News Diverses

Sojourner a écrit:ALBUM INFO:
After quite some time of wanting to reveal this, we finally present to you the artwork for our upcoming album! The album will be entitled "Empires of Ash". The artwork was done by Jordan Grimmer (www.jordangrimmer.co.uk).
The mixing and mastering duties are being taken care of already by Gabriele of atmospheric black metal band "The Clearing Path". The album is expected for this summer but a concrete date will come soon enough from our label, Avantgarde Music.
Below we reveal our tracklist as well:
1) Bound by Blood
2) Heritage of the Natural Realm
3) Aeons of Valor
4) The Pale Host
5) Homeward
6) Trails of the Earth
7) Empires of Ash

AC/DC‘s representatives have responded to rumors suggesting that Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose will join the group as a guest singer, neither denying nor confirming the story, but instead telling NME they have “nothing official to announce.”

Ross Malcolm Young, the son of co-founding AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young, has confirmed that recent stories of Guns N' Roses vocalist Axl Rose joining the band are in fact true.

Ross shared yesterday's UG article on his FB profile, and when someone commented he was "opening a can of worms," Young just responded with:

"It's true."

Then another fan commented that bringing Rose into the fold would hurt the band's legacy, to which Ross replied by saying that the decision has already been made.

He added: "He can and he will."

The post was subsequently deleted, but Alternative Nation thankfully managed to capture a screenshot you can check out below.

Jesper Strömblad Official a écrit:Friends and fans......DIMENSION ZERO is no more...........the members that left said thanks but no thanks, but fuck no, DZ will never split!!! The heart is still left... So the remaining 2. Me and Hasse will go on and start writing an EP/album, and also recruited a new voice, Mr Andy Solvestrom, will post a vid, his voice is perfect for us. I guess ppl are dissapointed and think that we should quit now, but hell no. We will play till our arms drop off. The sould willl be different of course, but in a good wat. A much bigger sound! SO, can we pull this off my friends
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Rock Or Bust World Tour Continues With Axl Rose

AC/DC'S ROCK OR BUST WORLD TOUR RESUMES WITH AXL ROSE ON VOCALS

"AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years. We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures. As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian's decision to stop touring and save his hearing. We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Rose has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment. AC/DC will resume their Rock Or Bust World Tour with Axl Rose joining on vocals. The European stadium tour dates begin on May 7 in Lisbon, Portugal and run through June 12 in Aarhus, Denmark as previously announced (see below for full itinerary). Following this European run of dates with AC/DC, Axl Rose will head out on his Guns N Roses, Not In This Lifetime Summer Stadium Tour. The 10 postponed U.S shows will be rescheduled and announced imminently, also with Axl Rose.

AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON: 'I Had No Choice But To Stop Performing On Stage'

Longtime AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has issued a statement explaining his recent battle with hearing loss and clarifying the circumstances behind his inability to complete the legendary Australian group's current world tour.

AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Johnson he faced "total hearing loss." At the time, the group promised they would make up the shows, "likely with a guest vocalist."

After all the rumors, speculation and sightings, it was confirmed last Saturday that GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose will be the singer in AC/DC for European dates in May and June.

The band released a statement that said in part: "AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years. We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures.

"As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian's decision to stop touring and save his hearing. We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Ros has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment."

In his statement, Johnson stopped short of saying that he was out of the group permanently and expressed hope that continued medical treatment will allow his hearing to improve enough for him to return to performing live. He explained: "I cannot imagine going forward without being part of [AC/DC], but for now I have no choice."

Johnson's statement in full:

"As many AC/DC fans know, the remaining shows for the 2016 AC/DC 'Rock Or Bust' world tour, including 10 postponed U.S. shows, are being rescheduled with a guest singer. I want personally to explain the reason because I don't believe the earlier press releases sufficiently set out what I wanted to say to our fans or the way in which I thought it should be presented.

"On March 7th, after a series of examinations by leading physicians in the field of hearing loss, I was advised that if I continue to perform at large venues, I risked total deafness. While I was horrified at the reality of the news that day, I had for a time become aware that my partial hearing loss was beginning to interfere with my performance on stage. I was having difficulty hearing the guitars on stage and because I was not able to hear the other musicians clearly, I feared the quality of my performance could be compromised. In all honesty, this was something I could not in good conscience allow. Our fans deserve my performance to be at the highest level, and if for any reason I can't deliver that level of performance, I will not disappoint our fans or embarrass the other members of AC/DC. I am not a quitter and I like to finish what I start. Nevertheless, the doctors made it clear to me and my bandmates that I had no choice but to stop performing on stage for the remaining shows and possibly beyond. That was the darkest day of my professional life.

"Since that day, I have had several consultations with my doctors and it appears that, for the near future, I will be unable to perform on stage at arena- and stadium-size venues where the sound levels are beyond my current tolerance, without the risk of substantial hearing loss and possibly total deafness. Until that time, I tried as best as I could to continue despite the pain and hearing loss but it all became too much to bear and too much to risk.

"I am personally crushed by this development more than anyone could ever imagine. The emotional experience I feel now is worse than anything I have ever in my life felt before. Being part of AC/DC, making records and performing for the millions of devoted fans this past 36 years has been my life's work. I cannot imagine going forward without being part of that, but for now I have no choice. The one thing for certain is that I will always be with AC/DC at every show in spirit, if not in person. Most importantly, I feel terrible having to disappoint the fans who bought tickets for the canceled shows and who have steadfastly supported me and AC/DC these many years.

"Words cannot express my deep gratitude and heartfelt thanks not just for the recent outpouring to me personally of kind words and good wishes, but also for the years of loyal support of AC/DC. My thanks also go to Angus and Cliff for their support.

"Finally, I wish to assure our fans that I am not retiring. My doctors have told me that I can continue to record in studios and I intend to do that. For the moment, my entire focus is to continue medical treatment to improve my hearing. I am hoping that in time my hearing will improve and allow me to return to live concert performances. While the outcome is uncertain, my attitude is optimistic. Only time will tell.

"Once again, my sincere best wishes and thanks to everyone for their support and understanding.

"Love, Brian"

Sources close to AC/DC told The Sydney Morning Herald say the choice of Rose for the upcoming tour was "financially motivated."

Jesse Fink, the AC/DC biographer who wrote "The Youngs: The Brothers Who Built AC/DC", called the Rose recruitment "the worst decision AC/DC has ever made. Fans are pretty disgusted," Fink said.

"AC/DC is an institution, a way of life for a lot of people," he continued. "And a huge proportion of the AC/DC fan base loves Brian. They feel the band owed him a lot more than to go out the way he has and they want the truth, not an emotionless press release that makes it sound like he was made redundant from a motor plant.

"Would Malcolm [Young, now-retired AC/DC guitarist] have agreed to this? It leaves the question of who is making the decisions for AC/DC. Angus [Young, AC/DC guitarist]? George [Young, the older brother of Angus and Malcolm]? [Accountant] Alvin Handwerker? Sony?

"There seems to be a power vacuum since Mal retired from the band and whoever is making the decisions is, frankly, making pretty poor ones. This is the worst decision AC/DC has ever made."

Pietro a écrit:BREAKING NEWS!

THIN LIZZY announce Anniversary Shows 2016 / 2017
40 Years Since Jailbreak Album Release
30 Years Since Phil Lynott’s Passing

SCOTT GORHAM – GUITAR
DAMON JOHNSON – GUITAR
RICKY WARWICK – LEAD VOCALS / GUITAR
DARREN WHARTON - KEYBOARDS
MIKKEY DEE – DRUMS

THIN LIZZY announce Bass Player and New Drummer for 2016 / 2017 Anniversary shows!

Thin Lizzy are very proud to announce Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton will be playing bass on the forthcoming Anniversary shows planned for 2016 / 2017.

Tom, an Aerosmith founding member, joins Guitarists Scott Gorham & Damon Johnson, together with Lead Vocalist Ricky Warwick and Keyboard Player Darren Wharton on the following shows:

June 17th 2016 - Germany, Loreley - Freilichtbuhne (w/ Rainbow)June 18th 2016 - Germany, Bietigheim-Bissingen - Festplatz Am Viadukt (w/ Rainbow)
July 17th 2016 - Spain, Barcelona – Rock Fest
July 23rd 2016 - UK, Maidstone Kent – Ramblin’ Man Fair Festival
August 6th 2016 – Sweden, Rejmeyre – Skogsrojet Festival
January 19th-23rd 2017 – USA, Ft Lauderdale – Rock Legends V Cruise

Tom Hamilton: “I’m really psyched to be playing these shows with Thin Lizzy during my downtime with Aerosmith this summer. It’ll be great to rock out to their classic songs onstage”.
In addition to Tom’s appointment on Bass, previously announced Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee has been replaced by Judas Priest Drummer Scott Travis on all shows except August 6th in Sweden, where Europe drummer Ian Haugland will be on the drum stool.

Mikkey Dee:
"Unfortunately, due to circumstances that will be announced very soon, I cannot play the six shows with Thin Lizzy in 2016 & 2017. As a life long fan of the band, I truly wish I could have been a part of this, but the reason will be revealed as soon as possible. I wish my great friends Scott Travis and Ian Haugland all the best with these shows and I know they will kick ass!"

On his appointment, Judas Priest’s Scott Travis adds:
"First of all, let me offer a sincere Thank You to Brian Downey and Thin Lizzy for allowing me to sit in with the band! Thin Lizzy are undisputed legends and to be a small part of their lineage is a humble honor for me. I hope to do the position good. It's gonna' be a blast!"

All shows are currently on sale and please visit www.thinlizzyband.com for ticket information.