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27.VII+ Nightmare Records
27.VII+ Esoteric Recordings
27.VII+ Metal Mind Records
27.VII+ Metal Blade Records


BANDS & PERFORMERS:

Evergrey
(Sweden) / July 27, 2014

Forthcoming release:

“Hymns for the Broken” is a new album by Swedish prog-metallers Evergrey. It will be released on September 26, 2014, via AFM Records. Tracklist: 1. King of Errors, 2. A New Dawn, 3. Wake a Change, 4. Archaic Rage, 5. Barricades, 6. Black Undertow, 7. The Fire, 8. Hymns for the Broken, 9. Missing You, 10. The Grand Collapse, 11. The Aftermath. Line-up: Tom S. Englund – vocals, guitars; Rikard Zander – keyboards; Johan Niemann – bass.

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Threshold
(UK) / July 27, 2014

Forthcoming release:

The new Threshold album, ”For the Journey”, will be issued on September 19, 2014, by Nuclear Blast Records. Tracklist: 1. Watchtower on the Moon, 2. Unforgiven, 3. The Box, 4. Turned to Dust, 5. Lost in Your Memory, 6. Autumn Red, 7. The Mystery Show, 8. Siren Sky. Line-up: Damian Wilson – vocals; Karl Groom – guitars; Richard West – keyboards; Steve Anderson – bass; Johanne James – drums; Pete Morten – guitars.

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Pink Floyd
(UK) / July 27, 2014

Forthcoming release:

Pink Floyd can confirm that they are releasing a new album, “The Endless River”, in October 2014. It is an album of mainly ambient and instrumental music based on the 1993/’94 “Division Bell” sessions, which feature David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright. The album is produced by David Gilmour with Phil Manzanera and recording engineer Andy Jackson. Work is still in progress, but more details to come at the end of the summer.

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Tony Iommi
(UK) / July 27, 2014

Latest News:

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi says he'd like to collaborate with iconic Welsh singer Tom Jones. Back in the 80s, a UK rock magazine ran a spoof news story claiming that Jones, most famous for his 60's mega-hits Delilah, What's New Pussycat? and The Green, Green Grass of Home, had been lined up to front Black Sabbath. The suggestion was that the new-look Sabbath would take a concept album based on a mythical monster visiting a Welsh pit village on the road, for the Minotaur/Miner Tour. Though the story was a joke, it sparked a conversation between Iommi and Jones, which led to a friendship blossoming between the two men. "I've met Tom a few times, and we were talking one day, and he said 'Did you ever see that thing in the press about me joining you, guys?'” Iommi reveals. "I said 'Yes, I did', and he said 'It's not a bad idea, is it?'"

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King Diamond
(Denmark) / July 27, 2014


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Prog Sphere
(USA) / July 27, 2014

Latest News:

In Summer 2010, Prog Sphere started a compilation series called “Progstravaganza”. Almost four years later, with 19 released editions (the 20th part will be released by the end of July), with over 430 bands and more than 50,000 downloads, Prog Sphere is compiling the first physical edition of the series. Prog Sphere invites unsigned bands from all around the world to take part on the physical Progstravaganza edition. In addition to the feature on the sampler, the selected bands will receive special treatment on Prog Sphere’s main website through interviews, reviews, special articles, podcasts, radio features, lyric/photo videos, streamings, advertisements and more, with exposure of 2M views per month. The special addition to this ultimate prog bundle is accompanied with a six-month promotional campaign through Prog Sphere Promotions for each of the artists, plus features in the special Progstravaganza magazine which will be available along with the sampler. One of the artists will get an opportunity to release a full-length album through Prog Sphere. Artists can get in touch with Prog Sphere by sending an email to info@prog-sphere.com including a download link of the song (up to 7 minutes long) aimed for the sampler, short biography and links. Submissions for the inclusion on the first Progstravaganza CD release are open until September 10, 2014.

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Nightmare Records
(USA) / July 27, 2014

New releases:

  • Teramaze - “Esoteric Symbolism”
  • Halcyon Way - "Conquer"
  • Anubis Gate - "Horizons"

    “Esoteric Symbolism”:
    Teramaze returns with their 4th full length album after completely grabbing the attention of the underground Thrash and Prog-Power Metal fans with their 2012 release “AnhedoniA”. Teramaze blends amazingly tight and speedy syncopated guitar/drum riffs and rhythms, with melodic hard vocals, for a very unique brand of metal.

    "Conquer":
    Halcyon Way releases its fourth full-length album simply called "Conquer". The band delivers modern metal, punishing riffs, seamlessly mixing multiple genres of rock and metal.

    "Horizons":
    Finally the eagerly anticipated sixth album of Danish Prog-Metallers Anubis Gate is here. Horizons is unquestionably the band’s most mature work to date, c mbining their signature epic songwriting with the brilliant production team of Kim Olesen and Jacob Hansen.

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    Esoteric Recordings
    (UK) / July 27, 2014

    Forthcoming release:

  • Tin Spirits – “Scorch”

    Tin Spirits have almost finished work on their new album, “Scorch”. The release date is September 15, 2014. The label is Esoteric Antenna, a division of Esoteric Recordings. Tracklist: 1. Carnivore, 2. Summer Now, 3. Old Hands, 4. Binary Man, 5. Little Eyes, 6. Wrapped And Tied, 7. She Moves among Us, 8. Garden State. Line-up: Daniel Steinhardt – guitar, vocals; Mark Kilminster – bass, vocals; Doug Mussard – drums, vocals; Dave Gregory (XTC) – guitar.

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    Metal Mind Records
    (Poland) / July 27, 2014

    Forthcoming releases:

  • Paul Di’Anno – “The Beast Arises” (DVD) – October 6
  • Osada Vida – New album (CD) – TBA

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    Metal Blade Records
    (USA) / July 27, 2014

    New releases:

  • The Black Dahlia Murder – "Fool 'Em All"
  • Whitechapel – "Our Endless War"
  • Falconer – "Black Moon Rising"
  • Below – "Across the Dark River"
  • Portrait – "Crossroads"

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