Metal News for January 10, 2007
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25 news articles posted on this day.
Van Halen To Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Van Halen to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday along with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, R.E.M., the Ronettes and Patti Smith. A panel of 600 industry experts selected the five artists to be inducted at the annual ceremony, to be held March 12 in New York.
Van Halen was the 1980s hard rock quartet led by guitarist Eddie Van Halen, outrageous lead vocalist David Lee Roth, and later rocker Sammy Hagar, that put out hits such as "Jump" and "Dreams."
To be eligible, artists must have issued a first single or album at least 25 years before nomination.
100 Greatest Guitar Solos (with Tabs)
Guitar World magazine recently published this list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos from a reader's poll. What resulted was certainly not a definitive list and it reflected the magazine's demographic (no jazz guitar solos, for example), but it is an interesting collection of solos to browse nonetheless. About.com has republished this list complete with links to the guitar tabs.
Metal bands such as Metallica, Pantera, Guns N Roses, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and greats such as Hendrix, Rhoads, Satriani, Ritchie Blackmore, Eddie Van Halen and more pepper the list with multiple entries.
It's a decent read if you've got the time, and a good resource if you wanted to learn how to play some of these solos.
Read the full article at About.com.
Assaulter Seek Guitarist and Bassist
Dark speed metal outfit, ASSAULTER, calls for a guitarist and bassist to complete their lineup.
ASSAULTER is currently a 2 piece band based on the NSW Central Coast which has so far focused on recording material with rising interest locally and overseas, now with a view for live performance.
For those interested contact burning_front@hotmail.com. To get a feel for their sound visit myspace.com/burningfront.
Watch Slipknot's Video Of "The Blister Exists"
A live video of Slipknot's "The Blister Exists" is now up in the VIDEO section Roadrunner UK's site. The video is taken from the band epic new DVD VOLIMNAL: INSIDE THE NINE
The special double disc package takes the viewer on a several hour journey into the world of Slipknot as the band recently circled the globe in support of the multi-platinum album Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). Far from your usual tour film, 'Voliminal: Inside the Nine' is more of an art piece - while fans are taken in the studio, on stage, backstage, on their tour bus and everywhere in between as they experience the energy of a band literally living, breathing and fighting for the music they created, none of it unfolds in ways you'd expect.
Nightwish Set Deadline for Vocalists to Send Demos
Nightwish have posted the following message on their website:
We have received several inquiries asking if one can still send demos for the singer search. The answer is yes. The search is still going on, and like all the approx. 1100 demos we have received so far, all the future demos received before 16.1.2007 will be listened to and everybody gets their chance.
NOTE: Deadline of all the demos is 15th of January 2007!!
But DO NOT send MP3-samples via email! All the demos have to be sent on a CD along with contact information.
All material should be sent to the following address:
KING FOO ENTERTAINMENT LTD OY / EWO
Fredrikinkatu 61 A 7.krs/floor
FIN-00100 Helsinki
Finland
Skinless Working on Reissue of Prog. Towards Evil
New York-based death metallers SKINLESS are taking a few months off in early 2007 to recover from the "Trample the Weak World Tour 2006". "We had a fucking great time across Canada, Eastern USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand and we'll be combing through the footage for a new SKINLESS DVD," the group says in a statement. "We'll also be working on a reissue of the 'Progression Towards Evil' CD with a new layout and lots of bonus material. Look for this and the DVD later this year. No more tour dates are available right now but we hope to get to Japan, Mexico, South America, western USA and beyond."
SKINLESS' latest album, "Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead", was released last June via Relapse Records. The CD was the band's first to feature new vocalist Jason Keyser. The follow-up to 2002's "From Sacrifice to Survival" was recorded with longtime engineer Brett Portzer at his Max Trax Studios and was mastered by Scott Hull at Visceral Sound.
Dragonforce Post Signing Times at NAMM Booths
DragonForce's Herman Li, Sam Totman (guitars) and Frédéric Leclercq (bass) will be at NAMM 2007 in January at Anaheim, California USA. Herman and Sam will be there with Ibanez guitars and Fred with ESP guitars.
Here is the finalised signing sessions schedule:
FRIDAY 19TH JANUARY 2007
Ibanez Guitars - Herman Li & Sam Totman with Paul Gilbert (Racer X)
Booth: 4634. 2pm - 3pm
ESP Guitars - Frédéric Leclercq
Booth: 4368. 2:30pm - 4pm
Laney Amplifications - Herman Li & Sam Totman
Booth: 4350. 4pm
SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY 2007
Electro-voice Wireless - Herman Li, Sam Totman & Frédéric Leclercq
Booth: 6571. 12pm - 1pm
Rocktron - Herman Li
Booth: 4684. 1:30pm
Within Temptation Confirm Tracklisting
Within Temptation have confirmed the track list for their new album, The Heart of Everything, which will be coming out later this year via Roadrunner.
1. The Howling
2. What Have You Done (feat. Life of Agony's Keith Caputo)
3. Frozen
4. The Heart of Everything
5. All I Need
6. Our Solemn Hour
7. Hand of Sorrow
8. The Cross
9. Final Destination
10. Forgiven
11. The Truth Beneath the Rose
12. Stand My Ground *
* The album's U.S. version will also contain "Stand My Ground," from tha band's The Silent Force album, which is featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming werewolf flick: Blood & Chocolate.
Dave Mustaine Issues Another Update
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has issued another update:
"Droogies!
Whilst being burried under the workload of this last session with Andy Sneap on the new album, I can't help but enjoy the countryside out here in Derbyshire, England. I am working on finishing by Thursday (fingers crossed), and will return to the states to start unwinding, in order to just wind back up again for the US run which is going to be super selective cities, venues, and with the perfect support groups.
Gigantour NA will go out in January of 2008, as we are going to be spending most of 2007 trying to get into some of the countries that we have not been in for a while. Of course this means scaling things down so we can revisit, or in the case of South Africa (which I yearn to play), visiting for the first time; and places like Serbia, or Romania again, now that we have made our first impression there. I still hope to find my cell phone in Serbia; I certainly can't have the posuers in my cell phone being revealed and crank-called. Well, there are two idiots that I guess I would enjoy getting cranked, but whatev!!!
So, here are the new song titles that I know you know:
"Gears Of War"
"Washington Is Next"
"United Abominations"
And here are some other titles:
"Amerikhastan"
"Blessed Are The Dead"
"Never Walk Alone"
and . . . More...
Stone Sour to Headline Spring Jagermeister Tour
Stone Sour will lead the charge on this year's Jägermeister Music Tour - their first headlining tour in support of latest album Come What(ever) May, and featuring special guests Lacuna Coil and Shadows Fall. The Tour kicks off on March 23rd in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Fresh from their sold-out European/UK tour, Grammy-nominated Stone Sour is primed to capture the attention and the hearts of the rock ‘n roll masses. The band is a multi-faceted hard rock force of nature whose twisting melodies run the gamut of emotions. Stone Sour were the band to see at last summer's Family Values Tour where they performed with Korn and The Deftones, and, more recently, the band toured with Disturbed to rave reviews. Come What(ever) May is already certified gold and on its way to platinum.
"This has been something we have been looking forward to for a very long time." says Stone Sour vocalist, Corey Taylor. "Having done this tour before, I can honestly say it's like nothing I've ever experienced. It's our time, and we're coming for you."
The Tour will rock through May and each show will be rounded out with a local Jägermeister band. Going on six years, the Jägermeister Music Tour is bigger and bolder than ever, becoming THE hard rock show to see. Produced by Live Nation, past Tours have brought Disturbed, Slayer, Slipknot, Staind and Hatebreed, to the masses, and now the Tour continues its hard rock charge. More...
Nonpoint Writing New Album
Following the success of their run on the Music As A Weapon tour, Nonpoint have begun writing songs for their next album. You can keep tabs on the process by reading the band's blog here.
Nonpoint's previous (fourth) album, "To the Pain", was released on November 8, 2006 via Bieler Bros./Lava.
Community Trust To Tour Hong Kong, Malaysia
Japan’s ultra melodic metalcore sensations, Community Trust, will be touring Hong Kong and Malaysia this coming February 16 to 18. They will be joined by the upcoming Japanese hardcore old schoolers, Even Today, on the said tour.
Here are the confirmed dates so far:
February 16 – Les Visages at Wanchai, Hong Kong
February 18 – Chinese Assembly Hall at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
For more information and to check out some of the band's material, visit their MySpace page.
Jesus Project Working On New Album
Belgian Christian metal/hardcore band Jesus Project are currently working on their new album which will be entitled Zohra and it will be released by the Belgian label, Goodlife Recordings, early this year.
Their worldwide critically acclaimed Red Print album is still available at Gods Child Music. You can hear some of the band's material on their MySpace page.
Year of Desolation's "Elitist Death Squad" Online
Indiana thrashers YEAR OF DESOLATION have unveiled additional new music via the band's MySpace page. "Elitist Death Squad," the opening track from the band's self-titled Prosthetic Records debut has been added alongside the previously available tracks "Running The Gauntlet," "The Economy of Excess" and "Erasing Your Existence," all of which appear on the forthcoming album.
"2007 is the year of desolation," frontman Chad Zimmerman said with a chuckle. "Much love goes out to all our new friends from across the nation, hot off the heels of an extremely awesome friend-making quest across the USA. We had a blast with the dudes in Incantation, Internal Suffering and Burn In Silence and we're really looking forward to the album's release. We look forward to being the first band to break your neck this year and unleashing our unholy terror upon the masses in '07. We also look forward to making many, many more friends on the road and seeing some new faces too. Spread the word, it's time for the desolation crew to unite!"
YEAR OF DESOLATION's self-titled record will see a Jan. 23 release through Prosthetic Records. Featuring extensive artwork from renowned artist Paul Romano (Mastodon, The Red Chord), the record also boasts production from Jamie King (Through The Eyes of the Dead, Between The Buried And Me). Having already toured extensively throughout 2006 alongside Incantation, Burn In Silence and headlining shows across the country, YEAR OF DESOLATION will have more touring details shortly.
Nominion In Pre-Production Mode
Swedish death metallers NOMINON have posted the following message on their official web site:
"The band is right now working on a pre-production for the new album that will be properly recorded at Necromorbus Studio in February, four tracks has been roughly recorded and the production result turned out better than expected. Prepare to get violated by some new material during April/May next year..."
NOMINON recently announced the addition of bassist Anders Malmstr?m (IMMEMOREAL, PROPHANITY) to the group's ranks. The band secured a deal with Singapore's Pulverised Records for the release of their collection of hard-to-get tracks, entitled "Remnants of a Diabolical History".
NOMINON's latest album, "Recremation", was issued last year via Konqueror Records (CD) and Blood Harvest Records (12-inch vinyl). The album was recorded and mixed at Necromorbus Studio in Stockholm with engineer Tore Stjerna. A video for the track "House of Flies" was shot during the band's European tour with VITAL REMAINS in September/October 2005.
Dan Swano Does Backing Vocals On Threshold Album
Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swano (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, SECOND SKY, BLOODBATH) has laid down backing vocals on the new album from U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD, entitled "Dead Reckoning".
Commented Swano: "My backing growls on the upcoming THRESHOLD album (and the upcoming WINDS album) is the most brutal thing you will hear from me in quite some time. Tore my fucken throat apart for these guys!!"
"Dead Reckoning" is scheduled for release on March 23, 2007 release via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was produced by guitarist Karl Groom and keyboardist Richard West at Thin Ice Studios.
Extinction Of Mankind Reveal Reissue Details
UK crust act Extinction of Mankind have recently announced a reissue of their out-of-print "Ale to England" EP via Moshpit Tragedy Records. The EP features original tracks as well as covers of seminal acts like Discharge, Amebix and Antisect. The EP was previously released as a 7" and was difficult to find due to label troubles.
The band is also working out the details of a US tour this summer.
A Perfect Murder Set To Record New Album
A Perfect Murder is to enter the recording studio to track their third album, to be titled "War of Aggression." This time around, lead guitarist Carl Bouchard, singer Kevin Randel and drummer Yan Chausse are being joined by new members Kyrill Ducharme on guitar and bassist Francois Michel Labrie.
Bouchard has already written 14 songs for the new album, 11 of which will make the final cut on the new CD, which is tentatively set to be released this summer. He describes the new material as being "more structured and well-balanced. It'll be a mix between Strength Through Vengeance and Unbroken," Bouchard says. "Having more experience as a performer has certainly impacted my songwriting, but just growing up as a person has helped create a more mature sound in the band."
Once again they will be working with Perre Remillard at Quebec's Wildstudio. "Pierre is still the man behind the monster," Bouchard declares. "As I said before, Pierre is our Bob Rock, but this time he’ll be producing, recording, mixing and mastering. That’s a big deal!"
A Perfect Murder will officially enter the studio on January 29th; they should be done by mid-March. "War Of Aggression" is expected to be released June 12th via Victory Records.
The Warriors Cancel European Tour
The Warriors have dropped off their scheduled European tour with Parkway Drive and Carpathian, and have been replaced by On Broken Wings. Rather than participate in the tour, which will run through the first half of March, The Warriors will focus on their debut album for Victory Records.
Blessed By A Broken Heart Signs To Century Media
Montreal-based outfit Blessed By A Broken Heart has officially signed with Century Media Records. The Christian metal group has previously released material with Blood & Ink Records and will release their Century Media debut later this you. In the meantime, you can check them out here.
Blue Oyster Cult Reveals Bonus Tracks For Reissues
Launch Radio Networks reports: BLUE OYSTER CULT has announced the bonus tracks for two album reissues coming out February 13.
The Legacy Edition of the 1978 live album "Some Enchanted Evening" will double from seven to 14 tracks, with previously unreleased performances of "ME 262", "Harvester of Eyes", "Hot Rails To Hell", "Summer Of Love", "5 Guitars", STEPPENWOLF's "Born To Be Wild", and an alternate version of the ANIMALS' "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place". The album will also come with a bonus 11-track DVD recorded in 1978 at the Capitol Center in Landover, Maryland, and new liner notes by PATTI SMITH GROUP guitarist Lenny Kaye.
The 1977 album "Spectres" - which featured the hits "Godzilla" and "Goin' Through the Motions" - comes with four bonus tracks from the recording sessions, including the originals "Night Flyer", "M For Murder", "Please Hold", and a cover of the RONETTES' "Be My Baby". Kaye wrote liner notes for this reissue as well.
"Spectres" was certified gold, while "Some Enchanted Evening" hit the platinum mark.
Headline News
Elis Announces New Singer
Liechtenstein-based gothic metal group ELIS - whose lead singer, Sabine Dünser , who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on July 7, 2006 during rehearsal and passed away the following day in hospital - has issued the following update:
"Now the time has come to disclose the secret about our new singer! Sandra Schleret will do the vocals for ELIS in the future! Sandra comes from Innsbruck (Austria) and stood behind the microphone for various bands, among others for DREAMS OF SANITY and SIEGFRIED. She did also guest appearances for SAMAEL. She impressed us with her voice and her personality and we guess that she fits perfect to ELIS!
"We want to thank all of the candidates once again dearly and we wish all of you the best of luck on your further path!"
ELIS's latest album, "Griefshire", was released in Europe on November 24 via Napalm Records. The recordings for the CD were completed prior to the death of Dünser , who came up with the original concept for the album.
Dünser was born June 27, 1977 and joined ELIS, then still known as ERBEN DER SCHOPFUNG, in 2001.
The follow-up to 2004's "Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky", "Griefshire" was completed at Mastersound Studios in Stuttgart with producer Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES).
Hot Cross Set Release Date For New Album
On Tuesday, February 20th, HOT CROSS will release their first full-length album in over three years, Risk Revival on Hope Divison / Equal Vision Records.
Featuring a founding member of Interpol, and members of mid-90's hardcore bands Saetia, Off Minor, Neil Perry, and You & I, HOT CROSS partnered with Hope Division/Equal Vision in 2006, after having released a handful of albums and split releases on drummer Greg Drudy's Level Plane Records.
Look for HOT CROSS to host two album release shows in New York and Boston in late February, then begin stateside touring in March.
HOT CROSS - RISK REVIVAL tracklisting:
1. Exits and Trails
2. Turncoat Revolution
3. Resent Resist Rebuild
4. Fire the Foundations
5. Cardiac Silence
6. Kill the Name
7. Silence Is Failure
8. Fatefully
9. Existence
10. Rejoinder
11. Finance Fuels the Sickness at Heart
12. Blame Truth
13. Scrape Wisdom
Wargasm DVD Is "Coming Along Slowly But Surely"
WARGASM guitarist Rich Spillberg has issued the following update via the band's official web site:
"The DVD has been coming along slowly but surely. I actually got myself involved in producing another album, and that has been taking my time away from the 'GASM DVD, but I have recently started back into it. The band that I'm producing is STEEL ASSASSIN. If you don't know of them, they were around in the early Eighties. They had a PRIEST/MAIDEN/SAXON early metal sound. I used to roadie for them long before 'GASM was doing it. They broke up in around '86 and recently the original members (except for the singer) all reformed to write and record an album. They asked me to do it. They have some interest from some labels here and in Europe, so we are trying to sort that all out right now.
"Yeah, taking these things on is great, but it does interfere with the 'GASM stuff. The way I look at it is the 'GASM package will come out and it is going to be amazing!!"
"As some of you may or may not know I created a myspace account for WARGASM back in February of 2005. The page URL is www.myspace.com/wargasm this is now where you will find MP3s for download and a message board dedicated to WARGASM!"
WARGASM's upcoming DVD will contain footage recorded at the band's special reunion show on Sept. 18, 2004 at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA. The DVD will also feature a documentary about the band, complete with vintage live material and other candid footage of the band.
WARGASM split up in 1995 after issuing their third full-length album, "Suicide Notes", through the Transmission label.
Sodom Joined By Guitarist Frank Blackfire
Veteran German thrashers SODOM were joined by the band's former guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik during their December 28, 2006 appearance at Zeche in Bochum in Germany. Blackfire performed the track "Sodomy and Lust" with the group and also joined SODOM on stage for the backing vocals on "Ausgebombt". The 17-song set was filmed by German TV (WDR) and was also shot for use in the band's upcoming second volume of the "Lords of Depravity" DVD.
SODOM have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany.
SODOM's self-titled album was released in Germany on April 21, 2006 in Europe April 24, 2006 and in the USA May 9, 2006 via SPV Records. The band issued its "Lords of Depravity - Part I" DVD in the U.S. on February 21, 2006 via SPV. The first of two double-DVD sets contains the SODOM history from 1982 to 1995 plus live footage from concerts in Sofia and at the With Full Force, Wacken Open Air and Rock Hard festivals. *(Thanks: Hans in The Netherlands)
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