HAMMER OF THE GODS - 10th sneak into the TAS short novel by Wolfgang Hohlbein

Here is another snippet, from the short novel crrently available on e-books Enjoy!

'''The city was gigantic. What had looked from afar like a riven ridge, presented itself indeed as a mountain, but one created by men: huge and black and so angled, that the eye could not hold on to one spot. Sharp edges, deep crevices and wide clefts, and walls that were higher than anything he had ever seen, and towers – not one looked like the other – that seemed to touch the sky itself.

... Everything seemed equally rough but weightless and delicate at the same time; as if this city had indeed been built by giants, but some that had the artistic skills of the most tender elves.''

To be continued.

© Wolfgang Hohlbein for The Asgard Saga 2010

Written by RuXia on Tue 29 Jun 2010 10:27:24 PM CEST

German version of Wolfgang Hohlbein's "Hammer of The Gods" available on Ebook Avenue!

The 70 pages short novel provides important details , on the 3rd installment of The Asgard Saga, which compliments and explains many aspects of the major book, ''Thor". This hybrid consists of an electronic companion book to the printed work, it is completely new and unique and proves the innovative capacity of Wolfgang Hohlbein and his team. ''The idea to make, not only a 1;1 copy of the book, but also to link the printed edition to the electronic medium, came to me during a phone converstation with the people of Readboox" says Dieter Winkler

Click here for further info.

Written by RuXia on Sun 20 Jun 2010 01:53:29 PM CEST

There will be MAGIC @ Sonisphere!

Magic - A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio" will be available for the first time ever at the following Sonisphere Festivals:
June 23 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Sonisphere Festival Bulgaria
June 25 - Bucharest, Romania - Sonisphere Festival Romania
June 26 - Istanbul, Turkey - Sonisphere Festival Turkey
"Magic - A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio" is a tribute CD, commandeered by MANOWAR and Magic Circle Music, that honors the legacy of Ronnie James Dio. "Heavy Metal has lost a great artist and a true gentleman. I had the privilege of being his friend and, along with other friends and admirers, I wish to honor him," says MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio.
In addition to MANOWAR, the musical salute to the man who inspired legions of headbangers the world over features performances by HolyHell, Metalforce, Awaken, Avigal, Crosswind, Dean Cascione, Harlet, and more.
The CD, part one of a two part tribute, will feature new interpretations of classics like 'Holy Diver,' 'Heaven And Hell,' 'I Speed At Night' and 'Catch The Rainbow' among others.
So, head on over to the MANOWAR merch booth and be the first to get a copy of "Magic - A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio."
The CD will also be available at the merchandise booth at 'Magic Circle Festival IV @ Metalcamp 2010' on July 11, 2010 and at 'Masters Of Rock' on July 16, 2010.
MP3s will be available for immediate download at The Kingdom Of Steel Online Store very soon! Stay tuned!

Track Listing:
1 - MANOWAR - Heaven And Hell
2 - HOLYHELL - Holy Diver (Live In Norway)
3 - METALFORCE - The Last In Line
4 - MAGIC CIRCLE ALL STAR BAND - Long Live Rock 'n' Roll
5 - AWAKEN - I Speed At Night
6- CROSSWIND - A Light In The Black
7 - DEAN CASCIONE - Never More
8 - FEINSTEIN - Far Beyond
9 -HARLET - Straight Through The Heart
10 - JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR - Catch The Rainbow

A snippet of "Heaven And Hell," their powerful rendition of this Black Sabbath classic, is available for streaming by clicking HERE.

For more info log on to www.magiccirclemusic.com.

Written by RuXia on Tue 15 Jun 2010 07:40:14 AM CEST

Detailed Timetable for MCF Activities Tent

Get ready to have a great time at the Magic Circle Festival Activities Tent!

Beers inside the tent will cost only 1.00 Euro (0.5l)!

And if you'd like to help decorate the tent during these two days with your country's flag, just bring it with you and we'll help you find a spot to hang it up! (you take it back with you at the end of the festival or if you prefer, you leave it for MANOWAR so they can bring it to their studio along with a message from you!)

Magic Circle Festival Activities Tent - Friday, July 9 2010

12:00 - 15:00: Meet & Greet your friends. Leave a message for MANOWAR at the 'Wall Of Metal' or at the Official Magic Circle Festival Guestbook.
15:00 – 17:30: Karaoke Contest with metal classics
17:30 - 18:30: MANOWAR Lyric Game
18:30 - 19:30: Air Guitar Contest with MANOWAR songs
19:30 – 20:00: Sword Fighting Demonstration Communitas Lupus
20:00 – 20:30: Keller (Slovenia) http://www.myspace.com/kellermetal
21:00 – 21:30: Ibridoma (Italy) http://www.myspace.com/ibridoma
22:00 - 22:30: Battalion (Switzerland) http://www.myspace.com/battalionofficial
23:00 - 00:00 – Open End: Heavy Metal DISCO

Saturday, July 10 2010

12:00 - 15:00: Meet & Greet your friends. Leave a message for MANOWAR at the 'Wall Of Metal' or at the Official Magic Circle Festival Guestbook.
15:00 – 15:30: Sword Fighting Demonstration Communitas Lupus
15:30 - 16:00: Welcoming by the Ambassadors of Asgard
16:00 – 16:30: Hear the latest news and learn more about the Asgard Saga
16:30 – 17:00: Sword Fighting Demonstration Communitas Lupus
17:00 – 18:00: Norse Mythology Trivia
19:00 – 21:00: The Warrior's Triathlon Contest
21:00 - 21:30: Sword Fighting Demonstration Communitas Lupus
21:30 - 22:30: Miss MANOWAR Contest
22:30 - 00:00: Karaoke with metal classics
00:00 - Open End: Heavy Metal DISCO

Times are subject to change.

Magic Circle Festival IV @ Metalcamp 2010: http://www.magiccirclefestival.com/

Written by RuXia on Sat 12 Jun 2010 09:11:22 AM CEST

The Magic Circle Festival Activities Tent!

The Magic Circle Festival Activities Tent will be open on Friday, July 9th and Saturday, July 10th. It will be conveniently located in the middle of the campground and is certain to be party central.
The Magic Circle Festival Activities Tent will be the best place for you to have a great time, meet with your friends and most importantly, make lots of new friends who would die for metal just like you (and MANOWAR, but you already know that)!
In addition to plenty of beer and food, tent will feature activities for the fans by the fans. You'll be able to leave a message for MANOWAR on the 'Wall Of Metal', which will be located inside the mega tent. If you prefer to leave a video testimonial, the Manowar Video Team will be at the tent at select times throughout both days to interview fans. The footage will be given to the band and could possibly end up on a Manowar DVD! How cool is that?
There will also be Heavy Metal Karaoke, an Air Guitar Contest and the Manowar Lyric Game featuring lots of great prizes for the winners! So, start practicing!
In addition to these already stellar activities there will be sexy strippers and pole dancing shows, a sword fighting show and demonstration, and Wolfgang Hohlbein, Germany's best selling fantasy author and collaborator with MANOWAR on ''The Asgard Saga'' project, will host a reading session (in German and in English) from his book THOR. Hohlbein will also be available for a Question & Answer and an Autograph Signing Session with fans. For more info on ''The Asgard Saga'' project, visit www.asgard-saga.com
Are you into Norse Mythology? If so, get ready for the Norse Mythology Trivia Game; you'll be able to win great prizes!
Wanna prove that you are a true warrior of metal? Participate in "The Warrior's Triathlon" which includes beer drinking, Eric Adams-style screaming and an endurance test!
Witness what is probably the most popular and hottest fan event at Magic Circle Festivals: The Miss Manowar Contest! A real treat for the male audience! Open to the most beautiful and sexy female heavy-metal fans in the world: Manowar Fans! As usual there will be an incredible collection of prizes for the winner!
At the end of each night the tent will host the Heavy Metal Disco, so you can party with your friends, drink beer and enjoy the greatest heavy metal classics until dawn.
Don't miss out! The Magic Circle Festival Activities Tent is where the action is! If you would like to participate in any of these events, sign up NOW to guarantee your spot! Send an e-mail to [email]fanactivities@magiccirclemusic.com[/email] and include your:
- Full name
- Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
- City
- Country
- Mobile phone number
- And specify which contest(s) you would like to join in (Karaoke, Air Guitar, Manowar Lyric Game, Norse Mythology Trivia, The Warrior's Triathlon or Miss Manowar Contest).
The number of participants will be limited, so sign up early!
(You must be 18 or older to participate in The Warrior's Triathlon or in the Miss Manowar Contest)
You'll also be able to sign the Official Magic Circle Festival Guestbook (and even include a photo of yourself in the book if you bring it with you!).
Also, unfortunately, we will not be able to offer the Ultimate Fan Package at this Magic Circle Festival, but don't worry; the UFP will be back on future tours and festivals.
And by the way, admittance into the Magic Circle Festival Activities Tent is free.
For a detailed schedule of all the activities, click HERE].
To buy your ticket for the Magic Circle Festival @ Metalcamp, click HERE.

Written by RuXia on Thu 03 Jun 2010 08:09:46 AM CEST