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21-01-2012 RITUAL OF ODDS JOINS GM FAMILY
We are proud to announce, that a very special band is joining the GM roster: Greek Melodic Death Metallers RITUAL OF ODDS! RITUAL OF ODDS is a new name on the Metal scene, and for sure won't be forgotten. The band was formed in 2003 as EXISTENCE EDGE. 2 years later, after several line up changes and turning into more professional act, the band started to use the name RITUAL OF ODDS, under which recorded debut demo material titled "Building Up The Underverse". In 2008 the band showed up live on stage for the first time, and decided to record their debut full lenght album, which was released in 2010, and which was titled "Underverse". The same year the band recorded also 2nd album titled "God Is An Atheist". The release was promoted with a bunch of live shows, during which RITUAL OF ODDS shared the stage with acts such as OMEN (USA), PAUL DI'ANNO (UK), SEPTIC FLESH (GR) or NIGHTRAGE (SW). The band definitelly didn't say the last word, so stay tuned...!

Visit the band @ www.facebook.com/ritualofodds
16-01-2012 STEEL HORSE JOINS GM FAMILY
Spanish Heavy Metallers STEEL HORSE joined the ranks of Gabriel Management! New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal is conquering the stages and hearts of fans around the globe, and these four Spanish crusaders show us what NWoTHM is all about: great energy, old school attitude, and good songs based on classic riffs, solos and melodies.

STEEL HORSE recently released their 2nd full lenght album titled "In The Storm", which includes 9 traditional Heavy Metal anthems, in the best Saxon / Iron Maiden tradition. Soon the band will announce tour dates, as the album will be promoted on a bunch of live shows in whole Europe.

Visit the band @ www.steelhorse-heavymetal.com

10-01-2012 NEW SACRED STEEL TOURDATES
SACRED STEEL confirmed four next tour dates:

10-03-2012 - Escape, Wien, Austria
31-03-2012 - Skull Crusher, Dresden, Germany
11-05-2012 - Club Nebraska, Schding, Austria
12-05-2012 - Schloss Scherneck, Rehling, Germany

Visit the band @ www.sacredsteel.eu

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29-12-2011 LONEWOLF ON EUROPEAN TOUR WITH POWERWOLF, MYSTIC PROPHECY and STORMWARRIOR
French heavy metallers LONEWOLF will go on the road with POWERWOLF, MYSTIC PROPHECY and STORMWARRIOR, to promote their forthcoming studio album "Army Of The Damned". See TOUR DATES page for further details.

Visit the band @ www.lonewolfdivision.com

24-12-2011 SACRED STEEL TAPS PRODUCER BART GABRIEL FOR NEXT ALBUM
German true metal act SACRED STEEL will enter MP Studio in Czestochowa, Poland in February 2012 with producer Bart Gabriel (JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR, CRYSTAL VIPER, LONEWOLF) to begin recording its eighth studio album, "The Bloodshed Summoning". A late 2012 release is expected.

Visit the band @ www.sacredsteel.eu

18-12-2011 LONEWOLF SIGNS WITH NAPALM RECORDS
French metallers LONEWOLF have inked a deal with Napalm Records - home of bands such as KORPIKLAANI, TYR, VAN CANTO and GRAVE DIGGER. The band's new album, "Army Of The Damned", will be released in March 2012. In addition, LONEWOLF's classic longplayer "The Dark Crusade" will be re-released the very same month, with bunch of bonus tracks. Commented the band: "The WOLF has joined the pack! We're proud and grateful to join forces with Napalm Records to release our new album "Army Of The Damned". Our metal crusade continues. See you on tour! Hellbent on metal!".

"Army Of The Damned" was mixed by Mariusz Pietka at the MP Studio (SABATON, MORTICIAN) in Poland. The CD was produced by Bart Gabriel (JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR, CRYSTAL VIPER), who previously worked with the band on 2009's "The Dark Crusade". One of the new songs features a special guest appearance by ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley.

The Polish label Skol Records has released a special limited deluxe edition of the two first rare LONEWOLF albums — "March Into The Arena" and "Unholy Paradise" - on one disc. Both albums were remastered, and the package includes a special booklet with all the lyrics and lot of old pictures.

Visit the band @ www.lonewolfdivision.com

01-12-2011 GM PRESENTS: STRIKER ON EUROPEAN TOUR
Canadian Speed Metallers STRIKER, who released the amazing debut album "Eyes In The Night" last year, will return to Europe in February 2012 - along with their country mates CAULDRON - to promote their forthcoming studio album. More details in coming!

Visit the band @ www.strikermetal.com

27-11-2011 SACRED STEEL ANNOUNCE NEXT STUDIO ALBUM
German True Metal machine SACRED STEEL, will enter the MP Studio in Poland in February 2012, to record their 8th studio album. The album will be produced by Bart Gabriel (JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR, CRYSTAL VIPER, LONEWOLF), and engineered by Mariusz Pietka.

Visit the band @ www.sacredsteel.eu

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23-11-2011 CRYSTAL VIPER REVEALS FIRST DETAILS OF THE FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM
Polish female-fronted traditional heavy metal act CRYSTAL VIPER will enter MP Studio in Poland in December 2011 with producer Bart Gabriel (JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR, LONEWOLF, SABBAT) and sound engineer Mariusz Pietka to begin recording its fourth album, "Crimen Excepta". The concept effort about holy inquisition, black magic and witches, where fiction will be mixed with historical facts, will be released on April 27, 2012, via AFM Records.

Visit the band @ www.crystalviper.com

08-11-2011 JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR JOINS THE GM RANKS

We are truly happy to announce that the legendary US Power Metal act JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR has officially joined the GABRIEL MANAGEMENT ranks! Without a doubt JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR - the band feat. ex-members of acts such as VIRGIN STEELE, MANOWAR or DEVIL CHILDE - can be described as a "Heavy Metal supergroup", not only because of their line up, but first of all because of their amazing, high quality music. Their brand new studio album "Land Of The Dead" will be out on Limb Music on 11.11.2011!

Visit the official JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR profile on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/jackstarrsburningstarr

03-11-2011 GM PRESENTS A LIMB MUSIC RELEASE: ANCIENT BARDS "SOULLESS CHILD"
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
ANCIENT BARDS will release their 2nd studio album "Soulless Child" on November 17, 2011, via Limb Music. ANCIENT BARDS is a female fronted Italian Power Metal band - fans of RHAPSODY OF FIRE, NIGHTWISH and EPICA: this one is for you!

"Soulless Child" includes 10 bombastic songs, full of amazing melodies, great vocals and choirs - all of this framed in a great sound production! Its artwork was painted by Felipe Machado Franco (RHAPSODY, BLIND GUARDIAN etc.).

Visit Limb Music @ www.limb-music.com

Track listing:
01. Struggle For Life
02. To The Master Of Darkness
03. Gates Of Noland
04. Broken Illusion
05. All That Is True
06. Valiant Ride
07. Dinanzi Al Flagello
08. Soulless Child
09. Through My Veins
10. Hope Dies Last
06-11-2011 GERMAN TRUE METAL FORCE WIZARD FIRST TIME IN UK AND USA
German True Metal force WIZARD, who earlier this year released new studio album "...Of Wariwulfs And Bluotvarwes", will play their first ever live shows in UK and USA. On March 17, 2012, the band will burn the stage of the UK's famous HAMMERFEST in Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park. They will play there along with acts such as ANTHRAX, EXODUS and AMON AMARTH. And on May 18, 2012 the band will play in Mojoes in Joliet (Chicago suburn, Illinois) on the RAGNAROKKR METAL APOCALYPSE FESTIVAL. For more information go to www.hammerfest.co.uk and www.ragnarokkrmetal.com

Vist the band @ www.legion-of-doom.de
03-11-2011 GM PRESENTS A LIMB MUSIC RELEASE: JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR "LAND OF THE DEAD"
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
"Land Of The Dead", the new album from U.S. power metallers JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR - the band led by former VIRGIN STEELE guitarist Jack Starr - will be released on November 11 via Limb Music. The CD was produced by Bart Gabriel (CRYSTAL VIPER, SACRED STEEL, LONEWOLF), mixed and mastered by Mariusz Pietka (CRYSTAL VIPER, MORTICIAN) and features cover artwork by Ken Kelly (RAINBOW, KISS, MANOWAR).

"Land Of The Dead" was recorded by the same linup that was responsible for 2009's "Defiance" album: Starr on guitar, Ned Meloni on bass, Kenny "Rhino" Earl (ex-MANOWAR) on drums, and Todd Hall on vocals. The CD also features guest appearances by David Shankle and Ross The Boss (both ex-MANOWAR) on lead guitar, and Marta Gabriel (CRYSTAL VIPER) on grand piano and keyboards.

Visit Limb Music @ www.limb-music.com

Track listing:
01. Land Of The Dead [ this track can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below ]
02. Sands Of Time
03. Twilight Of The Gods
04. Stranger In Paradise
05. Here We Are
06. Warning Fire (feat. Ross The Boss)
07. Daughter Of Darkness
08. When Blood And Steel Collide
09. On The Wings Of The Night
10. Never Again (feat. David Shankle)
11. Until The End

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24-10-2011 GM PRESENTS A PURE STEEL RECORDS RELEASE: EXXPLORER "VENGEANCE RIDES AN ANGRY HORSE"
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
EXXPLORER is a true legend of the underground US Heavy Metal. Band was formed in New Jersey area in 1982, and got signed by the famous then Black Dragon Records - home of acts such as MANILLA ROAD, SAVAGE GRACE or HEIR APPARENT. Their debut album "Symphonies Of Steel" from 1984 is an alltime classic of the genre, and was re-released many times on various labels. EXXPLORER released two more albums in the '90s, but since it wasn't really good time for Metal, both releases weren't much successfull... After that the band splitted up for more than 10 years.

The band returned in 2009, with a line up feat. original vocalist Lennie Rizzo - after successfull shows at the famous KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL and HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR, guys started to work on their comeback album, titled "Vengeance Rides An Angry Horse" - which is out now on Pure Steel Records. The magic is still there, like in their early days: this is a must have for all the fans of solid, US Metal.
Track listing:
1. Gypsy
2. Glory Hunter
3. Chasing The High
4. The Vengeance
5. As The Crow Flies
6. S.N.O.E.
7. Valley Of Doom
8. Spirits Of The Wind
9. Freight Train To Hell
10. Return Of The Cycle (European bonus track)

Visit the band @ www.reverbnation.com/exxplorer and www.myspace.com/exxplorerband

23-10-2011 FIRST US WIZARD SHOW CONFIRMED
German True Metal force WIZARD confirmed their first ever US show! Guys will show up on the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse Festival, on May 18/19, 2012, in the Chicago suburb Majoes In Joliet!

Visit the band @ www.legion-of-doom.de
20-10-2011 GM PRESENTS A HIGH ROLLER RECORDS RELEASE: BEEHLER "MESSAGES TO THE DEAD"
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
The muscle of Exciter is back! The voice of Exciter is back! Anyone who has seen the man live at his two Headbangers Open Air shows will know: this guy rocks! It is quite a mystery why it has taken so long for Dan Beehler to put out his debut solo effort called "Message To The Dead". Well, in the end it was High Roller who signed the voice of Exciter. Songs like "Jet Black", "Eternal Tormentor" or the breathtaking "Destroy" (first played live at Headbangers Open Air 2011) are every once as good as anything on "Heavy Metal Maniac" or "Violence And Force". "Message To The Dead" is an instant old school Thrash classic - written and performed by one of the genre's originators!

Dan Beehler explains why it has taken so long for his first solo effort to see the light of day: "We all had other things going on in our lives over time and we did the album on the side, so it took a lot longer than we thought, but its great to finally get it done and get it out. We are really proud to be on High Roller Records and look forward to a great working relationship, we really appreciate them giving us our first shot". And Dan Beehler is also grateful to have been invited to play at the legendary Headbangers Open Air festival (twice!): "Headbangers Open Air was the first place Al and I played since the 1980's. Thomas and Jürgen gave us our first shot to come back to Germany and that's what got the ball rolling. It's a special place for us". The release of "Message To The Dead" spurred a lot more activity in the Beehler camp: "We already have five songs written for the next Beehler album and they're a little more straight ahead like old Exciter. All of the songs have a special meaning to me, the lyrics are about my life and the people who have touched my life over the years. Hopefully the new record does well. I have to start at the bottom and work my way up, hopefully people like the record as much as we do".

Track listing:
1. Jet Black
2. March Of Death
3. Eternal Tormentor
4. Message To The Dead
5. Destitude Abuser
6. In No One We Trust
7. Organized Mayhem
8. Destroy
9. Megalodon
10. Kill The Witch
11. The End Of The World

As Dan Beehler was the driving force behind Exciter as well as guitarist John Ricci people are no doubt curious about what their current relationship with each other is. Surprisingly, there has not been any bad blood between the two: "I speak with John all the time now, things are great between us and I wish him all the best. I have a lot of respect for John. He told me Exciter had to rush to finish their last album, so it didn't turn out too well. The new Exciter is very different from the old, but they have their fans, too". Dan Beehler and John Ricci formed Exciter way back in 1979 as Hell Razor. They then changed their name to Exciter and recorded their first song "World War III". This means, along with Riot, The Rods and Anvil the one and only Exciter are the true forefathers of US/Canadian Speed Metal (way before Metallica). Dan Beehler explains: "At the time we changed our name to Exciter, obviously we listened to Priest, Motörhead, Venom, Saxon, Raven etc. We were never really influenced by the punk scene, but thought it was cool. I think us and Metallica were well aware of each other before our first albums. There was a huge underground tape trading scene and I remember having the 'No Life Till Leather' Metallica demo".

VISIT HIGH ROLLER RECORDS at www.high-roller-records.de

14-10-2011 GM PRESENTS AN AFM RECORDS RELEASE: OZ "BURNING LEATHER"
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
In underground circles OZ enjoy an excellent reputation, but the normal metal fan (due to a long release pause the band made) will not necessarily be familiar with this Scandinavian heavy metal force. This will change soon, as the cult-band around vocalist Ape DeMartini will soon release their highly anticipated comeback album which is titled "Burning Leather" and contains brand new material and new recordings of classic tracks. Of course the band´s hits like "Turn The Cross Upside Down" and "Fire In The Brain" can be found here too. "We decided to include new tracks and re-recorded old songs on "Burning Leather", because we wanted to show what OZ is about in 2011", says drummer Mark Ruffneck. "It will be our first album since 1991 and there are whole new generations of heavy metal fans who do not even know our old songs. And for our old supporters, it is probably interesting to hear their favorites in new versions. In conjunction with old tracks and the new songs you get a package with "Burning Leather" that shows what OZ is today."

To the new track "Dominator" a video clip was already published earlier this year. "With the clip we wanted to make clear: OZ is back! Through a friend, we got in contact with Amir Chamdin, a renowned and award-winning video director, who has worked with acts such as The Cardigans, Mando Diao and The Hellacopters. The very same friend also introduced us to Nicke Andersson (The Hellacopters), who helped us with mix and co-production of "Burning Leather". Amir wanted to make a heavy metal video in the 80s-style, and we simply let him implement his ideas," Ruffneck leaves the developments of recent times to reminisce. With "Burning Leather" scheduled for release on November 18, finally, the comeback album of OZ is near. And the burning leather glove on the cover artwork can also be symbolic of the enthusiasm that they display.

OZ formed in the late 70s in Nakkila, Finland. Their debut album "Heavy Metal Heroes" arrived in 1982. Only a year later, OZ implemented a milestone of Scandinavian heavy metal with "Fire In The Brain", whose influential effect should become obvious years later. Using the "Turn The Cross Upside Down" EP and its title track, OZ then gained the peak of their popularity. Even today it is very much this song that metal fans connect with OZ. And the band, whose members by then had moved from Finland to Sweden, stayed reliable with album releases: "III Warning", "Decibel Storm" and "Roll The Dice" until 1991, before the band split up.

So now we can witness the big comeback of OZ, starting with "Burning Leather", which secures the masterful balance between past and present, and at the same time wakes a great desire to follow everything that this exceptional band might come up in the future.

Track listing:
1. Dominator
2. Searchlights
3. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
4. Fire In The Brain
5. Seasons In The Darkness
6. Turn The Cross Upside Down
7. Burning Leather
8. Gambler
9. Enter Stadium
10. Total Metal
11. Third Warning

Watch the amazing OZ "Dominator" video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-xRNZwQ3WQ
Visit OZ at www.ozofficial.com and www.facebook.com/ozofficial
Visit AFM RECORDS at www.afm-records.de

10-10-2011 GM PRESENTS THE NEW ARRAYAN PATH ALBUM "IRA IMPERIUM" FEAT. TONY MARTIN
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
Pitch Black Records is thrilled to announce the release of ARRAYAN PATH third album, which as previously announced is titled "Ira Imperium". A follow-up to last year's highly acclaimed "Terra Incognita" (nominated for Impala's "European Independent Album Of The Year" Award) "Ira Imperium" can only be described with one word: a masterpiece! Fans of melodic Epic Power Metal should brace themselves!

"Ira Imperium" features a guest appearance by the legendary Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH), and also sees the return of Vagelis Maranis (SANVOISEN) lending his voice on several songs. The main voice throughout the album remains the same of course; that of Nicholas Leptos, the driving force behind ARRAYAN PATH whose unmistakable charismatic voice is the finishing touch to the brilliantly passionate sound of ARRAYAN PATH. Completing the lineup are Socrates Leptos and Alexis Kleidaras on guitars, Vagelis Maranis on bass, George Kallis on keyboards and Stefan Dittrich on drums. Recorded and mixed at Maranis Studios in Germany, "Ira Imperium" will be released worldwide on November 4th (November 7th in the UK) with a bonus track featured on the CD version. Also through major mp3 stores, while a limited LP edition will also be available for die-hard fans (details t.b.a.).

Subscribers to the Pitch Black Records mailing list already had the chance to check out an exclusive free download track off the album and that track is now available at www.pitchblackrecords.com. More free download tracks will be announced soon.

Track listing:
1. Dies Irae
2. Gnosis of Prometheus
3. Ira Imperium (The Damned)
4. Kiss of Kali
5. Katherine of Aragon
6. 77 Days 'til Doomsday
7. Emir of the Faithful
8. Hollow Eyes of Nefertiti
9. Amenophis
10. Lost Ithaca
11. I Sail Across the Seven Seas
12. The Fall of Mardonius
13. The Poet Aftermath (CD bonus)

www.pitchblackrecords.com | www.facebook.com/pitchblackrecords | www.twitter.com/pitchblackrcrds

05-10-2011 GM PRESENTS THE NEW CAGE ALBUM "SUPREMACY OF STEEL"
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
All hail the "Supremacy Of Steel"! CAGE has once again struck gold and forged their sixth release of pure Metal magic. Entitled "Supremacy Of Steel", CAGE has leapt forward another giant step on the path to Metal greatness by once again delivering a Heavy Metal monstrosity. This is set for worldwide release on November 25th, 2011 through Music Buy Mail in Europe and Heavy Metal Media in The US and rest of the world.

Tracklisting:
1. Bloodsteel [ this track can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below ]
2. The Beast Of Bray Road
3. King Of The Wasteland
4. Metal Empire
5. War Of The Undead
6. Flying Fortress
7. Doctor Doom
8. Annaliese Michel
9. Braindead Woman
10. The Monitor
11. Hell Destroyer vs. Metal Devil

Bonus track for Europe: 12. Skinned Alive
Bonus track USA and rest of the world: 12. Blood White And Blue

Known for crafting great memorable songs, capturing the essence of the classic NWOBHM sound, and always sounding unique and modern, CAGE somehow effortlessly shows how the limits of the genre can be pushed without losing what makes the Heavy Metal sound a worldwide calling for the faithful. Throughout the 11 tracks, all the smashing CAGE elements are found along with fresh new surprises that are tastefully sprinkled about in just the right fashion. From the blast beats in the opening scream fest "Bloodsteel", to the eerie KING DIAMOND-like falsettos in "Annaliese Michel", CAGE fans new and old will be banging their heads with horns in the air throughout this entire long player for decades to come. "Supremacy Of Steel" also contains the epic, long awaited sequel song "Hell Destroyer vs. Metal Devil" and a remake of their unreleased cult classic song, "Braindead Woman". Anthems like "Metal Empire" and "King Of The Wasteland" will have all Metal fans unable to resist such true, convincing Metal emotion.

Their latest and greatest lineup yet includes the hulking frame of riff master DAVE “Conan” GARCIA, the unmatched vocal diversity and range of singer SEAN “The Hell Destroyer” PECK, drummer NORM “The Legend” LEGGIO also of PSYCHOTIC WALTZ, and debuting the new additions of thunder-thrash guitarist STEVE “Bloodsteel” BROGDEN and the amazing bass playing of one America’s best, PETE “Hands Of” STONE. All the power and speed from their previous award winning albums has once more been ramped up with faster drums, blazing leads and riffs that will stay with you into the night, and the highest of inhumanly impossible supersonic screams. This is all pointless without great songs but CAGE has always had their song writing as their greatest strength and "Supremacy Of Steel" is absolutely no exception. CAGE has carved yet another stone to fit into the foundation that reinforces their title as the American Power Metal Kings.

As always, CAGE has spared no expense when it comes to the presentation and packaging of their products. The amazing artwork of MARC SASSO (DIO, HALFORD, MARVEL COMICS) depicts the band in a live setting with the very Metal Godz themselves looking down upon the mayhem! The 16 page interior booklet is second to none with various artists chronicling the contents of each song in vivid color and truly has to be seen to be believed. It may be the finest looking metal booklet ever and that is no exaggeration!

The special pre order packages are available at www.cageheavymetal.com and have been extended until October 31st. These will include both bonus tracks, a special sticker, a full color poster, a CDR with unreleased versions and bonus tracks, and other Metal goodies. Click on the player below to listen "Bloodsteel" from the "Supremacy Of Steel" album which features guest artist BITTERFROST on guitar. He can be found at www.bitterfrost.com.

CAGE official website: www.cageheavymetal.com
CAGE on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cageofficial
Follow CAGE at www.twitter.com/cageheavymetal
Official video channel: www.youtube.com/cageofficialchannel
DISTRIBUTION IN EUROPE: MUSIC BUY MAIL
order@musicbuymail.eu / www.musicbuymail.eu
DIGITAL PROMOTIONAL DOWNLOADS: CONNECTING MUSIC
info@connecting-music.eu / www.connecting-music.eu

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20-09-2011 LANCELOT LYNX JOINS THE GM RANKS
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com

LANCELOT LYNX is a new Heavy Rock sensation from Ireland, home of the legendary THIN LIZZY. The trio, which list mentioned Hard Rock legend between their main influences along with acts such as MEGADETH or IRON MAIDEN, has just released the same titled debut EP. Looks like VANDERBUYST has a huge rival!

visit the band @ www.lancelotlynx.com

10-09-2011 GM PRESENTS AN AFM RECORDS RELEASE: OZ "BURNING LEATHER"
Reactivated legendary '80s Finnish/Swedish heavy metal band OZ has inked a deal with AFM Records. The group's new album "Burning Leather", will be released on November 18, 2011. Commented OZ in a statement: "OZ is very proud to be on AFM Records. U.D.O. can't be wrong!". OZ's current lineup includes the classic trio of Ape De Martini (real name: Tapani Hämäläinen), Jay C. Blade (real name: Jukka Lewis) and Mark Ruffneck (real name: Pekka Mark). OZ is best known in the metal underground for its 1983 "Fire In The Brain" album and the classic "Turn The Cross Upside Down" EP. It has also come to light that BATHORY mastermind Quorthon was responsible for designing the cover art for both "Fire In The Brain" and "Turn The Cross Upside Down".

visit the band @ www.ozofficial.com
AFM Records @ www.afm-records.de

07-09-2011 LONEWOLF: NEW ALBUM DETAILS REVEALED
The French Heavy Metal act LONEWOLF, is currently mixing their brand new studio album titled "Army Of The Damned", at the MP Studio in Poland (the same one, which was lately used by acts such as SABATON, and MORTICIAN). The album was produced by Bart Gabriel (JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR, CRYSTAL VIPER), who also produced their latest full lenght release "The Dark Crusade" from 2009. One of the new songs was recorded with a special guest apperance of the ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley.

LONEWOLF is often labeled as the "new RUNNING WILD", as they mix classic Metal influences of bands such as RUNNING WILD, ACCEPT and GRAVE DIGGER, with the new attitude of bands such as POWERWOLF. Release date of "Army Of The Damned" will be announced shortly.

In other news: Polish label Skol Records (a division of Gabriel Media) will release special limited deluxe edition of the two first rare LONEWOLF albums: "March Into The Arena" and "Unholy Paradise" on 1 disc. Both albums will be re-mastered, and the package will include special booklet with all the lyrics and lot of old pictures.

more information @ www.lonewolfdivision.com

26-08-2011 BEEHLER SIGNS WITH HIGH ROLLER RECORDS
The Canadian Speed Metal machine BEEHLER, featuring the legendary EXCITER singer and drummer Dan Beehler, and another EXCITER's former member - Allan Johnson, signed record deal with the German label HIGH ROLLER RECORDS. Their debut album "Messages To The Dead", incl. 12 brand new songs, will be released on both LP and CD: release date will be announced soon.

BEEHLER already started working on the next studio album, which is announced as the return to the classic EXCITER style, known from albums such as "Unveiling The Wicked" and "Long Live The Loud".

more information @ www.high-roller-records.de
25-08-2011 SACRED STEEL IN AUSTRIA
German True Metal force SACRED STEEL will invade Austria:
10-03-2012 - Escape, Wien, Austria
11-05-2012 - Club Nebraska, Schding, Austria

visit the band @ www.sacredsteel.eu
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21-08-2011 SABATON JOINS THE GM RANKS

We are truly proud to announce, that the Swedish Power Metal heroes SABATON - a band which needs no introduction - has started an official cooperation with Gabriel Management. We will take care of their tour management and promotion on Polish territory.

SABATON in Poland:
30.08.2011 - Empik, Warszawa - meeting with fans*
01.09.2011 - CSG, Gdansk
02.09.2011 - Zajezdnia MPK, Wroclaw (new, bigger venue!)
03.09.2011 - Park Sowinskiego, Warszawa
* - meeting with fans in Gdansk and Wroclaw will be also scheduled, and announced later.

visit the band @ www.sabaton.net

19-08-2011 SABATON MAKES POLISH VERSION OF "40:1"
Attention journalists, the band will be available for interviews! Please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
The Swedish Power Metal act SABATON, proved many times how much they love Polish fans - and with no doubt Polish fans also love the band very much, as their last studio album "The Coat Of Arms", was one of the best selling Metal albums in Poland during last few years, and the Polish SABATON live shows are always a very special events.

To celebrate next SABATON visit in our country (at the beginning of September the band will play 3 shows in Poland), and the release of their first ever live album titled "World Wide Live - Battle Of The Baltic Sea", guys prepared something very special. The band will enter the MP Studio in Poland, where together with producer Bart Gabriel (BURNING STARR, MORTICIAN, LONEWOLF) and sound engineer Mariusz Pietka (MIDNIGHT PRIEST, PATHFINDER), they will record new, Polish version of the famous "40:1" anthem (which was originally released on "The Art Of War" album, and tell the story of Polish soldiers who took part in the battle of Wizna). The song will be recorded with bunch of very special guests, members of various Polish Metal bands. "The reactions we got when we released the song 40:1 is still hard for us to fully understand. The reactions were way stronger then we ever could imagine. One thing we reacted over is that so many people asked us if it would be possible to do this song in Polish. It is a good challenge and we love challenges, so when opportunity came we took it and we are looking forward to do this also together with several of our good brothers and sisters in other great Polish bands.", says Par Sundstrom, SABATON's bass player.

"World War Live - Battle Of The Baltic Sea" is out now via Nuclear Blast Records, and includes more than four hours of SABATON's notorious live power, containing the full show at the Sabaton Cruise in December 2010 plus a bonus CD with live audio recordings of the World War Tour 2010. An enhanced bonus DVD features recordings of a concert at SABATON's home base Rockstad Falun in 2008 as well as the video clips for the smash hits "Coat Of Arms", "Uprising" and "Screaming Eagles".

SABATON in Poland:
30.08.2011 - Empik, Warszawa - meeting with fans*
01.09.2011 - CSG, Gdansk
02.09.2011 - Arsenal, Wroclaw
03.09.2011 - Park Sowinskiego, Warszawa

* - meeting with fans in Gdansk and Wroclaw will be also scheduled, and announced later.

visit the band @ www.sabaton.net
08-08-2011 BEEHLER JOINS THE GM RANKS

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Even if the BEEHLER band name seems to be new, you actually know these guys very well: this is the the new band of the legendary EXCITER singer and drummer Dan Beehler, which also feature the former EXCITER bass player Allan Johnson! Guys just recorded their debut album which is way, way heavier than anyone expect. These guys are METAL!

visit the band @ www.myspace.com/beehlerheavymetal

23-07-2011 BART GABRIEL'S PROFILE AT SOUNDCLOUD
Bart Gabriel has now official profile at the Soundcloud platform. Follow the link given below, to listen songs produced and re-mastered by Bart Gabriel, in high quality.

Bart Gabriel profile at Soundcloud @ soundcloud.com/bartgabriel/sets

22-07-2011 "AFM RECORDS: 15 YEARS - METAL ADDICTION"
"AFM Records: 15 Years - Metal Addiction". Saturday, November 26th 2011, Markthalle, Hamburg. Doors: 15:00 CET. Begin: 16:20 CET. Live on stage: A Life Divided, Black Messiah, Buried In Black, Byfrost, Crystal Viper, Dark Age, Kissin' Dynamite, Lake Of Tears, Mob Rules, Orden Ogan, Stahlmann, The New Black, U.D.O., Voodoo Circle.

more information @ www.afm-records.de

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20-07-2011 CRYSTAL VIPER FIRST TIME IN DENMARK
CRYSTAL VIPER will play its first live show in Denmark, in July 2012. The band will appear at the METAL MAGIC FESTIVAL, and will share the stage with acts such as HELL and DENIAL OF GOD!

visit the Metal Magic Festival website  @ www.metal-magic.dk

13-07-2011 CRYSTAL VIPER AT BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL THIS FRIDAY
ATTENTION: small changes at the BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL this friday. CRYSTAL VIPER will hit the stage at 11:40 AM with a bit longer set (as the 3rd band, not 2nd one as originally planned) - the signing session has also been re-scheduled: meet the band at 1:15 PM.

visit Bang Your Head Festival website @ www.bang-your-head.de

08-07-2011 BURNING STARR'S NEW ALBUM FINISHED
The new studio album of JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR titled "Land Of The Dead" is now finished: recorded, mixed and mastered. Release date will be announced shortly - album will be published by the German label Limb Music. "Land Of The Dead" was produced by Bart Gabriel, mixed and mastered by Mariusz Pietka at the MP Studio, in Poland. Current BURNING STARR line up is: Jack Starr (guitars), Todd Hall (vocals), Ned Meloni (bass guitar) and Rhino (drums).

visit Limb Music @ www.limb-music.com

29-05-2011 GM PRESENTS AN SPV RELEASE: ANVIL "JUGGERNAUT OF JUSTICE"
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
ANVILANVIL "JUGGERNAUT OF JUSTICE" OUT NOW ON SPV/STEAMHAMMER!

This Canadian Heavy Metal legend need no introduction! "Juggernaut Of Justice" is a brand new, 14th studio albums of this cult act, and brings 12 (or 14 - if you had luck and bought the limited digipak edition!) headbanging hymns, which you can put in one line with the anthems that you know from the monuments such as "Metal On Metal" or "Forged In Fire".

visit the band @ www.anvilmetal.com
visit SPV/Steamhammer @ www.spv.de

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16-06-2011 SPLIT HEAVEN JOINS THE GM RANKS
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com

SPLIT HEAVEN is the Mexican representative of the New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal. After the release of their brand new, third studio album titled "Street Law", it seems that they are also one of the strongest young South American bands!

visit the band @ www.splitheaven.net

06-06-2011 CRYSTAL VIPER FIRST TIME IN ITALY
CRYSTAL VIPER will play its first ever live show in Italy, on November 5th, 2011, at the STEEL FEST 2011 in Bologna!

visit the band @ www.crystalviper.com

05-06-2011 ENFORCER AND PORTA INFERI IN POLAND
We are happy to announce, that the Swedish Heavy Metallers ENFORCER were added to the bill of the GAMMA RAY / CRYSTAL VIPER show in Poland (03.09.2011)! 3 bands is not enough? Of course, so please welcome PORTA INFERI from Czech Republic as the very special support act!

visit ENFORCER @ www.enforcer.se
visit PORTA INFERI @ www.portainferi.com

02-06-2011 MORTICIAN FORGING NEW STUDIO ALBUM
The classic Austrian Heavy Metal band MORTICIAN has just entered the MP Studio in Poland (which is the official partner of GABRIEL MANAGEMENT) with producer Bart Gabriel! Brand new full lenght studio album is being forged!
28-05-2011 2 NEXT SACRED STEEL SHOWS CONFIRMED
German true Metal force known as SACRED STEEL will play 2 live shows in Italy:
21-10-2011 - Lofficina Della Musica, Lecco, Italy
22-10-2011 - Made In Hell Fest III, Stagno, Italy

visit the band @ www.sacredsteel.eu

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26-05-2011 GM PRESENTS A LIMB MUSIC RELEASE: ROXXCALIBUR "LORDS OF THE NWOBHM"
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
ROXXCALIBURROXXCALIBUR "LORDS OF THE NWOBHM" - OUT NOW ON LIMB MUSIC!

The best New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Tribute act ROXXCALIBUR strikes back with a second album, this time co-produced by the legendary Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH, THIN LIZZY etc.). "Lords Of The NWOHM" is a collection of 15 legendary NWOBHM hymns, originally performed by acts such as SATAN, OXYM, SPARTA, HOLLOW GROUND, WITCHFYNDE, TOKYO BLADE, MORE or VENOM. Limited first edition of the album includes bonus DVD disc with complete live show and lot of extra footage, poster and stickers. It is also worth mentioning, that liner notes for the album were written by John Tucker (author of the "Suzie Smiled" book and Biff Byford's biography!), and the amazing artwork was painted by legendary Rodney Matthews, who previously painted for bands such as NAZARETH, MAGNUM and PRAYING MANTIS... So, it looks like we know the most CLASSIC Heavy Metal album of the year: it's ROXXCALIBUR's "Lords Of The NWOBHM"!

visit the band @ www.roxxcalibur.com
visit Limb Music @ www.limb-music.com

14-05-2011 PORTA INFERI JOINS THE GM RANKS
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
PORTA INFERI is one of the hottest new acts from Czech Republic: they already showed up on a bunch of festivals, and toured their homeland. Now, after the release of their debut full lenght album "Another World", they are ready to conquer foreign stages as well! If you like bands such as RAGE or NIGHTWISH, then you have to check them out!

visit the band @ www.portainferi.com

26-04-2011 CRYSTAL VIPER / GRAVE DIGGER / BLIND GUARDIAN SHOW
CRYSTAL VIPER will share the stage with 2 ultimate German Metal legends: BLIND GUARDIAN and GRAVE DIGGER. Be there: 12.12.2011, Stodola Club, Warsaw, Poland.

visit CRYSTAL VIPER @ www.crystalviper.com

20-04-2011 GM PRESENTS A VAN RECORDS RELEASE: YEAR OF THE GOAT "LUCEM FERRE" MCD/MLP
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
YEAR OF THE GOAT "Lucem Ferre" MCD/MLP coming soon @ Van Records! Amazing mixture of Doom Metal and Psychedelic Rock, for fans of Pentagram, Black Sabbath and Coven!

YEAR OF THE GOAT, while recognizing that the '60s and '70s saw the birth of true genius within the performance of dark art, aim is to abolish time and make you see it for the illusion it is - sinister gospels with properly dank atmospheres can be created whenever and wherever. Thomas Eriksson (vocals, guitar) received vision in 2006. Since then an amalgamation of different elements has taken place, Fredrik Hellerstrom (drums), Per Broddesson (guitar), Tobias Resch (bass) and Jonas Mattsson (guitar) now constitute one sombre congregation whose debut MCD / MLP "Lucem Ferre" is due for release the 6th of May through Van Records. "Lucem Ferre", which is latin for The bringer of light / The son of desert fire / Lucifer, consists of four gospels: "Of Darkness", "Vermillion Clouds", "Lucem Ferre" and a cover of the Sam Gopal song "The Dark Lord" (originally sung by Lemmy). In these times of global upheaval YEAR OF THE GOAT will add fire to chaos and ignite the branches spread out for Christ by his flock to further the triumphal return of a Lord that never left! So rejoice in sin, every hour and every second is yours and yours only, just like every year is, and always has been, the YEAR OF THE GOAT!

visit VAN RECORDS @ www.van-records.de

20-04-2011 GM PRESENTS A VAN RECORDS RELEASE: CASTLE "IN WITCH ORDER" CD/LP
Interviews / reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
pr1.jpg (15138 bytes)CASTLE "In Witch Order" CD/LP coming soon @ Van Records! Old School Doom Metal for fans of Black Sabbath, Electric Wizard and Coven!

Taking the name CASTLE from his original concept of building a "Castle of the Mind", guitarist and songwriter Mat Davis has drawn on the heavy sound history of his native San Francisco to write an album that smashes the modern metal mold with thrash velocity, scorching psyched-out riffs, thunderous drumming and literate occultism on this 11-song, 44-minute debut. Adding to the atmosphere of majestic doom, Elizabeth Blackwell's haunted, full-blooded vocals are electric witch hymns of death and madness, that adapt lyrics from luminaries such as William Blake and Charles Baudelaire. Rounding out the power trio, drummer Al McCartney balances bombastic and technical with brutal precision. Recorded in San Francisco at Lucky Cat Studios by Phil Manley, "In Witch Order" will be released in May 2011 by Van Records.

watch the "Total Betrayal" video @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIPrDRJPZFE

15-04-2011 VANDERBUYST JOINS THE GM FAMILY

VANDERBUYST was formed in 2008, and was quickly labeled as the Old School Hard Rock sensation - not without a reason! Their music brings back the spirit of the legendary acts such as THIN LIZZY, VAN HALEN or UFO, and the band already showed their great skills and attitude on many festival and club stages. Their same titled MCD is out now, and will be promoted on tour with the absolute Heavy Metal legend SAXON!

visit the band @ www.vanderbuyst.com

23-03-2011 BART GABRIEL'S HARD ROCKER MANAGEMENT TURNS INTO GABRIEL MANAGEMENT
King is dead, long live the king? Not exactly, we only change our name. No more HARD ROCKER MANAGEMENT, from now on we are officially named GABRIEL MANAGEMENT! As we also have new official name, we can also promise you that we will be Louder Than Hell and Fast As A Shark! So, Long Live The Loud!!!
17-03-2011 CRYSTAL VIPER ON THE NEW KEEP IT TRUE DVD
The brand new "KEEP IT TRUE" DVD compilation, with material filmed on last year's edition of this cult festival, will be available on April 29, via Steelpride Records. The double DVD will include live footage from: STEELWING, ROXXCALIBUR, CRYSTAL VIPER, EMERALD, OBSESSION, ANACRUSIS, WATCHTOWER, SAVAGE GRACE, OMEN, MORTICIAN, HEART OF CYGNUS, RAM, ADX, KALAPACS, WARRANT, SATAN'S HOST, TYGERS OF PAN TANG, DEMON, FIFTH ANGEL, plus surprise act. 400 minutes of Pure Heavy Metal!

order @ www.keep-it-true.de

14-03-2011 LONEWOLF / DRAGONSFIRE / IRON FATE ON TOUR!
The French True Metal killers LONEWOLF will invade Germany, Belgium, France and Holland! They go on tour with 2 great German acts: DRAGONSFIRE and IRON FATE. Are you ready for this Heavy Metal invasion!?

more information @ www.bartgabriel.com/metalservice
05-03-2011 LONEWOLF ON METAL SERVICE TOUR
French Speed Metallers LONEWOLF will go on the road with DRAGONSFIRE and IRON FATE! See TOUR DATES page for further details!

more information @ www.myspace.com/metalonewolf

27-02-2011 CRYSTAL VIPER CONFIRMED FOR BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL
CRYSTAL VIPER will appear on this year's edition of the legendary BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL (15.07), and will share the stage with acts such as ACCEPT, IMMORTAL, LORDI and many others.

more information @ www.bang-your-head.de

16-02-2011 METALUCIFER TRIBUTE ALBUM IN COMING
Skol Records will release first ever METALUCIFER tribute album titled "Heavy Metal Hell - A Tribute To Metalucifer". The CD will be limited to only 666 copies, and will have its official premiere at the KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL in Germany, on April 29, 2011 (where the Japanese Heavy Metal Samurais METALUCIFER will also play). "Heavy Metal Hell" was produced by Bartolucifer (Bart Gabriel - producer known from cooperation with bands such as SABBAT, CRYSTAL VIPER, LONEWOLF or METALUCIFER, who also produced "A Tribute To Cirith Ungol" in 2006), and its cover artwork was painted by the legendary French artist Chris Moyen (known from cooperation with bands such as TRIVIUM, BEHERIT or BLASPHEMY).
Tracklist (in alphabetical order):
1. METALUCIFERA (Intro) - Heavy Metal Hell
2. AXEVYPER (Italy) - Heavy Metal Is My Way
3. CRYSTAL VIPER (Poland) - Warriors Ride On The Chariots
4. DANTESCO (Puerto Rico) - Warriors Again
5. DEATHHAMMER (Norway) - Fallen Angel
6. GUERRA TOTAL (Colombia) - Soul Of Warriors
7. LETHAL SAINT (Cyprus) - Heavy Metal Drill
8. ROSAE CRUCIS (Italy) - Heavy Metal Samurai
9. SATANIKA (Italy) - Heavy Metal Bulldozer
10. SKELATOR (USA) - Northern Heroes
11. SPLIT HEAVEN (Mexico) - Wolf Man
12. STEELPREACHER (Germany) - Heavy Metal Hunter

more information and pre-ordering @ www.skolrecords.com

METALUCIFER from Japan are known as the true defenders of the Old School Heavy Metal. Formed in 1995 as the side project of the SABBAT mainman Gezol, the band soon turned into regular act. METALUCIFER already released 3 full lenght studio albums (plus bunch of singles and live albums), and gained status of a legendary and cult band in the Heavy Metal underground.

31-01-2011 NEW WIZARD TOUR DATES
The German True Metallers from WIZARD will invade Czech Republic and Ireland: see TOUR DATES page for furtehr details!

visit the band @ www.legion-of-doom.de

25-01-2011 CRYSTAL VIPER CONFIRMED FOR NOC PLNA HVEZD FESTIVAL
The heavy metal squad CRYSTAL VIPER will play at the main stage of the Noc Plna Hvezd Festival, in Trinec / Czech Republic, at 25-06-2011. Other confirmed bands: GAMMA RAY, MR. BIG, PRO-PAIN, KREYSON and others! See you there!

festival info @ www.nocplnahvezd.cz

12-01-2011 SACRED STEEL RELEASE THE "CARNAGE VICTORY" VIDEO CLIP
German Metal maniacs SACRED STEEL, released the new official video clip for the title track off their latest studio album - "Carnage Victory" (Massacre Records). Video clip was made by the Rec Run Media company, which is already known from cooperation with bands such as CRYSTAL VIPER and BÖRN AGAIN. You can see the video at the following location: [ www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjUF8oCrRCE ]

With 3 albums in the legendary Metal Blade Records, and next 4 in Massacre Records (without counting live & EP releases), Sacred Steel estabilished their position on the Heavy Metal scene, being known as the "True Heavy Metal extremists". As they say: love them or hate them - but you have to admit one thing: they are True Metal, and deadly serious in what they do!

Next SACRED STEEL tour dates:
11-03-2011 - Up The Hammers Festival, Athens, Greece (special "Wargods Of Metal" show)
09-04-2011 - Bulding A Force Festival, Germany (w/ Hail Of Bullets, Powerwolf and others)
02-07-2011 - Skulls Of Metal Festival, Las Escuelas, Spain (w/ Crystal Viper and others)

visit the band @ www.sacredsteel.eu

10-01-2011 2 NEW WIZARD TOUR DATES
German True Metallers from WIZARD will play 2 shows in April: 08.04.2011 in Koln (Germany) and 09.04.2011 in Stadskanaal (Holland). See TOUR DATES page for more information and other dates.

visit the band @ www.legion-of-doom.de

04-01-2011 RHAPSODY OF FIRE LIVE IN POLAND
GABRIEL MANAGEMENT proudly presents an event of AGENCJA IDO: RHAPSODY OF FIRE - The Power Metal Kings first time in Poland! Support acts: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and VEXILLUS. 21.02.2011, Mega Club, Katowice, Poland.

info @ www.rhapsodyoffire.com


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