Dynamo Metalfest, the spiritual successor of the legendary Dynamo Open-Air, is in Eindhoven once again the weekend of the 17th and 18th of august. This year what was usually just the warm-up party turned into a proper half-day festival, marketed under the name Black Friday, and sporting an impressive (mostly) black metal bill with Uada, Watain, and Decapitated on the menu.Continue reading
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Back in June last year, we were treated to remastered versions of the first four albums by German Thrash legends, Kreator. This year, Noise Records are following that up by repackaging, remastering, and reissuing the band’s next four studio releases.Continue reading
As first reported by Ghost Cult, Life Of Agony shared some big news: they have signed a new world wide record deal with Napalm Records and will release a new album, their first since 2005’s Broken Valley. The new album, Place Where There’s No More Pain, will release later in 2016.
Bassist Alan Robert commented on the occasion:
“I think our fans know that our music comes from a very real place of suffering, from all of us in the band. Many of our fans have told us over the years that sharing our personal struggles has been cathartic for them in healing the pain in their own lives. That uplifting energy we share at the shows, gives us hope that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. And for us and hopefully our fans, that short time when we’re all together is a place where there’s no more pain.”
Napalm CEO Thomas Caser, also commented about the signing:
“Life Of Agony is without a doubt one of the most exciting and energetic Rock bands of our times. It is an honour to work with such talent, we are excited to announce their signing to Napalm Records and release the band’s first album after over a decade.”
Life of Agony confirmed 2016 tour dates
German Tour
Jan 19: Live Music Hall – Cologne, DE
Jan 20: Capitol – Hanover, DE
Jan 22: Huxley’s, Berlin, DE
Jan 23: Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, DE
Jan 24: Backstage Werk, München, DE
Anarchy In The U.K. Tour
Mar 17: Electric Ballroom – London, UK
Mar 18: Slade rooms – Wolverhampton, UK
Mar 19: Club Academy – Manchester, UK
Festival Date:
Jul 16: Dynamo MetalFest – Eindhoven, NL
Life of Agony is:
Mina Caputo – Vocals
Alan Robert – Bass/Vocals
Joey Z – Guitar/Vocals
Sal Abruscato – Drums
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In a series of post’s to their social media accounts members of Life of Agony have touted a major announcement coming soon. The band is preparing for a tour of Germany later this month, followed by UK tour dates in March, with more TBA throughout 2016. The band has launched a new official Facebook account dubbed “Life of Agony Famiglia”. The page had over 2,000 Likes within a few hours of going live. The band is coming off a big 2015, which saw them play sold-out performances in their hometown of Brooklyn and The Starland Ballroom in New Jersey, perform at Grasspop Metal Meeting and more. 2015 was also the 20th anniversary of the bands Ugly album (Roadrunner). It is presently unclear if the “big announcement” is more tour dates, a festival announcement, or another live release. The band has stated several times that while they have enjoyed the reunion shows, they have not been as interested in making a new music. In an interview with Ghost Cult in 2014, bassist Alan Robert remarked about the state of the reunion:
“We are taking things a day at a time, a show at a time. We are all in a good place together, but also have other projects. If we do these shows in bits and pieces – they are more special and we all get along, we will want to keep doing more. We’ll see what the future holds.”
JOIN THE LOA FAMIGLIA – THE OFFICIAL LIFE OF AGONY FACEBOOK PAGE! Spread the word…major announcement coming VERY soon! https://www.facebook.com/lifeofagonyfamiglia/
Posted by Life Of Agony Famiglia on Saturday, January 9, 2016
Life Of Agony, Photo Credit: Tom Tronkie
Life of Agony confirmed 2016 tour dates
German Tour
Jan 19: Live Music Hall – Cologne, DE
Jan 20: Capitol – Hanover, DE
Jan 22: Huxley’s, Berlin, DE
Jan 23: Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, DE
Jan 24: Backstage Werk, München, DE
Anarchy In The U.K. Tour
Mar 17: Electric Ballroom – London, UK
Mar 18: Slade rooms – Wolverhampton, UK
Mar 19: Club Academy – Manchester, UK
Festival Date:
Jul 16: Dynamo MetalFest – Eindhoven, NL
Life of Agony is:
Mina Caputo – Vocals
Alan Robert – Bass/Vocals
Joey Z – Guitar/Vocals
Sal Abruscato – Drums
Life of Agony online
Life of Agony on Facebook
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