Metal News for January 10, 2003
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16 news articles posted on this day.
Impaled EP Delayed
Impaled's new EP will be delayed and will be released early February through Century Media. The EP. titled Medical Waste, might contain a video for the song 'Operating Theatre' that the band just finished shooting. The video was directed by Sean "Bloodbath" McGrath.
Cold Blood Industries Signs Holland's Monolith
Cold Blood Industries announced that they've signed the brutal Dutch death metal band Monolith. Monolith consists of ex-members from Altar & Dead Head and plays "ultra-brutal" death metal in the vein of Nile. Their debut The Apotheosis will be released on March 21st.
Evemaster Signs to Low Frequency
Finnish dark metal band Evemaster and Low Frequency Records agreed to sign a three albums deal. The band has almost finished the recordings of their second album Wither in famous Astia Studios under tight supervision of Anssi Kippo. Album mastering will take place at famous Finnvox studios in late January 2003 by Mika Jussila. Drums on this album is played by Jaska Raatikainen of Children Of Bodom. The album is scheduled for a spring 2003 release.
Misery Signals and Undying Tour Dates
Misery Signals and Bury Your Dead had planned to tour together for a month starting January 13th. However, in light of Bury Your Dead's sudden break-up, Undying will now replace them on the tour. Most of the dates have been solidified and are as follows:
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Bury Your Dead Calls it Quits
Ok, after a few days of fuzziness, it seems that New England hardcore band Bury Your Dead has indeed broken up. Here's the latest statement from the band:
"Bury Your Dead is offically done. We just dont feel its going to work out in the future. There's too much in our way, so we will be doing our own things... some different bands, some new jobs. All in all we had fun and we hope everyone else did too. Thanks for the support everyone."
The news comes just weeks before the release of their debut, You Had Me At Hello, which is slated to hit stores in February via Alveran Records/Eulogy Recordings.
The Unlucky Few in the Studio
Connecticut's The Unlucky Few are currently in Boston, MA at New Alliance Studio (ISIS, Cave In) with Ethan Dussault (of Garrison noteriety). The group is working on an EP, entitled You Can Never Trust A Mail Order Bride. They hope to complete production by the end of February, with a Spring release planned. In related news, look for the group's version of "Turned Out" to appear on the upcoming Helmet Tribute, which will be released on Mondo Man Records later this year.
Enslaved Announce New Drummer
Enslaved have tapped the resources of Freddy B. for their new skinsman. Freddy helped the band out with the tour through the UK in March of 2002, and was the obvious choice. Dirge Rep, Enslaved's original drummer has said that he has "burned out."
Soilwork Studio Update
Soilworks’s Peter Wichers has posted the following recording update at the band’s website:
“Hello guys! Sorry for not writing something sooner, but we have been very busy. Henry [Ranta] messaged me an hour ago telling me that he was finished with the recording of the drums, and he was very satisfied with his achievements. We have also been nailing down some very cool keyboard melodies, samples and a massive wall of guitars. This album will be a great one, and I doubt you guys will be disappointed. There will be both a "blastbeatsong" and a very soft song on the album, so this album should please most of you! That's all for now, but take care and we will be back with some news and pictures of the drum recording."
Destruction to Play in Japan for First Time
German thrashers Destruction will play their first-ever Japanese shows on May 27-28 at Shibuya Club Quattro in Tokyo. A live album, Alive Devastation, will be released via King Records in Japan in April/May "as a foretaste for their loyal and faithful Japanese fans, [who have] waited so long for those concerts," according to the band's official web site. A worldwide release is expected in the fall.
Lullacry Set European Release Date
Finland's Lullacry have set March 17 as the continental European release date through Century Media Records for their new album, Crucify My Heart. A U.S. release date has yet to be announced.
Crucify My Heart will be released in Finland on Feb. 17 through Spinefarm Records. A single, "Don't Touch The Flame", will precede the album on Jan. 20. It will feature the title track backed with the group's cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Head Like A Hole".
"Crucify My Heart" is Lullacry's first album with new vocalist Tanja Lainio, who replaced Tanja Kemppainen (currently in Soulgrind) last summer.
Paradise Lost to Play Longer Set on Opeth Tour
As a result of Lacuna Coil's recent withdrawal from the 4 Absent Friends North American tour, Paradise Lost have been moved up the bill and will be playing a 40-minute set as direct support to headliners Opeth, according to PL's official web site. Philadelphia's Tapping The Vein will move into the third slot with a 20-minute set.
Lacuna Coil were forced to cancel their participation in the tour earlier this week due to the untimely processing of their immigration paperwork, which has affected many touring bands from abroad since Sep. 11, 2001.
Lamb of God Finalize Tracklisting
Lamb of God have finalized the track listing for their new album, As The Palaces Burn, due on April 15 through Prosthetic Records.
The much-anticipated follow-up to 2000's New American Gospel, which was recorded at Richmond, Virginia's Montana studios with producer Devin Townsend, will contain the following songs: More...
Madder Mortem to Support Opeth
Norway's Madder Mortem will be supporting Swedish metal masters Opeth throughout the months of February and March. This tour will mark Madder Mortem's return to Central European stages after their support slot on the Tristania / Rotting Christ / Vintersorg tour in Autumn of 2001.
Madder Mortem's latest CD, Deadlands, will be released in the U.S. on Feb. 11 through The End Records.
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Misery Index Set to Record
Baltimore, Maryland-based Misery Index — featuring Jason Netherton (bass/vocals, ex-Dying Fetus), Bruce Greig (guitar, ex-Dying Fetus, Together We Fall, Next Step Up), Sparky Voyles (guitar, ex-Dying Fetus, M.O.D.) and Matt Byers (drums) — will begin recording their full-length debut at an undisclosed Canadian studio in late March with producer Jean-Francois Dagenais (Kataklysm guitarist). The band will spend three weeks (Mar. 28 – Apr. 18) on the recording and production, "[which should allow us to make a really great record," the band said in a statement. A late 2003 release through Nuclear Blast Records is expected.
Iron Maiden Studio Update
Veteran U.K. metallers Iron Maiden are currently working on the follow-up to 2000's Brave New World, and producer Kevin Shirley, who with the band at an undisclosed studio in London, had the following to offer on the as-yet-untitled, highly-anticipated full-length. More...
Zakk Wylde And BLS In Studio
ZAKK WYLDE is still in the studio finishing up the new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY record due out in April. Zakk is also working on the OZZY record though no release date has been announced yet. Zakk and BLS will be hitting the road in April. First stop will be Tokyo on April 17th, 18th and Osaka on the 19th with Australia and New Zealand dates to follow. In February, BLS will be shooting their new video (single not yet announced) with Rob Zombie.
Finally, Zakk recently worked with DEREK SHERINIAN on Derek's next solo recording. Zakk plays on three songs..."Fear of Flying"-with Yngwie Malmsteen "20 Years Gone"-dedicated to Randy Rhoads "Time to Die", The CD will be released in April. Check out www.dereksherinian.com for more details.
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