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Legendary vocalist/songwriter Spice (Kayser, ex-Spiritual Beggars) is ready to come back with the new album from his own Spice And The RJ Band, also featuring drummer Bob Ruben (Kayser, The Mushroom River Band), which draw the attention of both public and press with the release of the superb debut album ‘The Will’in 2007. The band is driven by Spice’s insane passion for ‘70s psychedelic/soul/blues/hard rock sound that never went by during all this years and the new effort, ‘Shave Your Fear’, coming out in February 2009 on Scarlet Records is a new, powerful statement from one of Sweden’s most talented musicians and his boys. ‘Shave Your Fear’ consists in 15 new songs ranging influences from such diverse bands as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, Spiritual Beggars, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Queens Of The Stone Age, Kyuss, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante and many others. In Spice’s own words: “I belive it is a good album to work out to, drink to, get high to, make love to, masturbate to, cut your toe nails to, take your dog for a walk to, arguing with your neighbour while standing in your dirty underwear at four o’ clock in the morning to... I belive it's a good album for a lot of purposes. Just take your time.”
For more info you can visit www.myspace.com/spiceandtherjband. |
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February 2009 will see Scarlet Records releasing progressive metallers DGM’s seventh studio album, ‘Frame’. DGM are undoubtely one of Europe’s leading progressive metal acts, always pushing the boundaries with their technical and refined musical skills, which allowed them to be included among prog metal fans’ favourites. The beautiful rtwork was handled by Nerve Design (Nile, Vision Divine, Threshold, Legion Of The Damned). Also confirmed is a very special guest appearance by former guitarist Diego Reali. A real must for every fan of Dream Theater and Symphony X. For more info you can visit www.scarletrecords.it, www.dgmsite.com and www.myspace.com/dgmprog. |
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| Dark Moor - New album 'Autumnal' |
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Following the release of the critically-acclaimed ‘Tarot’, which confirmed their status as one of the leading forces in the European metal scene, the Spanish power/symphonic metallers Dark Moor are ready to come back with a new, exciting album, the seventh in their prestigious career, which is gonna take them to a whole new level. In August 2008, with great expectations from the fans, Dark Moor came back to Italy to work with their producer, renowned Luigi Stefanini (Labyrinth, Vision Divine, Domine, Rhapsody Of Fire), in order to record the new masterpiece ‘Autumnal’. This album is indoubtely the most intriguing Dark Moor work so far. The powerful symphonic metal which gave the band its phenomenal reputation all around the world is still here but the wide range of new sounds achieved with ‘Autumnal’, from the celtic athmospheres of ‘Phantom Queen’, to the arabian melodies of ‘When The Sun Is Gone’ and the mystical and gothic-oriented approach of ‘The Enchanted Forest’, will give dark Moor's fans something which was really worth waiting for. Artwork duties were handled by canadian artist Yaga Kielb. Also a special appearance from talented soprano Itea Benedicto (Niobeth) is confirmed. January 2009 will see the band's new album in the stores. Be sure not to miss it!
For more info you can visit www.myspace.com/scarletrecords and www.myspace.com/theofficialdarkmoor. |
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| Killing Touch - New signing and debut album 'One Of A Kind' |
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Scarlet Records has signed a deal with Killing Touch. The band, featuring extraordinary talented singer Michele Luppi, renowned former frontman of Vision Divine, is clearly going to take the melodic metal sound with progressive influences that he is best knowk for, onto a further level. The band line-up includes some of the best musicians in the italian scene and also some very special appearances, coming from Oleg Smirnoff (Vision Divine, Death SS, Eldritch), Andrea “Tower” Torricini (Vision Divine) and federico Puleri (Vision Divine), are confirmed. ‘One Of A Kind’ is the title for Killing Touch’s debut album, expected to be released in March 2009. Here’s how Michele Luppi commented the birth of this new, exciting band: “When I started writing the songs for this album and decided how Killing Touch should sound like, I knew I wanted to create a real band. I wanted to continue developing my musical interests with the same energy, passion and dedication that I’ve always put in my work, feeling the incredible support from all my fans all over the world. All of us are very excited and we are willing to create the best album ever and play live as much as we can. For all of you who have been waiting for us… Killing Touch are coming! ”
For more info you can visit www.myspace.com/scarletrecords and www.myspace.com/killingtouch. |
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| Bulldozer - New signing and new album 'Unexpected Fate' |
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Scarlet Records has signed a deal with reunited thrashers Bulldozer for a new album that will mark the long-waited come back for one of the true legendary european extreme metal bands. Bulldozer was discovered in the Eighties by the renowned dutch metal label Roadrunner Records and since then the band attracted a consistent and solid fan base who’s legacy had never gone apart. During these years an increasing number of well known international artists included Bulldozer among their major influences, spreading their name among the younger generations. ‘Unexpected Fate’ is the confirmed title for the band’s new album, coming more than two decades after their latest full lenth (Neurodeliri, 1988) and reuniting former members AC Wild (bass/vocals) and Andy Panigada (guitar) with the new, powerful drummer Manu (former member of thrashers Death Mechanism). The album will be released worldwide by Scarlet Records in April 2009, with an exception for the asian territories. Be sure not to miss it! More info on www.myspace.com/scarletrecords. |
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| Bokor - New album 'Vermin Soul' |
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After the amazing success of the debut album,‘Anomia 1’, finally the new chapter of the Bokor saga is ready. And 'Vermin Soul' is the confirmed title for the new masterpiece, out on 24th October, again on Scarlet Records. Try to think at a sort of mixture of very unique bands such as Tool, Mastodon, Opeth, Porcupine Tree, Anathema and System Of A Down and you’ll get an idea of what Bokor sound like. New blood, talent, experience and energy came from new drummer Daniel Melo and guitarist Jimmy Larsén. Reluctantly written, recorded and produced by the band itself at Realtime Recording with the soundcrafting, editing and mixing skills of Daniel Gese. Artwork, guest vocals and inspiring ideas came from the immense talent of Valentin Maelstrom. Rhodes piano and Hammond once again played by Niclas Kinnander. A directive for the Ghost Stories to end spoken by Marielle Martinz of Misty. 'Vermin Soul' can be described in very simple words: "More of everything". In the band's own words: "A frequent question in the interviews for our last record was if it was a theme-album. No, it wasn’t. This album may be. Indeed, all children know where spiders come from. After all, the roaches, rats, mosquitoes and woodlice will survive in the end. And that’s a soothing thought." Again it’s time for a change. It’s time for Bokor.
For more info you can visit www.bokor.se and www.myspace.com/bokorband. |
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| Bloodshot - New album 'Murder The World' |
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Following the critically acclaimed album ‘Ultimate Hatred’, Belgian hardcore-metal masters Bloodshot are finally ready to release their third full length effort, ‘Murder The World’, expected to come out on the 20th October 2008. Bloodshot’s new effort, which will once again be released by Scarlet Records, is more vicious and agressive than ever before, redefining brutality and combining the best elements of metal and hardcore to a perfect war machine crushing everything on its path. Bands like Full Blown Chaos, Sworn Enemy, Hatebreed, Cataract and Hatesphere come to mind but yet Bloodshot experiences no difficulties in creating their own well distinctive sound, giving them an original touch in the metalcore scene nowadays. ‘Murder The World’ will be once again dealing with the acts of another serial killer, Richard Ramirez! Recording sessions took place at Jonathas studio and DeStudio, with Dirk Miers (Do Or Die, Born From Pain) handling the mixing duties. Mastering took place at West West Side Music in New York City. A videoclip from the song ‘Stand Your Ground’ will also be available. Bloodshot are ready to take their ambitions to the next level, playing and touring as much as possible, promoting the new CD’s in the most professional way, spreading the Bloodshot madness on the crowds all over the world! For more info don’t forget to check out www.myspace.com/scarletrecords and www.myspace.com/bloodshotbxl. |
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| Oceans Of Sadness - New album 'The Arrogance Of Ignorance' |
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September 2008 will see Scarlet Records releasing belgian avantgarde metallers Oceans Of Sadness’ new album 'The Arrogance Of Ignorance', once again produced by Jens Bogren and featuring very special guest appearances by Johan Liiva (ex-Arch Enemy, Hearse) and Annlouice Loegdlund (Diablo Swing Orchestra). Artwork was handled by Greek artist Seth Siro (Paradise Lost, Oceansize, Moonspell). This album is clearly the synthesis of years of hard work and fine-tuning the sound of Oceans Of Sadness and if their music was difficult to be labelled already in the past, prepare yourself for this new, diverse metal madness, which might even set some new standards in metal music. Listen to this album as you would taste a fine wine... take your time and focus on every aspect of what you hear. Experience how these songs become richer with each listening until they are like a second skin! Stay tuned also on www.myspace.com/scarletrecords or www.myspace.com/oceansofsadness. |
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| Georgian Skull - New signing and debut album ‘Mother Armageddon, Healing Apocalypse’ |
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Georgian Skull from Ontario, Canada, drives inspiration from 1970's Heavy Metal: Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Thin Lizzy, fused with heavier acts such as Down, Clutch, Pantera, Corrosion Of Conformity and Entombed. ‘Mother Armageddon, Healing Apocalypse’ is the confirmed title of the band’s debut full length album: Apocalyptic lyrics meshed with life's struggle for sanity, crossed with the biggest, baddest riffs around. Georgian Skull command the attention of every audience they’ve played for. Bands they have shared the stage with have been Anvil, Cryptopsy, Today Is The Day, Goatwhore, Trouble, Sons Of Otis, and many, many more. Artwork duties were handled by Vince Locke (well known for his work with death metal legends Cannibal Corpse). Here’s how singer/guitarist Al “The Yeti” Bones (also frontman for U.S.A 's sludge king's The Mighty Nimbus and former Canadian Stoner band, Mister Bones) commented the album: “The new record will blow the fuckin' doors wide open on who we are and what we're doing musically at this moment in time. It is more than just a vibe. It's our lives. We put our heart and souls in this record and it aint nothing to be fucked with... This is the real deal.”. Stay tuned on www.myspace.com/scarletrecords
or www.myspace.com/georgianskull. |
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| Scamp - New signing and debut album ‘Mirror Faced Mentality’ |
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Scarlet Records has signed a deal with danish technical death metallers Scamp, described as a mix between the sonic assault of bands such as Meshuggah, Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad, Gojira and Chimaira incorporated with intense melodic passages that add an atmospheric feel to the music. Scamp have already gained a large following in their country’s underground scene, due to the critically-acclaimed EP ‘The New Groove Complex’ and an intense live activity which allowed them to share the stage with celebrated actes such as Evergrey, Mnemic, Mercenary and Stonegard among others. ‘Mirror Faced Mentality’ is the confirmed title for their first full length album, produced by Ziggy (Illdisposed, Mercenary) and mastered by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Moonspell, Hatesphere), set to be released at the end of August 2008. For more news you can visit www.scampsite.dk, www.myspace.com/scampdk or www.myspace.com/scarletrecords. |
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| Vision Divine - Fabio Lione is the new singer of the band |
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Italian melodic power metallers Vision Divine, the brainchild of ex-Labyrinth mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have issued the following statement:
“We are very happy and proud to finally announce that Fabio Lione has just joined the Vision Divine Family again.
He's the most natural choice for us, and the first person we thought about, ‘cause Fabio is a wonderful singer and a very special friend.
Fabio, along with Olaf, created Vision Divine 10 years ago, he wrote wonderful melodies for the first three albums (from the debut ‘Vision Divine’ up to the high acclaimed ‘Stream Of Consciousness’).
Just to be clear, Fabio is fully involved with the band, not as session musician but as an official member of the line-up, including recording sessions, live shows and tours.
We apologize for how long it took to give you this news, but we all wanted to make things properly in order not to give illusions to anybody nor to do some wrong move.
Now it's official: Fabio will be on stage with the band starting from June 20th (Morarock) and he's already working to our new album, which recordings are scheduled starting from August 11th. We know that every time there's a change in our line-up somebody gets concerned and fears that things could go wrong; every time there are gossips around the names and the reasons why things have happened. As always, we let fact talk on behalf of the band, and so far facts always told we were right making the best decision in order to let Vision Divine grow up as it deserves…
We would like to spend some words for you guys who supported us through the years: your friendship arrived to us from all around the world, and we want to dedicate our new album to all of you, who never lost your faith in us. Once again, we are sure you won't regret.
Stay Divine, see you in tour.” |
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| Tears Of Magdalena - New signing and debut album 'Myths And Legends' |
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Scarlet Records has signed a deal with extraordinary Finnish band Tears Of Magdalena. Fronted by super-talented soprano Magdalena Lee (also violinist and keyboardist), a fascinating musician with a strong classical and operistic background, the finnish four-piece can also count on each of the band member’s technical and composing skills. The result is no less than a grandious melodic and symphonic power/gothic metal in the vein of Nightwish, After Forever and Epica, with and extreme and dramatic edge that can bring to mind bands such as early Tristania, early Theatre Of Tragedy and Dimmu Borgir. ‘Myths And Legends’ is the confirmed title for the band’s debut album, mastered by Mika Jussila at legendary Finnvox Studios in Helsinki (Nightwish, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica) and expected to be released in October 2008. Artwork was entirely designed by Nerve Design (Nile, Threshold, Vision Divine, Extrema, Sadist). Be sure not to miss it! More info on www.scarletrecords.it, www.myspace.com/scarletrecords or www.myspace.com/tearsofmagdalena |
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| Extrema - Brand-new videos and pics from the 'Killing Season European Tour 2008' |
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| The Defaced - New album 'Anomaly' |
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July 2008 will see Scarlet Records releasing swedish The Defaced’s third long-waited full length album. The band, formed in 1999 by a group of musicians already well known for their activity in relevant Swedish acts such as Soilwork, Darkane and Terror 2000, debuted in 2001 with ‘Domination Commence’ and with the follow up ‘Karma In Black’ (2003) was able to establish itself as one of the leading forces in scandinavian metal. ‘Anomaly’ is the confirmed title for The Defaced’s new studio effort, recorded at Ceasar studio and Palace of Noise studio and mixed by guitarists Klas Ideberg (Darkane/Terror 2000) and Swaney (Swaney) at Not Quite Studio in Helsingborg. The new album boasts a vast progression of the sound established by The Defaced on previous records, with a particular mention for the new singer Jens Broman’s devastating performance. New barriers are crossed stepping away from the convention of the scene in general, making the album a force of nature. This is the Anomaly! The Defaced… stronger than ever… For more info you can visit www.myspace.com/thedefaced. |
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| Empyrios - New signing and debut album 'The Glorious Sickness' |
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Scarlet Records has just signed a deal with Empyrios. Founded in 2001 by guitar virtuoso Simone Mularoni (DGM), Empyrios gained enthusiastic reviews and awesome feedback worldwide, due to their incredible technical abilities and impressive mix of melodic and brutal heavy metal, in the vein of bands such as Strapping Young Lad, Nevermore, Symphony X, Fear Factory, Yngwie Malmsteen e Meshuggah. The new album, ‘The Glorious Sickness’, will be available in June 2008. Check out the latest news on www.myspace.com/scarletrecords and www.myspace.com/empyrios. |
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| Arthemis - New signing and new album 'Black Society' |
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Scarlet Records has just signed a deal with Arthemis, band formed in 1994 which combines the darker side of hard rock with prog/power influences and a modern touch of top-quality heavy/thrash metal. Since their inception in the scene, Arthemis released four well-received albums which made them one of the prominent names in the european metal scene, building up a solid fan-base in countries like Japan and touring the world with celebrated names such as Slayer, Yngwie Malmsteen, Hammerfall, Within Temptation and Cradle Of Filth, among others. ‘Black Society’ is the confirmed title for their new album, accompanied by the videoclip for the song ‘Angels In Black’ and expected to be released in July 2008. For more info you can visit www.arthemisweb.com or www.myspace.com/arthemisweb. |
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| Extrema - 'Another Nite' videoclip posted on line |
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Extrema’s brand-new videoclip for the acoustic version of the song ‘Another Nite’ is finally available. Shot in various locations in central Italy, the clip was directed by renowed italian director Paolo Doppieri (who’s previous collaborations include well known italian and international artists such as Adema, Elisa, Linea 77, Roy Paci and several others). ‘Another Nite’, song originally included in the album ‘Better Mad Than Dead’ was rearranged acoustically and released as a bonus track for the reissue version of BMTD itself, which came along with the reissue of the band’s entire back-catalogue, from the mighty debut ‘Tension At The Seams’ to the latest ‘Set The World On Fire’, every release containing plenty bonus material, available now on Scarlet Records. The videoclip, which will be officially presented live on the 28th March on Italian music channel Rock TV, can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o8IpLPby_U |
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| Straight To Your Face - New signing and debut album 'From The Underground We Shall Rise' |
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Danish hardcore/metal crew Straight To Your Face have inked a deal with Scarlet Records. ‘From The Underground We Shall Rise’ will be the title of the band’s debut album, produced by Jacob Bredahl (Hatesphere, Allhelluja, Barcode) and already described as a real must for fans of bands such as Hatebreed, Madball, Unearth and As I Lay Dying. For more info you can visit www.myspace.com/straighttoyourface, www.scarletrecords.it or www.myspace.com/scarletrecords. |
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| Vicious - New signing and new album 'Emotionally Disqualified' |
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Swedish metallers Vicious have signed a deal with Scarlet Records. The band, already well known in their country’s underground scene after the realese of the debut CD ‘Vile, Vicious & Victorius’, will relase the new album, ‘Emotionally Disqualified’, recorded at Black Lounge Studios (Carnal Forge, Scar Simmetry, Sonic Syndicate, Insision, The Absence) in May 2008. Vicious’ music is the perfect mix between the band members’ death/thrash influences with a hardcore/punk edge and lots of good melodies, in the vein of bands such as At The Gates, Dismember, Entombed, Machine Head and Mastodon. For more info you can visit www.myspace.com/viciousonline, www.scarletrecords.it or www.myspace.com/scarletrecords. |
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| Extrema - European tour with Death Angel |
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Extrema have just been confirmed as the support act for the whole european tour of Bay Area’s metal legends Death Angel. The tour will coincide with the reissue, on Scarlet Records, of the band’s back catalogue (from the mighty debut ‘Tension At The Seams’ to the latest ‘Set The World On Fire’, every release will contain plenty bonus material) and it will surely celebrate in the best way possible the 20-year-long career of one of Italy’s longest running and most powerful live bands (as it was recently displayed on the mastodontic double DVD ‘Murder Tunes & Broken Bones’). Never surrending among music trends and always capable to look straight forward, Extrema adds another chapter to its now legendary career. Be sure not to miss one of this year’s most lethal tour packages! Tour dates and contacts follows:
DEATH ANGEL w/EXTREMA, Mercenary and Demolition
03.04.2008 OSNABRUECK (D) N8
04.04.2008 ROTTERDAM (NL) Baroeg*
05.04.2008 EINDHOVEN (NL) Dynamo Club
06.04.2008 VOSSELAAR (BE) Biebob
07.04.2008 LINDAU (D) VaudeVille
09.04.2008 BUDAPEST (HUN) A38
10.04.2008 WIEN (AT) Planet Music*
11.04.2008 PRATTELN (CH) Z7
12.04.2008 PIACENZA (IT) Fillmore
13.04.2008 ROME (IT) Alpheus
15.04.2008 LONDON (UK) The Underworld
16.04.2008 NOTTINGHAM (UK) Junction7
17.04.2008 GLASGOW (UK) Ivory Blacks
18.04.2008 WOLVERHAMPTON (UK) Civic
19.04.2008 ESSEN (D) Turock
20.04.2008 LEIPZIG (D) Hellraiser
22.04.2008 COPENHAGEN (DK) The Rock ***
23.04.2008 HAMBURG (D) Markthalle
24.04.2008 BERLIN (D) K17
25.04.2008 ADELSHEIM (D) Livefactory
26.04.2008 NUERNBERG (D) K4 ***
* without EXTREMA *** without Mercenary
BAND CONTACT:
www.myspace.com/extrema - www.extremateam.com
LABEL CONTACT:
www.myspace.com/scarletrecords - www.scarletrecords.it
BOOKING AGENCY CONTACT:
www.myspace.com/godownbelieving - www.godownbelieving.com
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| DGM - New singer revealed |
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DGM, one of Europe’s finest and most renowed power-progressive acts, have just announced that Mark Basile (B.R.A.K.E., Mind Key) is the new singer of the band. Mark was chosen among several auditions throughout Italy, Europe and America. The band would like to thank all those who have sent their material for being so professional. DGM are excited to work with Mark on the songs for the new album, which is expected soon. In the meantime, the new line up will play the following shows:
02/03/2008 Italian Gods Of Metal - Alcatraz (Milano)
29/03/2008 Heavy Naples Fest - Palapartenope - Fuorigrotta (NA)
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| Ethersens - New signing and debut album 'Ordinary Days' |
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French avantgarde metallers Ethersens have signed a deal with Scarlet Records. After years of attempts, working with several other bands, touring and recording, the talented five piece is starting a new musical journey, having just added the final touches to their first full length album ‘Ordinary Days’. Innovative and highly emotional, Ethersens mix heavy progressive metal and dark music like it was never done before. A true “must-have” for every fan of Opeth, Nevermore, Pain Of Salvation, Dark Tranquillity, Neurosis and Katatonia. For more infos you can visit www.scarletrecords.it, www.myspace.com/scarletrecords or www.myspace.com/ethersens. |
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| Operatika - New signing and debut album 'The Calling' |
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Symphonic/power metallers Operatika are now part of the Scarlet Records roster. The New Jersey quintet, already known for a super-intense live activity, having shared the stage with celebrated artists such as Nightwish, Helloween, Yngwie Malmsteen, Twisted Sister, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Sebastian Bach, Kamelot among others, is going to release its debut CD ‘The Calling’ next spring. The album, which was already described as the perfect combination of singer Slava Popova’s harmonious operatic vocals, powerful guitar riffs and solos, melodic keyboard harmonies, intense bass (handled by world famous Michael LePond of Symphony X) and fierce drumming, it’s truly a must-have for every fan of Nightwish, Stratovarius, Helloween, Children Of Bodom and Primal Fear. Check out the latest news on www.operatika.com or www.myspace.com/operatika. |
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| Vision Divine - Special 10-years-career show |
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February 23rd 2008 will see Vision Divine celebrating their 10 years anniversary with a special show, which will take place at Tempo Rock in Reggio Emilia, Italy, straight after their recent and succesfull tours in China and South America. The band will perform a special set also including songs from their whole career, with some very special guests, ex-members Fabio Lione, Oleg Smirnoff, Andrea “Tower” Torricini, Matteo Amoroso and Riccardo Quagliato, joining VD on stage. This concert, which will be very different from the ones performed during the long tour in support of the last, acclaimed album ‘The 25th Hour’, will be surely remembered as a real event! More info on www.visiondivine.com. |
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| Stormlord - 'The Legacy Of Medusa - 17 Years Of Extreme Epic Metal' |
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Extreme metallers Stormlord’s double CD 'The Legacy Of Medusa - 17 Years Of Extreme Epic Metal' will be out on the 22nd February on Scarlet Records. The first CD contains 13 songs spanning over the whole 17-years-long career of one of Europe’s most respected metal merchants, including the rare EP ‘Under The Sign Of The Sword’, originally released in 1997. The second CD contains a full live show recorded in Quebec City on the 14th June 2006 during the band’s acclaimed canadian tour. A real must-have, this one, for all the fans of the band and everyone who would like to discover one of Italy’s most succesfull metal exports. More info on www.stormlord.net. |
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| Frequency - New album 'Compassion Denied' |
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March 2008 will see Scarlet Records releasing Frequency's new album 'Compassion Denied'. Recorded at Studio Mega (The Crown, Lake Of Tears, Beseech), Sweden, with the addition of the new, amazing singer Rick Altzi (At Vance, Treasure Land), The album will also feature a very special guest appearance by singer Daniel Heiman (Lost Horizon) on the song 'Life After Hell'. Japanese version, on Soundholic records, will also contain a stunning cover version of Roxette's 'Listen To Your Heart' as a bonus track. Critically acclaimed when they released their debut 'When Dream And Day Collide', Frequency will surely not miss to impress all their fans with this new, exciting, heavy metal masterpiece. A real must for fans of classic heavy metal with progressive influences, in the vein of Masterplan, Edguy and Nocturnal Rites. More news on www.scarletrecords.itor www.frequency.se. Stay Tuned! |
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| Idols Are Dead - New signing and debut album 'Mean' |
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A new, exciting band is now part of the Scarlet roster. Idols Are Dead, founded by Mana (vocals) and Luka (drums), former members of Electrocution (one of the most interesting italian death/thrash bands of the Nineties) and Folder (iper-active crossover band with 2 full length albums released and hundreds of concerts all around Europe, not to mention a collaboration with American legends Stuck Mojo), with the intent of mixing their never-ending thrash influences (Metallica, Slayer, Testament and Anthrax above all) with a modern edge that can bring to mind bands such as Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine, Atreyu and Avenged Sevenfold. The band, including talented guitarists Alley-X and Ico and friend/bassit Maxx C. (previously in Electrocution and Folder too), is going to release its debut album, titled ‘Mean’ and produced by Gabriele Ravaglia at Fear Studio in Ravenna, Italy, in February 2008. This is not “another teenage band” but a strong act definetely worth to check! For more info you can visit www.idolsaredead.com and www.myspace.com/idolsrdead. |
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| ANNO X - 10 Years Of Scarlet Records |
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Celebrating its first decade of existance, Scarlet Records is going to release a special compilation including 20 tracks from some of its most celebrated artists: Vision Divine, Hatesphere, Necrodeath, Extrema, Allhelluja, Kayser, Dark Moor, Disarmonia Mundi, Shaman, Terror 2000, Spice And The RJ Band, The Defaced, DGM, Thy Majestie, Stormlord, Slowmotion Apocalypse, Barcode, Schizo, Olympos Mons, Bokor and Malfeitor, for over 70 minutes of music including plenty of rarities. ‘Anno X - 10 Years Of Scarlet Records’ is the confirmed title for this release, which is schedule to hit the stores in January 2008. Don’t miss it! |
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| Allhelluja - New album updates |
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ALLHELLUJA have just announced that they are currently working on the band’s third full-length album, titled ‘Breath Your Soul’ and expected to be released shortly after summer 2008. The new release will include 15 songs, for a total of 70 minutes of new music, including cover versions of 3 songs: King Crimson’s ‘21st Century Schizoid Man’, Black Sabbath’s ‘Into The Void’ and Goblin’s ‘Profondo Rosso’ (better known as the soundtrack-theme of the masterpiece of horror-movies 'Deep Red' by Dario Argento). Cover artwork will be once again held by renowed artist Chad Michael Ward (Marilyn Manson, Fear Factory, Soil) and it’s also confirmed that yet unrevealed guests will take part to the recording sessions. Jacob Bredahl (ex-Hatesphere) will be obviously handling vocal duties. ‘Breath Your Souls is already taking shape as something quite special and unique in its genre. Stay tuned motherfuckers!
For more infos: www.myspace.com/allhelluja - www.allhelluja.com. |
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Italian extreme metal veterans Schizo have just announced that former bassist and mainman Alberto Penzin is no longer a member of the band. This is what AP himself has to say regarding his departure, as well as guitarist S.B. Reder…
“I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’m going to say but I finally came to the very sad conlusion that I need to step out of the band. I’m very proud of all we have slowly accomplished in over two decades of activity but nowadays I don’t feel for Schizo the same type of emotional involvement I felt when we released ‘Total Schizophrenia’ and, specially, ‘Main Frame Collapse’. I need to rediscover my roots, both musically and in a more personal way. My feelings are still close to that moment in time, and I just want to follow that vibe, which is not possible with the group's current incarnation. No regrets or any kind of dispute with the other members of the band. I just prefer to leave. And soon you will see me, along with my true friend and partner in crime S.B. Reder and Necrodeath's drummer Peso, coming back with my former project Mondocane. But that’s another story…
Last but not least, I would really like to thank all of the fans and friends that supported me and keep on supporting our music. See you soon then, just on different shores. As someone says: that which does not kill us makes us stronger..."
Alberto P.
“I respect Alberto’s decision in the strongest way. Friendship is way more important than music itself. And I will proudly go on making music with Schizo in the best way I can. And in the same way I will put all of myself in Mondocane…"
S.B. Reder
www.myspace.com/mondocane2
www.myspace.com/schizoxxx
www.schizo1.com |
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| Extrema - Back-catalogue reissue, European booking agency announced and career-award |
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Big news in the Extrema camp! The band, which has recently celebrated its 20-years career with the stunning DVD Murder Tunes & Broken Bones – 20 Years Anniversary’ (top-score reviews on all the biggest metal mags around the world), is going to release the entire back-catalogue (the legendary debut ‘Tension At The Seams’, originally released in 1992, ‘The Positive Pressure’, 1995, the now hard-to-find ‘Better Mad Than Dead’, 2001, this one with a brand-new artwork and ‘Set The World On Fire’, 2005) in November 2007 on Scarlet Records. Every relase will include plenty of bonus material. In the meantime, Extrema annonce that they have just signed a deal with the german booking and management agency Go Down Believing (www.myspace.com/godownbelieving), for the European territories. Last, but not least, the band will be honoured with a special career-award at this year’s edition of MEI (Italy’s most important meeting for independent record labels, which is going to be held in Faenza, Italy, from the 23rd to the 25th November), on the 25th November. More info on www.extremateam.com. |
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| Shaman - New signing and new album
'Immortal' |
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Shaman (formerly Shaaman), the revamped Brazilian band featuring extraordinary drummer Ricardo Confessori (ex-Angra) and talented singer Thiago Bianchi (who recently replaced former Shaaman and Angra vocalist Andrè Matos) signed a deal with Scarlet Records. ‘Immortal’ is the confirmed title for the new effort and it will be released in November. Here’s the tracklist:
01. Renovatti
02. Inside Chains
03. Tribal by Blood
04. Immortal
05. One Life
06. In the Dark
07. Strenght
08. Freedom
09. Never Yield
10. The Yellow Brick Road
The songs ‘One Life’ and ‘In The Dark’ can be streamed on the following locations. You can also check out the photo shooting from the ‘In The Dark’ videoclip recording sessions:
‘One Life’: http://www.shamanimmortal.com/audio.php?lang=1
‘In The Dark’: http://www.novometal.com/soundcheck/ouvir.php?id=8
Pictures: http://www.shamanimmortal.com/photos.php?listar=14&galeria=57&lang=1 |
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| Spice And The RJ Band - New signing and debut album 'The Will' |
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Spice And The RJ Band is the name of a new, exciting project featuring vocalist/songwriter Spice (Kayser, ex-Spiritual Beggars) and drummer Bob Ruben (Kayser, The Mushroom River Band), which will release its debut album ‘The Will’ in October on Scarlet Records. The band is driven by an insane passion for ‘70s psychedelic/soul/blues/hard rock sound that never went by. Here’s what Spice itself has to say about this:
“Spice And The RJ Band is my solo band. The “R” stands for “Bob Ruben” and the “J” stands for “Johann”. Johann is an old friend and an ex-roadie of a band I used to play with a couple of years ago. About a year ago I opened an old door which led into other doors… which I decided to walk through… What I´m trying to say is, that instead of seeking riff I wanted my fingers to play, I started to let the music lead me. No genre orientated. I just let it all come out. In all kinds of beautiful shapes.”
Here’s the complete tracklist of the album:
01. Pick A Rose
02. See Ya
03. Parallel
04. As We Lie
05. Don´t Tell Me
06. Fat Snakes And Robots
07. Hold On
08. All I Know
09. The Fake
10. Like A Rose
11. I´II Be Alright
12. The Will |
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| Extrema - Metal Camp audio / video footage available |
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| Demia - New signing and debut album 'Insidious' |
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Demia, one of Europe’s most interesting metal newcomers, signed a deal with Scarlet Records. ‘Insidious’, this is the confirmed title for the band’s debut album, was recorded at Undercity Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California, produced by Logan Mader (ex-Machine Head) and Lucas Banker (Junkie XL), and it will be released in September 2007. A real must for fans of Machine Head, Slipknot, Chimaira, Meshuggah and Lamb Of God. In the meantime, the band, who’s live CV includes hundreds of shows with bands such as (HED) p.e., Caliban and Dagoba among others, as well as a full European tour with illdisposed and Deadsoil, is ready to hit the road again to support the new effort. Check out the latest news on www.myspace.com/demiamusic. |
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| Allhelluja - 'Band of the year on
Metal Hammer readers poll and
Limited-edition Box-Set to come!´ |
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A limited edition collectors box titled 'Into The Inferno - Into The Pain' containing both Allhelluja’s critically-acclaimed albums, debut ‘Inferno Museum’ and the latest ‘Pain Is The Game’, will be released in July on Scarlet Records. The box-set, consisting of the 2 CDs, will also include some stickers, a pin and a band poster. Allhelluja also announce that the band was voted by leading Italian mag Metal Hammer’s readers as 2006’ Italian band of the year and ‘Pain Is The Game’ Italian album of the year, leaving behind celebrated acts such as Lacuna Coil and Rhapsody Of Fire to name a few. Check out the latest news on www.allhelluja.com and www.myspace.com/allhelluja. |
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| Necrodeath - New Album 'Draculea' |
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Black-thrash metal heroes Necrodeath are ready to come back with a brand new studio album, following the highly acclaimed ‘100% Hell’ and after a 25-year-long career which established them as one of the prominent acts in the European extreme metal scene. ‘Draculea’ will be the title of the new album, which is scheduled to be released in October on Scarlet Records. Here’s what former drummer Peso had to say about that:
“Immediately after the recording sessions for ‘100% Hell’ I began composing some new material, but it was in November 2006 that I realized that Necrodeath had to come back with a new record, some new material capable to improve our sound without losing our typical trademark. That’s why I had the idea to write a concept based on Vlad Tepes’ life, finding the inspiration on some books I’ve been reading recently. Every song will have its particular meaning and there will be a wide range of influences upon this new record. Pier from Labyrinth will be handling the guitar duties, with us being still in search for a permanent guitar player, and, of course, this means that the whole record will be influenced by Pier’s extraordinary style, with lots of great solos, for the first time in the band’s career. Flegias and John are also putting a lot of efforts in this record, you can be sure that everybody will notice that. Last thing is that I also came out with a definitive title for the record: ‘Draculea’. Stay tuned!” |
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| Malfeitor - New signing and debut album
'Unio Mystica Maxima' |
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Malfeitor, featuring Fabban (Aborym) signed a 1-album-deal with Scarlet Records, the label who launched the first two Aborym albums, ‘Kali Yuga Bizarre’ (1999) e ‘Fire Walk With Us’ (2001), as M.Fabban himself explains:
“I know Scarlet’s crew since 1997, they know how to launch a newborn piece of evil like Malfeitor. We received lots of interesting offers in order to put some inch on paper, but Scarlet is a well organized and well structured label, they’ve been in the scene for many years. They will do a cool job for us. No doubts”.
The debut full-lenght will be out in September 2007 both in CD and vinyl LP formats. The confirmed title is ‘Unio Mystica Maxima’, 9 tracks of mind-crushing, freezing, obscure and weird Luciferian Black Metal! Here’s the tracklist:
Adveniat Infernus (INTRO)
Rex Bestia Fera
In This Place Forever
Unio Mystica Maxima
Jesus Christi to the Lions
Baphomet
Fiamme Udite
Dungeon
Black Magic Mushrooms (MYSTICUM COVER)
The artwork of the album, currently under-construction, was created by Fabban itself, and the front cover of both the CD and LP versions by Marcelo HVC (Poisoned To Reality, Brazil).
Before the full-lenght’s release in September, Malfeitor will release a special hand-numbered 666 copies limited edition split 7” EP with the norwegian band Amok (feat. Goatpromoter Lava, ex Taake) through War Arts Production (Portugal).
Info: www.war-arts-productions.com.
For more info you can visit www.scarletrecords.it, www.malfeitor.net or www.myspace.com/malfeitor666.
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| Extrema - Festival appearances, DVD
preview and more! |
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Being in the music business for more than two decades already, Extrema can be simply considered one of the everlasting and most popular metal bands in Italy. No wonder their first, monumental ‘Murder Tunes & Broken Bones – 20 Years Anniversary DVD’, covering the whole band’s history and stepping inside Extrema’s world with stunning live shots, videoclips, interviews and tons of extras, already collected amazing reviews and comments all over the country, gaining Italian’s leading metal mag Metal Hammer’s front cover and topping the dedicated sections in basically every other publication (METAL HAMMER 10/10 - GRIND ZONE 9,5/10 - ROCK HARD 9/10 - METAL SHOCK 8/10 and so on…). The DVD, along with the live CD ‘Raisin’ Hell With Friends – Live At The Rolling Stone’, will come out in June on Scarlet Records. In the meantime, the band has already confirmed its appearance at prestigious Heineken Jammin’ Festival in Venice, Italy (14th June), sharing the stage with metal legends Iron Maiden, Slayer and many others, and Metal Camp in Tolmin, Slovenia (19th July). More live dates are expected to be announced soon. Check www.extremateam.com and www.myspace.com/extrema for infos and updates. |
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| Stormlord - 'The Battle Of Quebec City: Live In Canada' DVD |
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June 2007 will see Scarlet Records releasing Stormlord’s first official DVD ‘The Battle Of Quebec City: Live In Canada’, a very special package for every fan of the celebrated extreme metal band which was able to gain international respect and credibility with critically-acclaimed albums such as ‘At The Gates Of Utopia’ and the last ‘The Gorgon Cult’. The DVD consists in the full live show recorded in Quebec City last June (including a new song, ‘Dimension: Hate’, and a stunning cover of Slayer’s ‘Raining Blood’), during the band’s successful Canadian tour, four extra songs in bootleg version recorded in Montreal and Toronto and videoclips for the songs ‘I Am Legend’ and ‘Under The Boards (195, M.A.)’. Here’s the complete tracklist:
Live in Quebec City @ Les Dagobert, 14 June 2006:
01. “The Torchbearer”
02. “Dance Of Hecate”
03. “Wurdulak”
04. “I Am Legend”
05. “The Oath Of The Legion”
06. “Under The Boards (195, M.A.)”
07. “The Gorgon Cult”
08. “Dimension: Hate”
09. “Xanadu (A Vision In A Dream)”
10. “Where My Spirit Forever Shall Be”
11. “The Curse Of Medusa”
12. “Raining Blood”
Extra:
Live in Montreal @ Foufounes Electriques, 16 June 2006 - Bootleg
“Dance Of Hecate”
“Wurdulak”
Live in Toronto @ Reilly's, 17 June 2006 - Bootleg
“Wurdulak”
“I Am Legend”
“I Am Legend” (Promotional Clip 2002)
“Under The Boards” (Promotional Clip 2004)
Every fan of true symphonic black metal should not miss this! Check out the latest news on www.stormlord.net
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| Olympos Mons - New signing and new album 'Medievil' |
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Critically-acclaimed finnish metallers Olympos Mons have just announced that they’ve parted company with Limb Music productions, which released their debut ‘Conquistador’ in 2004, and signed a new worldwide deal with Scarlet Records (which licensed the album to marquee/Avalon for the Japanese market). ‘Medievil’ is the title of the new studio effort, mixed by Janne Saksa at Sound Supreme Studios in Hämeenlinna and mastered at Finnvox Studios in Heksinki. The record will hit the stores in July 2007 and has been already described as a big step forward compared to its predecessor, both technically and musically, as people can expect from a group of talented and experienced musicians as Olympos Mons certainly are, with a particular mention for the extraordinary singer Ian E. Highhill. Check out the latest news on www.olymposmons.com. |
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| Deliver Us From Evil - The Official Scarlet Records DVD |
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Scarlet Records is going to release the label’s first ever DVD on the 16th April. ‘Deliver Us From Evil’ is the confirmed title for the label’s latest effort, a compilation which will include video clips and live clips from some of its most significant artists, such as Necrodeath (‘Master Of Morphine’), Vision Divine (We Are, We Are Not’), Hatesphere (‘Only The Strongest…’, recorded live at France’s Hellfest), Barcode (‘Fuck What You Say’) or Allhelluja (‘Superhero Motherfucker Superman’, directed by renowed artist Chad Michael Ward) to name a few. Here’s the complete tracklist:
1) Necrodeath – Master Of Morphine
2) Stormlord – Under The Boards
3) Allhelluja – Superhero Motherfucker Superman
4) Disarmonia Mundi – Celestial Furnace
5) Barcode – Fuck What You Say
6) Hatesphere – Only The Strongest…(LIVE)
7) Slowmotion Apocalypse – The Insomniac
8) Kayser – Good Citizen
9) Phaze I – Scream Of Dying Dogs
10) Cadaveria – Spell
11)The Defaced – Once In Between
12) Vision Divine – We Are, We Are Not (LIVE)
13) Disarmonia Mundi – Red Clouds
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