DOKKEN’s new greatest-hits package, “Greatest Hits 2″ — a collection of all-new versions of tracks such as “Dream Warriors”, “Breaking the Chains” and “Just Got Lucky”, paired two new songs and two covers (including a version of “Lies”, originally recorded by THE KNICKERBOCKERS) — will be released in Japan on April 21 via King Records. The CD will be made available in the U.S. on Cleopatra’s Deadline Records imprint.
The tracklisting for DOKKEN’s Greatest Hits 2 is as follows:
Death metal legends MALEVOLENT CREATION have posted footage of the band recording pre-production for their forthcoming 11th studio outing.
MALEVOLENT CREATION’s latest album, “Doomsday X“, was released in the U.S. in July 2007 via Nuclear Blast Records and in Europe in August 2007 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded and engineered at Mercury Recording Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida by longtime friend and producer (and sometimes session member) Gus Rios, and is said to be the most diverse MALEVOLENT CREATION album recorded to date and “without a doubt their fastest!!” Mick Thomson, guitarist for SLIPKNOT, contributed a “ripping” guitar solo to the song “Deliver My Enemy”.
For more info visit: www.myspace.com/malevolentcreation
Technical death metal legends PESTILENCE are pleased to announce their first US tour in over 16 years! Presented by Decibel Magazine and MetalSucks, the 17-date journey will kick off in Baltimore as part of the Maryland Deathfest at Sonar on May 30th and close at the Gramercy Theater in New York City on June 17. Support will be provided by Warbringer, Vital Remains, Enfold Darkness and Sacrificial Slaughter. Advance tickets will go on sale for all shows via http://enterthevault.com starting today. PESTILENCE released their first studio record since the critically acclaimed Spheres full-length(1994) with 2009’s Resurrection Macabre (Mascot Records). The band currently features vocalist/guitarist Patrick Mameli (C-187), returning bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Obscura), new drummer Yuma Van Eekelen (The New Dominion, Brutus) and guitarist Patrick Uterwijk. PESTILENCE w/ Warbringer, Vital Remains, Enfold Darkness, Sacrificial Slaughter
DRAGONFORCE have split with lead singer ZP Theart. The band issued the following statement, regarding the matter:
“It is with great regret that DragonForce announce a parting of the ways with singer ZP Theart. This is due to insurmountable differences of musical opinion but the rest of the band sincerely wishes ZP great success with his future projects.”
While the creative core members have begun writing the fifth album, they have also started a worldwide search for a new vocalist. “We are looking for a powerful, melodic singer to write a new chapter of DragonForce with us.” said guitarist Herman Li.
Anyone wishing to audition for the vacant position should apply following the instructions at this web address www.dragonforce.com/audition.
KREATOR has issued the following update:
“Kreator would like to clear up all of the confusion regarding the Atlanta show on March 31st at the Masquerade. Kreator is NOT playing this show and has not been part of that last date for over three months. KATAKLYSM is headlining that show and the rest of the tour will be playing, but Kreator will not, regardless of what the club’s website and Ticketmaster are showing. We regret that we are not playing Atlanta due to our visas, but we will be back on our next tour!
