On September 6th, Finnish melodic metal titans SONATA ARCTICA will release their tenth studio album, called »Talviyö« (which means»Winter Night«),includingeleven new tracks. Today, the band proudly announce their “The Raven still flies over Europe” tour, that is going to kick off on November 11th in Stockholm. On the tour, SONATA ARCTICA will be accompanied by EDGE OF PARADISE and TEMPLE BALLS.
The band states:
‘After working our asses off since last summer with our new album, we finally got it done and now is the time to go back out on the road with some exciting new material and new shenanigans and what have you.
Last spring we had a really amazing time touring in Europe with the acoustic stuff and I’m sure it will be just as fun to come back once again and make some new memories together. We got a couple of killer support bands with us, so there’s definitely some great nights ahead for all of us. Cheers!’
The pre-order for the German tickets will start on July 11th on Eventim.de, on all other ticket seller pages on July 13th.
EMP, Metal Hammer, Musix, Rock It, Hardline, Metal.de, Nuclear Blast & Dragon Productions present SONATA ARCTICA The Raven still flies over Europe + Edge of Paradise + Temple Balls 11.11.2019 SE - Stockholm, Kraken 12.11.2019 NO - Oslo, Parkteatret 13.11.2019 NO - Trondheim, Byscenen 15.11.2019 SE - Trollhättan, Folkets Park 16.11.2019 DK - Aarhus, Train 17.11.2019 DE - Berlin, Bi Nuu 18.11.2019 DE - Mannheim, MS Connexion Complex 19.11.2019 DE - Leipzig, Hellraiser 21.11.2019 SK- Zvolen, Rates Arena 22.11.2019 RO - Cluj Napoca, Form Space 23.11.2019 BG - Sofia, Music Jam Club 25.11.2019 HU - Budapest, Barba Negra 26.11.2019 AT - Vienna, ((Szene)) 27.11.2019 CH - Pratteln, Z7 29.11.2019 IT - Padova, Hall 30.11.2019 IT - Milan, Live Club 01.12.2019 FR - Lyon, Le Ninkasi Kao 02.12.2019 FR - Paris, La machine du Moulin Rouge 04.12.2019 ES - Madrid, La Riviera 05.12.2019 ES - Barcelona, Salamandra 06.12.2019 FR - Limoge, Cc John Lennon 07.12.2019 BE - Izegem, Cultuurhuis De Leest 08.12.2019 FR - Pagney, Chez Paulette 11.12.2019 UK - London, The Electric Ballroom 12.12.2019 NL - Tilburg, 013 13.12.2019 DE - Hamburg, Markthalle 14.12.2019 DE - Bochum, Matrix
After
the release of their new album ‘A Prayer For The Loud’ last week and entering
the Danish charts at #1, D-A-D announce the European leg of ‘A Tour For The Loud’.
“This
will be the real thing” says D-A-D’s lead singer Jesper Binzer. “Playing
festivals is fine and dandy, but an hour of D-A-D is just scraping the surface
– shows in your local rock club will always be what Rock’n’Roll is all about –
a sweaty gathering of the loud… and that’s just what we’ll be doing! What
about you? Are you coming?”
New York City’s heavy metal warriors RIOT V announces ‘Armor of Light Tour 2019’ with UK classic rockers ASOMVEL and the Berlin metal punk phenomenon INDIAN NIGHTMARE.
RIOT V will perform at Sabaton Open Air, Turock Open Air and headline the traditional Trveheim Festival. In between, the band will be touring over selected club shows in Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and Switzerland.
NITROGODS are coming with their strongest Album to date “Rebel Dayz” on tour! 14 Tracks with the raw violence and power of their lieve shows, full dirtiness and Rock’n’Roll. Along with them are the Swedish Pioneers PSYCHOPUNCH and the Swiss Heavy Rockers MAXXWELL.
Henny from the Nitrogods states: With the new album, we are as close the live sound of Nitrogods as ever. We are eager to release this monster on humanity, and looking forward to the “Rebel Dayz” tour in the fall with our Swedish friends Psychopunch and the superb Maxxwell from Switzerland.
Jarmo from Psychopunch adds: With a new record label (Massacre Records) and a new studio album (release fall 2019), we just can´t wait to go on tour with our friends in Nitrogods. This package will ROCK and whatever you do…don´t miss out on the chance to be a part of this amazing and wild Rock´n´roll adventure! See you out there!
Dragon Productions & Rock Hard Magazine presents: “REBEL DAYZ TOUR 2019” Nitrogods, Psychopunch & Maxxwell 25.10.19 DE – Oberhausen, Helvete 26.10.19 DE – Andernach, JUZ 27.10.19 BE – Diest, Moonlight Music Hall 28.10.19 DE – Kassel, Goldgrube 29.10.19 DE – Hamburg, Bambi Galore 30.10.19 DE – Osnabrück, Bastard Club 31.10.19 DE – Husum, Speicher Husum e.V. 01.11.19 DE – Oldenburg, Cadillac 02.11.19 DE – Dresden, Chemiefabrik 03.11.19 DE – Nürnberg, Der Cult 05.11.19 DE – München, Backstage 06.11.19 AT – Salzburg, Rockhouse Bar 07.11.19 DE – Freiburg, Crashclub 08.11.19 CH – Burgdorf, Sägegasse 09.11.19 CH – Luzern, Schüür 10.11.19 DE – Mannheim, MS-Connexion
Van Williams states: ‘Ghost Ship Octavius are happy to announce that we will be working with Dragon Productions for European bookings. We are very excited to have them on our team and we look forward to getting GSO into a country near you! GSO or GTFO!’
With foundations in Progressive Metal, GSO are forging a fresh pathway
in the metal genre by exploring emotional and melodic writing firmly
founded in technical playing and memorable hooks with a common theme of
darkness, hope and ghostly imagery with chilling, arctic elements
throughout.
Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker‘s MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST project has recruited drummers Simon Phillips and Bodo Schopf following the recent passing of Ted McKenna. Simon, who played on the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP debut album, will return as the main drummer on the upcoming second MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST LP. Due to his schedule, he is unable to be the live drummer for the upcoming U.S. tour. This role will be completed by Bodo Schopf, who played on “Perfect Timing” and “Save Yourself”. With the sudden passing of McKenna, Bodo will be featured on the upcoming record but in a smaller role as he had the important job of preparing for the U.S. tour.
Michael states: “We are very grateful to Bodo for being a team player and working out with Simon what needs to be done in order for us to continue as smooth as possible and also to Simon for helping us to make it all possible. Bodo is the perfect choice to continue as the permanent drummer for MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST. It is a perfect balance between the musicians from the past. It includes everything as a family to continue MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST.”
Bodo comments: “I am very sorry that Ted had to leave us under these tragic circumstances and I’m proud to rock for him and all the MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST fans. RIP Ted.”
Following the release of its successful first album “Resurrection”, MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST is currently recording the follow-up, co-produced by Schenker and Michael Voss, which is tentatively scheduled to be released in August.
McKenna, who has also played with THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND, Rory Gallagher and Ian Gillan, died last month at the age of 68. He passed away from a haemorrhage during elective surgery.
Michael comments: “We are totally heartbroken to hear about Ted McKenna — our amazing drummer and dearest friend — passing away. It’s a massive shock and a huge loss to lose Ted so suddenly. He always had a smile on his face and was one of the most sincerely genuine people you could ever have the pleasure of meeting. One of the great rock drummers, he always played from the heart and his heart was music. Rest in peace, Ted. We will miss you.”
MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST will kick off its U.S. tour on April 15 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The trek will include performances in Vancouver, Chicago, and New York before concluding on May 18 in Austin.
So we welcome Swedish dark doom rock masters YEAR OF THE GOAT to the roster…
Formed back in 2006 they have released two full lengths and a handful of EPs with a new album ready to drop on Napalm Records over the coming months…..
Inspiration from the 60s and 70s sits side by side with traditional metal and classic nwobhm influences, mellotrons swirl, organs sound out alongside one of the most distinctive and soulful voices in modern metal! ….and the riffs? they have the riffs….majestic, retro, progressive but above all tunes that have staying power
English NWOBHM legends SATAN announces ‘Cruel Winter’ European tour with RAM and Screamer for ten dates in six countries.
Comments Satan: “it may be called the Cruel Winter tour but things are going to get decidedly HOT when Satan, Ram & Screamer roll into town. We are stoked to get back to some places we haven’t played in thirty years! Watch out Europe, something wicked this way comes”
SATAN are in full promotion swing of their current album ‘Cruel Magic‘ which has been released in September of 2018. The album is a huge success for band and label which culminated in a sensational German chart entry on position 28.
Swedish labelmates and defenders of the faith RAM have been recruited as direct support. RAM will be performing a greatest hits mix of their fantastic catalogue including a good chunk of tracks from their latest album ‘Rod‘ (2017)!
Comments RAM: ‘We are proud and excited to announce that we will hit the road with the absolute legendary NWOBHM band SATAN in feburary. This tour will be a deadly alloy of two generations of Metal, the innovators and the defenders. We are also thrilled to see that our fellow Swedes Screamer are on the bill. EUROPE, THE HEAVY METAL TYRANNY RETURNS, BANG YOUR HEAD OR LOSE IT!‘
Opening up each night will be Swedish Heavy Metal road warriors SCREAMER.
Californian prog metallers Psychotic Waltz have been announced as the first headline act for ProgPower Europe 2019. They join already-announced British prog rockers Voices From The Fuselage, Australian proggers Teramaze and Andalucian prog metallers Persefone on the bill.
“Psychotic Waltz are on our list for a long time. With a new album to come, we are pleased to finally have them on stage at ProgPower Europe in 2019. Psychotic Waltz is one of these bands that is still missing on our list of bands that have played the festival before. But now, after 20 years it finally will happen, it definitely will be one of the highlights.”
The original line-up of Psychotic Waltz reunited in 2011 after a break of nearly 15 years. The band are currently writing material for a new studio album, which will be their first since 1996’s Bleeding. The band plan to enter the recording studio in Spring 2019.
ProgPower Europe 2019 will take place in the first weekend of October, Friday 4 – Sunday 6 October. Psychotic Waltz will headline the event on Saturday October 5.
It’s been very silent in the band camp of Finnish melodic metal titans SONATA ARCTICA recently. But this break has been put to good use: the band has entered the studio to start the recording process for their tenth studio album, due in 2019 through Nuclear Blast. But before their new record will see the light of day, SONATA ARCTICA will embark on a special journey – their very first acoustic run across European soil! Support will be provided by special guests, Los Angeles, CA based metallers WITHERFALL. Further details can be found below.
Keyboardist Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg comments, “We’ve been locked up in the studio since the end of the summer working on our next studio album and decided we needed to take a break and go out and play some shows. In the summer of 2016 we did an acoustic summer tour in Finland which was a lot of fun for both us and our fans; in fact it was so great that we wanted to do it again and this time we’re not settling for just Finland – but taking this show all around Europe for the first time ever. Now is a unique chance to hear our music in a completely different setting and we’re sure these evenings will be something really special. Our set will also include some stuff we’ve never played live before, and who knows maybe even a new song from the upcoming album. See you at the shows!”
»Acoustic Adventures« Presented by
Rock Hard, ROCKS, musiX, Rock It!, metal.de & Nuclear Blast
w/ WITHERFALL
13.03. NO – Oslo, Parkteatret
14.03. SE – Stockholm, Södra Teatern
15.03. SE – Malmö, Palladium
16.03. DE – Hamburg, Fabrik
17.03. NL – Eindhoven, Effenaar
19.03. UK – London, Islington Assembly Hall
20.03. NL – Haarlem, Patronaat
21.03. DE – Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
22.03. FR – Paris, Le Trabendo
23.03. FR – Lyon, Ninkasi Kao
24.03. IT – Milan, Teatro Dal Verme
26.03. CH – Pratteln, Z7
27.03. DE – Nuremberg, Hirsch
28.03. CZ – Prague, Roxy
29.03. DE – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann (Club)
30.03. DE – Bochum, Christuskirche
Following their release of the monumental ‘Támsins likam‘ on Metal Blade Records earlier in the year, and after touring Central Europe extensively, Faroese Doom Metal act Hamferð will embark on an exclusive tour of Scandinavia. This includes their very first visit to Sweden after 8 years of international touring.
Singer Jón Aldará adds: “Doing a proper tour for our neighbours in the North has been on our wish-list for a long time now. We are thrilled that it is finally happening, and that we have been able to include Sweden. Not having played there yet is close to being a tragedy. Also, going back to Norway and Denmark is a treat, since they have always been incredibly kind to us. There’s no denying that we have a close cultural bond with our Nordic brothers and sisters, so this tour will be a special experience without a doubt.”
Joining them on tour will be Faroese blackened doomsters Svartmálm, who released their scorching eponymous debut album in February this year.
The dates are as follows: Hamferð
+ Svartmálm
05.12.2018 DK – København – Beta 2300
06.12.2018 DK – Odense – Posten
07.12.2018 SE – Göteborg – Sticky Fingers
08.12.2018 NO – Oslo – Revolver
09.12.2018 NO – Trondheim – Hjorten Scene
Further Hamferð live shows include Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Hamferð live:
02.10.2018 DE – Stuttgart, Club Zentral (w. Egonaut)
03.10.2018 DE – Leipzig, Hellraiser (w. Egonaut)
04.10.2018 DE – Hamburg, Bambi Galore (w. Egonaut)
05.10.2018 DE – Paderborn, Metal Inferno Festival
06.10.2018 BE – Saint Georges, From Dusk til Doom 4
07.10.2018 NL – Tilburg, Little Devil
‘Támsins likam‘ has been released in January via Metal Blade Records! Please surf over to metalblade.com/hamferd to check out music and videos from the album.
HAMFERÐ is:
Jón Aldará – Vocals
John Egholm – Guitar
Theodor Kapnas – Guitar
Ísak Petersen – Bass
Esmar Joensen – Keyboards
Remi Johannesen – Drums
A seriously great real metal package is coming to town: Manowar co-founding guitarist ROSS THE BOSS announces headline tour all over Europe to promote his recently released album ‘BY BLOOD SWORN. His band features siren Marc Lopes on lead vocals, Symphony X bassist Mike LePond on bass and Steve Bolognese on drums.
ROSS THE BOSS states:
“On April 20th we released a very ambitious album, BY BLOOD SWORN. Now in the fall we will perform some of these great new tunes plus the timeless classics. Hope everyone will be there to witness the onslaught!”
Alongside the ROSS THE BOSS band, Sweden’s BULLET will raise the value of the tour package as co-headliner. The band released their latest critically acclaimed album ‘DUST TO GOLD’ just as Ross on April 20th.
BULLET says:
Are you ready for the second leg of the ”Dust to Gold” European tour? We are!!!
Feels great to be back with a new tour especially with the legend Ross the Boss.
See you all on the Heavy Metal Highway!!!!
And as if that is not enough CRYSTAL VIPER will join in as special guest for the first part of the tour from October 16th – 22nd. After that Sweden’s PORTRAIT will take over the special guest slot for the shows from October 24th until November 3rd, including the Metal Hammer Paradise and Aalborg Metal Festival.
200 minutes of real classic heavy metal every night, don’t miss that!
Metal Hammer, Guitar & Dragon Productions present:
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