News Diverses

So a bunch of fucktards are just bitching and moaning about "Aw Jari wants US (the fans) to buy him a fucking house, I aint giving any money fo that! *angry*". SERIOUSLY guys? If indeed that is what we will be funding then SO BE IT! Jari has a DREAM and if it is to have his own studio and we can help him make it happen then why the fuck not? Wintersun's music is amazing and just about anything that Jari does is amazing!

To all the "FANS" who are hesitating about this:Do you even fucking understand how special is Wintersun`s music?Its like something written by an alien so go on and click that like button and boost Jari`s confidence!

Stop being greedy douche bags about it. If you don't support this you'll never even have the option of having a hard copy of Time II... A true fan would crowd fund even if the only result was that Wintersun gets their studio and continues making the best music known to man...

I dont need no copies neither CD or Digital, iam ready to pay 2000-3000 USD just to be sure that Jari will have its own studio and we can hear new Wintersun stuff sooner and more often. I am even ready to sell my car and some equipment and send ~10,000 USD to Jari , thats how I want Wintersun succeed!

I'm in anyway. Allow me just one thought: Kai has been helping Nightwish continue their success and satisfy their fans. They seem to be more than happy about this. Can't they somehow assist Wintersun in return?

Here's the deal. Jari Maenpaa is a God without the ego. Am I the only one around here who appreciates this man's blatant displays of humility? I don't see anyone else in this shitstained world engineering music on the caliber of Wintersun, except perhaps Nightwish and Dimmu Borgir. Jari is more than just a composing machine. You fuckers don't get to extract new Wintersun albums and fuck the rest of him. Jari is a package deal, and if he doesn't get what he wants, the world goes without epic, majestic, mind-blowing, face-melting, atmospheric power metal. If the genius requires more than a basic 3rd party studio then that's the way it's going to be, no discussions, no debates, and certainly no self-important condescension from niggas half a world away. Also the fact that Jari, from an engineering standpoint, thinks Time I was an inadequate demo, an album which ripped apart the innards of the speakers on my brand new Lenovo, blows my fucking mind. Jari, I will not say don't listen to these guys lecturing you, but remember… It is you, and only you, who is ultimately responsible for all the passion, all the power, that has ever been felt as a result from Wintersun. I don't see German know-it-all down here creating music on your caliber. Admittedly I have 30 bucks to my name right now, so it's easy for me to say, but if Jari Maenpaa needs more money to continue with his vision, get that fucking money to him, by all means necessary.

DIMMU BORGIR performed one very exclusive show on May 28, 2011 at the Oslo Spektrum in Norway with a special, never-to-be-repeated setlist with 53 members of KORK (the Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and 30 members of the Schola Cantorum choir, who were musical guests on the band's ninth studio album, "Abrahadabra". The concert, dubbed "Forces Of The Northern Night", was professionally filmed and was broadcast as part of a one-hour documentary in June 2011 on NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation), the Norwegian government-owned radio and television public broadcasting company and the largest media organization in Norway.

Speaking about the status of the planned "Forces Of The Northern Night" DVD release, Silenoz told Scuzz TV: "It should have been out the same year [that it was recorded], but it got put on hold. But that sounds really good. We remixed and remastered [it]. Everything is just sitting there and waiting [for release]. [It will] hopefully [be out] by the beginning of next year. Certain things have to fall into place, and it's not really up to us. But once we have that out, we can have a new release that we can promote and tour with, so I hope we can sort it out as soon as possible."

Regarding the experience of performing with an orchestra, Silenoz said: "It was, of course, really special, especially since it was in Oslo, and a lot of people traveled in for the show from all over the world. And everything went great on stage for once. When you have a hundred people on stage, the percentage of something going wrong is definitely there, but it was really, really good."

He added: "You think your band is professional, then you play with an orchestra, and then you know, 'Oh, we're not so professional after all.'"

HAMMERFALL Parts Ways With Drummer ANDERS JOHANSSON

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have released the following statement:

"Life in a heavy metal band is indeed filled with twists and turns, highs and lows, ups and downs. On Monday, we rolled out our own whiskey, Legacy Of Kings. Today is a shocking and monumental day for all, HAMMERFALL members and fans alike: Anders Johansson has decided to leave the band, after 15 years as the drummer. Brought on by increasing musical differences, as well as a career in the music industry that spans almost four decades, he has come to the conclusion that enough is enough.

"But fear not, we have already formulated a plan to get us through this even stronger. As a replacement, we have found a most excellent drummer in David Wallin, who most notably has been beating the skins in the Swedish industrial force PAIN. David will fill the void left by 'The Swedish Tank' with his youthful intensity and fantastic musicianship during the upcoming tour. We wish Anders all the best in his future endeavors and hope that 15 years can't be erased that easily.

"Also, bassist Fredrik Larsson will have his second child in December, and is therefore on parental leave through March. But we think you will like the choice to fill his shoes. For anyone who is the least bit familiar with HAMMERFALL, this one needs no introduction: handling the four-string duty in Fredrik's absence, none other than former guitar player Stefan Elmgren has agreed to make a triumphant return to the band! Yet another reason not to miss catching us live on the upcoming tours, this will be a very unique constellation.

"So it is with mixed emotions we say goodbye to an old friend and welcome an even older one back into the fold. The Swedish Templars of Steel cannot and will not be subdued, we will carry on heeding the call as long as the crimson thunder still is flowing in our veins. It is not the end of anything, it's the dawn of a new era. And we welcome it with our hammers high!"

KreArch Enemetor a écrit:ARCH ENEMY and KREATOR announce split 7” for upcoming North American tour

This October/November, metal icons ARCH ENEMY will be returning to North American soil to tour in support of their new, critically acclaimed album, War Eternal! To celebrate this momentous headlining trek, the band will be releasing a split 7” with Kreator Official , who are direct support on the run. Available starting at the Baltimore show on October 23, be sure to purchase this exclusive transparent red 7” (limited to 500 copies) at the merch table; a dark red 7” (limited to 500 copies) will also be available on KREATOR and ARCH ENEMY’s European tour, which sees ARCH ENEMY as direct support.

ARCH ENEMY/KREATOR split 7” track-listing:
Side A (ARCH ENEMY)
1. Breaking The Law (JUDAS PRIEST cover)
Side B (KREATOR)
1. Iron Destiny

ARCH ENEMY's Michael Amott (guitar) comments: “Super excited about the upcoming tours in Europe and USA with KREATOR, and it's really cool to have this split vinyl 7" coming out to celebrate the extreme metal party of the year! Covering the JUDAS PRIEST classic ‘Breaking The Law’ is obviously not the most original idea, but this is a heavily rearranged version that sounds very ARCH ENEMY, and anyhow there's no denying that the mighty PRIEST is a great influence on ARCH ENEMY...Enjoy this unique and limited KREATOR/ARCH ENEMY release and see you on the road!”

KREATOR’s Mille Petrozza (vocals, guitar) comments: “Finally, after all these years, ARCH ENEMY and KREATOR not only tour together, but will also release a split single! I have always been a fan of this stuff since these are special little collector’s items. We chose the song ‘Iron Destiny’ for this. Lyrically this is a tribute to the early days of the band, the days when we were young metal-heads, discovering the music that we still love to this day. KREATOR is looking forward to this run and we hope to see all of you!”

Pingouin a écrit:
Cassette
Rough demos – previously unreleased and only available on this release

Side A
“I'm Still Alive” (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
“Awaken The Giant” (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
“Stratofortress” (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)

Side B
“Heart Of An Eagle (Eagleheart)” (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
“Season Of Faith's Perfection” (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
“A Drop In The Ocean” (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)