neoclassical
Shredlord Joe Stump has finished work on his 8th solo album whose title will be announced shortly.
On the new material Joe reveals, “This record is heavier, darker, more classically based and technical compared to “Virtuostic Vendetta”. With every record I try to step it up and challenge myself both playing-wise and compositionally, and I’ve certainly done that with this upcoming release”.
Fans of audacious fretwork keep an eye out for further news on Joe’s upcoming new release which packs a killer six string punch.
“Hi to all, today is a great and very important day for our band. We are finally proud to present the new singer of RHAPSODY to the world, the person who, thanks to his unique vocal talent, will contribute to the artistic perspectives of the band in the years to come. The secret is finally revealed: the new singer is Italian and his name is ALESSANDRO CONTI”.
Lion Music is pleased to present a newly remastered limited edition digi-pack version of the Lars Eric Mattsson release “Obsession”.
Originally released in 1998, “Obsession” was at the time the fourth solo album from Lars Eric Mattsson seven years after his previous album “Electric Voodoo”, and just like on Lars’ previous 1995’s Astral Groove band project he was joined by singer Bjorn Lodin (Baltimoore/Hard) with whom the pair would go on to record numerous albums together over the subsequent years.
Lars Eric Mattsson is currently doing the final mix/master for "Relentless Fighter", the up-coming third album from Book Of Reflections. As previously reported the album features lead vocals from Carsten 'Lizard' Schulz (Evidence One, ex Domain) and Markku Kuikka (Status Minor).
The cover artwork (see above), masterfully done by Carl-Andre Beckston (Monowasp).
Tracklist:
01. Until the Day
02. Dance With the Devil
03. Angel Shed a Tear
RHAPSODY have just finished recording a video in Stockholm, Sweden, for one of the singles of their upcoming album “Ascending To Infinity”. The song is called “Dark Fate Of Atlantis” and the director is OWE LINGVALL, talented artist of the company DREAM DAY MEDIA, also known to have created visual masterpieces for bands like THE RASMUS and KAMELOT.
Xandria is a hard working German symphonic metal band… after years in the scene and various line-up changes, I believe they found the person that helped them to release their best album so far… and that’s no other than “Neverworld’s End”. The new pompous soprano Manuela Kraller is the driving force behind the band since 2010 when she became part of them. It took them almost 5 years to release a new work but it was worth waiting for.
XANDRIA will support EPICA on their European tour! Label colleagues STREAM OF PASSION will complete the billing. Fans should not miss this opportunity to experience the latest album "Neverworlds End" live in concert.
ON TOUR WITH EPICA
29.03.12 DE - Karlsruhe / Substage
30.03.12 DE - Andernach / JUZ Live Club
31.03.12 DE - Markthalle / Hamburg
ON TOUR WITH EPICA, STREAM OF PASSION
RHAPSODY are proud to present the new cover artwork of the upcoming album "ASCENDING TO INFINITY" to be released worldwide on June, 29th by NUCLEAR BLAST.
The illustration was realized once again by Felipe Machado Franco, also known for his work for bands like Blind Guardian, Rhapsody Of Fire, Rage and Iron Savior.
RHAPSODY are also enthusiastic about the idea of finally presenting the new line of merchandising created and inspired by the same artwork.
The new album of the band Luca Turilli's RHAPSODY is entitled "ASCENDING TO INFINITY" and will be released on JUNE 29th, 2012 by Nuclear Blast.
The length of the album will be around 65 minutes. The limited edition will include 2 additional bonus tracks for 75 minutes of music plus many exclusive gifts to be revealed very soon.
The songs included on the new release are:
01. QUANTUM X
02. ASCENDING TO INFINITY
03. DANTE’S INFERNO
