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13. December 2018
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.
DEAF FOREVER, Metal.de & Dragon Productions present:
‘CRUEL WINTER TOUR 2019’
Satan, RAM & Screamer
14.02.2019 DE – Essen, Turock
15.02.2019 NL – Tillburg, LittleDevi
16.02.2019 BE – Beveren – Leie, ‘t Klokhuis
17.02.2019 DE – Trier, Mergener Hof
18.02.2019 DE – München, Backstage
19.02.2019 CH – Aarau, Kiff Aarau
20.02.2019 DE – Kassel, Goldgrube
21.02.2019 DE – Weiden, Salute-Rockmusikclub
22.02.2019 FR – Colmar, Le Grillen
23.02.2019 IT – Parma, Fight For Metal Fest 8
13. November 2018
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.
7. November 2018
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
SONATA ARCTICA is:
Tony Kakko – Lead vocals, keyboards
Tommy Portimo – Drums
Elias Viljanen – Guitars
Henrik Klingenberg – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Pasi Kauppinen – Bass
SONATA ARCTICA:
http://www.sonataarctica.info/
https://www.facebook.com/sonataarctica/
https://www.instagram.com/sonataarcticaofficial/
https://twitter.com/sonataarctica
WITHERFALL:
https://www.witherfall.com/
https://www.facebook.com/witherfall/
https://www.instagram.com/witherfallofficial/
https://twitter.com/witherfall
26. September 2018
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
http://hamferd.com
https://www.facebook.com/Hamferd
https://www.instagram.com/hamferdofficial
https://www.youtube.com/hamferdofficial
20. June 2018
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:
Ross the Boss
Bullet
Crystal Viper
16.10. ES – Oviedo, Sir Laurens
17.10. ES – Madrid, Caracol
18.10. ES – Barcelona, Bóveda
19.10. FR – Grenoble, Ilyade
20.10. IT – Parma, Campus Industy
22.10. FR – Colmar, Le Grillen
Ross the Boss
Bullet
Portrait
24.10. CH – Winterthur, Gaswerk
25.10. DE – Köln, Essigfabrik
26.10. DE – Bochum, Matrix
27.10. DE – Andernach, JUZ
30.10. DE – Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
31.10. DE – Hamburg, Markthalle
01.11. DE – Rheine, Hypthalamus
02.11. DE – Metal Hammer Paradise
03.11. DK – Aalborg Metal Festival
6. April 2018
Swedish Metal band Bullet will release a new digital single and video today. The new song “Fuel The Fire” is taken from the forthcoming studio album “Dust To Gold”. The song is also available as a limited 7″ vinyl version with a cover version of ANGEL WITCH’s “Dr. Phibes” on Side B.
You can watch the video here
The new album “Dust To Gold” will be released through Steamhammer/SPV on April 20th 2018 as CD digi (incl. poster) / 2LP gatefold (golden vinyl) / download / stream
BULLET live 2018:
21.04. SE-Vaxjo – Strandbjörkshallen (Release Show)
03.05. DE-Berlin – Musik&Frieden
04.05. DE-Leipzig – Hellraiser
05.05. DE-Markneukirchen – Framus&Warwick Music Hall
06.05. DE-Bochum – Matrix
07.05. BE-Genk – Colosseum
09.05. ES-Vitoria – Jimmy Jazz
10.05. PT-Lisbon – RCA Club
11.05. ES-Madrid – Caracol
12.05. ES-Barcelona – Razzmatazz 3
13.05. ES-Valencia – Paberse Club
14.05. FR-Saint Etienne – Thunderbird Lounge
15.05. FR-Paris – Le Klub
16.05. UK-London – Islington o2 Academy 2
17.05. DE-Siegburg – Kubana
18.05. CH-Pratteln – Z7
19.05. DE-Mannheim – MS Connexion Complex
20.05. AT-Vienna – Escape
21.05. HU-Budapest – Dürer Kert
22.05. CZ-Ostrava – Barrack Music Club
23.05. DE-Munich – Backstage
24.05. DE-Nürnberg – Der Cult
25.05. DE-Kassel – K19
26.05. DE-Osnabrück – Bastard Club
27.05. DE-Hamburg – Logo
01.06. SE-Bladinge – Muskelrock
06.06. SE-Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival
15.06. SE-Norköping – Metallsvenskan
08.12. DE-Balingen – Volksbankmesse (BYH Christmas Party)
6. April 2018
MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST are pleased to announce that they will be touring Europe and the UK this coming October/November in celebration of their latest studio album release, »Resurrection«; out now via Nuclear Blast. The dates will comprise of 12 headline shows with support coming from multinational melodic metal band EDEN’s CURSE (UK only!), plus a headline festival appearance at Hard Rock Hell XII.
Michael Schenker stated:
“Following a really enjoyable and successful North American tour, I’m happy to announce that I’ll be touring in the UK and mainland Europe with MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST. On tour we will play an extended setlist with classics from across the M.S.G. eras plus UFO, SCORPIONS, TEMPLE OF ROCK and material from the new album »Resurrection«, too. We have had great fun performing the new songs for the first time in North America – they’ve had a great reception from the audience. Experiencing the third part of my career in such nice company is a true pleasure. I hope to see you on our UK and European tour, keep on rockin’!”
Touring with internationally renowned guitar maestro Michael Schenker will be three legendary MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP vocalists Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and Robin McAuley plus Michael Schenker’s TEMPLE OF ROCK vocalist Doogie White. Chris Glen will be appearing on bass with Ted McKenna on drums and Steve Mann on guitar/keys.
MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST LIVE 2018
featuring 3 original M.S.G. singers Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and Robin McAuley plus Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW, Michael Schenker’s TEMPLE OF ROCK)
Presented by:
Rock Hard, guitar, Rock It!, musix, Nuclear Blast, a.s.s. concerts, Dragon Productions
27.10. ES Málaga – Paris 15
28.10. ES Madrid – Sala Riviera
30.10. IT Milan – Live Club
31.10. CH Pratteln – Z7
01.11. DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
02.11. DE Karlsruhe – Festhalle Durlach
03.11. NL Amsterdam – Melkweg
w/ EDEN’S CURSE
05.11. UK Glasgow – O2 ABC
06.11. UK Birmingham – O2 Institute
08.11. UK Gwynedd – Hard Rock Hell
09.11. UK Newcastle – O2 Academy
10.11. UK London – O2 Forum Kentish Town
11.11. UK Manchester – Academy
Booking Europe: Dragon Productions GmbH
Booking Germany: a.s.s. concerts
Meet & Greets: www.michaelschenkerfest.com
More MSF dates:
28.04. SE Stockholm – Rock City Stockholm
MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST released their latest studio album »Resurrection« in March of this year to widespread critical acclaim. Produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss-Schoen, the record additionally features guest appearances from Kirk Hammett, Wayne Findlay and Michael Voss-Schoen.
Michael Schenker is one of the most significant rock guitarists in the history of music. He has mesmerised the rock community since the 70’s with his characteristic guitar playing style and solidified his place in music history writing hits like ‘Doctor Doctor’ and ‘Rock Bottom’ during his time in UFO, as well as composing SCORPIONS classics such as ‘Coast To Coast’ and ‘Holiday’, among others. His playing has proved influential for several generations of guitar players.
Back in 1979, the ‘German Wunderkind’ decided that he wanted to be his own boss. He founded the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP aka M.S.G. and released masterpieces such as »Assault Attack« and »Built To Destroy«, the live legacy »One Night At Budokan« as well as the McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP pearls »Perfect Timing« and »Save Yourself«. M.S.G. also became a home for some great vocalists, including Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet (ex-RAINBOW etc.) and Robin McAuley. Those guys were also a part of the comprehensive MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST, whose celebrated Tokyo show was released as live CD, DVD and Blu-ray in March 2017. Now the time has come for Michael Schenker to move another step forward: by releasing the new MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST studio album, he fulfils the long-awaited dream of all hard rock fans!
Order »Resurrection« physically, here: http://nblast.de/MSFResurrection
Order »Resurrection« digitally, here: http://nblast.de/MSFResurrection
Or order the 12′ single »Warrior« (incl. ‘Warrior’ and ‘Heart And Soul’), here: http://nblast.de/MSFHeartAndSoul
More on »Resurrection«:
‘Warrior’ OFFICIAL VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2VtSdZHKbE
‘Heart And Soul’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rJkc6jGTzg
‘Take Me To The Church’ GUITAR PLAYTHROUGH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boCx73KaeGs
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More info:
www.michaelschenkerhimself.com
www.facebook.com/michaelschenkerrocks
www.twitter.com/MW_Schenker
https://www.instagram.com/michaelschenkerrocks/
www.nuclearblast.de/michaelschenkerfest
16. February 2018
Today Neal Morse released his new solo album “Life & Times” on Radiant Records (Metal Blade Records / Sony Music), both digitally and as CD and LP.
Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading prog rock musicians, there is now no doubt that Neal’s desire to continue to move people through his music burns brighter than ever.
Now in his mid-fifties and his children grown up, there is a sense on LIFE & TIMES that MORSE is looking around and taking stock.
Neal Morse is hoping to move more people with these songs at some “absolutely solo” shows in cafes and small venues throughout Europe in June 2018:
Neal Morse “Absolutely Solo” European-Tour 2018
05.06.2018 SE – Stockholm, Södra Teatern
06.06.2018 NO – Oslo, Olsen På Bryn
07.06.2018 DE – Hamburg, Indra
08.06.2018 IT – Milan, Blue Rose Club (Bresso)
09.06.2018 CH – Pratteln, Z7
11.06.2018 BE – Verviers, Spirit of 66
12.06.2018 NL – Tilburg, 013
13.06.2018 NL – Utrecht, TivoliVredenburg Hertz Zaal
14.06.2018 DE – Köln, Jungle Club
15.06.2018 DE – Bochum, Christuskirche
16.06.2018 DE – Aschaffenburg , Colos-Saal
18.06.2018 UK – Sheffield, City Hall
19.06.2018 UK – York, Crescent Community Venue
20.06.2018 UK – Glasgow, Classic Grand Lounge
21.06.2018 UK – Leicester, The Musician
22.06.2018 UK – London, The Dome
Actually not related to this news, but politically & emotionally 100% up to date, Neal wrote the song yesterday morning and recorded this raw video right away.
Take a moment for ‘What if it was your child?’
https://youtu.be/sh3ECjn404s
19. January 2018
Irish Pagan Metal Gods PRIMORDIAL announces their new album ‘Exile Amongst The Ruins‘ for a March 30 release through Metal Blade Records.
Teaming with producer Ola Ersfjord, who worked on PRIMORDIAL‘s 2016 live album ‘Gods To The Godless‘, the record was tracked at Dublin’s Camelot Studios, located adjacent to their rehearsal room.
Surf over to metalblade.com/primordial to check out the video for the first single ‘Stolen Years’. At the same location you can pre-order ‘Exile Amongst The Ruins‘ in the following formats:
Once again building upon their signature sound, the follow up to 2014’s ‘Where Greater Men Have Fallen‘ is a more raw, “old school sounding” record than its predecessor. Hitting home with what vocalist A.A. Nemtheanga describes as “a direct energy” and wielding an urgency that is undeniable, the Irish quintet once again effortlessly blend elements of tragedy and might like no one else. Likewise, the evolution in their sound continues to be organic and unforced, ensuring that ‘Exile Amongst The Ruins‘ is essential listening for both their long term faithful and those only now drawn into their world.
Commenting about the album’s first single, ‘Stolen Years’, A.A. Nemtheanga added: “‘Stolen Years’ may seem like a strange choice as our lead single, and on the face of if I guess it is. It’s not a blood and thunder epic about tragedy and might and the ruin of nations, nor is it 9 minute epistle of doom. Have no fear, the album does contain those also but to open this time we chose something different. This album has some surprises and this is one of them, a short and painfully simple song which almost didn’t make the final cut if you can believe so. The video, cut by Costin Chioreanu, is about the journey involved in finally getting to that moment where you walk on stage, the song itself about that last night on earth that comes to us all, sometimes we never know when that might be, hold your loved ones tight tonight, this could be it…”
‘Exile Amongst The Ruins‘ track listing:
1. Nail Their Tongues
2. To Hell or the Hangman
3. Where Lie the Gods
4. Exile Amongst the Ruins
5. Upon Our Spiritual Deathbed
6. Stolen Years
7. Sunken Lungs
8. Last Call
To coincide with the album release the Irishmen have just announced two special and rather intimate album-release shows in Germany as well as their appearance on the ‘Heathen Crusade’ European tour with Finnish MOONSORROW as co-headliners and German DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT as support act!
PRIMORDIAL – ‘Exile Amongst The Ruins‘ release shows:
30/03/18 DE – Berlin – Cassiopeia
31/03/18 DE – Köln – Jungle Club
Heathen Crusade 2018
Presented by Metal Hammer, Deaf Forever, Guitar, Kulturnews, Metal.de, Firebird Industries & Dragon Productions
PRIMORDIAL
+ MOONSORROW
+ DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
12/04/18 NL – Leeuwarden – Neushoorn
13/04/18 NL – Tilburg – 013
14/04/18 FR – Paris – Trabendo
15/04/18 BE – Brugge – Entrepot
16/04/18 UK – London – Islington Assembly Hall
17/04/18 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette – Kulturfabrik
18/04/18 CH – Pratteln – Z7
19/04/18 DE – Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik
20/04/18 DE – Leipzig – Hellraiser
21/04/18 CZ – Prague – Akropolis
22/04/18 SK – Kosice – Colloseum
23/04/18 HU – Budapest – Barba Negra
24/04/18 AT – Wien – Szene
25/04/18 DE – München – Backstage
26/04/18 DE – Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
27/04/18 DE – Bochum – Matrix
28/04/18 DE – Hamburg – Markthalle
Get your tickets now: dragon-productions.eu
Further info here: facebook.com/HeathenCrusade
Further PRIMORDIAL festival appearances:
12/05/18 NO – Haugesund – Karmoygeddon
09/06/18 SE – Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock
14/07/18 DE – Balingen – Bang Your Head!!!
20/07/18 DE – Bertingen – Rock Unter Den Eichen
27/07/18 SI – Tolmin – Metaldays
11/08/18 ES – Villena – Leyendas Del Rock
12/08/18 BE – Kortrijk – Alcatraz Metal Festival
26/08/18 RO – Suceava – Bucovina Rock Castle
PRIMORDIAL line-up:
A.A. Nemtheanga – Vocals
Ciarán MacUilliam – Guitar
Michael O’Floinn – Guitar
Pól MacAmlaigh – Bass
Simon O’Laoghaire – Drums
http://www.primordialweb.com
https://www.facebook.com/primordialofficial
https://www.youtube.com/user/primordialvideo
1. December 2017
Irish Pagan Metal Gods PRIMORDIAL have just finished recordings on their new studio album ‘Exile Amongst The Ruins’ to be released by the end of March in 2018!
To coincide with the album release the Irishmen have just announced the ‘Heathen Crusade’ European coheadline tour with Moonsorrow. Support comes from German DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT!
Heathen Crusade 2018
Presented by Metal Hammer, Deaf Forever, Guitar, Kulturnews, Metal.de, Firebird Industries & Dragon Productions
PRIMORDIAL
+ MOONSORROW
+ DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
12/04/18 NL – Leeuwarden – Neushoorn
13/04/18 NL – Tilburg – 013
14/04/18 FR – Paris – Trabendo
15/04/18 BE – Brugge – Entrepot
16/04/18 UK – London – Islington Assembly Hall
17/04/18 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette – Kulturfabrik
18/04/18 CH – Pratteln – Z7
19/04/18 DE – Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik
20/04/18 DE – Leipzig – Hellraiser
21/04/18 CZ – Prague – Akropolis
22/04/18 SK – Kosice – Colloseum
23/04/18 HU – Budapest – Barba Negra
24/04/18 AT – Vienna – Szene
25/04/18 DE – Munich – Backstage
26/04/18 DE – Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
27/04/18 DE – Bochum – Matrix
28/04/18 DE – Hamburg – Markthalle
Get your tickets directly from the club links above.
Regular updates on https://www.facebook.com/HeathenCrusade/
Comments PRIMORDIAL: “Twelve years after the original Heathen Crusade and in truth way too long we will go back on tour with Moonsorrow. A lot has changed in the world since then, more scars, more hangovers, deeper lines in our faces, but nothing changes our spiritual bond. Heathens to the bitter end and worse hangovers as we pace ‘til death!”
Comments MOONSORROW: “With great pleasure we announce a European tour with our good friends Primordial! With these Irish fellows we had our first ever European tour in 2006. And it feels like just a few years back! Moonsorrow and Primordial always had a spiritual bond, something that makes a special line up for a tour. Don’t miss this rare chance to catch us on the same tour!”
Comments DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT: “As big fans of Primordial ourselves it’s with great pleasure to announce that we are supporting the Irish legends on this tour along with Moonsorrow. We appreciate the chance to be part of this great package and can’t wait to present our album “Finisterre” to new audiences all around Europe. Get your tickets now and see you in April!“
30. November 2017
Metal Blade Heavy Metal warriors RAM, Portrait and TRIAL join forces for ‘Road Kill’ European tour in February!
This could be the Heavy Metal tour of the year! RAM and PORTRAIT are two of Sweden´s hottest Heavy Metal bands, both have released great new albums and do not only share a common sense of music and spirit, but also a strong bond of friendship. Only remember the ‘Under Command’ Split-EP released three years ago.
Finally both bands will hit the road together for a co-headline tour in February, a trek consisting of 16 dates through central Europe. RAM will support their brand new album ‘Rod’ and PORTRAIT will promote their latest longplayer ‘Burn The World’ which has been released in August of this year.
Opening up will be Metal Blade newcomers TRIAL (swe). The young Swedes released their ‘Motherless’ album in April of 2017 and are looking forward to 16 nights of Heavy Metal magic!
Road Kill 2018
Presented by Deaf Forever, Legacy, Slam, Guitar, Rock It, metal.de, Beer of the Gods
RAM
+ PORTRAIT
+ TRIAL (swe)
09/02/18 t.b.a.
10/02/18 DE – Essen – Turok
11/02/18 DE – Berlin – Musik & Frieden
12/02/18 DE – Magdeburg – Fabrik
13/02/18 NL – Nijmegen – Merleyn
14/02/18 DE – Frankfurt – Nachtleben
15/02/18 DE – Karlsruhe – Alte Hackerei
16/02/18 CH – Aarburg – Musigburg
17/02/18 CH – Chur – Palazzo Chur
18/02/18 IT – Mantua – Arci Tom
19/02/18 DE – München – Backstage Club
20/02/18 DE – Jena – F-Haus
21/02/18 DE – Köln – Jungle
22/02/18 DE – Kassel – K19 Goldgrube
23/02/18 DE – Hamburg – Headcrash
24/02/18 SE – Gothenburg – Belse-Boat
Comments RAM: “This tour will be our most extensive European one yet and we are very excited to share the stage with our good friends and label mates in Portrait and Trial. This will also be our first time in Italy and a long overdue return to Switzerland. Germany will of course have their share of HEAVY METAL TYRANNY!”
Comments PORTRAIT: “We are honoured to hit the road together with RAM and Trial, and to be part of this great package that shall show the world the true relevance of heavy metal today. See you on the road!”
Comments TRIAL (swe): “We’re extremely eager to get this show on the road! From the source of rebellion in many ways unlike, we unite! Conjoined are the spearheads of Heavy Metal Tyranny!“
https://www.facebook.com/RAMheavymetal/
http://metalblade.com/ram/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Portrait/67969460585
http://metalblade.com/portrait/
https://www.facebook.com/TrialHeavyMetal
https://www.instagram.com/trialheavymetal/
http://www.metalblade.com/trial/
27. November 2017
Metal United World Wide (MUWW) is a project which brings together metal bands, fans, show organisers, media and other supporters for one big event. The idea is to have metal shows all over the world on the same date identified by the same banner. Everybody can be part and shows are individually organised. The aim is to create a world wide feeling of community as well as attract attention to the performing bands, predominantly from the underground.
37 countries have joined so far and MUWW is represented at all continents except Antarctica. Besides some of the traditional metal countries like Germany, the US and Canada, a range of exotic metal communities got on board. Zimbabwe, Algeria, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia and Kenya are not the usual suspects when it comes to metal and certainly enrich this community project. The most surprising country joining recently, however, was war-torn Syria with a show in Damaskus.
Participating is without charge. Get in touch with events@metal-roos.com.au who are coordinating the project and get on board!
You’ll find further information on the website www.metal-united-world-wide.com