GHOST MACHINERY tribute-single with special quests online
Finnish heavy metal messenger Ghost Machinery pay tribute to two great Finnish traditional heavy metal bands that have been paving the way to modern day melodic metal. From the northern part of Finland comes Zero Nine with 25 years of hard rocking and 10 albums under their belt. In southern Finland Ironcross was founded in 1976 and the band recorded 3 stunning albums that have not had the publicity they should have had.
The super-catchy Zero Nine song called „Never Stop Runnin'“ can be found on the ‚White Lines‘ album. On this one the special quest is an original member from Zero Nine, guitarist Timo Käsmä who plays one hell of a solo on this tribute.
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BLACK MAJESTY live shows announced
After spending the last few months recording the new Black Majesty album ‚Stargazer‘, the band have announced a few upcoming shows:
Friday 30th March 2012 – The Brisbane Hotel – Tasmania, Australia part of the Ampocalypse 2 mini fest
Friday 4th May 2012 – Central Club Hotel – Melbourne, Australia
Thursday 17th May 2012 – The Hifi Bar – Melbourne, Australia – supporting Tim Ripper Owens
Saturday 14th July 2012 – Masters Of Rock 2012 – Czech Republic
The album ‚Stargazer‘ is tentatively slated for a May 2012 release – exact release date to be announced soon.
BLACK MAJESTY announce new album title
Black Majesty have announced ‚Stargazer‘ as the title of their new album due in May 2012. Black Majesty began recording drums back in October 2011 with Roland Grapow (Masterplan) at Grapow Studios in Slovakia and have since been busy in their homeland Australia laying down guitars and vocals. Roland Grapow will mix the album in the coming months.
GHOST MACHINERY – Out For Blood
„Out For Blood“ is a technically complex, finely interpreted Melodic Power metal album. From start to finish, the eleven songs impress the listener with the explosive guitar work and hugely powerful choruses with great unforgetability factors, which not even the Scandinavian kings of metal were able to write in their heyday. It’s positive metal power in every note!
Tracklisting:
- 01. Face Of Evil / 3:41
- 02. Out For Blood / 4:02
- 03. Guilty 3:41
- 04. Blood From Stone / 3:53
- 05. Name Remains In History / 4:00
- 06. The Fortuneteller / 5:06
- 07. Lost In Time / 3:57
- 08. Sentenced To Life (In Paradise) / 3:49
- 09. Mask Of Madness / 4:56
- 10. Eternal Damnation / 4:31
- 11. Send Me An Angel (Blackfoot Cover) / 4:43
Total Playing Time 46:19
- Pete Ahonen, Burning Point singer & guitar player, with the sophomore album of his second band
- Fantastic Neo-Classical Power Metal with unforgettable, powerful choruses!
- All band members can look back on extensive musical experience in various Finnish bands.
- For fans of Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, Thunderstone, Altaria, etc…
- Worldwide tremendous reviews for their debut album „Haunting Remains“.
- Cover artwork by Rainer Kalwitz (Metal Church, Shadow Gallery, Praying Mantis, etc.)
BLACK MAJESTY – In Your Honour
With their three previous albums BLACK MAJESTY have proved that they are absolutely capable of playing excellent melodic Power Metal, which has its roots in the very earth of the genre. The songs on „In Your Honour“ reflect elements of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Helloween, Queensyrche and even Hammerfall without trying to copy them, topped by the BLACK MAJESTY trademarks in the form of brilliant lead guitars and highly melodic vocals.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Far Beyond / 5:31
- 02. God Of War / 5:06
- 03. Millenium / 3:58
- 04. Break These Chains / 4:50
- 05. Further Than Insane / 4:35
- 06. End Of Time / 4:44
- 07. Wish You Well / 4:23
- 08. Follow / 4:57
- 09. Witching Hour / 5:25
Total playing time 42:54
Bonustracks Digipak:
- 10. Two Hearts / 4:35
- 11. Silent Company (Accoustic) / 5:13
Total playing time 52:37
- Diversified mixture of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Hammerfall, Helloween and Pegazus
- Great reviews of their previous releases
- Album produced and mixed by Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween)
- Live shows with Edguy, Hammerfall, Dragonforce, Saxon, Nevermore, Paul DiAnno, etc…. including performance at the Wacken Open-Air Festival
- European tour in June 2010
BLACK MAJESTY – Tomorrowland
BLACK MAJESTY is one of the premium quality Melodic Power Metal bands from Australia. They have a distinct feeling to connect traditionally forged steel with superb, speedy melodies. „Tomorrowland“ brims with energetic guitar duels, increased tempo and a lot of thrust. This positive Metal Power is taken to an enormously high level by the concise vocal lines of exceptional singer John Cavaliere.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Forever Damned / 5:10
- 02. Into The Black / 5:08
- 03. Evil In Your Eyes / 5:14
- 04. Tomorrowland / 4:48
- 05. Soldier Of Fortune / 3:25
- 06. Bleeding World / 5:15
- 07. Faces Of War / 5:35
- 08. Wings To Fly / 5:01
- 09. Another Dawn / 5:08
- 10. Scars / 4:57
Total playing time 49:39
BLACK MAJESTY – Silent Company
BLACK MAJESTY are following the melodic-classic paths laid out by Iron Maiden, (early) Queensryche and Helloween. John Cavaliere, who, in the higher vocal ranges is reminiscent of Bruce Dickinson, truly earns his reputation as one of the best metal singers of the southern hemisphere! Their album „Silent Company“ is an absolute must-have album for every metal fan who puts store by quality.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Dragon Reborn / 6:05
- 02. Silent Company / 4:28
- 03. Six Ribbons / 3:22
- 04. Firestorm / 5:27
- 05. New Horizons / 5:28
- 06. Darkened Room / 5:13
- 07. Visionary / 4:46
- 08. Never Surrender / 4:36
- 09. A Better Way To Die / 7:37
Total playing time 47:02
BLACK MAJESTY – Sands Of Time
BLACK MAJESTY are Australia’s answer to Jag Panzer and Queensryche. Melodic, bombastic and often doomy. The songs distinguish themselves very clearly from today’s average melodic mash.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Fall Of The Reich / 5:16
- 02. Legacy / 4:16
- 03. Guardian / 6:57
- 04. Sands Of Time / 5:40
- 05. Destination / 1:13
- 06. Journey’s End / 6:23
- 07. Colliding Worlds / 5:12
- 08. No Sanctuary / 6:44
- 09. Beyond Reality / 8:19
- 10. Lady Of The Lake / 5:24
Total playing time 55:29