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...!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.).
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
03-11-2011 GM PRESENTS A LIMB MUSIC RELEASE:
JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR "LAND OF THE DEAD"
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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.
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
.
24-10-2011 GM PRESENTS A PURE STEEL RECORDS
RELEASE: EXXPLORER "VENGEANCE RIDES AN ANGRY HORSE"
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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)
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!
20-10-2011 GM PRESENTS A HIGH ROLLER RECORDS
RELEASE: BEEHLER "MESSAGES TO THE DEAD"
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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".
14-10-2011 GM PRESENTS AN AFM RECORDS
RELEASE: OZ "BURNING LEATHER"
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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
10-10-2011 GM PRESENTS THE NEW ARRAYAN PATH
ALBUM "IRA IMPERIUM" FEAT. TONY MARTIN
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/ 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)
05-10-2011 GM PRESENTS THE NEW CAGE ALBUM
"SUPREMACY OF STEEL"
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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.
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
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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!
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".
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.
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".
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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).
29-05-2011 GM
PRESENTS AN SPV RELEASE: ANVIL "JUGGERNAUT OF JUSTICE"
Interviews
/ reviews / photos / artworks etc. - please ask at mail@bartgabriel.com
ANVIL "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".
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!
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!
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
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
ROXXCALIBUR "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"!
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
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!?
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.
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
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!
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!
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)
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.
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.
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...! 
Spanish Heavy Metallers STEEL HORSE joined the ranks of Gabriel Management!
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!". 
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". 
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! 
CASTLE "In Witch
Order" CD/LP coming soon @ Van Records! Old School Doom Metal for fans of Black
Sabbath, Electric Wizard and Coven!
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!?
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.