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As one of the most recognized names in metal over the last thirty years and with nine Grammy nominations under their bullet belts and 25 million albums sold globally, Megadeath need no introduction. After he left Metallica in 1983, guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine formed the thrash metal quartet Megadeth. Though Megadeth followed the basic blueprint of Metallica's relentless attack, Mustaine's group distinguished themselves from his earlier band by lessening the progressive rock influences, adding an emphasis on instrumental skills, speeding up the tempo slightly, and making the instrumental attack harsher. By streamlining the classic thrash metal approach and making the music more threatening, as well as making the lyrics more nihilistic, Megadeth became one of the leading bands of the genre during the mid- and late '80s. Each album they released went at least gold, and they continually sold out arenas across America, in addition to developing a strong following overseas. By the early '90s, they had toned their music down slightly, yet that simply increased their following; all of their proper '90s albums debuted in the Top Ten. Megadeth is comimg in Moscow with concert dedicated to the band's 30th anniversary. Within their tour 2015 Megadeth are going to visit Japan, Canada, Ireland, UK and Russia where the band will present a new album which was included in TOP30 the most waiting album of 2015 by Loudwire magazine. Dave Mustaine said about this album: "You will be very happy when you will hear it." Read more
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 OOMPH! are pioneers, visionaries, artists. For a quarter of a century they've been following their own musical path. On their journey they were never afraid of fusing any influences with their very own version of hard Rock music. This courage was rewarded with an own niche between Metal, Industrial, EBM and Gothic as well as with Gold and Platinum Awards. For years their new albums have been storming the charts, the single "Augen Auf!" even reached number 1. Despite their German lyrics they also made a lot of noise in the USA. This year OOMPH! celebrate their 25th birthday - with a new album and four anniversary concerts. OOMPH! being on top of German Rock music is the result of lots of hard work and fearless creativity. In 1990 DERO (Vocals, Drums), CRAP (Guitars, Keyboards) and FLUX (Guitars, Samples) founded OOMPH! in Wolfsburg - and shaped a new musical scene in Germany with Bands like Rammstein, who later named OOMPH! as one of their influences. Even back then OOMPH! were ground-breaking, because they mixed different styles and genres, while at the same time they weren't afraid of starting any controversy with their lyrics - even when the public punished them for their honest lyrics, which often criticize society, by excluding them from events. OOMPH! didn't mind critics or controversy. Proof for that is their newest album, which is as a reference to their anniversary entitled "XXV". On the album we can hear 14 new songs full of dark poetry, criticism of society and religion. OOMPH! go wild on "XXV" and live out every aspect of their niche. They sing about redemption, love, death, but are also encouraging the listener to celebrate. The 14 new songs are songs which you can dance to and songs which you can think deeply about. The opener "Dein Retter" already marks its territory with razor-sharp synthesizers, a dark and bizarre atmosphere and marching Metal beats. DEROs voice rears up while the bass circles dangerously around the listener always waiting for the next killer refrain. Besides such hard Metal songs there are also lots of emotional tracks. "Alles aus Liebe" mixes elements of a ballad with bombastic keyboard eruptions and is a whirlwind of emotions. Hard, overwhelming, but in the refrain devoted and gentle. Beautiful and painful just like love itself. Another monument without any pretentious kitsch is "Als wärs das letzte Mal". This song lives of its wonderful melodies and the bittersweet lyrics, which are sad and hauntingly beautiful at the same time. The song is romance cast into a heavy fundament of powerful guitars. Vocalist Dero says about the new songs: "It is an overwhelming energy, an abysmal passion and a fascinating dark power that these new songs radiate. Never before we have been so close to our own spiritual abyss, never before we have struggled so much with our inner demons like we do on our new album." On their 25th birthday OOMPH! publish nothing less than the most personal album of their career. All their knowledge, experience and all their talent are united on this album. With "XXV" OOMPH! reach the pinnacle of their very own sound. The 14 new songs have been produced by OOMPH! themselves. Vocals and drums were recorded in the "Great Hall Studio" in Ebermannstadt, guitars and Bass in the OOMPH! owned Nagelstudio. Simon Michael, drummer of Subway To Sally, helped as a co-producer. Bodenski of Subway To Sally contributed lyrics for the album. The new songs will also proof their party potential on stage. "XXV" released on July 31st, 2015. OOMPH! will play in Ray Just Arena where band's fans will hear the new songs. More info
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