NEWSDESK, 27th November 2009
> EMPIRES OF EDEN
Empires of Eden will hit the studio in January 2010 to complete the follow up to the critically acclaimed debut, Songs of War and Vengeance.
The next album will include an international all-star line-up of some of metal’s most powerful singers, building on the original creative force that made the debut a must-hear release of 2009.
The brainchild of ex-Dungeon guitarist Stu Marshall, Empires of Eden is a collection of melodic power metal that has garnered unanimous praise worldwide. Incorporating huge melodic hooks, blistering guitar performances and a fresh approach to songwriting, the debut was a massive success in Japan, released by Rubicon Records in July this year.
The forthcoming opus, with the working title Silence Obscura, is set to deliver an aggressive and orchestrally focused tour de force, involving material that has be individually crafted to bring out the best of each singer’s unique vocal strengths.
The project’s director, Stu Marshall, says: “With the first album I was lucky enough to feature three incredible voices in Louie Gorgievski (Crimsonfire), Mike Zoias (Transcending Mortality) and Chris Ninni (Sydney session vocalist). The act has always had a focus on allowing the singers to compose all of their own lyrical parts and melodies, something that is rare these days when people are involved in projects like these. You do get a sense of what really makes these singers so good and you'll hear a deep range of their talent and soul.
“When formulating this album, I contacted many of the great artists who had influenced and inspired me for the last 20-plus years, and, out of the many I contacted, I was lucky enough to have five confirmed so far. From what I am hearing in these early stages, the concept is showing incredible promise.”
The confirmed guests and all remaining mysteries of the album will be revealed in the future, but for now, the one thing that is no secret is that tracking will commence in January.
For additional information and copies of the band’s debut release, check out http://www.empiresofeden.com/
> METALLICA TOUR
Latest confirmed Metallica dates across the globe:
Jan 19 - Lima, Peru Estadio San Marcos - On Sale Now
Jan 21 - Buenos Aires, Argentina River Plate Stadium - On Sale Dec 10
Jan 26 - Santiago, Chile Club Hipico - On Sale Now
Jan 28 - Porto Alegre, Brazil Zequinha Stadium - On Sale Dec 3
Jan 30 - Sao Paulo, Brazil Morumbi Stadium - On Sale Dec 1
Mar 1 - Guadalajara, Mexico Estadio Tres de Marzo - On Sale Dec 5
Mar 3 - Monterrey, Mexico Estadio Universitario On Sale Dec 5
Mar 5 - Guatemala City, Guatemala Estadio Mateo Flores - On Sale Dec 3
Mar 7 - San Jose, Costa Rica Saprissa Stadium - On Sale Now
Mar 8 - Panama City, Panama Plaza Figali - On Sale Dec 1 at Ticket Plus Stores
Mar 10 - Bogota, Colombia Park Simon Bolivar - On Sale Now
Mar 12 - Caracas, Venezuela La Rinconada - On Sale Now
Mar 14 - San Juan, Puerto Rico Coliseo de Puerto Rico - On Sale Dec 5
Apr 13 - Oslo, Norway Telenor Arena - SOLD OUT!
Apr 14 - Oslo, Norway Telenor Arena - SOLD OUT!
Apr 17 - Riga, Latvia Riga Arena - On Sale Dec 7
Apr 18 - Riga, Latvia Riga Arena - On Sale Dec 7
Apr 20 - Vilnius, Lithuania Siemens Arena - On Sale Dec 7
Apr 24 - Moscow, Russia SK Olimpiisky - To be announced
Apr 25 - Moscow, Russia SK Olimpiisky - To be announced
> WHITE WIZZARD
California's White Wizzard proudly fly the flag for traditional heavy metal on their new full-length Over the Top, released through Earache on FEB 8th 2010.
Boasting a world-class heavy metal vocalist in Wyatt Anderson, the band play superbly crafted songs with melodic lead guitars to the fore, punctuated by galloping basslines and a rock hard backbeat.
Beginning with the double whammy of 'Over the Top' and '40 Deuces', White Wizzard manage to combine all elements of classic metal - the simplicity, the tunefulness and the passion - into their opening salvo. The precision playing reinforces the power and vitality of the songs, and sets the tone for the remainder of the record.
If there is still a place for unashamed heavy metal, then White Wizzard are surely the new standard bearers for the scene. Combining the pomp of prime Iron Maiden, the aggression of NWOBHM and clarity and quality of Dio and Judas Priest, Over the Top is ready to stake its claim as a heavy metal classic.
Tracklisting: 01. Over The Top, 02. 40 Deuces, 03. High Roller, 04. Live Free Or Die, 05. Iron Goddess Of Vengeance, 06. Out Of Control, 07. Strike Of The Viper, 08. Death Race, 09. White Wizzard
http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard
