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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2010 at 04:34
Just received the Promo EP for the Australian Prog Metal band Hemina.
 
 
They are releasing a full-length next year and are worth keeping an eye on for sure.
 
Here is the track "And Now To Find A Friend" from YouTube.
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2010 at 17:06
Bunch of great stuff!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 23 2010 at 05:07
Kamelot
 
Knife Fight Media is proud to announce that American/Norwegian metallers KAMELOT have formed the recording label Kamelot Media Group (KMG Recordings). Teaming up with DisManic Distribution via E1 and the brand marketing and promotions company Knife Fight Media, the premier KMG label release will be the North American debut of KAMELOT’S highly anticipated 9th studio album, “Poetry For The Poisoned”, on September 14, 2010.

 

KAMELOT is one of metal’s most unique, influential and prestigious acts to come along in decades. The formation of KMG Recordings seems a natural progression for the group. Guitarist Thomas Youngblood states, "We are in a very unique and fast changing era for the music world; I am very excited about the new venture of KMG in North America. We have a team of experienced and passionate people working with us on this new release, which will be another step for Kamelot and our fans." KMG Recordings turned to Gunter Ford, music veteran and founder of World Entertainment inc. and Knife Fight Media, who worked with them on their “Ghost Opera” and “The Black Halo” releases, to oversee and manage the new label. Gunter adds, “In these changing times, Knife Fight Media was created in order to provide marketing, promotion, product development and label management services for artists and labels in need of maximizing their Brand in a fast changing and challenging landscape of the North American Music Industry. I believe the “Kamelot Brand” is one of the leaders in its genre. I will be working closely with Thomas Youngblood, Roy Khan, DisManic and the Knife Fight Media team around this fantastic new release to grow “Poetry For The Poisoned” even beyond the level of success we experienced with their previous releases in North America.”

 KAMELOT’s reputation among fans and media alike is marked by enthusiasm as well as esteem, with each of their eight studio albums surpassing its predecessor in terms of songwriting, production and commercial results. “Poetry for the Poisoned” promises to be the band’s most insightful and ambitious album to date.

 “Poetry For The Poisoned”was recorded at Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro and features guest appearances by Simone Simons (EPICA), Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWIND), Björn “Speed” Strid (SOILWORK) and Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, JON OLIVA’S PAIN).

 “Poetry for the Poisoned” will be available in three versions (Regular CD edition, Digipak CD with bonus DVD and 2LP gatefold vinyl edition). DVD bonus material: Kamelot Video “The Great Pandemonium”. Exclusive and In Depth Interviews with each Kamelot member. Kamelot “Pick and Play” for the song “The Great Pandemonium”. Kamelot “Poetry for the Poisoned “ Background Images. Exclusive video footage from Norway Rock Festival 2010. Bonus Song “House on a Hill”(uncut version).

 KAMELOT will release “Poetry for the Poisoned” through earMusic/Edel in Europe on September 10, 2010. Marquee/Avalon Records will release in Japan.

KAMELOT will embark on its first North American tour in two years starting September 8th. Support on the trek will come from LEAVES’ EYES and BLACKGUARD.

  

“Poetry For The Poisoned” Track Listing:

1. The Great Pandemonium

2. If Tomorrow Came

3. Dear Editor

4. The Zodiac

5. Hunter’s Season

6. House On A Hill

7. Necropolis

8. My Train Of Thoughts

9. Seal Of Woven Years

-Poetry For The Poisoned-

10. PT I Incubus

11. PT II So Long

12. PT III All Is Over

13. PT IV Dissection

14. Once Upon A Time

 Kamelot North American Fall 2010 Tour Dates:

 Sep 08, 2010 Lake Buena Vista, FL - US House of Blues

Sep 10, 2010 Atlanta, GA - US Progpower USA

Sep 11, 2010 Springfield, VA - US Jaxx Nightclub

Sep 14, 2010 Philadelphia, PA - US The Trocadero

Sep 15, 2010 New York, NY - US Nokia Theatre

Sep 17, 2010 Worcester, MA - US The Palladium

Sep 18, 2010 Montreal QUE - CAN Club Soda

Sep 19, 2010 Toronto ON - CAN The Opera House

Sep 21, 2010 Cleveland, OH - US Peabody's

Sep 22, 2010 Milwaukee, WI - US The Rave

Sep 24, 2010 Chicago, IL - US Logan Square Auditorium

Sep 25, 2010 Minneapolis, MN - US First Avenue

Sep 27, 2010 Denver, CO - US Bluebird Theatre

Sep 29, 2010 San Francisco, CA - US Slim's

Oct 01, 2010 West Hollywood, CA - US House of Blues (Sunset Strip)

Oct 02, 2010 San Diego, CA - US House of Blues (San Diego)

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 23 2010 at 05:20
The Ministry will be quiet until the 4th August as I will be away enjoying my summer break in Wales.
 
Hope to have some more news then.
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 06 2010 at 05:55
Back from hols so I'll be posting the updates as I get them.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 06 2010 at 05:57
Aeon Zen
 
will be releasing a second album (as a follow up to the critically acclaimed debut "A Mind's Portrait") entitled "The Face of the Unknown" on October 12th 2010. You can pre-order the album now at a discounted price at www.aeonzen.com

The Aeon Zen website has now had a complete overhaul with a brand new design and you can also listen to a brand new sample of all of the tracks from this upcoming album at www.aeonzen.com


Rich Hinks, who wrote music and lyrics, also recorded and played the guitars, bass, keyboards and drums as well as singing vocals for three tracks on the "The Face of the Unknown" album, is pleased to announce that this second Aeon Zen album features guest vocals from:
Andi Kravljaca (Silent Call), Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus), Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard), Jem Godfrey (Frost*) and Jonny Tatum (Eumeria). The album also features a guest guitar solo from Matt Shepherd and a guest keyboard solo from Cristian Van Schuerbeck.

The artwork for the album is created by Mattias Norén and the album is produced, mixed and mastered by Rich Hinks.

The Face of the Unknown tracklisting:
1. Salvation (Vocals: Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus))
2. Visions (Vocals: Andi Kravljaca (Silent Call))
3. The Heart of the Sun (Vocals: Michael Eriksen)
4. Crystal Skies (Vocals: Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard))
5. Natural Selection (Vocals: Jem Godfrey (Frost*))
6. The Face of the Unknown (Vocals: Andi Kravljaca)
7. You're Not Alone (Vocals: Rich Hinks (Aeon Zen))
8. My Sacrifice (Vocals: Rich Hinks & Jonny Tatum (Eumeria))
9. Start Over (Vocals: Rich Hinks)
10. Redemption's Shadow (Vocals: Jonny Tatum)

We believe this album is a fantastic follow up to an already acclaimed debut album and feel that this will make for an amazing listening experience, so order your copy now at www.aeonzen.com
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 06 2010 at 06:48
InTensity
 

Check out our new EP titled Times!
You can listen to 2 of the 4 songs on our myspace profile
and you can buy the album and support us from all the major online music stores like itunes, amazon mp3, emusic, napster and our personal bandcamp profile at
intensity.bandcamp.com

It's under 4 euros/dollars!

also visit our official site at www.intensity-band.com

and of course soon you will be able to buy the physical CD directly from us! Complete with artwork and an 8page booklet etc etc!

anyway that's it for now!
Enjoy!

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Times, by InTensity

1. Turning Point 2. Morpheus 3. Distorted 4. Through His Eyes Released 03 July 2010




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Progressive metallers DGM will celebrate their first 15 year career with a special DVD that will be published in September 2010 on Scarlet Records. ' Synthesis ',  is focused on our concert recorded in Rome in April 2010, and will include some bonus material plus a CD containing the best songs of the band re-arranged and re-recorded for the occasion. The CD will also two unreleased, ' Just Like Before ' and ' The Only One '. ' Synthesis ' is a must-see for fans of the band but also for all those interested to discover one of the most talented reality of continental progressive metal. On 11th September the DGM will present ' Synthesis ' on display for the first time on stage at the famous ProgPower USA in Atlanta, Georgia, which is one of the most important world events dedicated to the melodic sounds and progressive, where our will share the stage with artists including Kamelot noble, Hammerfall and Nocturnal Rites
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 10 2010 at 02:09

Halcyon Way “Building The Towers” US Release Date Set; tracklisting announced

 ....

“Building The Towers”, the new release from Nightmare Records recording artist Halcyon Way has been slated for a US release on October 12, 2010.  Preorders will be made available in the near future.

 ....

The follow up release to 2008’s A Manifesto For Domination will be the band’s first release to feature new vocalist Steve Braun, known for his work with Italian progressive-metallers ASHENT, who have released two records via Lion Music, as well as a special guest appearance by Pamela Moore of QUEENSRYCHE fame.  Lasse Lammert, best known for his work producing the last several ALESTORM releases, produced the album alongside guitarist Jon Bodan. The drums were tracked at Open Sky Studios in Atlanta, GA with Mike Froedge (DOUBLEDRIVE, BLOODSIMPLE, DIXIE INCORPORATED) at the helm.  The art & layout was handled by none other than the legendary Travis Smith, known for his work with bands such as OPETH, NEVERMORE, and AVENGED SEVENFOLD.

 ....

In addition, the tracklisting for the album has been announced and is as follows:

 ....

Rise To Revise

Death Of A Dream

The Age Of Betrayal

The System

Inversion

Mouth Without A Head

Desecration Day

Icon Of Resolution

Inside Looking Out (The Icon & The Ghost)

Building The Towers

 ....

The band is fresh off of a May tour of the UK with FOZZY, and in addition to that  Halcyon Way has appeared at Rocklahoma on three occasions, Nightmare Metal Festival II, Pathfinder Metalfest, and at ProgPower USA twice, as well as having shared the stage with HELLOWEEN, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, KAMELOT, TO/DIE/FOR, DEATH ANGEL, 

SYMPHONY X, DORO PESCH, and many others.

 ....

Halcyon Way released their debut record, “A Manifesto For Domination” on Nightmare Records on November 11, 2008 to rave critical reviews.  The album was produced by guitarist Jon Bodan with assistance from James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY), and was mixed by Lasse Lammert (ALESTORM).  It also featured guest appearances from Jonah Weingarten (PYRAMAZE, AVIAN) and Blaze Pearson (THE SOULS UNREST). 

 ....

Halcyon Way are managed by Intromental Worldwide – for booking or press inquiries please email [email protected].

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www.halcyonway.com

www.myspace.com/halcyonway

www.facebook.com/halcyonway

www.twitter.com/halcyonway

www.purevolume.com/halcyonway

www.skullsnbones.com/halcyonway

www.intromental.com



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QUEENSRźCHE’S TRIPLE-PLATINUM ‘EMPIRE’ REMASTERED AND EXPANDED FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 14 BY CAPITOL/EMI

Deluxe 2CD and Digital Packages Feature Remastered Original Album Plus 13 Bonus Tracks, Including 10 Previously Unreleased Live Recordings

 

..Hollywood.., ....California.... – July 15, 2010 – Queensr˙che has partnered with Capitol/EMI for the September 14 release of an expanded 20th Anniversary Edition of the band’s triple platinum-certified breakout album, Empire.  The new 2CD and digital packages both include the remastered album, featuring six hit singles, including the #1 smash “Silent Lucidity,” as well as 13 bonus tracks, among them 10 previously unreleased live performances recorded in 1990 at ....London....’s Hammersmith Odeon. The 2CD package is presented in a lift-top box with five postcards, a fold-out poster and a booklet featuring rare photos from the band’s personal archive.

After building a devoted fan base with album and EP releases throughout the 1980s, including 1988’s critically acclaimed Operation: Mindcrime, Queensr˙che broke into the mainstream across ..North America.. and abroad with the 1990 release of Empire.  In the ....U.S....., the album peaked at #7 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and its hit ballad “Silent Lucidity” quickly became a heavy rotation staple at rock radio and on MTV, topping Billboard’s Modern Rock singles chart and earning Queensr˙che the coveted MTV Viewers Choice Award for the song’s music video. Empire also made the ....U.K.....’s Top 10, and the album’s international success led to Queensr˙che’s 18-month headlining “Building Empires” world tour, the band’s longest trek to date.

Empire also features the Billboard Top 10 Modern Rock hits “Jet City Woman” and “Another Rainy Night,” the Top 20 single, “Anybody Listening?,” and the Top 30 singles “Best I Can” and Empire.”  In addition to the aforementioned live recordings, Empire (20th Anniversary Edition)’s bonus tracks include “Last Time in Paris” from the Ford Forlaine soundtrack, “Dirty Lil’ Secret,” and the band’s cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Scarborough Fair.”

 

Since forming in ....Bellevue.., ..Washington.... in 1981, Queensr˙che has sold more than 20 million albums around the world. The band continues to tour and record; American Soldier was released last year. For more information, visit Queensr˙che’s official Website: www.queensryche.com

 

Queensr˙che: Empire (20th Anniversary Edition) [2CD, digital]

DISC 1

1. Best I Can                                      

2. The Thin Line                                 

3. Jet City Woman                             

4. Della Brown                                               

5. Another Rainy Night (Without You)           

6. Empire

7. Resistance

8. Silent Lucidity

9. Hand On Heart

10. One And Only

11. Anybody Listening?

Bonus Tracks

12. Last Time In Paris

13. Scarborough Fair

14. Dirty Lil’ Secret

DISC 2 (previously unreleased: all tracks recorded live 11/15/90 at London’s Hammersmith Odeon)

1. Resistance

2. Walk in the Shadows

3. Best I Can

4. Empire

5. The Thin Line

6. Jet City Woman

7. Roads To Madness

8. Silent Lucidity

9. Hand On Heart

10. Take Hold Of The Flame



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 10 2010 at 02:22
 
 
Recordings for our new, yet untiltled album will start on September, 10th. 
The album will contain nine songs plus intro and we want to fit the popular cliché and affirm hereby, that it will be the heaviest LANFEAR-album to date.

Of course we know that every band tells the same on their new material. Since we never did so, it seems as if you can really trust us.
We'd never lie to you...

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 10 2010 at 08:07
MANTICORA to release 7th full length album in September!


Longstanding Danish metal band MANTICORA have completed the recordings of their 7th full length album, “Safe”, at Jailhouse Studios, once again produced and mixed under the guiding hands of Tommy Hansen (known for Jorn Lande, Helloween, Pretty Maids a.o.).

Following the successful two-part “Black Circus” albums (released in 2006 and 2007 on now defunct Locomotive Music), “Safe” will see the band exploring a darker and heavier side of their songwriting than in recent years, and contrary to the simplicity of the album cover (a black/white cover only showcasing the band-symbol) “Safe” is filled with high-octane technical power-thrash.

The songs on “Safe”, including the 14 minute long title track (Manticora’s longest song to date):

1. In The Abyss Of Desperation
2. Silence The Freedom
3. Complete
4. From The Pain Of Loss ( I Learned About The Truth)
5. A Lake That Drained
6. Carrion Eaters
7. Safe
8. Embryonic Man (bonus track Japan)

Upon renewing their deal for Japan with Stay Gold / Art Union Records for the release of the album, Manticora have signed with US based label Nightmare Records for the rest of the World. The releases in Europe and North America have been set for September 20th and 21st respectively.

Also, Manticora has signed with Burrn! Music / Shinko Music Publishing for sub-publishing in Japan and with Enorm Music for sub-publishing in the rest of the World.

In September 2010 Manticora will embark on a headliner tour, presented by Rock Hard Magazine, throughout Europe. Support on the tour will come from Norwegian power/prog band Divided Multitude.

The dates confirmed so far (more to follow):
September 24 2010 - Markthalle, Hamburg, Germany
September 25 2010 - Turock, Essen, Germany
October 01 2010 - b*****d Club, Osnabrueck, Germany
October 02 2010 - The Rock Temple, Kerkrade, Holland
October 03 2010 - De Pul, Uden, Holland
October 04 2010 - Nouveau Casino, Paris, France
October 08 2010 - EventStage, Zizers, Switzerland
October 09 2010 – Mephisto Club, Alessandria, Italy
October 11 2010 - Spinnerei, Traun, Austria
October 12 2010 - Reigen, Wien, Austria
October 13 2010 - Randal Club, Bratislava, Slovakia
October 14 2010 - Crazy Mama, Budapest, Hungary
October 29 2010 - The Rock, Copenhagen, Denmark

More information on Manticora:
www.manticora.dk
www.myspace.com/manticorarocks

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 13 2010 at 07:05
 
Creation's End is very excited to sign a Worldwide deal for our upcoming debut album "A New Beginning" wth Sensory Records. After hearing many wonderful things about the label over the years there was no hesitation to become part of the Sensory family. A label that has released such great bands as Zero Hour, Spiral Architect, Circus Maximus and more must be the perfect fit for us, so we're thrilled to take this next step.

The official release date will be announced soon, but from what we know so far it looks like it will be a November release.
 

 
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Vanishing Point
 
 
Hello everyone ,

This is kind of a hard letter to type because we like to focus on the positives and not get into negative thinking so we aren’t going to leave you guys guessing anymore with what’s happening with Vanishing Point .

Straight up after much thought and telling it like it is , we wish to let you all know that Tommy , Adrian and Jake are no longer members of Vanishing Point .

Sometimes musical directions and visions pull people in different directions and sometimes it brings people closer together musically , with Tommy and Adrian there was a growing gap in which they wanted to explore different avenues of music yet the rest of us wanted to keep writing melodic metal music , so after a while and much time passing it was evident that things weren’t going well in regards to writing the new album and where the rest of us felt that Vanishing Point should go.

The end result was that Tommy and Adrian chose to leave the band , on good terms ,we wish to point there is no bad blood or harsh words, put simply when it doesn’t work then why continue struggling and pushing friendships into the ground.

We sincerely wish the guys well in their creative pursuits, we know that whatever they come up with in the future will be great , we sincerely hope that you guys out there will support them in the future as you have for many years.

Now , what brings us forward , we want to let you guys know that we are not disbanding or shelving VP by any means, although things have slowed up and some of the new songs had to have some small parts rearranged , we are still going strong and we have just under an albums worth of songs , many close to completion, many still with much to do and many already completed musically.

We are planning in the near future to enter the studio and when we do we will let you guys know , so far the songs are sounding great ( we think anyways heh heh ) and they are the type of songs you would expect from Vanishing Point with some minor twists and turns musically .

We can’t say too much at the moment , yet we ask you to please be patient with us and understand that although things have slowed down a little for the timebeing , we are working on the next album right now and have been for the last few months .

In regards to new members, we have nobody as yet and to be honest have not done much searching , yet if anybody is interested to try out for VP then please forward on any info, bio’s etc to www.myspace.com/vanishingpointofficial <http://www.myspace.com/vanishingpointofficial> , [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> and www.myspace.com/chrispyvp <http://www.myspace.com/chrispyvp> , a hard work ethic, can do attitude is what we are looking for in a bass player and guitarist.

We are also toying briefly with the idea of someone who is into the visual side of things ie: internet site and myspace design to perhaps artistically forward some ideas onto us , as the Vanishing Point website is down for the moment , we wish to revamp it with something new so if this is you then get in touch with us.


Anyways , that’s all for the moment from us here , thanks for your understanding and your support as always .

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 25 2010 at 06:26
Arjen Lucassen\s STAR ONE \&quot;Victims Of The Modern Age\&quot; - Release Date November 01st (InsideOut Music | EMI) Arjen Lucassen's STAR ONE "Victims Of The Modern Age" - Release Date November 01st (InsideOut Music | EMI)
Composer and multi-instrumentalist ARJEN LUCASSEN has firmly established himself worldwide as driving force in progressive rock. While best known for his rock opera project AYREON, the multi-talented Dutchman also regularly embarks on musical side projects, which explore different aspects of Lucassen's musical personality. As his previous project (GUILT MACHINE’s "On This Perfect Day" 2009) was a relatively relaxed and subtle affair, LUCASSEN's muses responded by urging him to record something loud, heavy and anything but subtle for this new release. Thus it was a perfect opportunity to launch his musical spacecraft towards the galaxy of bombastic sci-fi rock by revisiting his STAR ONE project.

The result is the album "Victims of the Modern Age," the follow-up to the STAR ONE debut album, “Space Metal” (2002). Compared to "Space Metal," the overall sound of "Victims Of The Modern Age" is darker, heavier, more guitar-oriented, and slightly less "spacey”. ARJEN has also raised the bar significantly when it comes to the album's sound: "I think it's my best sounding album to date; it's a huge difference compared to the first STAR ONE. For the guitars I spent weeks experimenting with different amps and settings in every combination imaginable -- and it was worth it. The drums sound fantastic, and the vocalists all outdid themselves, putting in even stronger performances than they did the first time around."

“Victims Of The Modern Age” will be released on Insideout Music | EMI in GAS on October 29th and in Europe on November 01st. With its stellar musicianship, strong melodies, meticulous production and compelling concept, STAR ONE "Victims of the Modern Age" is yet another exciting project from one of rock's great visionaries. Please check Arjens VIDEO MESSAGE presenting cast of lead vocalists and the concept of “Victims Of The Modern Age” featuring

Russell Allen (Symphony X)
Damian Wilson (Headspace, Threshold)
Floor Jansen (ReVamp, ex-After Forever)
Dan Swanö (Nightingale, Second Sky, ex-Edge Of Sanity)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiYeabPrQgc

For a first snippet of the album and the coverartwork please check out the Arjen’s trailer on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvvPI6Mh-xw

For more information please visit:
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http://www.myspace.com/ayreonauts
http://www.insideout.de
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 30 2010 at 13:17
 
 
 
 
ConFateArtwork2010

Good News Everyone! TesseracT's debut release will be on pre-sale from TUESDAY 31st AUGUST. Bad News Everyone, it is not the full length 'ONE'.

From 31/08/2010, "Concealing Fate", the 27 minute epic, will be available to order from the Century Media US Webstore . The band also aim to have the CD available for sale during the Devin Townsend Project Tour in the US and Canada, as well as from their own webstore.

Here's what the band had to say regarding this exciting news:
"It's obvious that some people are frustrated that we are not releasing "One" this year. But, unfortunately Century Media won’t put the album out right now. This is due to various marketing reasons, that we won‘t go into right here and now. However, we implored them to release something for you guys, since you’ve been waiting for so long to hear these new songs. And eventually, they kindly agreed. Thus, the Concealing Fate EP was created.

Deciding to put out just Concealing Fate was a bitter pill to swallow, but, we soon saw it as the only logical thing to do, especially given the circumstances. The upside is, that this is allowing us make the album really special, and gives us the time we need to add some extra content. Don't worry guys, the EP will be special too. Not only is it a limited edition, but it will come with a new shirt as well. This should be available for pre-order this week on Tuesday or Wednesday. 

We're looking forward to seeing you all out on the road in the US and on our UK warm up gigs. We hope you guys can understand the situation we’re in, and really appreciate your patience and continued support."



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The mixing of the album is finished and next up is the mastering. Marcus is working on the artwork while Thomas is contributing to it with great photos. We'll let you know about a release date once the label has provided us with one.

 
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FRACTURE'S DEBUT ALBUM "SIMPLE CHAOS" NOW HAS AN OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE.
OCTOBER 12 2010, THROUGH NIGHTMARE RECORDS, AND ALL FINE MUSIC STORES
SELLING FINE METAL AND PROGRESSIVE METAL.

PRE ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH NIGHTMARE RECORDS AT THE FOLLOWING LINK

http://nightmarerecords.com/NMR/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=1&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=703&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=8





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