TABU ABSINTH as the official board drink of EISBRECHER. Both sides have agreed on a sponsoring cooperation to help EISBRECHER having some relaxing moments on tour as well as to present themselves to the scene. The two stylish names will show up together during some DJ parties beginning of next year for the first time and will also cooperate during the planned tour together with Dope Stars Inc. end of March.
Whereby absinth on ICE/EIS(BRECHER) already melts away….

www.eis-brecher.com
www.tabu-absinth.de

EISBRECHER still smelt the ice !

2006-12-11T17:14:53+01:00

The German band Eisbrecher is still on the road to success. The band just finished the tour with J.B.O. and got an amazing response from their fans. The Eisbrecher show in Munich was filmed by two Filmteams from Schattenreich TV and DMAX to be published in the German TV. Singer Alexx will personally take part in the car show „Der Checker“ to present the Eisbrecher gig and he will also check out some cars for the show between the Soundcheck and the live show. In addition to this, there will be a Tour in April where Eisbrecher will rock together with Dope Stars Inc. With the WGT and the Summer Breeze, there are also the first Festival shows confirmed in 2007.

New Sensation: Almah

2006-12-07T13:39:45+01:00

When musicians of the quality of ANGRA, NIGHTWISH, KAMELOT and STRATOVARIUS bring their united talents to the table, something great is ensured, but you'll be in for a real treat on March 2nd when you get your hands on the debut album from ALMAH, the new band from ANGRA singer Edu Falaschi, NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, Lauri Porra (bassist of STRATOVARIUS) and drummer Casey Grillo (KAMELOT). The limited edition digi-pak will include two bonus tracks!

The Poodles sign a contract with AFM Records!

2006-12-04T14:33:39+01:00

“The Poodles”, the band around some of Sweden’s most experienced metal musicians signed a contract with AFM Records. The musicians worked in different contexts with international celebrities like Motörhead, Whitesnake, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy and swedish colleagues like Europe and Candlemass. The album features songs by some of the most well known songwriters in the world such as Holly Knight (Tina Turner, Aerosmith, Kiss etc) and others. The album “Metal Will Stand Tall” was already released in Sweden & Finland in may 2006 and it will be released through AFM Records in all the other European countries. The release date will be January, 19th.

“Metal Will Stand Tall” has already topped the swedish sales-charts. Until now the record already reached gold status in their home country. The debut single “Night Of Passion” went gold in Sweden after just three weeks and has now sold platinum!

From January, 18th, the band will go on tour with Hammerfall and Krokus to bring their metal also to your town!

New Signing: Debauchery

2006-11-30T01:06:57+01:00

We are proud to welcome the german death metal band Debauchery at AFM Records. Our new signing just recorded their debut album at AFM Records which will called “Back In Blood”. The new CD will come as a double digipack and will include 11 brand new songs as well as 7 cover versions (a.o. from Rammstein and the Beatles!). Additional information and the release date of the new album will be published very soon.

Destruction: Tracklist of "Thrash Anthems" ready to be announced. Album release on January, 19th!

2006-11-30T01:05:01+01:00

Please find below the tracklist of the new Destruction Release „Thrash Anthems“
As already announced, the album will include 13 Destruction classics from the years 1984 to 1990 as well as 2 brand new songs. All the classics are new recorded and re-arranged. Schmier and his band mates worked with nearly the same team which did the production of the last Destruction album “Inventor Of Evil”. Producer Jacob Hansen did the mix of the material, so everything will come with an outstanding sound. Therefore, the album will be interested for all old Destruction fans from the very beginning as well as new thrash maniacs. So:
Don´t worry, if Santa Claus dind´t bring the right christmas presents, just bring them back to the stores on January, 19th , get „Thrash Anthems“ and have a headbanging time with Destruction.

Tracklist: Destruction “Thrash Anthems”

Profanity *
Bestial invasion
Release from Agony
Death Trap
Life without sense
Cracked Brain
Total Desaster
Sign of Fear
Mad Butcher
Unconscious Ruins
Depostition (your heads will roll)*
Tormentor
Invincible Force
Reject Emotions
Curse the Gods

*brandnew tracks

Eisbrecher Alexx goes DJ!

2006-11-21T08:41:14+01:00

Eisbrecher frontman Alexx will act as a VIP-DJ on the forthcoming “Zillo-Party”. The party will take place at the “Kulturruine”in Karlsruhe (D) on the 20th of January. Alexx will work with a.o. „Mozart“ (Umbra Et Imago), so a dark groovin DJ set should be guaranteed.

In addition, Eisbrecher will play live on the Dark Dance Meeting in Lahr (D) at the 17th of March. Be There !!!

And The Winner Is… WHITESNAKE!

2006-11-15T22:10:58+01:00

And The Winner Is… WHITESNAKE! At the prestigious Classic Rock Magazine Awards the band around singer David Coverdale not only won the award for „Best Band“ but also for „Best DVD“ („In The Still Of The Night – Live“, released in January 2006 via AFM Records). Congratulations!

Beautiful Sin on „www.myspace.com“

2006-11-08T15:26:06+01:00

Beautiful Sin, the band around the former Masterplan drummer Uli Kusch and singer Magali Luyten, are available on the famous www.myspace.com website. You can read tons of information about the band, chat with other fans and send messages to the band members.

Check out the following link.

http://www.myspace.com/thebeautifulsinmetalband

Tankard Re-Releases

2006-11-07T15:21:08+01:00

Soon, AFM Records will bring some older Tankard stuff back to the stores. We will re-release remastered versions of the two Tankard albums “Disco Destroyer” and “Kings Of Beer”. Every album will contain one additional bonus track. Therefore, the band has chosen 2 coverversions of very well known metal acts. Please check our web site www.afm-records.de for upcoming information.

Squealer a.d. will be guests in Germany´s biggest hard´n heavy radio show

2006-11-01T10:23:25+01:00

On the 3rd of November, Lars and Michael from Squealer a.d. will be guests in Germany´s biggest rock and metal radio show “HR3 Hard'n'Heavy - die lange harte Nacht“. The show will start at 23:05 (CET) and Squealer a.d. will be a part of the show from 1:00 (CET). Of course a couple of Squealer a.d. songs as well as some rare material will be played.

Eisbrecher entered the german charts !

2006-11-01T10:21:33+01:00

We are proud to announce that the new Eisbrecher album “Antikörper” entered the german charts on position 85. Congratulations to the band and a big “thank you” to all the Eisbrecher fans!

President Evil on Tour with Motorjesus

2006-10-31T12:53:28+01:00

Please find below the new tourdates of President Evil. The band will go on Tour with Motorjesus from Oct, 27th. The guys are looking forward to meet you at the shows, so be there !

Here are the dates:

27.10.2006 GER Hannover Soma Music Club + Motorjesus
28.10.2006 GER Goslar Tor3 + Motorjesus
29.10.2006 GER Dresden Chemiefabrik + Motorjesus
30.10.2006 AUT Wien Arena + Motorjesus
01.11.2006 GER München Backstage + Motorjesus
02.11.2006 CH Uster Rock City + Motorjesus
03.11.2006 GER Kempten Live Club + Motorjesus
04.11.2006 GER Bonn Klangstation + Motorjesus
10.11.2006 GER Achim Dröhnland
16.12.2006 GER Hameln X-Mas Jochnrolfest + Rawside, The Traceelords

Shakra News

2006-10-31T12:36:02+01:00

For all of you who are interested to find out more details about the creation process of the new Shakra studio album, follow this link:

http://blog.shakra.ch

Eisbrecher will go on Tour with J.B.O.!

2006-10-31T10:53:51+01:00

Eisbrecher will play some shows in December to open for J.B.O.

3.12. Hamburg, Markthalle
5.12. Köln, Live Music Hall
6.12. Stuttgart, LKA
7.12. München, Elserhalle
8.12. Dresden, Reithalle

News about Masterplan!

2006-10-23T17:03:32+02:00

Drummer Uli Kusch has left Masterplan. He left the band with everyone ´s agreement and after a long conversation with his long-term fellow Roland Grapow. Many years the both had been playing together, first in Helloween, then Masterplan. Many years during which everything became so normal that it was not possible anymore to push each other creatively. “We haven `t inspired each other anymore”, Roland `s and Uli `s comment about the member change is. “And without inspiration it is not possible anymore to make music together.”

Uli will concentrate on his new band Beautiful Sin now. Already in summer 2007 the album will be released.

Roland Grapow is working on the new Masterplan record in the meanwhile. Its release is planned for February 2007. As a new drummer no other than Mike Terrana will replace Uli. As a new singer Mike Di Meo (Riot, USA) now is confirmed. The live debut will be given during the European tour of Masterplan and Saxon in spring 2007.

ELVENKING NEWS

2006-10-19T15:16:29+02:00

After the successful release of "The Winter Wake" album and after having toured Europe supporting Jon Oliva's Pain, the mastermind of the legendary Savatage, ELVENKING are ready to enter the studios to start the production of their widely awaited fourth album.

In November the band will enter Gernhart studios in Germany to start recording the drums, before returning to Italy and shutting themselves up in the Sherpa studios (where “The Winter Wake” was recorded) to complete all the rest of the recording. Top producer Nino Laurenne of the Finnish Sonic Pump studios will be in Italy to set some sounds together with the band and supervise the production.

The final Mix will be handled once again by Laurenne himself in his homeland, Finland, at Sonic Pump. The final touch will be added by Mika Jussila's mastering at Finnvox.

"We expect to have the album ready sometime in Spring 2007, but we think that an early Autumn release can be expected, because of normal promotion times" says the band.

The cover artwork will be done by Gyula Havancsak, the same artist who took care of the marvellous "The Winter Wake" layout.

As for the musical direction of the album it seems that surprises can be expected once again. Singer Damnagoras describes the new music as "...straight, heavy, melodic and still epic".
Guitarist Aydan comments: "As usual our new album will be pretty different from all our previous works. It's something vital for us, we cannot copy ourselves, what we have done in the past is still there and we need to look ahead. The new material is simply thrilling us out, we can´t wait to put it on cd!"

The lyrics of the album will be based on a general concept, which has not been revealed yet, but according to the band ”it's gonna be the most challenging thing we've ever done lyrically”.

ROCKING JOURNEY: Fly to Malta to see Krokus live!

2006-10-18T02:07:04+02:00

AFM Records in cooperation with Siesta Reisen (www.musictours.ch) have put together a sensational package for GERMAN fans to join SWISS fans November 25th to meet KROKUS and enjoy fun in the sun with a concert in Marc's original home country! And the rest of the world can join in by connecting either in Germany or Switzerland for this once in a lifetime opportunity. For English information of the German package please contact urs@siestareisen.ch directly. Currency conversion chart is available at http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic

Releaseparty

2006-10-11T16:49:28+02:00

18.11.06 - CD-Präsentation im Essener Turock

the new album will be released at the 17h of November

Rock´n Roll ist nicht tot!

2006-10-11T14:39:26+02:00

Deutschlands schönste, beste und geilste Rock´n Roll-Maschine THE TRACEELORDS macht dieses Jahr noch richtig gute Sachen und die Republik darf nun endlich zusehen.

Der wilde Rockpalast-Gig der Traceelords, (Zitat Bela B.: „die grössten Poser der Welt"), wird am 29./30. Oktober 2006 um 0Uhr30 im WDR Fernsehen ausgestrahlt.
Besorgt Euch Spanngurte und zurrt die Glotze ordentlich fest, denn es wird scheppern!!!

Am 31.12. gibt es in Köln "Ärzte statt Böller"!
Einen Tag vorher, genau am 30.12. ab 21:00 Uhr, gibt es "The Traceelords“ statt vorm Stadion campen, auch in Köln. Und zwar im Yard Club (neben der Kantine) werden die Rock´n Roll Thronanwärter im Rahmen einer „offiziellen Ärzte Warmup-Party“ spielen.

Tickets dafür könnt ihr euch jetzt schon sichern, unter : www.yardclub.de

Mehr Infos, News und Fotos von The Traceelords gibt es auf der immer brandaktuellen Website: www.traceelords.com

Gold award & #2 in Switzerland!

2006-10-07T02:01:09+02:00

Switzerland loves the „Hellraiser“!

New KROKUS album “Hellraiser” has reached gold status with the very first sales day and entered the Swiss album charts from 0 to #2!

KROKUS want to thank all their fans for this overwhelming success.

U.D.O. in the Studio

2006-10-06T12:25:37+02:00

Udo Dirkschneider and his Band Mates from U.D.O. are currently in the studio to do the recordings for their new album. The release date is scheduled for April 2007.

Successful album release for Jon Oliva ´s Pain!

2006-09-22T10:05:48+02:00

The (metal) world simply loves the powerful voice Jon Oliva. The current Jon Oliva ´s Pain album “Maniacal Renderings” has entered the German charts on position no. 86 in its release week. Also, the album has been part of the MRC30-charts (German DJ charts) for weeks – highest position: 10.
And there is even more news to talk about: Jon Oliva `s Pain is already confirmed as the headliner of ProgPower Festival, which will take place 7th October 2007 in Baarlo/Netherlands!

Eisbrecher – Releaseparties

2006-09-21T10:36:52+02:00

As you might know, the new Eisbrecher album „Antikörper“ will be released at the 20th of October. Therefore, we will do a couple of release parties where you have the chance to listen to the new material and talk to bandleader Alexx.

Here are the dates:
13.10. München, Nerodom – mit Bandpräsenz!
13.10. Nürnberg, Rockfabrik
20.10. Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik – mit Bandpräsenz!
20.10. Ingolstadt, Cafe Durchbruch
21.10. Berlin, BKA-Theater
21.10. Oldenburg, Flair
22.10. Wien, Planet Music – mit Bandpräsenz!
24.10. Koblenz, Druckkammer
24.10. Wuppertal, Pavillon
27.10. Berlin, KATO – mit Bandpräsenz!
27.10. Münster, Gogo-Musiclounge
27.10. Saarlouis, Vauban Insel

Doro succeeds with German TV show „Chart Show“ on RTL

2006-09-20T14:19:05+02:00

server of homepage breaks down because of too many hints!

It has been a more than successful Saturday night for blonde Rock Queen Doro: as guest of RTL `s “Chart Show” about Germany `s most successful female singers/productions with singers Doro could perform her song “Bad Blood” and sit down on the sofa as a talk guest. Obviously she could gain the interest of many people watching the big TV show (more than 14% of all German households were watching it), so that a lot of them spontaneously decided to visit Doro `s homepage. More than two million hints the homepage `s server was counting in the following days – and therefore broke down several times!
So here `s a big sorry to all of them experiences troubles with Doro `s homepage in the last couple of days. Her webmaster now ensures everything is back to normal again…

DORO and ROAX FILMS want to invite you all to a spec. presentation with material of the upcoming DVD

2006-09-19T11:37:14+02:00

We are glad to let you know that the 20th anniversary live show of DORO (which was recorded in Düsseldorf) will finally be available on DVD. The release date is the 10th of November.

Therefore, we would like to invite everyone to a special DVD presentation on Friday, 22nd at the "Halford" rock club in Berlin (please find the address below). DORO is looking forward to meet you personally at this event.

Date: Friday, 22nd at 20:00
Location: Halford Rockcafe
Boxhagener Str. 19-20
Berlin – Friedrichshain

www.halford-berlin.de

Wicked Wisdom Tour cancelled!

2006-09-18T15:07:49+02:00

Unfortunately, the WICKED WISDOM support tour for PAPA ROACH was cancelled. As soon as we will receive a statement from the band or the promoter you can read it on this web site.