R-Mine Metalfest 2013 Confirm Festival Line-Up

R-MINE METALFEST 2013 is scheduled for June 21th – 23th in Tongeren, Belgium. A new trailer for the festival can now be seen below:

http://youtu.be/K5uY3VdRQOQ

SYMPHONY X recently annouced as headliner with RHAPSODY OF FIRE and HELL.

Acts confirmed for the festival include:

Friday 21/06 – RHAPSODY OF FIRE, JORN, NIGHTMARE, EVIL MASQUERADE, FATE, VOODOO HIGHWAY, EX LIBRIS, ETHERNITY, AZYLYA (tickets presale 25€ – atd 30€ – combi ticket 3 days 65€)

Saturday 22/06 – SYMPHONY X , FREAK KITCHEN, SECRET SPHERE, RAVEN LORD, BLOOD BOUND, TAINTED NATION, TORE ST MOREN feat. John Macaluso & Nic Angileri, SUNBURST, MAX PIE, ARHYTHMIA, MAGNACULT, SCARLET ANGER, KEYRAH, HELL CITY, PULVER ONE (tickets presale 30€ – atd 35€ – combi ticket 3 days65€)

Sunday 23/06 – HELL, TYGERS OF PAN TANG, HOLOCAUST, SAVAGE, DEMON, CLOVEN HOOF, FIREFORCE, ATTIC, WIZZ WIZZARD, VOLTRAGE, CIVILIAN, VALKYRE (tickets presale 25€ – atd 30€ – combi ticket 3 days 65€)

Tickets for R-MINE METALFEST 2013 are available at www.mymusicevents.be and all Free Recordshops in Belgium & Holland: Giga Swing Hasselt,Metal Zone Shops Belgium, Moonlight Shop Tongeren, etc.

Real metal fans will have a good time at the R-MINE METALFEST 2013 with the METAL MARKET + MEET & GREET area.

www.facebook.com/events/123709357795939
www.mymusicevents.be
www.r-mineproductions.be

Voyager: Australian Prog Architects Confirm North American Tour

Australian prog-rock heavyweights VOYAGER will be heading to North America to tour as main support for iconic Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody Of Fire this Spring!

Fresh on the heels of releasing their latest critically acclaimed masterpiece The Meaning of I, and after winning over stateside crowds at the prestigious annual ProgPower USA festival in 2011, VOYAGER are pumped to hit North American shores once more to spread the 'V' message far and wide. The comprehensive tour will run from coast to coast and everywhere else in between.

VOYAGER North American tour with Rhapsody Of Fire:

5/25/2012 The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA

5/26/2012 Soundstage - Baltimore, MD

5/27/2012 The Palladium - Worcester, MA

5/29/2012 Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY

5/30/2012 Club Soda - Montreal, QC

5/31/2012 Imperial de Quebec - Quebec, QC

6/01/2012 Mod Club - Toronto, ON

6/03/2012 Peabody`s - Cleveland, OH

6/04/2012 Altar Bar - Pittsburgh, PA

6/05/2012 Mojoes - Joliet, IL

6/06/2012 Station 4 St. Paul, MN

6/08/2012 Gothic Theater - Englewood, CO

6/10/2012 El Corazon - Seattle, WA

6/11/2012 Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR

6/12/2012 Slim's - San Francisco, CA

6/14/2012 House of Blues - San Diego, CA

6/15/2012 The Grove - Anaheim, CA

VOYAGER's peculiar and unique sound merges Amorphis’ thirst for melody, Soilwork’s heaviness and the crystal vocal clarity of A-Ha’s Morton Harket into a sound all their own. The Meaning of I was released in October via Sensory Records, in conjunction with the band's ultra-successful first tour on North American soil alongside labelmates Creation's End, including their stellar performance at ProgPower USA.

"...We’re now officially past the point where Voyager was the best-kept secret in progressive metal. 9.5/10" - Hardrock Haven

"There are so many little nuances going on on in every song that it makes this a treat to listen to... Definite top five contender of the year. 9.5/10" - Hellbound

"...Voyager is here to stay and they are bringing FUN back to Prog Metal! 9.5/10" - The Metal Pit

"...an amazing album without a single dull moment anywhere in its entirety. 9.5/10" - Metal Delirium

"...the overarching theme is a simple underlying motif: very catchy melodic rock, and sometimes bordering on metal, in enigmatic prog wrapper. 5/5" - Dangerdog Music Reviews

"This album proves the heart of the genre still lies in experimentation honed down to cohesive, memorable songs. 8/10" - Blistering

"The Meaning of I is another winner from the band and Sensory, so if you are a progressive metal fan this one needs to be on your immediate radar. 4/5" - Sea of Tranquility

"...as their strong songwriting skills collide with their chops, dynamic results spark, where it does not take too much convincing to the fact that these guys are one of the big strongpoints of modern prog metal. 4/5" - Ytsejam

http://www.voyager-australia.com

http://www.facebook.com/voyageraustralia

http://www.lasersedgegroup.com

Rhapsody Of Fire Report Amicable Split

After 15 years of friendship, hard work, passion fully invested in the creation of symphonic music, and an epic saga that will remain embedded in the history of heavy metal, RHAPSODY OF FIRE keyboard player Alex Staropoli and guitarist / composer Luca Turilli have decided on an amicable split.

“10 albums released and the end of the saga represent - musically and lyrically - an important artistic goal finally reached, underlined by the success of our last release From Chaos To Eternity, for which we want to thank our wonderful fans once again.  Now it came the time when new artistic stimulations need to be found, in respect to both parties’ visions and perspectives and of our longtime friendship,” say Luca and Alex.

Due to the latest legal agreements currently in force, Alex Staropoli will go on with the RHAPSODY OF FIRE name keeping singer Fabio Lione, drummer Alex Holzwarth, and guitarist Tom Hess.

Following the same agreements and the original name’s common ownership, guitarist Luca Turilli will release his future works with a new band as RHAPSODY, which will include guitarist Dominique Leurquin, bassist Patrice Guers, and drummmer Alex Holzwarth.

Alex says: “While wishing the best to Luca and his new band, I want to tell you that Fabio and myself feel motivated and stronger than ever and that RHAPSODY OF FIRE are already planning a great worldwide tour. More information regarding the new bass player and the new second guitar player will follow. Stay tuned!”

Listen to OnslaughtRadio.com’s recent interview with Alex Staropoli at Bloodstock Festival 2011 at this location.

From Chaos To Eternity, RHAPSODY OF FIRE’s final release with their well-known line up, was the final chapter in the fantasy saga begun with the group's 1997 debut album, Legendary Tales.

The website www.RHAPSODYOFFIRE.com is still functional.  The official fan club website is www.ALGALORDCHRONICLES.com.

Follow Luca Turilli at www.LUCATURILLI.com and  www.NEOCLASSICALREVELATION.com.

Rhapsody Of Fire: New Album Preview Available Online

A preview of From Chaos To Eternity, the new studio album by Italy’s power-driven symphonic/cinematic/orchestral band RHAPSODY OF FIRE, is now available for viewing on YouTube.  It features :30 second studio samples of all tracks and album artwork by Felipe Machado Franco (Blind Guardian, Iced Earth, Axel Rudi Pell). 

 

From Chaos To Eternity will be released in North America tomorrow.  The track listing for the new album is as follows:

AD INFINITUM

FROM CHAOS TO ETERNITY

TEMPESTA DI FUOCO

GHOSTS OF FORGOTTEN WORLDS

ANIMA PERDUTA

AEONS OF RAGING DARKNESS

I BELONG TO THE STARS

TORNADO

HEROES OF THE WATERFALLS’ KINGDOM

I.   Lo Spirito Della Foresta

II.   Realm Of Sacred Waterfalls

III.   Thanor’s Awakening

IV.   Northern Skies Enflamed

V.   The Splendour Of Angels’ Glory (A Final Revelation)

Bonus Track: Flash Of The Blade (Iron Maiden cover)

View the landing page for From Chaos To Eternity here.

RHAPSODY OF FIRE’s last full-length studio album, 2010’s The Frozen Tears Of Angels, debuted at #52 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, #60 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart, and #132 on the Top Independent Albums chart in addition to the following international album charts: Italy #31; Germany #33; Switzerland #39; Japan #41; Austria #58 and Belgium #96. 

View the video for “Sea Of Fate” here.

RHAPSODY OF FIRE are: Luca Turilli on guitar, Alex Staropoli on keyboards, Fabio Lione on vocals, Patrice Guers on bass, Dominique Leurquin on guitar, and Alex Holzwarth on drums.

Visit RHAPSODY OF FIRE online at www.RHAPSODYOFFIRE.com, www.myspace.com/RHAPSODYOFFIRE, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

Visit Luca Turilli online at www.LUCATURILLI.com, www.epic-metal.com/DREAMQUEST2006/, and www.NEOCLASSICALREVELATION.com.

Rhapsody Of Fire Album: Cover Art & Track Listing Revealed

From Chaos To Eternity, the new album by Italy’s power-driven symphonic/cinematic/orchestral band RHAPSODY OF FIRE, has been scheduled for North American release on July 12^th. 

This is truly monumental album for the band’s collective consciousness.  They explain:

“It is the end of an era.  This historical release will end the RHAPSODY sagas once and for all after 15 years of fantasy-oriented lyrics.  For the last time, we’ll hear Sir Christopher Lee narrating in one of our albums the last dramatic events of a legendary tale started in 1997 and told through two different sages and ten full-length albums.  We are surely very sad but we also know that for this same reason, the upcoming release will remain in the history of the band for its artistic importance and unique epic!”

From Chaos To Eternity’s artwork has been designed by Felipe Machado Franco (Blind Guardian, Iced Earth, Axel Rudi Pell). 

The North American track listing for From Chaos To Eternity is as follows:

AD INFINITUM

FROM CHAOS TO ETERNITY

TEMPESTA DI FUOCO

GHOSTS OF FORGOTTEN WORLDS

ANIMA PERDUTA

AEONS OF RAGING DARKNESS

I BELONG TO THE STARS

TORNADO

HEROES OF THE WATERFALLS’ KINGDOM

I.   Lo Spirito Della Foresta

II.   Realm Of Sacred Waterfalls

III.   Thanor’s Awakening

IV.   Northern Skies Enflamed

V.   The Splendour Of Angels’ Glory (A Final Revelation)

Bonus Track: Flash Of The Blade (Iron Maiden cover)

The new song “Tornado” is available for streaming on the band’s Facebook page player.  The “Aeons Of Raging Darkness” digital single is available for purchase here.

RHAPSODY OF FIRE’s last full-length studio album, 2010’s The Frozen Tears Of Angels, debuted at #52 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, #60 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart, and #132 on the Top Independent Albums chart in addition to the following international album charts: Italy #31; Germany #33; Switzerland #39; Japan #41; Austria #58 and Belgium #96. 

View the video for “Sea Of Fate” here.

RHAPSODY OF FIRE are: Luca Turilli on guitar, Alex Staropoli on keyboards, Fabio Lione on vocals, Patrice Guers on bass, Dominique Leurquin on guitar, and Alex Holzwarth on drums.

Visit RHAPSODY OF FIRE online at www.RHAPSODYOFFIRE.com, www.myspace.com/RHAPSODYOFFIRE, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

Visit Luca Turilli online at www.LUCATURILLI.com, www.epic-metal.com/DREAMQUEST2006/, and www.NEOCLASSICALREVELATION.com.