Chord's debut full-length "The Garden Around The Mansion" has been set for a September 26 release date. Various guests include fellow Swedish rappers Timbuktu and Promoe (Looptroop) along with Master Ace from the US and Rantaboko from S. Africa. Breakmacanix and Domingo produced.
It's about time, doncha think? The Whyte Seeds debut album "Memories Of Enemies" comes out in October. The first single will be for the track "So Alone".
Frontwoman Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull has left Theatre of Tragedy. The band's official statement:
"Having worked together for almost ten years, we have now reached a point where we find ourselves with differences of opinion that cannot be bridged, and completely incompatible sets of ideas for the band's further development. The rest of the band will continue working with full force under the name Theatre of Tragedy, and sees this as an opportunity for further musical experimentation and evolution. This also involves finding a new, permanent, female singer, although not necessarily a replacement for Liv.
Let it be said that there is no animosity from the band towards Liv, and we wish her all the best with her work."
Liv is currently working with her husband Alexander Krull's band Atrocity in a new group called Leaves' Eyes along with developing her own solo material.
Here's the updated schedule for Marduk's South American tour:
10/02 – Brasília (BRA)
10/03 - Belo Horizonte (BRA)
10/04 - São Paulo (BRA)
10/05 - Curitiba (BRA)
10/06 - Porto Alegre (BRA)
10/07 - Buenos Aires (ARG)
10/08 - TBA
10/09 – TBA (CHL)
10/10 – TBA (CHL)
10/11 – Santiago (CHL)
10/12 – TBA, CHL
10/13 – TBA (COL)
10/14 – Bogotá (COL)
10/15 - San Jose (COS)
10/16 - Mexico City (MEX)
10/17 - Aguascalientes (MEX)
10/18 - San Luis Postosi (MEX)
10/19 - Monterrey (MEX)
Sadly, the band has no plans to do any additional N. American dates even though they were invited to do the 'Blackest of the Black' tour with Danzig, as the US INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) has not given the band permission to enter the country. Check out a poster for the tour here.
Nasum has cancelled their appearance at Germany's Morbide Festspiele vol 6,66. Their statement:
"There has been a big misunderstanding concerning the conditions for our appearance. It's really sad because we wanted to do the show but it's impossible. We hope you all have a good festival anyway and we'll see you on the upcoming tour instead!"
Service has just signed both Erik de Vahl and Rocky Dennis. Both will have new releases in October, an EP for Rocky and an album for Erik. Samples here: www.srvice.com
The Langhorns are breaking free from the confines of Sweden for a couple dates in Europe:
08/28 - Molotow, Hamburg (GER)
08/29 - Folklore Im Garten Festival, Wiesbaden (GER)
08/30 - Remise, Wil (CH)
09/02 - Space Escapade/Atomic Café, Munich (GER)
09/03 - Arena, Wien (AUS)
09/05 - Kofmehl, Solothurn (AUS)
Here's a whole bunch of great pics from Askil Holm performing at Tvedestrand in Norway from the beginning of August.
Simba Recordings has redone their website yet again, rendering it slightly more legible and usable.
Smalltown Supersound and Warp Records will share a label showcase night on September 26 at the Numusic festival in Stavanger, Norway. Sir Dupermann, Eva Casal and Mental Overdrive are a few of the acts scheduled to perform that evening. Other artists set to play the fest include Xploding Plastix, Houaratron, Imatran Voima, Moder Jords Massiva, Elektrofant and tons more. More info: www.numusic.no
Ulf Lundell will be releasing a bare-bones acoustic album in November and will be touring in support for the last two months of the year.
Pitchfork has posted a review of Arne Nordheim that looks as if it was actually somewhat researched.
Go here to check out the (boring) cover art and details for the upcoming Nightwish DVD. It's due out in September on Spinefarm.
Here's the first set of announced dates for the upcoming tour that Arch Enemy is doing with Slayer and Hatebreed:
10/08 - Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul, MN
10/24 - Agora Theatre & Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
10/30 - Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
11/21 - 4th and B, San Diego, CA
There's a new streaming radio program posted today. It's a special showcase from Jim Kelly and Parasol featuring The Bear Quartet. As mentioned here before, Parasol just started importing BQ's records to the US for the first time and they think it's very important for you to check 'em out. So go ahead - give it a listen and see what you think.