Sorry for the lack of updates lately, but at least we’re back with some great news! The Paradise Lost concert which was scheduled for April 17th—and had to be postponed—was surely our biggest gig. Luckily, SAM Promotions have managed to make this happen on 29th June—not only that—but Cannibal Corpse will be playing on the previous night of what has become a 2 day event.

Apart from giving us more time to prepare for the gig, this delay has also given us plenty more time to write new music.The new songs are taking somewhat a different shape than those on Medusa and we have also changed the tuning for a new heavier sound, but still keeping a very melodic and catchy feel as in all of our previous tracks.

So another thing we are looking forward to, is performing live the new tracks later on this summer. Now, we are putting all our energy and effort on the upcoming gig with Paradise Lost. And we are almost as excited for the Cannibal Corpse gig as much as for the Paradise Lost. It’s by far one of the biggest events for any metal fan to have the chance to see 2 legendary and world known metal acts in Malta! So if you’re reading this, make sure you don’t miss this opportunity!  For updates regarding the event follow Mediterranean Metal Gathering – Paradise Lost & Cannibal Corpse on facebook. Tickets can also be purchased online from maltaticket.com

over and out

//Thompa

Due to closed airports and airspace all across Europe the Mediterranean Metal Meeting with headlining British band Paradise Lost, which is supposed to be held on the 17th April at Montekristo Vaults, had to be postponed. “It’s very disappointing for everybody involved, especially the Maltese audience, but we had to make a decision early enough to inform people and not cause further financial damage to anybody. We tried our best to re-route the bands travel arrangement, but couldn’t get a guarantee they will make it in time. However, the management assured that they are going to play the event on a later date and we are already busy finding a new arrangement with the venue and the band. Neither the pope nor a volcano can stop the Metal Gathering and we are looking forward to welcome all rock‘n‘roll followers of the island for a great show in a few weeks. We kindly request all ticket holders to keep their valid ticket until a new date will be announced. If neccessary, tickets will be refunded at the place of purchase”, stated promoters William Cauchi and Holger Stratmann.

Medusa uploaded

Today September 19th marks the 5th year from Knockturn Alley’s first live performance. The date goes back to a supporting slot we played together with Loathe and UK band Scurge at Signals bar. A good debut one must say, and since then, some more shows, a couple of line up changes and this is where we are. So to mark this day we decided to upload a new track for you to listen to, judge, comment and hopefully tell all your friends  about it too. The title track Medusa is now online on our MySpace page, Facebook profile, the Media section on this blog as well as below.

We’ve also been gradually tweaking our myspace page and have added a thing or two which also include a new band photo and the launch gig flyer which can be seen below. More myspace updates will be taking place in the next few days.

Band Photoshoot

On Monday night Knockturn Alley met up with our photographer Neil Azzopardi for a new photoshoot which we needed to promote our new album. The location: on the roof of a building in Valletta thanks to the property owner and friend, Adrian Gatt. Some of the photos are already being used on myspace, on the Medusa release flyer and another photo will also be on the lyrics booklet for Medusa. That’s all about it for now, we’ll catch up with more interesting news soon.