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29.I+ Cradle Of Filth
29.I+ Black Sabbath
29.I+ White Willow
29.I+ Stewart Bell
29.I+ Saga
29.I+ InsideOut
29.I+ Metal Mind
29.I+ Quadrifonic
29.I+ Season of Mist
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BANDS & PERFORMERS:

Cradle Of Filth
(UK) / January 29, 2017

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Currently in the studio working on a new Cradle Of Filth album, the band recently checked in with another brief update: “The new Cradle album is coming along very brutally”. Frontman Dani Filth recently checked in with the following: "The album is sounding very elaborate, even now with just the drum arsenal and four guitar tracks laid down, calling to mind the bastard lovechild betwixt 2015’s “Hammer of the Witches” and 1998’s “Cruelty And the Beast”. Also includes a Cradle-lized cover of Annihilator’s classic title track 'Alice in Hell', as personally endorsed by Jeff Waters".

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Black Sabbath
(UK) / January 29, 2017

Latest News:

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed plans to record with former frontman Tony Martin. He sang with the band for two stints between 1987 and 1997, appearing on their albums “The Eternal Idol”, “Headless Cross”, “Tyr”, “Cross Purposes”, “Cross Purposes Live” and “Forbidden”. His time with Sabbath ended after they settled their differences with Ozzy Osbourne. Now Martin has been lined up to add new music to the re-release versions of “Headless Cross” and “Tyr”. Iommi tells: “We’ve held back on the reissues because of the current Sabbath thing with Ozzy, but they will certainly be happening. I’d like to do a couple of new tracks for those with Tony. I’ll also be looking at working on “Cross Purposes” and “Forbidden”.” Iommi and Martin last met at the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate late drummer Cozy Powell. The singer said later: “I was greeted by Tony very warmly. It’s the first conversation of any length I’ve had with him in 15 years. And it turns out we may well be working together soon”. Black Sabbath is currently performing on their final world tour, which includes a headline appearance at this year’s Download festival in June.

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White Willow
(Norway) / January 29, 2017

Forthcoming release:

Consisting of 7 tracks, "Future Hopes" is the new album by the Norwegian progressive rock band White Willow. Line-up: Jacob Holm-Lupo – guitars; Lars Fredrik Froislie (Wobbler) – keyboards; Mattias Olsson (Anglagard) – drums; Ellen Andrea Wang – bass; Venke Knutson - vocals; Ketil Vestrum Einarsen – wind instruments. Format: CD, LP, digital. Label: The Laser's Edge Records. Release date: March 31, 2017.

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Stewart Bell
(UK) / January 29, 2017

Forthcoming release:

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Stewart Bell, a member of the British progressive rock band Citizen Cain, will release his second solo album "The Antechamber of Being 2 – Stories from the Antechamber" in February 2017. This concept album is made up of 8 tracks, 4 of which are epic suites. Format: CD, digital. Line-up: Stewart Bell (Citizen Cain) – vocals, instruments; Phil Allen (Citizen Cain) – vocals, instruments; with: Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon) – vocals; Simone Rossetti (The Watch) – vocals; Bekah Comrie – vocals.

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Saga
(Canada) / January 29, 2017

Latest News:

Saga frontman Michael Sadler has posted a statement on his official Twitter page announcing the band's intentions to call it quits in 2017 following one more round of touring. Here is the statemen:"Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! This year marks four decades of writing, recording and touring as a band. However, after much deliberation and discussion, my brothers and I have regretfully decided that after forty incredible years together, 2017 will be Saga's 'Final Chapter'.With the exception of a very special one-off performance on the 2018 Cruise to the Edge, I'm afraid this is it, folks! We would like to take this opportunity to thank absolutely everyone. You have made it possible for us to have been on this incredible ride. Words alone will never be enough to express all our thoughts and feelings. We are completely aware that without all of you and your support we wouldn't be where we are right now. Although it will be bittersweet, we're very much looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible this year. We will make every effort to visit new territories and hope the circumstances will allow it. Here's hoping we'll see you all somewhere on the road so we can thank you in person!" Saga formed in 1977 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and released their self-titled debut in 1978. With 22 studio albums under their belt, the band has sold ten million albums and performed in over 20 countries to over fifteen million people.

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RECORDING COMPANIES:

InsideOut
(Germany/USA) / January 29, 2017

Forthcoming release:

  • Tim Bowness – “Lost in the Ghost Light”

    InsideOut Music presents: "Lost in ihe Ghost Light", the new album by British singer and songwriter Tim Bowness. Belonging to the Art-Rock genre, the album consists of 8 tracks ranging from 2 to 9 mins in length. Line-up: Tim Bowness (No-Man, Henry Fool): lead and backing vocals; Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree): el., ac., & bass guitars; Stephen Bennett (Henry Fool): keyboards; with: Andrew Booker: drums; Hux Nettermalm (Paatos): drums; Bruce Soord (The Pineapple Thief): guitars; plus: five more musicians on various chamber instruments. Format CD, LP. Release date: February 17, 2017

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    Metal Mind
    (Poland) / January 29, 2017

    Latest News:

  • Metalmania – 23rd Edition

    Metal Mind Prods presents: After a 9-year hiatus, the biggest indoor metal festival in Eastern Europe, Metalmania, comes back to life! The 23rd edition of this iconic festival will be held on April 22, 2017, in Spodek Hall, Katowice (Poland). Moonspell, Sodom, Arcturus, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Furia, Coroner, Obscure Sphinx, Impaled Nazarene, Entombed AD, ThermiT, Ceti, Animations, Sinister and Samael have been announced so far. The Polish band Vader is the final addition to the line-up of the main stage. Thaw, Infernal War, In Twilight's Embrace, Mord'A'Stigmata, Entropia, Stillborn and Mentor will perform on a second stage. The 23d Metalmania Festival will be one of the most important musical events of 2017, a real treat for metal maniacs! Metalmania remains true to its formula – one day, two stages, over 20 bands from all around the world and thousands of fans! Metalmania-’17 – 22.04.2017: Katowice – Spodek. Start: 11.00, doors open: 10.00.

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    Quadrifonic
    (France) / January 29, 2017

    Forthcoming release:

  • JPL – "Le Livre Blanc"

    Quadrifonic Records announces the release of "Le Livre Blanc", the new album (9 tracks) by the French project JPL. Line-up: Jean-Pierre Louveton (Nemo, Wolfspring): guitar, bass, vocals, keyboard, programming; with: Jean Baptiste Itier (Nemo): drums; Ludovic Moro: drums; Guillaume Fontaine (Nemo): piano; Sebastien Delestienne: bass; Steph Honde: lead vocals; Dominique Leonetti (Lazuli): backing vocals. Format: CD, digital. Release date: March 21, 2017.

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    Season of Mist
    (UK) / January 29, 2017

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  • Disperse – "Forward"

    Season of Mist Records presents: "Forward" (11 tracks), the new album by the Polish combo Disperse. Line-up: Rafal Biernacki – vocals, keyboards; Jakub Zytecki – guitars; Bartosz Wilk – bass; Mike Malyan – drums. The band performs Prog-Metal with influences as different as Pink Floyd, Dream Theater and Cynic (whose style is extreme technical jazz-metal). Format: CD, LP, digital. Release date: February 10, 2017

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    Progressive Gears
    (UK) / January 29, 2017

    Forthcoming release:

  • IT – "We're All in This Together"

    Progressive Gears Records announces the release of "We're All in This Together" , the new album (11 tracks) by the British progressive rock outfit IT. Line-up: Nick Jackson – vocals, guitar; Andy Rowberry – guitar; Will Chism – drums; James Hawkins – bass; Ryan McCaffrey – keyboards. Format: CD, digital. Release date: February 24, 2017.

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