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Kamelot singer falls ill, North American Tour To Go On

The following statement was made by the band:

Hello Kamelot Nation,

The band and crew are all here in Tampa rehearsing for the tour – Visas have been cleared and the guys are in good spirits and ready to party with all of you. However, during rehearsals, Roy became severely ill. Due to this, as yet undiagnosed, illness, Roy reluctantly has been forced to head back home to Norway. He is currently under his physician’s care, but unfortunately these circumstances will prevent him from joining us on the North American concert tour. Of course, we want Roy to take care of his health as priority one for now and for the future. After much consideration on how to proceed, all of us in Kamelot feel strongly about keeping our commitment to our fans, promoters, and support bands on this tour! We are all ready and excited about playing these shows, we have flown in people from around the world to be apart of it and it has been in the works over a year! Therefore, we are working diligently with a fantastic singer willing to step in at the eleventh hour in order to make this tour a reality – our good friend Michael from Circus Maximus (Norway) has agreed to fill in for Roy! And we are excited to announce a special guest: Swedish vocalist Elize Ryd from Amaranthe will be joining the band on the North American Tour. She will also be part of the VIP meet and greet! Elize toured with us on our Summer Pandemonium Tour and also the European tour earlier this Spring. Also as a special thank you to our North American fans, our friends at ESP guitars have donated a beautiful ESP guitar which will be signed by Thomas Youngblood and given away at the end of our North American tour – this contest is open only to North American tour concert goers. Fans can enter for a chance to win this exclusive item by signing up in the designated area at each show! More surprises are in store at many shows including special guest appearances and more.”

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Dimmu Borgir’s Gateways – Performed by KORK Norwegian Orchestra

You can watch below a video with the KORK Norwegian Orchestra performing Gateways by Dimmu Borgir:

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Dark Essence Records makes Taake albums available on vinyl again

From the 1st September, “Nattestid” and “Bjoergvin”, the first two albums from TAAKE, are once again available on vinyl thanks to Bergen-based Dark Essence Records, who are re-releasing these much sought after collector’s items.  “Nattestid” was first released eleven years ago, and “Bjoergvin” eight years ago, and both were limited to a pressing of 500 copies.  The 2010 editions will come with new artwork and gatefold covers, and will include an A2 poster.  Both albums will be limited to 500 copies available world-wide.

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Episode 13 Signs With Norway’s Misantrof Antirecords For Release Of Third Album

Black Metallers EPISODE 13 have signed with Norway’s Misantrof ANTIRecords for the release of the band’s third full length album, which will be titled “Death Reclaims the Earth”. Misantrof, the label that was founded, and is headed by, CARPATHIAN FOREST bass player Daniel Vrangsinn, has scheduled the release of “Death Reclaims the Earth” for the autumn. Track listing for the seven-track album, is as follows:

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Firewind unveil “Days of Defiance” Album Cover Art and Track Listing

“The Greek melodic metal phenomenon FIREWIND, led by the young guitar sensation Gus G. has returned with the scathing new studio album effort Days of Defiance, which is easily their defining musical moment. The much anticipated disc is set for an October 25th release in Europe, as well as an October 26th release in North America. Days of Defiance is a truly ambitious and dynamic opus featuring some of the most brilliant guitar playing the genre has seen in many years.

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Helloween – cover unveiled for “7 sinners” album

From today on the front cover of the new HELLOWEEN album “7 SINNERS” is unveiled!

End of October, just on time for Halloween, the long-awaited album “7 SINNERS” will be released.7 sinners

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Ektomorf – Recordings finished and endorsement deal

EKTOMORF are back in their homeland Hungary and have got their brand new album with them. They just finished the works on their new record in the Antfarm Studio Denmark with no less than Tue Madsen. More album details as well as song titles, photos and videos of the studio sessions will come soon.

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The Wretched End- “Ominous” release date

The Wretched End – “Ominous” is scheduled for release on October 25th. Out worldwide through NAP/ CANDLELIGHT RECORDS. Featuring Samoth from Emperor!

U.D.O. – New record will be called “Rev-Raptor”

U.D.O. news: the band around Udo “Mr. German Metal” Dirkschneider will complete the recordings for their next album these days. The new piece of work will be titled “REV-RAPTOR”. The release is scheduled for January 14th.

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Chevelle – “Shameful Metaphors” Trailer