PRIMAL FEAR

PRIMAL FEAR Bassist MAT SINNER Looks Back On 2007 - "It Will Enter The Books As A Great One!"






PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner has issued the following recap of his 2007:

"It’s the end of 2007 and we were on tour until Xmas. To be compared with 2006, the year 2007 will enter the books as a great one! The only early downer (the boot for Tom in PF) was re-energized with the wonderful comeback of Henny. New Religion was a monster of a production and I’ve learnt a lot new things again, not only on the musical part! It was great to hit the road again with SINNER and play a little tour including a gig with THIN LIZZY and a furious show at the Headbangers OA. The new deal with AFM Records was the final goal of a nice comeback.

The most exciting moment of the year was the release of the new Primal Fear album. With new partners all over the world, it was very unsure if we can match the numbers of our final Nuclear Blast album Seven Seals. Fair enough, we did! Well, the fans are very self-willed, especially in the metal scene. This is one of the main factors, why this scene is much alive and well against all odds. It was a huge satisfaction as our former (strange to say) A&R Andy told me, that we’ve charted on Pos. 60 in Germany, followed some days later by more chart entries. And the album will be still released in the US on January 29th, 2008 – another important day!

The show at the ProgPower festival in Atlanta was an unforgettable event incl. the circumstances and the signing session. It was great to play the new songs on stage and Henny gave the band a new positive vibe. Even as Stefan couldn’t play with us Part 1+2 of the shows in Europe, we stuck together and Alex Beyrodt executed a fantastic performance every night! One of the most electrifying moments was the show in Bordeaux, as Henny had to fly home, because his baby was born at the night of the Barcelona show, we decided to play as a four piece for the first time in our history and the show unbelievable good! Japan was exciting as always with a unique organization, the best catering in the world and insane fans! The final 9 concerts took place in Germany and first of all, we have to say, we’re proud of the German fans for their loyalty and support. Every venue was packed! My personal highlights were the shows in Helsinki, Bergara, Bordeaux, Antwerp & Tokyo!

…… and who’s interested in the weird taste of Mat Sinner – here are the most played 5 Songs on my iPod:

1. SIXX A.M. - 'Van Nuys'
2. FUEL - 'Halos Of The Sun'
3. Dolores O’Riordan - 'Ordinary Day'
4. Keith Urban - 'Nobody Drinks Alone'
5. Heinz Strunk - 'Die Zugansage'

Top Music DVD 2007 - Sammy Hagar – Livin’ It Up In St. Louis
Top Movie of 2007 - I Am Legend
Top TV Show - Prison Break

The plans for some more concerts next year are in full swing and aside of all foreign concerts, we plan another handful of very special shows, regarding our 10 years anniversary. Stay tuned and have a great 2008, love, peace & rock'n roll."

Mat

PRIMAL FEAR - Tour Report And Pictures From Japan Available

Metal Commando Japan has issued a report on PRIMAL FEAR's three date run through Japan on December 3rd, 5th and 6th in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka respectively. Go to thsi location to check it out.

An additional picture gallery from the tour is available here.

As previously reported, bassist Mat Sinner has issued the following recap of 2007:

"It’s the end of 2007 and we were on tour until Xmas. To be compared with 2006, the year 2007 will enter the books as a great one! The only early downer (the boot for Tom in PF) was re-energized with the wonderful comeback of Henny. New Religion was a monster of a production and I’ve learnt a lot new things again, not only on the musical part! It was great to hit the road again with SINNER and play a little tour including a gig with THIN LIZZY and a furious show at the Headbangers OA. The new deal with AFM Records was the final goal of a nice comeback.

The most exciting moment of the year was the release of the new Primal Fear album. With new partners all over the world, it was very unsure if we can match the numbers of our final Nuclear Blast album Seven Seals. Fair enough, we did! Well, the fans are very self-willed, especially in the metal scene. This is one of the main factors, why this scene is much alive and well against all odds. It was a huge satisfaction as our former (strange to say) A&R Andy told me, that we’ve charted on Pos. 60 in Germany, followed some days later by more chart entries. And the album will be still released in the US on January 29th, 2008 – another important day!

The show at the ProgPower festival in Atlanta was an unforgettable event incl. the circumstances and the signing session. It was great to play the new songs on stage and Henny gave the band a new positive vibe. Even as Stefan couldn’t play with us Part 1+2 of the shows in Europe, we stuck together and Alex Beyrodt executed a fantastic performance every night! One of the most electrifying moments was the show in Bordeaux, as Henny had to fly home, because his baby was born at the night of the Barcelona show, we decided to play as a four piece for the first time in our history and the show unbelievable good! Japan was exciting as always with a unique organization, the best catering in the world and insane fans! The final 9 concerts took place in Germany and first of all, we have to say, we’re proud of the German fans for their loyalty and support. Every venue was packed! My personal highlights were the shows in Helsinki, Bergara, Bordeaux, Antwerp & Tokyo!

…… and who’s interested in the weird taste of Mat Sinner – here are the most played 5 Songs on my iPod:

1. SIXX A.M. - 'Van Nuys'
2. FUEL - 'Halos Of The Sun'
3. Dolores O’Riordan - 'Ordinary Day'
4. Keith Urban - 'Nobody Drinks Alone'
5. Heinz Strunk - 'Die Zugansage'

Top Music DVD 2007 - Sammy Hagar – Livin’ It Up In St. Louis
Top Movie of 2007 - I Am Legend
Top TV Show - Prison Break

The plans for some more concerts next year are in full swing and aside of all foreign concerts, we plan another handful of very special shows, regarding our 10 years anniversary. Stay tuned and have a great 2008, love, peace & rock'n roll."

Mat

PRIMAL FEAR Members Recognized In Burrn Magazine Best Of 2007 Poll, Hit Top 5 In Germany's Rock It! Magazine

PRIMAL FEAR have issued the following update:

"Great news arrived from Japan. In the prestigeous Burrn Magazine poll for 2007, Primal Fear was voted #24 of the best rock & metal bands in 2007. Ralf Scheepers (#16 - vocals), Mat Sinner (#16 - bass) and Randy Black (#15 - drums) voted Top 20 instrumentalists in their categories. New man Magnus Karlsson was voted #34 in the guitarists section. We're overwhelmed by such a great feedback from the fans in Japan - Thank You!

In related news Primal Fear's album, New Religion, was voted #5 album of the year in the Rock It! readers poll, while the Primal Fear / U.D.O. tour voted #4 best tours of the year."

As previously reported, Karlsson recently replaced guitarist Stefan Leibing, who opted to leave the band in the interest of spending more time with his family.

le prochain album sera : 16.6 enregistrement en nov-dec 2008, voir aussi qques dates en plus mais tjs pas la France, et une video live enregistrée le 2 mai au Biebob :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXrujblSOUI


German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have set "16.6" as the working title of the follow-up to last year's "New Religion" album. The CD will be recorded in November/December 2008 for a tentative early 2009 release via Frontiers Records.

"New Religion" last year landed on the Swedish chart at No. 67. It also entered the German chart at No. 60.

The CD was released in the U.S. on January 29 via Locomotive/Ryko. Guest musicians on the album include Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN) and Simone Simons (EPICA).

Upcoming PRIMAL FEAR shows:

May 10 - Kurim, Czech Republic - Rockfest
May 17 - Cremona, Italy - Motorock
Jun. 05 - Solvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
Jun. 21 - Moraro, Italy - Mora Rock Festival
Jun. 27 - Trinec, Czech Republic - Noc Plna Hvezd Festival
Jun. 28 - Porici, Czech Republic - Basinfirefest Festival
Jul. 11 - Bucharest, Romania - B'estfest Aftershock
Jul. 26 - Martin, Slovakia - Inferno Boom Fest
Jul. 27 - Deinze, Belgium - Brielpoort Festival
Aug. 02 - Nikolcice, Czech Republic - Motonalet Festival
Aug. 15 - Derbyshire, England - Bloodstock Festival
Aug. 16 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany - Summer Breeze Open Air
Sep. 20 - St. Petersburg, Russia - Orlandino
Sep. 21 - Moscow, Russia - Tochka Club