CHILDREN OF BODOM CONFIRMED FOR WACKEN 2008

Finland´s CHILDREN OF BODOM is one of the first bands confirmed for Wacken Open Air Festival 2008. IRON MAIDEN has also been confirmed
More info on: www.wacken.com

TOBIAS SAMMET WILL BE IN WACKEN OPEN AIR 2007

Tobias Sammet returns with his mammoth project AVANTASIA!!!!!

Presenting the third part of an ongoing epic concept journey through a progtastic variation of styles, elements and emotions, the first gigantic appetizer is about to be unleashed: in October, the first single / EP will hit the shelves and all details and infos will be revealed at an exclusive press conference at Wacken Open Air. But we can assure you this single / EP will feature enough material other bands would fill a full-length album with - for mastermind and EDGUY-fronter Tobias Sammet it is a sign of things to come....

Also be aware of the fact that Mister Sammet has once more summoned a whole bunch of famous guest stars...that we won`t reveal to you yet!

The first chance for the press to gain more info about the ominous guest stars and other hidden treasures will be at this year`s Wacken Open Air. Tobias Sammet will be present at the festival Saturday, August 4th:
- an exclusive signing session will be held from 14.30 - 15.15 at the official Wacken signing booth
- a press conference with Tobias Sammet will take place in the press tent (VIP area) at 17.30

PUNISH RELEASES SECOND ALBUM

The Swiss death metal unit PUNISH is releasing its second full-length album DAWN OF THE MARTYR on Quam Libet Records.The album was produced by Alex Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES’ EYES) and features the lightning speed drum skills of Reto Crola (REQUIEM).
More info on: www.quamlibetrecords.ch

AKERCOCKE ON TOUR WITH THE BEZERKER

Fresh off the back of their slaughtering new release 'Antichrist', UK death-metal gentlemen Akercocke have announced a headline Australian tour with support from Australia's own musical mastermind The Berzerker. The tour will take place in October and looks set to be an unmissable collaboration of death-metal annihilation and experimental extreme metal for fans Down-Under. The full list of dates is as follows:
19th October The Arena Brisbane
20th October The Factory Sydney
21st October Crowbar CS.UNI Wagga
24th October Fowlers Live Adelaide
26th October Heat Nightclub Perth
27th October Hi-FI Bar Melbourne
28th October Hi-FI Bar Melbourne
Akercocke 'Antichrist' is out now, click here to order the album www.earacheshop.com/store/akercocke.htmlTo find out more about the album head over to www.myspace.com/akercockeantichrist