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When talking about the origins of heathen Metal from Germany, one name invariably is mentioned: Falkenbach. Going for over twenty years, this project by Vratyas Vakyas is considered as a trailblazer and prime mover of a musical style that perfectly combines epic heroism and Germanic mythology, Norse-tinged folklore and metallic aggression ? and all that far beyond the well-worn clichés of the so-called "Pagan Metal scene." Albums such as "... en their medh riki fara ..." and "... magni blandinn ok megintiri ..." are considered classics of pagan Metal, but Vratyas Vakyas' later records ? e.g. "Tiurida" which was released early this year just as much proved the strength and conviction behind his musical vision.
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Achren blend crushingly hard heavy metal riffs, death metal growls, black metal sentiments and a thrash mentality to create a unique and commandeering sound which is sharpened to a razor edge on this release. After a triumphant set at this years Metalcamp 2011 and their forthcoming invasion of Wacken Open Air, on Thursday 4th August at 2.15PM on the WET stage, rising Scottish metallers Achren have announced that they plan to release their long-awaited debut album on Thursday the 11th AUgust at the UK's Bloodstock-Open-Air 2011 festival, on the night they open the festival.
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Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
25th November 2011
Incubus
INCUBUS was formed in 1991 by singer Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer Jose Pasillas in Calabasas, California (USA). The band’s first album ‘Fungus Amongus’ was characterized by a mix of alternative rock songs (released in 1995). Over the years, INCUBUS became famous as a cross-over band with many different styles but also the typical ‘INCUBUS’ sound that binds everything together. Several of their songs made it into the billboard charts. After their sixth studio album ‘light grenades’, INCUBUS band members took a break from touring to focus on school, family and other activities. Amongst others, front man Boyd recorded a solo album entitled ‘The Wild Trapeze’ (release in 2010). Also, a greatest hits album was released in 2009.
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013, Tilburg, The Netherlands
30th November 2011
In Flames, Trivium, Insense, Ghost & Rise to Remain
With IN FLAMES and TRIVIUM as headliners, the evening of 30th November already looked promising. But with three (!) support acts by the names of INSENSE, GHOST and RISE TO REMAIN, this event cannot be missed by metal(core) fans.
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Theaterfabrik, Munich, Germany
12th November 2011
Hammerfall
HAMMERFALL is a Swedish Power Metal band founded in 1993. Already with their debut album 'Glory To The Brave', which appeared in 1997, they released a new Heavy Metal boom. The album received excellent criticism, was sold a hundred thousand times and reached place 35 in the charts. In 2006, the band recorded together with the Swedish ladies Curling-Olympic team a video to their song ’Hearts On Fire’ which shows the band members in competition with the ladies.
- ICED EARTH – New album release date & artwork revealed
- WHERE ANGELS SUFFER – New band featuring Ex WASP members
- SUMMER BREEZE OPEN AIR 2011 – Festival app is done
- REDEMPTION – Announce release date for new album
- EVANESCENCE – German tour dates confirmed
- MASTODON – To release „The Hunter“ in September
- Preview BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME & ANIMALS AS LEADERS - Amsterdam 2011
- SINNERS DAY 2011 – Batch of surprising bands revealed
- WITHIN TEMPTATION – Single news & raffle
- Preview RAMMSTEIN - Berlin 2011
