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Algol sign with Punishment 18
2011-11-25
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter tour cancelled
2011-11-25
Gotthard confirm new singer
2011-11-25
Battle Beast out on tour
2011-11-25
Unleashed finish new album
2011-11-25
Sonata Arctica hit the charts
2011-11-25
Textures announce new tour dates
2011-11-25
Decapitated confirmed for Neurotic Deathfest
2011-11-25
Dokken to enter studio
2011-11-25
Nekromantheon sign with Indie Recordings
2011-11-18
As I Lay Dying chart positions
2011-11-18
Strong Intention announce tour dates
2011-11-18
Dubai metal band hit Canada
2011-11-18
Epica announce new tour dates
2011-11-18
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter compilation
2011-11-18
Wizard make US debut
2011-11-18
Tramortiria sign with SG Records
2011-11-17
Goatwhore to support Lock Up
2011-11-17
Battle Beast sign with Nuclear Blast
2011-11-17
Primal Fear to release new album
2011-11-16
Algol sign with Punishment 18
2011-11-25
Punishment 18 Records annunce the signing of the italian melodic death metallers Algol. The band is putting the finishing songwriting touches to debut album for an early 2012 release. Their music can be described as new aggressive melodic death metal, for every fan of Arch Enemy, Mercenary e Sonic Syndicate.

Die Apokalyptischen Reiter tour cancelled
2011-11-25
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to announce that the "Darkness Over X-Mas Tour 2011" will be cancelled.

This will have no effect on the concerts in 2012. Already bought tickets can be returned at the offices, where they were bought.

BUT, it goes straight on. DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER confirmed European tour 2012!

The tour leads through Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain and Austria.

Gotthard confirm new singer
2011-11-25
GOTTHARD has a new singer. The successor to Steve Lee, who was killed in a tragic accident last year, is Nic Maeder and he was born in Switzerland. So the most successful Swiss rock band stays “Homegrown” and will now continue with a fellow countryman.

The new recruit to the GOTTHARD family was born in 1971 in Lausanne and is one of the many singers who applied to become a member of the band. Nic Maeder is a real stroke of luck for GOTTHARD.

“Nic not only has a great voice and is a fantastic musician, but we also have a great person in our midst” says Leo Leoni.

So a turbulent and moving time is coming to an end for GOTTHARD. During the months after the decision to carry on was taken, the rockers received more than 400 applications from all over the world, listen to them and invited the likely candidates to try out. GOTTHARD took a lot of time to find the best possible choice.

This was a choice that was far from easy for the four musicians Leo Leoni (guitar), Marc Lynn (bass), Freddy Scherer (guitar) and Hena Habegger (drums). It was clear that the successor to Steve Lee would have to bring a lot of potential, not only as a singer but also as a human being. Seldom in the history of music has the search for a singer produced so many talented candidates as in the case of GOTTHARD. Among the international applicants were several famous names as well as new and unknown voices.

“The individuality which each candidate presented made the decision far from easy. It has been a long and difficult road up to this point”, said Hena Habegger.

The final decision for Nic Maeder was unanimous.

Freddy Scherer said: “We noticed straight away that the chemistry, both musically and personally, was right. For us he is the new member of the family.”

GOTTHARD has in Nic Maeder an addition to the international character which their music has had since the beginning. At the age of two, Nic moved with his family to Melbourne, Australia and grew up as a cosmopolitan between Switzerland and “Down Under”and has a particular connection to the language of Rock and Roll.

“Music has been my companion all my life and always was an important part of it. It is a great feeling to be able to share in the birth of a song and to see how it keeps growing. I can experience that with GOTTHARD and it makes me happy. I am making music with friends,” says Nic Maeder.

Before he joined GOTTHARD, Nic played in several projects and had success with the band MAEDER.

Of course you can write a lot about a new singer, but in the end there is nothing better than seeing and hearing him sing. So GOTTHARD has decided to produce a song with video, which can be downloaded free of charge by all the people who didn’t lose their belief in GOTTHARD and is dedicated to those who have supported the band during the past months.

From today this will be the first GOTTHARD song – “REMEMBER IT’S ME’ with Nic Maeder – published on http://www.gotthard.com - have fun!

“We were privileged to read many personal and moving mails and could also get to know many singers with great voices,” said Marc Lynn. “With Nic, we have taken the right decision for GOTTHARD. A lot of courage is needed to step into the footsteps of such a great singer. Nic has earned our respect.”

The band is working with renewed energy and enthusiasm in the studio at the moment on songs for a new album, which will be released in the spring of 2012.

Finally, the band would like to thank all those who applied and wishes them lots of luck and success in the future!

Battle Beast out on tour
2011-11-25
Amazing Nuclear Blast newcomer act BATTLE BEAST has been confirmed for a short tour through Germany together with their fellow countrymen of Poisonblack at short notice.

Take the chance to enjoy their powerful Heavy Metal in the vein of such classic acts as Accept and Doro live before the release of their debut album “Steel” on January 27th 2012:

24.11.2011 Köln, GER – Underground
25.11.2011 Berlin, GER – Comet
27.11.2011 Hamburg, GER – Logo
28.11.2011 Bochum, GER – Matrix
30.11.2011 Ludwigsburg, GER – Rockfabrik
01.12.2011 Weinheim, GER – Cafe Central

Moreover, it can be seen as a great warm up for the big European tour as support of their label mates NIGHTWISH in spring of 2012

Unleashed finish new album
2011-11-25
Legendary Swedish viking/death masters UNLEASHED just checked in from the Chrome Studio, Sweden where they have finished the recordings of their new studio album.

Johnny (bass/vocals) commented:
“We are now ready with most of the recording, final vocals was done last week and we are very satisfied so far. We will now spend some real time on mixing this and creating a crushing sound. Anders just asked me if this might be the fastest unleashed album to date. I'm not sure but it's likelly close anyhow.” Johnny & The Boys

The upcoming album is produced by UNLEASHED guitar player Fredrik in his Chrome Studios in Sweden.

Stay tuned for more information!

The new album will be released in spring 2012 via Nuclear Blast.

Sonata Arctica hit the charts
2011-11-25
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have hit the official Finnish DVD charts on # 1 with their latest effort called "Live In Finland"

Congratulation guys!

Henrik Klingenberg commented:
"Once again our fans came through and ripped the DVD off the shelves, resulting in the no.1 position on the Finnish DVD charts ! We're very happy about this and send out our sincere thanks to all of you. It's always very inspiring to get these kind of news, especially now when we're working our asses off in the studio with our next album which will be out this spring"

“Live In Finland” shows the full gig which was played on the 15th of April 2011 in Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland.
The enclosed bonus CD with eight audio recordings of the open-air concert puts the final touches on this release, so that “Live In Finland“ will make each SONATA ARCTICA fan cry tears of joy.

Textures announce new tour dates
2011-11-25
Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES have announced their European touring plans for the upcoming spring. End of February, the band will hit the road for an 11 date tour with UK shredders SYLOSIS which ends on the 11th of March at the 013 in Tilburg, the Netherlands.
This will be followed by a short tour in France and Spain which will start at the end of March.

The band will tour in support of their latest album Dualism which was released on 23rd September 2011 by Nuclear Blast Records.

Dates:
UK Co-headline tour with The Ocean, opener Aliases
24-11-2011 Joiners Southampton United Kingdom
25-11-2011 Garage London United Kingdom
26-11-2011 Rescue Rooms Nottingham United Kingdom
27-11-2011 Academy 3 Manchester United Kingdom
28-11-2011 Cathouse Glasgow United Kingdom
29-11-2011 02 Academy 2 Newcastle United Kingdom
01-12-2011 02 Academy 2 Birmingham United Kingdom
02-12-2011 The Haunt Brighton United Kingdom

The Ocean supporting
03-12-2011 La Scene Bastille Paris France

European tour Sylosis supporting
29-02-2012 Luxor Koln Germany
01-03-2012 Kiff Aarau Switzerland
02-03-2012 R’n’R Arena Romagnano Sesia Italy
03-03-2012 Isc Amalgame Yverdon Switzerland
04-03-2012 Schlachthof Wiesbaden Germany
05-03-2012 Chelsea Vienna Austria
07-03-2012 Kwadrat Krakow Poland
08-03-2012 Progresja Warsaw Poland
09-03-2012 Magnet Berlin Germany
10-03-2012 Matrix Bochem Germany
11-03-2012 013 Tilburg The Netherlands

Support TBA
28-03-2012 La Laiterie Strasbourg France
29-03-2012 Secret Place Montpellier France
30-03-2012 Mephisto Barcelona Spain
31-03-2012 La Sale Live Madrid Spain
01-04-2012 Aero Toulouse France

Festivals
08-04-2012 Paaspop Schijndel The Netherlands
30-06-2012 Tuska Helsinki Finland
04-08-2012 Vegos Open Air Calvão (Vagos) Portugal
11-08-2012 Brutal Assualt Jaromor Czech Republic

Decapitated confirmed for Neurotic Deathfest
2011-11-25
DECAPITATED (Poland), ABORTED (Belgium) and CYANIDE SERENITY (UK) have been officially added to the annual NEUROTIC DEATHFEST in Tilburg in The Netherlands. After an intensely successful 2011 edition, Neurotic Deathfest will once again return to the infamous 013 venue in Tilburg. Contrary to all preceding editions, the festival will be held over the course of three days and a total of over fifty top acts will rise up on the stages of Tilburg. DECAPITATED, ABORTED and CYANIDE SERENITY join an already huge line-up, including milestone acts such as Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth, Suffocation, Morgoth, Napalm Death and Acheron.

DECAPITATED, ABORTED and CYANIDE SERENITY at NEUROTIC DEATHFEST MARCH 2nd – 4th, 2012

Dokken to enter studio
2011-11-25
Frontiers Records is excited to announce the signing of DOKKEN for the worldwide release of the band’s forthcoming studio album in the spring of 2012.

The cooperation between Frontiers and DOKKEN started with the release of the band’s CD « Lightning Strikes Again » in 2007. The album marked a return to DOKKEN’s signature style with melodic hooklines and blazing guitar riffs that epitomized the band’s sound on such records as « Tooth & Nail », « Under Lock & Key », « Back for the Attack » and « Dysfunctional ».

« So far we have written 10 songs in only 8 weeks » says singer Don Dokken. « Usually we spend a year or more on our music. I can't explain why this time it came so fast, it just happened. So far the music is very uptempo and heavy, of course we know our fans like the classic DOKKEN sound and this is where our new music is headed. It’s been a band of brothers doing what we love : 'music' ».

DOKKEN plans to finish their new recording by the end of February and go out on the road in june. « In a perfect world we would like to release the new album before the summer and then play the festivals in Europe. Then hopefully we can jump on a package tour in the US, » tells Don Dokken. « We want to give everyone a great CD that will keep all music fans Rokkin’ during these troubled times !»

DOKKEN is now formed by Don Dokken on lead vocals, Jon Levin on guitar, Sean McNabb on bass and Mick Brown on drums.

Formed in 1978, Dokken is one of the bands that defined the American Hard Rock trademark sound of the 80’s. They have been nominated for a Grammy Award in 1989 and sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Their next album will be their 11th original studio release.

Nekromantheon sign with Indie Recordings
2011-11-18
Indie Recordings is proud to announce the signing of NEKROMANTHEON. The label will release the band's new album, "Rise, Vulcan Spectre," on January 13th 2012 in Europe and January 17th in North America.

NEKROMANTHEON has one mission: To play fast, evil and dirty thrash metal in the way of the old gods. Influenced by the classics of Slayer, Sadus, Kreator, Dark Angel and Sepultura, they`ve unleashed their attack on modern metal since their inception in 2005. Originally hailing from Kolbotn, the hometown of the mighty Darkthrone, and featuring two members from Obliteration in their ranks, Nekromantheon are no strangers in the metal scene, having played festivals such as Maryland Death Fest and the highly prestigious, yet extremely underground, Live Evil Festival in London.

Having previously released one album and a EP, this powerful trio has regressed far back into the glorious days of real metal, breaking the chains to all that is plastic. Their second and forthcoming full-length is even faster, filthier, and more evil than ever! Nekromantheon have truly summoned the ancient Greek gods of havoc, and will let nothing stand in the way of this unholy blood offering. Worship the beast!

As I Lay Dying chart positions
2011-11-18
AS I LAY DYING's latest release, the Decas EP, is a collection of new tracks, covers, remixes and more, which reached #2 on the iTunes Rock chart and landed at #61 on Billboard's Top 200 in its debut week. iTunes also offered a free track ("Paralyzed"), which was downloaded by a staggering 125,000 people in one week.

Meant to tide fans over until the release of the band's hotly anticipated new studio LP (due for release next year), the Decas EP marks AS I LAY DYING's decade of making music and features 3 new songs, 3 cover songs, remixes, and more.

As vocalist Tim Lambesis explains, "We wanted to at least do an EP when the idea first came up. We were touring at the time and knew we wouldn't have time to put together an entire album of new material. Decas literally means ten, and to me it is a collection of songs to celebrate our ten-year anniversary as a band. We were able to round up three new songs that we felt represented the different sides to our band. There's a song you'd generally expect from us, one on the heavier side, and then one of the most melodic songs we've ever done. We took a similar approach on the cover songs. We wanted one song that represented a thrashier, heavier influence. Interestingly enough we were asked to do a Slayer cover song with an anti-war theme for a video game months earlier, so that worked out perfectly. Next, we represented the melodic guitar influence with Judas Priest who is responsible for starting much of that within metal. Lastly, I came up with the idea to do a simple, raw, energetic song that was outside of our genre but still influential in some of our musical upbringing."

US
#61 - Top 200
#12 Independent
#6 Hard Music Albums
#37 Current digital album
11/08 iTunes Chart US:
AILD #2 iTunes ROCK Chart

Canada*
#55 Top 200 Current Albums
#6 Hard Music Charts
#30 Top Digital Charts
*numbers reflect digital sales which were left out of the original soundscan report

11/08 CND iTunes charts:
#1 Top Metal Chart
#3 Top Rock Chart
#21 Top 200 Current Chart

Europe
German Media Control Top 100 entry on pos. #80
Media Markt / Saturn Germany Chart entry on pos. #66

Strong Intention announce tour dates
2011-11-18
Long running Maryland powerviolence legion, STRONG INTENTION, will embark on a short run of tour dates this February opening for Lock Up and Goatwhore. The trek will commence on February 8 in Buffalo and pummel its way through seven cities before coming to a ceremonial close on February 16 in Brooklyn.

Commented frontman Zac Ohler: "We as a band are honored to be taking part in Lock Up's first ever North American tour. It will be our second go'round with Goatwhore and the first time in five years that we will be touring with Mr. Tomas Lindberg since the Disfear tour in 2006. We will be bringing a complete bombastic display of thrash/grind/punk/hardcore terrorism with us as a tour like this demands it."

STRONG INTENTION
w/ Lock Up, Goatwhore
2/08/2012 Club Infinity - Buffalo, NY
2/09/2012 Bogie's - Albany, NY
2/10/2012 Club Lido - Boston, MA
2/11/2012 Katacombes - Montreal, QC
2/12/2012 Wreck Room - Tortonto, ON
2/13/2012 Reggie's - Chicago, IL
2/14/2012 Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
2/15/2012 Sonar - Baltimore, MD
2/16/2012 Europa - Brooklyn, NY

Formed in 1994, STRONG INTENTION continues to deliver extreme speed, heaviness, and disgust. Currently featuring Ohler alongside drummer Jesse Schobel, lead guitarist Sparky Voyles (ex-Dying Fetus, ex-Misery Index) and bassist Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation). The band is in the midst of recording a new four-song EP which will be out in time for the tour and available in vinyl and digital download formats. EYEHATEGOD's Mike Williams will appear on two of the tracks.

Dubai metal band hit Canada
2011-11-18
Born from the desert sands of Saudi Arabia, Dubai's first ever death metal Nephelium, whom now reside in Toronto, Canada have announced their upcoming show dates in Ontario for December and January in the following cities in promotion of their EP "Coils of Entropy" set for release in early 2012. Samples from the EP are presently streaming on the bands bandcamp page at the following link here.

Show Dates

Dec 10, 2011 - London, ON - The Richmond Tavern *Free Show* w/ Ataxia, Invitation to Die, Death Charger

Dec 17, 2011 - Hamitlon, ON - TBA

Jan 21, 2012 - Cambridge, ON - 515 Concert Club w/ Fragile Existence, Serene Molestation, Xyphos, Dislabia, Rotting Entrails

Jan 28, 2012 - Oshawa, ON - The Green Bottle w/ Saprophyte and Wolvesskin

About: Dubai may be known as a city rich in history, a business hub and the home of the tallest structure in the world, but it’s also the birthplace of the first death metal band to come out of the Middle East.

Dubai is where, in the late 1990s, guitarist Alex Zubair and drummer Alan Madhavan came together to form Nephelium, guided by the sole vision of a band comprised of equal parts complexity and brutality.

Staying true to the roots of death metal, Nephelium was quick to forge ahead with experimentation, pulling in influences from metal and other genres.

With the hope of spreading Nephelium’s insidious gospel across the world, Zubair and Madhavan settled in Toronto, Canada where they completed the band’s lineup and immediately began playing shows and tearing up local stages, which quickly led to opening slots for metal heavyweights Skinless and Deicide.

Following a tumultuous journey spanning ten years, two continents and countless lineup changes, Nephelium is ready to once again give the death metal world a good shaking with the release of their debut album, Coils of Entropy.

The embodiment of Nephelium’s journey to striking the perfect balance between technical death metal, old school metal and Arabian melodies, Coils of Entropy is a six-track masterpiece set to breathe new life into today’s dwindling death metal landscape.

Epica announce new tour dates
2011-11-18
Dutch symphonic metal outfit EPICA has just announced their first dates of European tour 2012:

15.03. D Bochum - Zeche
16.03. NL Tilburg - 013
29.03. D Karlsruhe - Substage
30.03. D Andernach - Juzz Live Club
31.03. D Hamburg - Markthalle
13.04. F Lyon - Transbordeur
14.04. CH Lausanne - Les Docks
16.04. I Rom - Orion
17.04. I Milano - Alcatraz
19.04. E Barcelona - Razzmatazz I
20.04. E Madrid - La Riviera
21.04. P Lisbon - Incrivel Almadense
22.04. P Porto - Hard Club
24.04. F Toulouse - Bikini
25.04. F Bordeaux - Theatre Barbev
27.04. CH Pratteln - Z7
28.04. D Langen - Stadthalle
29.04. F Paris - Baraclan

The recordings of the fifth studio album have been finished. Sascha Paeth (Kamelot, Avantasia, Rhapsody of Fire) has begun mixing the album and so far the band is very pleased with the result!

The new album will be release by Nuclear Blast on the 9th of March 2012

Die Apokalyptischen Reiter compilation
2011-11-18
After eight studio albums in fifteen years, after over 600 breathtaking live gigs DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER present their first official best-of collection of their career - THE GREATEST OF THE BEST. Full with liner notes for each album, a complete history timeline, all lyrics, guitar tabs on selected songs, rare and new photos and of course ... the 20 best REITER songs of all time.

The dates for the “The Greates Of The Best” Tour in 2012 were also announced today:

"The Greatest Of The Best" Tour 2012
21.04. B Durbuy - DurbuyRock
22.04. NL Enschede - Atak
24.04. NL Kerkrade - Rock Temple
25.04. GB London - Underworld
26.04. F Paris - Glazart
27.04. F Cognac - West Rock
28.04. E Barakaldo - Rockstar Live
29.04. E Madrid - Arena Club
30.04. E Barcelona - Razzmatazz 2
02.05. F Lyon - Ninkasi Kao
03.05. I Romagnano Sesia - Rock´n Roll Arena
04.05. D Lindau - Club Vaudeville
05.05. D Nürnberg - Hirsch
08.05. A Linz - Posthof
09.05. A Wien - Arena
10.05. D München - Backstage
11.05. D Karlsruhe - Substage
12.05. D Osnabrück - Hyde Park
13.05. D Köln - Essigfabrik

Presented by: Rock Hard, Musix, iMusic1, Guitar, Legacy

Wizard make US debut
2011-11-18
German True Metal force WIZARD, who earlier this year released new
studio album "...Of Wariwulfs And Bluotvarwes", will play their first
ever live shows in UK and USA. On March 17, 2012, the band will burn the
stage of the UK's famous HAMMERFEST in Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park.
They wil play there along with acts such as ANTHRAX, EXODUS and AMON
AMARTH. And on May 18, 2012 the band will play in Mojoes in Joliet
(Chicago suburn, Illinois) on the RAGNAROKKR METAL APOCALYPSE FESTIVAL.
For more information go to www.hammerfest.co.uk and www.ragnarokkrmetal.com.

Tramortiria sign with SG Records
2011-11-17
SG Records announces the deal to publish the first Tramortiria album. "Wrath Among The Dead" will be published in January 2012. During about 1 hour of very contaminated Thrash the Italian band screams all its rage hatched in years "in the cellar among alcohol, hate, and vain talk", as the band itself defines the time elapsed before "Wrath Among The Dead".

Thisis the album tracklist:

Dust
1936
Earth Attack
World Of Fashion
Morrow
Face To Face
Deep Forest Night
Blood Buster
Bad News, Good Stuff
Scoop!
Enigma

Goatwhore to support Lock Up
2011-11-17
Lock Up, the UK death metal group featuring genre veterans, Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates, Disfear), Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Venomous Concept), Nicolas Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir) and Anton Reisenegger (Criminal, Pentagram), has announced its first ever North American tour, a headlining run with Goatwhore and Strong Intention, set to kick off in February.

Goatwhore vocalist Ben Falgoust adds, "We know it is only a hand full of shows with Lock Up, but it will be a great start into the release of our next record. Not only are the Lock Up and Strong Intention guys good friends, they will both add to the complete assault of this aggressive line up. We have spoken to Nick and Shane of Lock Up numerous times about doing some tours together in the past. We are quite enthusiastic about hitting the road with them even if it is such a short run. This will not only be an insane attack of musical chaos but numerous nights of complete lawless behavior. Prepare yourselves for the assault!"

Said Lock Up drummer, Nick Barker, "After many attempts in the past, sadly to no avail, Lock Up finally gets to make it stateside for a string of shows with our good friends from Louisiana, Goatwhore. For us in Lock Up, to play with Goatwhore in the US is like a dream tour, as they are one of our favorite bands - and being good friends with them too only makes this package even more special to us. Be prepared North America 'cause we're coming over to blast your minds into deathgrind oblivion!"

Lock Up is touring in support of its third studio album, Necropolis Transparent, which hit stores in July on Nuclear Blast Records. Goatwhore will be touring in support of their new album, details for which are forthcoming.

GOATWHORE
Tour w/ Lock Up and Strong Intention
2/08 – Buffalo, NY @ Club Infinity
2/09 – Albany, NY @ Bogies
2/10 – Boston, MA @ Club Lido
2/11 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes
2/12 – Tortonto, ON @ Wreck Room
2/13 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie's
2/14 – Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
2/15 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
2/16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Europa

Battle Beast sign with Nuclear Blast
2011-11-17
Finland – a mine of talented newcomer bands since the year one. With BATTLE BEAST from Helsinki, Nuclear Blast are happy to welcome one of the most promising combos of this flourishing scene aboard!

Founded in 2008, the band already attended the W:O:A Metal Battle in their home country two years later and won the national contest, which enabled them to perform at the Wacken Open Air in Germany and represent Finland in the international Metal Battle finals. Battling 26 other bands from all around the world, BATTLE BEAST emerged victorious. Under these circumstances a record deal with the world’s biggest independent heavy metal label seems to be the only logical consequence – Andy Siry, head of A&R at Nuclear Blast, agrees:

”Young, dynamic but still deeply rooted in traditional heavy metal – BATTLE BEAST breathe new life into the scene and rekindle the sound of the 80s with a fulgent livery. The well-deserved victory at the W:O:A Metal Battle 2010 was the first important step to which we want to live up by supporting these up-and-coming talents energetically. We’re looking forward to the cooperation!“

The band also expresses their joy. Guitarist Anton comments:
"We feel honoured that Nuclear Blast show their interest in BATTLE BEAST by releasing "Steel". Many thanks to our partners, closest people and most of all to our fans who believed in us and gave us their support. The journey continues!"

Primal Fear to release new album
2011-11-16
After a sensational tour through South America in spring 2011, more dates in Europe plus an outstanding appearance on the 2011 edition of the Wacken Open Air, the band was fired up to enter the recording studio to start tracking their ninth studio album. The target was crystal clear - producer & bassist Mat Sinner: “After touring for two years without breaks, the guys realized the fan favourites very well and we wrote an untamed, powerful and crushing album together”.

“Unbreakable” combines the skills of the strongest Primal Fear line-up ever, with a well-balanced “back to the roots” vibe and an ambitious learning process during their longest tour so far. Classic and ultra-fresh Primal Fear riff-rockers like “Strike”, “Give Em Hell” or the high speed track “And There Was Silence” will hit the bulls-eye, like the rhythm paced metal anthem, first single and new video clip “Bad Guys Wear Black”. Less experiments, more rock! But there will be a nine-minute epic journey with a lot prog approach named “Where Angels Die”, a classic wonderful ballad “Born Again” and the melodic power bomb “Metal Nation”. Singer Ralf Scheepers adds: “the plan was to record an album for the fans with rough metal riffs, screaming vocals and good melodies ...... and finally it became a monster – a tough 'bang-your-head' metal album called “Unbreakable”.

Magnus Karlsson and Alex Beyrodt are worldwide respected guitarists – together they are unbeatable! Ralf Scheepers vocal performance shines bright on a new level on all new songs. And what can go wrong if you’re backed by one of the best rhythm sections in metal with Randy Black and Mat Sinner? Plus backing vocals by the “Fantastic Four”: Ralf Scheepers, Mat Sinner, Erik Martensson and Oliver Hartmann. You can hear the result on Primal Fears new statement called “Unbreakable”!

“Unbreakable” was produced by Mat Sinner, engineered and mixed by Achim Koehler & the House Of Music studios and some more studios in Germany & Sweden between summer and autumn 2011 and will include the following tracks: Unbreakable (Part1); Strike; Give 'Em Hell; Bad Guys Wear Black; And There Was Silence; Metal Nation; Where Angels Die; Unbreakable (Part 2); Marching Again; Born Again; Blaze Of Glory; Conviction; Night Of The Jumps (Bonus Track)*; Bad Guys Wear Black (Video)*

“Unbreakable” will be anticipated by the digital only release of the single “Bad Guys Wear Black” which will be available for download and streaming on December 5th 2011. The single will also include “Metal Nation” in an exclusive single mix.

Primal Fear

Ralf Scheepers – Vocals
Alex Beyrodt – Guitars
Magnus Karlsson – Guitar, Keyboards
Randy Black – Guitars
Mat Sinner – Bass & Vocals

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