Metal News for January 11, 2007
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16 news articles posted on this day.
Interview
Interview With Bess Of Liquid Violence
New York's LIQUID VIOLENCE are working on their new album on Rut Records and plan to keep it heavy and straight ahead with their unmistakeable rockin out the walls of a joint sound. With clearly a great live reputation that far proceeds them, this is one of those recent band discoveries for me where I must fully confess makes me feel rather guilty for now just jumping on the bandwagon. But that's not this issue. Music is always about new discovery and it's clear to see that this band has been paying its dues for quite some time now and slowly but surely have begun to develop a strong fanbase of alcohol chugging, rip the beer bottle cap off with your teeth type of following. And that's not to say that these guys aren't talented musicians in their own right and can't draw the more musically educated fan. They can bring it with the best of them around when they need to. All one has to do is hear what they're about and make their own mind up. I got some Q&A in with their drummer, Bess. More...
Mutiny Issue Recording Update
Mutiny's bass player, AJ, posted the following message on their myspace blog:
Samus [drummer] is at a studio in New York recording drums for the new Dark Empire album. We're all very excited about this, he's gonna tear that shit up!
Back here at home, the rest of us are working on a new song. Plus, we have about 5 or 6 other songs waiting to be worked on as well. The new songs are shorter in length but jam packed with material, straight to the point...
Last week, Samus had us all go over to his new studio and record Breaking Bach. Everything is recorded except for vocals. We asked Tom from Slaughter For Sanity to give it a shot and he is all for it! We have been chillin with him a lot lately and feel a strong connection, we're all very confident that his performance will blow everyone away! When Samus gets back next week, we'll start working on new songs and record Tom's vocals. We will then begin to record the rest of our songs and compile a press kit to send out to record labels.
One more thing, watch the new videos on our page...
Later, AJ
Omnium Gatherum Finsish New Album
Finnish death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM have finished their new album "Stuck Here On Snakes Way", due on April 2 via Candlelight Records. Studio diary, pictures and video clips are available from the bands website omniumgatherum.org.
"Stuck Here On Snakes Way" was recorded & mixed at SouthEastSounds studio in Karhula, Finland with producer Teemu Aalto and mastered at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland with Svante Forsbäck.
The complete track listing is as follows:
01. The Snake And The Way
02. Into Sea
03. Dysnomia
04. A-Part Of God
05. Undertaker
06. Bastard-O
07. The Third Flame
08. Just Signs
09. Truth
10. Drudgery
11. In Sane World
12. Spiritual
OMNIUM GATHERUM comments the new album "to be really the best album yet that the band have delivered and a big thanks from that goes also to our new vocalist Jukka Pelkonen. But everything in this album from songs to coverartwork is at least 10 times better than on previous releases, of course! Music and the band itself have really evolved. It´s always the same phrase when speaking about the new album of the band, but this time it´s really true, heh."
OMNIUM GATHERUM is currently planning and organising gigs and here are the next announced shows:
February 24 -(FIN) Dark Winter Festival, Karhula
April 5 - (FIN) EasterMaster Festival, Tampere
April 6 - (FIN) Rytmikatti, Kouvola
April 7 - (FIN) Torvi, Lahti
April 13 -(FIN) Yellowstone, Kotka
May 4 - (FIN) Klubi, Turku
September 22 - (GER) Filthrock Festival, Prenzlau
You can check out some of their previous material on the band's MySpace page.
Watch Napalm Death Perform "Suffer The Children"
British grindcore pioneers Napalm Death grace the pages of UVTV (Underground Video Television) once again with another energetic live performance. The live video was filmed in Allentown PA at The Croc Rock during the Monsters Of Mayhem tour and is for their track “Suffer The Children”. The clip can be viewed at the UVTV website.
As reported earlier Napalm Death has been confirmed for the Hellfest summer open-air 2007 festival, set to take place June 22-24 in Clisson, France. Their latest release “Smear Campaign” is available now via Century Media Records.
Watain To Join Celtic Frost and Kreator On Tour
Watain have been chosen to join the European tour of metal legends CELTIC FROST and KREATOR. Dutch Legion of the Damned are also included in this tour-package, that will sweep through Europe in March and April.
These European dates will constitute the first ones on the FUCK THE WORLD TOUR, Watain's worldwide crusade to promote the new album "Sworn to the Dark". Tour dates - together with some other highly exceptional acts - are being scheduled for both North and South America as well
Here are the live dates: More...
Profugus Mortis Signs With Prodisk/Caustic Rhythms
PRODISK and CAUSTIC RHYTHMS have announced the recent addition of PROFUGUS MORTIS to its roster of bands. The sextet will be issuing its debut album entitled "So It Begins" through PRODISK / CAUSTIC RHYTHMS on March 27th 2007.
The band built a name for itself supporting various touring acts with international visibility such as FINNTROLL, SODOM, UNEXPECT and most recently KATAKLYSM.
PROFUGUS MORTIS are hitting the road in January for a slew of Canadian performances with MOONSORROW, which will include various dates in both Quebec and Ontario.
Profugus Mortis Canadian tour dates with Moonsorrow:
15th January 2007 Toronto @ The Kathedral
16th January 2007 Sudbury @ Jubilee Hall
17th January 2007 Montreal @ The Saints
18th January 2007 Quebec @ L'Impérial
20th January 2007 St-Hyacinthe @ Le Thrash
"So It Begins" will be distributed in Canada by FUSION III. The album will be available in the US through all good extreme metal distributors and mail-orders.
You can check out some of the band's previous material on their MySpace page.
108 Signs To Deathwish Inc.
Deathwish Inc. have announced the signing of US hardcore band 108. In February 2007 the band will record their new album with Kurt Ballou at Godcity Studios (Converge), to be released on Deathwish later in 2007. In support of this new album, 108 also plans to tour and play shows through the US, Europe, Japan and South America in 2007.
You can check out some of their material on their MySpace page.
Lacrimas Profundere Cancel Winternoise Appearance
Swedish Gothic metallers Lacrimas Profundere have been forced to cancel their appearance at the all-free gig at the Winternoise festival / Osnabrück. The cancellation is due to a serious illness of bassist Daniel.
Megadeth Bassist To Do Online Chat January 14
Megadeth bassist James Lomenzo will take part in an online chat next Sunday, January 14th, at 3PM PST/6PM EST, via the band's MegaFanClub. Of course this means that the chat will only be open to registered fan club members.
Dave Mustaine and co. are putting the final touches on Megadeth's new album, and Roadrunner debut, United Abominations, and you can sample a demo of the song "Gears of War" here.
Mullets Rock! Too!: Mullets In Love Album Details
A follow up to 2003's best-selling double-CD MULLETS ROCK! - inspired by 2001's Mullet-centric movie soundtrack album to Joe Dirt (Columbia/Legacy) - is in the works: Mullets Rock! Too!: Mullets In Love. The collection contains 18 tracks in the theme of "a romance in shag heaven" and comprises a stellar A-list of mulleteers past & present including Ted Nugent, Ace Frehley, Boston, Foghat, Eddie Money, Jefferson Starship, Aldo Nova, Blue Oyster Cult, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, J. Geils Band, Nazareth, Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, Night Ranger, Bonnie Tyler, Cinderella, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Kansas. This new collection arrives in stores March 6th on Legacy Recordings.
The MULLETS ROCK! TOO!: MULLETS IN LOVE tracklisting is as follows:
Side Pysched
1. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang - Ted Nugent, 1977
2. Do Ya - Ace Frehley, 1989
3. More Than A Feeling - Boston, 1976
4. I Just Want To Make Love To You - Foghat, 1972
5. Baby Hold On - Eddie Money, 1977
6. Jane - Jefferson Starship, 1979
7. Fantasy - Aldo Nova, 1981
8. Burnin' For You - Blue Oyster Cult, 1981
9. I Hate Myself For Loving You - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, 1988
10. Love Stinks - J. Geils Band, 1980
Side Bummed
11. Love Hurts - Nazareth, 1975
12. The Flame - Cheap Trick, 1988
13. Take It On The Run - REO Speedwagon, 1980
14. Sister Christian - Night Ranger, 1983
15. Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler, 1983
16. Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone) - Cinderella, 1988
17. Tuesday's Gone - Lynyrd Skynyrd, 1983
18. Dust In The Wind - Kansas, 1977
As if that's not enough, I've included the rest of the press release verbage below purely for its comical value: More...
Ancient Rites Guitarist Leaves
After two years and one album ("Rubicon") with the band, guitarist Raf Jansen has left Belgian metallers ANCIENT RITES.
Commented Raf: "I've enjoyed playing with ANCIENT RITES, but I had to make a decision. As things are these days, something had to go, and after a long deliberation, I chose to leave ANCIENT RITES. AHRÁYEPH [Raf's solo project] demands much of my time these days, as do producing and I have a day job on the side as well. More...
Carpathian Forest Part With Bassist
Norwegian black metallers CARPATHIAN FOREST have parted ways with bassist Vrangsinn. The band, which has cancelled all its previously announced live activities in the next 5-6 months, is not currently seeking a replacement. Instead, guitarist Tchort and mainman Nattefrost will handle the bass duties while the group continues work on a new album, tentatively titled "Universal Evil", for which half of the material has already been written. More...
Virgin Black To Support Arcturus In Australia
After an almost three year absence, Virgin Black will begin an international touring schedule at home in Australia as guests on the highly anticipated and exclusive Arcturus tour in late March. The dates will coincide with the release of "Requiem - mezzo forte", the centre piece of the band's 3-album requiem mass.
Tues. 27th March - H.Q. Adelaide, S.A.
Thur. 29th March - Club Phoenix, Brisbane, QLD
Sat. 31st March - The Evelyn, Melbourne, VIC
Virgin Black will proudly utilise the talents of Mark Kelson (The Eternal) as session guitarist alongside Samantha Escarbe.
Ravage Part Ways With Bassist
RAVAGE have issued the following announcement:
"Bassist Howie Snow has decided to leave the Boston MA based heavy metal band known as Ravage. The split was amicable, and based on 'musical differences'. The band wishes Howie the best of luck with his future musical projects.
Ravage will continue on with a fill-in bassplayer until a suitable replacement can be found and the band will be holding auditions soon. Interested parties should contact ravaged@rocketmail.com. Ravage will still be appearing in support of METAL CHURCH and MELIAH RAGE at Mark's Showplace in Bedford NH on January 27th. Tickets for the event are still available by contacting ravaged@rocketmail.com.
Ravage's new CD entitiled Damn Nation will be released later this year."
NervoChaos Signs To Ibex Moon Records
Brazilian death-thrashers NervoChaos are preparing their third full-length, “Quarrel in Hell,” to be releases this spring via Ibex Moon Records.
The furious Brazilian metallers combine the best elements of all extreme music, mixing sheer brutality, amazing technical skills, and speed with thrashing vibes. With “Quarrel in Hell,” NervoChaos manages to deliver the most brutal and yet sophisticated output of their career.
“Quarrel in Hell” features special guest appearances by Alex Camargo (Krisiun), John McEntee (Incantation), Emperor Magnus Caligula (Dark Funeral), Sanguine & Wrath (Averse Sefira), and Mark “Barney” Greenway (Napalm Death).
“I have known Eduardo, the drummer, for a long time,” said Ibex Moon owner and Incantation frontman John McEntee. “When Incantation was on tour in Brazil in 2004, he asked me if I would do some vocals on a track from their upcoming album. Being good friends with him, I gave it a shot. The music was kick ass and it was my first time officially recording my vocals, so it was cool to hear how they sounded on the recording. The finished CD kicks ass. They have their own sound and I think the death metal masses will like it.”
The São Paolo-based group was formed in the spring of 1996, with the intention of creating an aggressive and chaotic band to shred the barriers of death metal and hardcore. In the decade since, NervoChaos has gained cult status in the extreme music scene thanks to their hard work and their demo tapes have become collector’s items in the underground scene.
The has shared the stage with a long list of international bands from all sub-genres of extreme music, including Cannibal Corpse, Krisiun, Napalm Death, Kreator, Biohazard, Dismember, Agnostic Front, Disgorge, D.R.I., Monstrosity, Volcano, Deeds of Flesh, Pandemia, Total Fucking Destruction, Belphegor, and Iconoclasm.
You can hear some of NervoChaos' material on their MySpace page.
Gospel of the Horns Break Up, New Album Due
It's not long before the release of their new full-length "Realm of the Damned" and Gospel of the Horns has broken up. Invictus Productions still plans to release "Realm of the Damned" in February, however, with the original release date of February 1st changed to mid February. The layout and artwork are currently being finalised here at Invictus HQ. You can view the cover artwork here, however.
As a result of their split, Gospel of the Horns will not be touring in Europe as previously announced.
You can hear the fully mastered and mixed track "Strength Through Fear" off of "Realm of the Damned" on Invictus' MySpace page.
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