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    posted by richard
    Friday, June 25, 2010

    BEHEMOTH ­ post making of "Alas, The Lord Is Upon Me"!

    BEHEMOTH – post making of “Alas, The Lord Is Upon Me“!

    Polish black/death tank BEHEMOTH just released a making of trailer for their upcoming video clip “Alas, The Lord Is Upon Me!“

    Check out the flick at: http://www.youtube.com/user/behemothofficial?blend=1&ob=4#p/a/u/0/utYubw…

    The clip has been produced by Grupa 13 who also worked on “At The Left Hand Ov God“ and “Ov Fire And The Void“ – which got banned from YouTube the day it got released!

    www.behemoth.pl | www.myspace.com/behemoth | www.nuclearblast.de/behemoth

    posted by richard
    Thursday, June 24, 2010

    TARJA – NEW SINGLE RELEASED JULY 19th

    THE NEW Tarja single, ‘Falling Awake’, will be released in the UK on July 19th as a vinyl 10” only via Spinefarm Records UK.

    This highly collectible format will be limited to 1000 copies, all of them pressed onto ‘marbled’ vinyl & numbered by hand, and will be available exclusively from online retailer What Records (www.whatrecords.co.uk).

    ‘Falling Awake’ is the first track to be released from the forthcoming Tarja outing, ‘What Lies Beneath’ – the second full album beneath the ‘Tarja’ banner, the follow up to 2007’s ‘My Winter Storm’.

    This version of the track differs from the one that will appear on ‘What Lies Beneath’ in that if features a special guest appearance from Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook. Mixing has been handled, as with much of the new album, by renowned UK producer Colin Richardson, whose track record numbers artists such as Slipknot, Machine Head & Bullet For My Valentine.

    The B-side of the 10” is ‘The Good Die Young’ – a specially mixed version of the song from the new Scorpions album, ‘Sting In The Tail’, with Tarja’s vocals now more prominent overall.

    ‘What Lies Beneath’ is scheduled for release on September 3rd 2010 via Spinefarm Records UK, preceded by follow-up single/video ‘Until My Last Breath’ on August 16th.

    A UK show or shows is currently being lined up for October 2010.

    Tarja performing ‘the good die young’ with Scorpions’ frontman klaus meine on german tv

    http://www.tarjaturunen.com | http://www.myspace.com/tarjaturunen
    http://www.spinefarmrecords.co.uk | http://www.myspace.com/spinefarmrecordsuk

    posted by richard
    Thursday, June 24, 2010

    KATAKLYSM ­ shooting new video

    Canadian extreme metallers KATAKLYSM will commence shooting a video clip for the song “Push The Venom” next July with director Ivan Colic (TYPE O NEGATIVE, UNLEASHED, DEATHSTARS, EX DEO) in Belgrade, Serbia. The track comes from their new album Heaven’s Venom, which will be released on August 16th. The follow-up to 2008’s Prevail, was recorded by KATAKLYSM guitarist J-F Dagenais (MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX) and was mixed by Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MNEMIC, DARK TRANQUILLITY).

    “It wasn’t a hard decision for us to choose who will do the next KATAKLYSM video. As some of you know we’ve released some of the craziest videos lately with our other band EX DEO. So we decided to give KATAKLYSM a visual masterpiece as well and hire Ivan Colic once again to direct and produce the new clip for the song ‘Push The Venom’. It’s a hard hitting track with lots of anger and power and I’m positive Ivan will give it justice. We will shoot the video right after completing the EX DEO tour in Europe in mid July, so stand by for its premier in August!”, says mainman Maurizio Iacono.

    Heaven’s Venom track listing:

    1. A Soulless God
    2. Determined (Vows of Vengeance)
    3. Faith Made of Shrapnel
    4. Push the Venom
    5. Hail the Renegade
    6. As the Walls Collapse
    7. Numb & Intoxicated
    8. At the Edge of the World
    9. Suicide River
    10. Blind Savior

    www.kataklysm.swizcorp.com
    www.myspace.com/kataklysm

    posted by richard
    Tuesday, June 22, 2010

    SONISPHERE – GOOD CHARLOTTE, CONVERGE, BRIAN POSEHN and MORE!

    * GOOD CHARLOTTE CONFIRM
    EXCLUSIVE FESTIVAL APPEARANCE *

    * BRIAN POSEHN MAKES UK COMEDY DEBUT AT EXCLUSIVE FESTIVAL APPEARANCE *

    * CONVERGE AND KYLESA EXCLUSIVE FESTIVAL SETS *

    * CHROME HOOF, EARTHTONE9, LITTLE LONDON, OUT OF SIGHT, STRAIGHT LINES and TIGER PLEASE JOIN LINE UP *

    SONISPHERE FESTIVAL KNEBWORTH boasts exclusive headline appearances from IRON MAIDEN and RAMMSTEIN, plus Friday night headliner ALICE COOPER, IGGY & THE STOOGES, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, PENDULUM and more – with over 140 bands set to play – many of whom you will only see at KNEBWORTH this summer. With a wealth of musical, comedic and other entertaining talent on offer, plus FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS for every ticket holder, the £132.50 weekend ticket price – which unlike most festivals carries NO BOOKING FEE – is hands down the best value for money out there.

    Now, with less than 6 weeks to go, SONISPHERE has announced a further 10 acts to the already stellar line up.

    Hot off the US Bamboozle roadshow, GOOD CHARLOTTE will take to the APOLLO stage on Saturday straight after PAPA ROACH and before PLACEBO for an exclusive festival appearance. Armed with a plethora of catchy tunes, the US Pop-Punksters have 4 UK top 10 singles under their studded belts, making them one of the biggest bands in the world of punk.

    With hits such as “The River” – which was recorded with 2009 SONISPHERE guests AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s M Shadows and Synester Gates – “Girls & Boys”, “The Anthem”, “Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous” and “Predictable”, there’s no excuse not to sing along at GOOD CHARLOTTE’s only UK festival appearance of 2010.

    Another festival exclusive comes in the form of comedian BRIAN POSEHN’s debut UK performance at SONISPHERE COMEDY. You’ll recognise Brian from “The Office – An American Workplace”, as well as his recently released music video “Metal By Numbers”. The funnyman – who has appeared in films such as “The Devils Rejects” and “Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer” and programs including “Just Shoot Me”, “Seinfeld” and “Friends” – looks forward to his first UK performance:

    ‘’As an American metal head it's long been a dream of mine to attend one of the UK's famous summer music festivals, the fact that I get to make my UK debut at Sonisphere is insanely cool. To be on the same bill as Maiden and Anthrax is a metal nerd dream I never thought would come true. Sonisphere Knebworth is sure to be a three day metal nerdgasm’’

    A further 8 bands have also been confirmed, including exclusive appearances from US noisemakers CONVERGE and sludge metallers KYLESA, who both fly in from the States to dish out the decibels on BOHEMIA and RED BULL stages respectively.

    There are also some very welcome additions to the JAGERMEISTER stage. As well as sets from TIGER PLEASE, LITTLE LONDON and OUT OF SIGHT, we can confirm a very special headline appearance from reformed metal heroes EARTHTONE 9 on the Saturday. The band are also offering a free 16 track download to jog people’s memories and familiarise themselves with their music at www.earthtone9.co.uk. Says frontman Karl Middleton:

    'We are still in shock that we've been asked to play the mighty Sonisphere festival almost a decade after we laid et9 to rest. To say that this year has been full of surprises is an understatement, it is a dream come true for us to be able to play at one of the world's premier metal festivals. We cannot fucking wait to get up there and lay waste to the Jagermeister stage. If you like groove based, heavy, melodic music come and check us
    out on Saturday. Rest assured you'll see a band playing with every ounce of conviction, passion and intensity that they can muster. It's going to be beautiful…..and terrifying. See you there. x'

    Over on the STONGBOW BOWTIME BAR stage STRAIGHT LINES will play on the Sunday, with CHROME HOOF headlining the Saturday.

    Look out for details of more comedy, as well as special guest comperes to be announced shortly.

    SONISPHERE takes place at KNEBWORTH HOUSE July 30th – August 1st 2010

    Tickets for SONISPHERE KNEBWORTH are on sale now at www.sonispherefestivals.com – with a full weekend ticket going for just £132.50, no booking fee and a host of exclusive performances there is no better value for UK Festival Fans this summer!

    Band Line up so far:

    IRON MAIDEN **
    RAMMSTEIN *
    65DAYSOFSTATIC
    AFTER THE ORDEAL
    ALICE COOPER *
    ALICE IN CHAINS **
    ALL FORGOTTEN
    ALLIES
    AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR
    ANTHRAX *
    APOCALYPTICA *
    ARMY OF FRESHMEN
    AUDREY HORNE
    THE BENDAL INTERLUDE
    BIGELF
    BLACK SPIDERS
    BLITZ KIDS
    BOYS WITH X RAY EYES
    BOW AND ARROW
    BRING ME THE HORIZON *
    BURY TOMORROW
    CARS ON FIRE
    THE CASINO BRAWL
    CHICKENHAWK
    CHROME HOOF
    CKY *
    CONVERGE
    THE CULT *
    DEAF HAVANA
    DELAIN *
    DIR EN GREY *
    DON BROCO
    THE EIGHTIES MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER
    EARTHTONE9
    ENDLESS DARK
    EUROPE
    EVILE
    FAILSAFE
    FAMILY FORCE 5
    FASTWAY
    FEAR FACTORY
    FEI COMODO
    FIGHTSTAR
    FIREBUG
    FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND
    GALLOWS
    GENERAL FIASCO
    GOOD CHARLOTTE
    GU MEDICINE
    THE GHOST OF A THOUSAND
    HEAVEN’S BASEMENT
    HENRY ROLLINS (SPOKEN WORD) *
    IGGY & THE STOOGES *
    INME
    JAPANESE VOYEURS
    KARNIVOOL *
    KATATONIA
    KELLERMENSCH
    KYLESA
    LACUNA COIL *
    LIGHTS GO BLUE
    LITTLE FISH
    LITTLE LONDON
    LOWER THAN ATLANTIS
    MADINA LAKE
    MARCH OF THE RAPTORS
    ME VS HERO
    MÖTLEY CRÜE **
    MUNICIPAL WASTE
    OUTCRY COLLECTIVE
    OUT OF SIGHT
    PAPA ROACH *
    PENDULUM
    PHILIP SAYCE
    PLACEBO *
    POLAR BEAR CLUB
    RENEGADES
    RINOA
    RISE TO REMAIN
    RSJ
    SABATON *
    SACRED MOTHER TONGUE
    SICK OF IT ALL
    SIX HOUR SUNDOWN
    SKUNK ANANSIE
    SLAM CARTEL
    SLAVES TO GRAVITY
    SLAYER *
    SOULFLY
    STRAIGHT LINES
    SYLOSIS
    TEK ONE
    TERRORVISION
    THERAPY? **
    THROATS
    TIGER PLEASE
    TOM HOLLISTER TRIO
    TURISAS
    THE UNION
    TURBOWOLF
    WHILE SHE SLEEPS
    THEWORLDONFIRE
    THE XCERTS
    VOODOO SIX

    ** Only UK performance of 2010
    * Exclusive UK Festival Performance

    Comedy Line Up So Far:

    ANDREW O’NEILL
    BRIAN POSEHN
    JARRED CHRISTMAS
    SEAN HUGHES
    TIM MINCHIN

    Tickets available from www.sonispherefestivals.com

    *******ENDS******

    Music Press: Adam Sagir adam@thenoisecartel.com 020 8202 4314
    Music Radio/TV: Nelly Liger nelly@thenoisecartel.com 020 8202 4314
    All news media: Dan Walsh dan.walsh@ideageneration.co.uk 020 7749 6850

    BACKGROUND NOTES
    Having established itself as the “Best New Festival” at the 2009 UK Festival Awards and holding six out of eight of the nominations for the forthcoming “Best New Festival” category at the European Festival Awards, SONISPHERE FESTIVAL moves forward proudly with the announcement of their phenomenal 2010 headliners. Last year’s SONISPHERE saw 300,000 music fans attend six festivals across the continent, taking in The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Finland, and the UK. Boasting a line-up covering a truly broad spectrum of the rock scene, headliners Metallica led a diverse collection of acts from country to country including Slipknot, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, Linkin Park, The Prodigy, The Hives and many more, to make the inaugural tour a huge success.

    This year, SONISPHERE expands to eleven events with headliners including Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Rammstein. With an extremely impressive line up already shaping up across all eleven shows, this groundbreaking travelling rock circus is set to be an even bigger success in 2010, as it solidifies its position as the world’s leading rock festival series.

    FINNISH SLEAZE ROCKERS ANNOUNCE FIRST HEADLINE UK TOUR FOR SEPTEMBER 2010: SPINEFARM LABELMATES JETTBLACK SET TO SUPPORT…

    Reckless Love & Jettblack

    RECKLESS LOVE, the Finnish rockers who have burst spectacularly onto the UK scene in the past few months, have confirmed an 11-date ‘Back To Paradise’ tour of the UK starting on September 16th 2010.

    With the quartet’s debut self-titled album picking up stellar reviews, plus a spectacular Download Festival debut now firmly under their belt, the time is right for RL (fronted by former Crashdiet vocalist Olli Herman) to return to the UK to give further impetus to a new glitter-coated movement founded on strong songs, equally strong image and the all-consuming desire to entertain!

    To date, the band – signed to Spinefarm Records UK – have only visited the UK on two occasions; first, to play a sold-out show at the Barfly club in London, and second, for the aforementioned Download outing, where they packed out the expansive Pepsi Stage tent, being cited as ‘2010’s surprise package’ by Kerrang! magazine.

    The full list of ‘Back To Paradise’ shows is as follows:-

    SEPTEMBER

    16th – Swindon, The Furnace 23rd – Sheffield, Corporation
    17th – Nuneaton, Queens Hall 24th – Nottingham, Basement
    18th – Manchester, MOHO 25th – London, Borderline
    19th – Glasgow, Cathouse 26th – Reading, Sub 89
    21st – Aberdeen, The Tunnels 28th – Southampton, The Joiners
    22nd – Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire

    Special Guesting on all dates will be UK ‘stadium rockers’ Jettblack, whose debut ‘Get Your Hands Dirty’ single & album are currently on release, also through Spinefarm Records UK.

    PRIOR TO their ‘Back To Paradise’ tour, Reckless Love release a new digital single ‘Romance’ on July 5th 2010; the single will come complete with two bonus acoustic tracks, including a cover of the Def Leppard classic ‘Hysteria’.

    http://recklesslove.com | www.myspace.com/recklessloverocks
    http://www.spinefarmrecords.co.uk | http://www.myspace.com/spinefarmrecordsuk

    FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH PICK UP TWO TROPHIES AT THE METAL HAMMER ‘GOLDEN GODS’ AWARDS IN LONDON…

    US ROCKERS Five Finger Death Punch were double winners at the annual Metal Hammer ‘Golden Gods’ Awards at the O2 Arena in London on June 14th 2010.

    The band – who made a main-stage appearance at this year’s Download Festival in the UK, as well as playing at the Awards themselves – were voted ‘Best Breakthrough Act’ by the readers of the magazine; FFDP guitarist Zoltan Bathory also won the ‘Dimebag Darrell Shredder Award’, a trophy that was presented to him by Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul, brother of the late Dimebag.

    FFDP’s latest album ‘War Is The Answer’ is currently on release via Spinefarm Records UK, supported by the single/video ‘Bad Company’ – a version of the classic song first recorded in 1974 by the UK band of the same name.

    http://www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com | http://www.myspace.com/ffdpukfans

    http://www.spinefarmrecords.co.uk | http://www.myspace.com/spinefarmrecordsuk

    posted by richard
    Monday, June 21, 2010

    Volbeat Announce UK Tour And New Album Details

    DANISH RIFF LORDS CONFIRM FIRST UK TOUR FOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010

    NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘BEYOND HEAVEN / ABOVE HELL’ SET FOR SEPTEMBER 13th RELEASE ON SPINEFARM RECORDS UK…

    VOLBEAT HAVE celebrated the completion of new studio album ‘Beyond Heaven / Above Hell’ by announcing a run of headline UK shows; the first time the Danish quartet – already an arena act in mainland Europe – have embarked on a tour over here.

    The band recently made a much-lauded appearance at the Download Festival in Castle Donington, their second showing at this prestigious UK event; they have also shared European stages with the likes of Metallica, AC/DC & Rammstein, showcasing a signature style that that draws equal inspiration from Johnny Cash, Social Distortion & Metallica (!), with tattooed singer/guitarist Michael Poulsen unafraid to show the full breadth of his musical vision.

    The list of dates is as follows:-

    NOVEMBER DECEMBER
    24th – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms 1st – Norwich, Waterfront
    25th – Dublin, Academy 2nd – Newcastle, Academy II
    26th – Belfast, Spring & Airbrake 3rd – Glasgow, Garage
    28th – Sheffield, Corporation 4th – Manchester, Academy II
    29th – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms 6th – Bristol, Thekla
    7th – Oxford, Academy
    8th – Birmingham, Academy II
    9th – London, Electric Ballroom

    A Special Guest act will be announced shortly.

    Prior to these shows, Volbeat will release their fourth studio outing since first coming together back in 2001; titled ‘Beyond Heaven / Above Hell’ and overseen by regular producer Jacob Hansen, the album – their first for Spinefarm Records UK – is set to be the band’s most varied effort to date, with all aspects of the well-honed Volbeat sound being pushed to new & exciting levels; in other words, more melody, more atmosphere and definitely more power, with the heavier songs – supported by a number of surprise guest appearances – showing that Poulsen & Co. are true (dark) masters of The Riff.

    ‘A Warrior’s Call’ a song recorded by the band as a tribute to Danish boxer Mikkel Kessler (who also features on the track), is now confirmed to appear on the album.

    The first single, title tbc, is likely to be released in mid-to-late August.

    http://www.myspace.com/volbeat | http://volbeat.dk
    http://www.spinefarmrecords.co.uk | http://www.myspace.com/spinefarmrecordsuk

    posted by richard
    Monday, June 21, 2010

    JUROJIN to support Orphaned Land at the Underworld

    After earning rave reviews for both their stunning debut and captivating live performances, London’s JUROJIN have landed a support slot with Israel’s Orphaned Land on Sunday June 27th at London’s infamous Underworld venue.

    “We’ve been fans of Orphaned Land and have followed their progress for a couple of years now” states guitarist Nic Rizzi. “So we are quite grateful to have been given the opportunity to support them in our hometown. Some of their influences are quite similar to ours with the usage of percussion instruments within heavy music, Arabic vibes, and musical passages so for us to open up the night seems suitable. I have to say though, we are just as thrilled to be playing with Orphaned Land as we are to be able to finally see them live!”

    JUROJIN have just released their acclaimed debut mini-album, “The Living Measure of Time” via ADA/ Warner, to great critical acclaim. Kerrang! Magazine have called them “one of the most unique bands of 2010,” Rocksound describe the album as “displaying a maturity far in excess of the band’s apparent experience,” and JUROJIN have received equal praises from the likes of Prog magazine, Powerplay, XFM, BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, and Kerrang! Radio amongst many others within UK media.

    Come see for yourself what Metal Team UK call “a band of professional musicians playing top-quality music.”

    JUROJIN supporting ORPHANED LAND
    27th JUNE LONDON UNDERWORLD Onstage at 7:30 pm.

    Tickets: http://www.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=453730&userid={2D15B9BE-5C86-4946-AD45-DF779A940653}&filler1=see&filler2=art-srch

    For more info on the band check www.myspace.com/jurojin. You can read an in depth interview at http://www.sonicabuse.com/2010/06/jurojin-speak-to-sonicabuse/

    posted by richard
    Monday, June 21, 2010

    BEHEMOTH ­ shot new video! Photos available!

    BEHEMOTH – shot new video! Photos available!

    Polish death / black tank BEHEMOTH has just shot a new production video for the track “Alas the Lord Is upon Me” off their latest release “Evangelion”. The video was produced and directed by Rafal Szermanowicz and Grupa 13 who also shot BEHEMOTH’s videos for “Ov Fire and the Void” and “At the left hand ov God”.

    Vocalist and guitarist Nergal comments: “First of all, we’ve overcome ourselves with this new video clip. Period. It’s something we’ve wanted to do for a very long time. Pretty much no digital intervention, no blue boxes, no fake shit this time, but great filming, good acting, and a fuckin’ awesome storyline. It’s disturbing, crazy, and evil. We’ve had over 70 people working for us on this video so we can easily say it was the biggest production so far. We are beyond excited! Wait and see…”

    The director of the video, Dariusz Szermanowicz commented: “This time we decided to make something different. We'd like to make a video in “cinematic” style without so many VFX like in last two videos. We found a great location, we had dozen of actors and extras and awesome stylizing. 16 hours of hard work resulted with best video we’ve ever made!”

    BEHEMOTH play BLOODSTOCK festival 13th – 15th August 2010

    www.behemoth.pl | www.myspace.com/behemoth | www.nuclearblast.de/behemoth

    SOILWORK – track by track video posted online!

    Guitarist, songwriter & producer Peter Wichers of Swedish modern metal heroes SOILWORK has recorded a track by track breakdown for the band’s upcoming album “The Panic Broadcast“!

    Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUkI1EYGI7c

    “The Panic Broadcast“ is set to be unleashed on July 5, 2010 and marks the bands first album to feature Peter Wichers since his return to the band in 2008!

    www.soilwork.org | www.myspace.com/soilwork | www.nuclearblast.de/soilwork

    ALL SHALL PERISH – introduce new drummer!

    A four-minute video message introducing Adam Pierce, the new drummer for the Oakland, California extreme metal band ALL SHALL PERISH, can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuPW0B_1K5w

    ALL SHALL PERISH recently parted ways with original drummer Matt Kuykendall. The group stated at the time, “It's always tough to part ways with a longtime member and friend, but it was absolutely necessary in order to maintain forward progress.”

    ALL SHALL PERISH's most recent lead guitarist, Jason Richardson, left ALL SHALL PERISH and has since been temporarily replaced by Francesco Artusato from Treviso, Italy.

    www.allshallperish.com | www.myspace.com/allshallperish | www.nuclearblast.de/allshallperish

    EQUILIBRIUM – new homepage, album out now!

    German folk/pagan metal veterans EQUILIBRIUM just set up their brand new homepage design – check it out at www.equilibrium-metal.net – and PLEASE NOTE: this is the new domain, the old one, www.equilibrium-metal.de is NOT in use anymore!!

    The band just released their third album “Rekreatur” which features new singer Robse Dahn for the first time!

    The ENTIRE album can be streamed at www.myspace.com/equilibrium until tomorrow morning (Saturday, June 19)!

    EQUILIBRIUM also just released the clip for the song “Der ewige Sieg”: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=105…

    www.equilibrium-metal.net | www.myspace.com/equilibrium | www.nuclearblast.de/equilibrium

    posted by richard
    Wednesday, June 16, 2010

    BLOODSTOCK – OPETH RETURN TO FILL FINAL HEADLINE SLOT

    OPETH RETURN TO BLOODSTOCK
    TO FILL FINAL HEADLINE SLOT

    With a line-up boasting headline appearances from CHILDREN OF BODOM, FEAR FACTORY, TWISTED SISTER, plus a special guest slot filled by MESHUGGAH, BLOODSTOCK can now confirm the final headline slot for BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2010. The Friday night will be closed by Swedish Prog-Metal superstars OPETH, who headlined back in 2008.

    “We're pretty excited about coming back to play the Bloodstock festival with Opeth.” States frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt “Myself and Axe will of course be double-fisting since we gonna cause some havoc with Bloodbath as well. We got asked to play since Heaven & Hell cancelled and even though we obviously feel that we cannot possibly match their magic or fill the void, it will be a like a personal tribute show to the memory of Ronnie Dio. So needless to say I'm honoured to play, it will be intimidating and emotional I believe. We'll deliver as usual of course but yeah, I will be thinking about Dio, that's for sure.”

    Since 1990, OPETH have dazzled audiences with their unique blend of death metal, prog and folk, earning a diverse fanbase through the use of both electric and acoustic guitars, and clean and growled vocals. Their 2008 headline slot earned the band rave reviews across the music press, for a performance that had the assembled mass of metalheads captivated with their intricate, beautifully executed compositions. With special guests MESHUGGAH preceding OPETH’s headline slot, we look forward to an awesome close to the first full day of BOA 2010 on Friday 13th August.

    CRUSADER LIMITED EDITION PRINT

    In other news, BLOODSTOCK founder Paul Gregory has released a Ltd Ed print of the Crusader artwork. Crusader was not only the first album cover Paul Raymond Gregory painted for Saxon but his first for any band. 25 years later this historic cover is released as a fine art limited edition print of 500 copies worldwide. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist and accompanied with a letter of authenticity.

    Not only in celebration of 40 years of metal and ten years of Bloodstock but in recognition of Paul's relationship with the band that Headlined the first Bloodstock and gave him eleven covers, Paul has reduced the price of the edition to just £50.00 to the run up to the festival.

    Your chance to save over £150.00 and collect a piece of metal's history, the artwork was originally painted in 1983 so is a great collectors piece for any rock / metal fan! The print will be ONLY available at this price between now and 15th August 2010 subject to availability

    Print Size 840 x 594 mm

    Image size 770 x 465 mm

    The BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL 2010 will take place at Catton Hall, Derbyshire from 12th – 15th August.

    Weekend tickets are on sale now at www.bloodstock.uk.com

    BAND LINE UP SO FAR
    OPETH : CHILDREN OF BODOM : FEAR FACTORY : TWISTED SISTER : MESHUGGAH :
    OBITUARY : ROSS THE BOSS (with Scott Columbus) : RAGE : ANDROMEDA : BEHEMOTH : DEVIN TOWNSEND : DORO : LEAVES EYES : SUFFOCATION : CANNIBAL CORPSE : KORPIKLAANI : GWAR : AMORPHIS : GOJIRA : SONATA ARCTICA : GORGOROTH : BLOODBATH : BLACK SPIDERS : EDGUY : ENSIFERUM : ONSLAUGHT : SNAKEBITE :
    HOLY MOSES : BENEDICTION : ENFORCER : KILLING MACHINE : MITHRAS : THE PROPHECY STEELWING : REGARDLESS OF ME : WITCHSORROW : EVILE : BONDED BY BLOOD : MORDECAI
    PURIFIED IN BLOOD : DESECRATION : POWERWOLF : HOSPITAL OF DEATH

    www.bloodstock.uk.com

    Sponsored by Metal Hammer www.metalhammer.co.uk Scuzz TV www.scuzz.tv and Rock Radio www.rockradio.co.uk