Metal News for January 15, 2008
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Human Mincer Post New Songs Online
Spain’s HUMAN MINCER have posted two new songs over at their official MySpace page for your listening pleasure.
Rompeprop Release Mexican Tour Dates
Dutch goregrinders ROMPEPROP will be embarking on a Mexican tour starting on January 23rd. You can check out the latest confirmed dates online here.
Intronaut Sign To Century Media Records
Southern California’s INTRONAUT have signed to Century Media Records. Sacha Dunable (vocals/guitars) states: “There is a level of chemistry that we’ve never had before, now with our new guitar player Dave in the band. The new ideas that are flowing out of us are totally destroying everything we’ve done prior to this, and we can’t wait to hear what will come of it.”
Airbourne Post New eCard Online
Aussie rockers AIRBOURNE - who release their debut album, Runnin' Wild, in North America on January 29th via Roadrunner - have launched a new eCard at this location. In it, you'll find music and video, tour dates, band photos, wallpapers, and IM icons as well as the option to pre-order the album.
As previously reported, Airbourne has booked the following UK tour dates:
February
5 - Oxford, England - Jericho Tavern
6 - Birmingham, England - Bar Academy
7 - Exeter, England - Cavern Club
8 - Manchester, England - Roadhouse
9 - Edinburgh, Scotland - Hive
10 - Glasgow, Scotland - King Tuts
11 - Nottingham, England - Rock City
12 - Bristol, England - Louisiana
16 - Sheffield, England - Corporation
17 - Stoke, England - Sugarmill
18 - London, England - Borderline More...
Winger Announce More North American Live Dates
WINGER - who released their Live DVD and two-CD set in November via Frontiers - have announced more live dates on their upcoming North American trek featuring Kip Winger (vocals/bass), Reb Beach (guitar), Rod Morgenstein (drums) and John Roth (guitar). The band's itinerary is as follows:
February
14 - Rex Theater - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15 - Lee's Palace - Toronto, Ontario
16 - Rock N Roll Heaven - Buffalo, New York
17 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, Pennsylvania
19 - West Home Hardware Bar - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
20 - BB King's - New York, New York
21 - Mulcahy's - Wantagh, New York
22 - Stone Pony - Asbury Park, New Jersey
23 - Middle East - Boston, Massachusetts
24 - Webster Theater - Hartford, Connecticut
27 - Agora - Cleveland, Ohio
28 - House Of Blues - Chicago, Illinois
29 - Alarosa Villa - Columbus, Ohio
March
1 - Harpo's - Detroit, Michigan
4 - Pop’s - Sauget (St. Louis), Illinois
5 - Beaumont - Kansas City, Missouri
7 - Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, New Mexico
8 - Eck’s Saloon - Denver, Colorado
10 - Club Vegas - Salt Lake City, Utah
13 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - Coach House
14 - Los Angeles, CA - Crash Mansion
Angel Blake Announce New Record Deal and Singer
ANGEL BLAKE, the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen, has inked a deal with Dynamic Arts Records. In addition, the group has announced the addition of singer Tobias Jansson following the departure of former TRANSPORT LEAGUE/MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich.
Commented Marko: "I was acquainted with the vocals of one Tobias Jansson since months back due to mutual friends. So I got in touch with him, talked with him, popped the question, and a few days later we were demoing some new ANGEL BLAKE songs. I guess the simplest conclusion to that session is that HE KICKED ASS!!!!! He managed to deliver something really extraordinary into the AB sound that wasn’t simply there before. He definitely managed to convince me and the rest of the ANGEL BLAKE team. With my humble words: Tobias has a very 'in-your-face' vocal style that shares the honesty of singers like Eddie Vedder, Robert Plant the style that really brings forth the 'honesty' in the voice. And the man's vocal range is something I really embrace, goddamned!!! You're in it for a real treat, ladies and gentlemen, if you pick up the forthcoming album, mark my words." More...
Crown The Lost Post New Album Artwork Online
Pittsburgh-based melodic thrash metallers CROWN THE LOST have posted the artwork to their upcoming album, "Blind Faith Loyalty", at this location. The cover was created by Jarno Lahti of Kaamos Studios (INSOMNIUM, IMPERANON) in Finland. The follow-up to 2006's critically acclaimed "Reverence Dies Within" "expands upon CROWN THE LOST's intricate and memorable blend of progressively tinged thrash and melodic metal, this time with a greater emphasis on vocal dynamics and instrumental breaks," according to a press release. "The band plans to visually document the recording process by releasing a series of web video blogs in the coming weeks." A late spring/early summer release is expected.
"Blind Faith Loyalty" tracklisting:
01. Defame the Hypocrite
02. Drawing the Parallel
03. Bound To Wrath
04. Symbiotic
05. Finality
06. Dreaming In Reverse
07. Privation
08. Impose Your Will
09. Hollow Refuge
10. Blind Faith Loyalty
For more information, visit their Myspace page.
Droid Announce More Tour Dates
More dates were just announced for DROID on the Guerilla Carnival Tour with Ill Nino. The tours line up has been changed as well. The shows will no longer see support coming from Bury Your Dead or Soil, both of whom had to unfortunately drop off the tour. The band Ekotren have been added in their place.
James “Buddy” Eason lead singer of Droid had this to say, “We are really excited to get back out on the road and the ILL NINO guys are good friends of ours so it will be great to see them rip it up every night. I really like the fact that all the bands on this tour are a little different than each other musically. This diverse package will give fans an exciting show from beginning to end. Get ready DROID fans...here comes the pain!!!!”
DROID with Ill Nino, Bobaflex, and Ekotren on The Guerilla Carnival Tour:
1/31 – Cleveland, OH - Agora
2/01 – Detroit, MI – Harpo’s
2/02 – Mokena, IL – Pearl Room
2/04 – Minneapolis, MN – The Rock
2/06 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
2/07 – Farmington, NM – Gator’s
2/12 – Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad
2/13 – Odessa, TX – Dos Amigos
2/14 – Abilene, TX – Midnite Rodeo
2/15 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
2/16 – Fort Worth, TX – Ridglea Theater
2/21 – Louisville, KY – Headliner’s
2/22 – Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Mumakil Announce Tour Dates
Mumakil announce the following tour dates:
13 feb. 2008
CSA Nextemerson, Florence
14 feb. 2008
Traffic, Roma
15 feb. 2008
Dauntaun, Milano
16 féb. 2008
Magazzini Prensili, Pren
21 mar. 2008
the Secret Place, Montpellier
22 mar. 2008
Mogambo, San Sebastian
23 mar. 2008
Savoy, Gijon
24 mar. 2008
Heaven, Santander
25 mar. 2008
Metalpoint, Porto
26 mar. 2008
Tutatis, Leon
27 mar. 2008
Sala Náutico, Valladolid
28 mar. 2008
Basetxe, Trapagaran (Bilbao)
29 mar. 2008
El Moli, La Roca (Barcelona)
Nick Barker Joins Atrocity And Leaves' Eyes
The new drummer of ATROCITY and LEAVES' EYES is Nick Barker, who has previously played with CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR and TESTAMENT. Says ATROCITY/LEAVES' EYES vocalist/producer Alex Krull, "It's with great pleasure that we can announce Nick Barker is joining the ATROCITY and LEAVES' EYES family! We always were great fans of his way of drumming, and we are happy that we will kick some ass in the future together! Nick was our No. 1 choice! When we heard he would join us, we invited him right away!"
Here's a short interview with Nick Barker about his decision to join the two bands:
Q: Nick, how long do you know Alex and the guys of ATROCITY and LEAVES' EYES?
Nick: "I've known ATROCITY for many years, I think the first time we met was on the DEICIDE/ATROCITY tour in 1992 when I was the drum tech for support band CANCER, and since that time we've always ran into each other on the European summer festival circuit during the years that followed. Whenever I would play in the Stuttgart area with any of my previous bands, some of the guys would always be there and show their support."
Q: How did it come about that you joined the two bands now?
Nick: "Alex approached me at the Metal Hammer award ceremony in London last June (2007) and said that he was looking for a drummer that could handle the complexity and savagery of ATROCITY as well as the softer, more groove-laden beauty of LEAVES' EYES, and he thought I could be the right man to do both jobs. I had some prior commitments and obligations to fulfil at that time, but we spoke over the Christmas period and arranged for me to come to Stuttgart and audition; everything was fantastic both musically and from a social and personal aspect."
Q: How do you like the music of both bands? They are quite different from each other.
Nick: "I absolutely love the diversity of both bands. With ATROCITY, you have such brutal songs from the 'Atlantis' album such as 'Reich Of Phenomena', 'Apocaplyse' and 'Clash Of Titans', which I can't wait to play live and sink my teeth into. Then, on the other hand, you have LEAVES' EYES, which for me is something very new and very exciting as a drummer coming from a mainly black/death metal background. Liv has the most beautiful voice in the whole world within this genre, and the music is very moving, beautifully crafted and almost spiritual."
Q: You just jammed the first time with the guys at Mastersound Studio. How was it? What are your impressions?
Nick: "When I first arrived at Mastersound Studios, my first impression was 'WOW!!!' I had no idea of the sheer scale of dedication, time, money and professionalism that had been invested into the studio itself. Over the years, I have been in many first-class recording studios myself, but I have to say, Mastersound is a cut above the rest.The whole band were extremely friendly and there was an overwhelming sense of 'family' among them all, which made me feel very relaxed and at ease almost immediately. We jammed some classic songs by METALLICA, SLAYER and MORBID ANGEL to warm up before concentrating on the more serious matters of LEAVES' EYES and ATROCITY, and like I said earlier, everything was fantastic, both musically and socially."
Q: What are you going to do next with the two bands?
Nick: "Next up is a video shoot with ATROCITY in Berlin next month for the 'Werk 80 II' album, and then in March, LEAVES' EYES will play in Mexico City. April we will be working our asses off writing songs for the new LEAVES' EYES record in the brand new, relocated Mastersound studios. In May, LEAVES' EYES and ATROCITY will tour Asia (China, Taiwan, etc) for the first time ever. Upon our return from the Orient, we will continue to work hard on the new record, which is planned for an autumn 2008 release."
Sevendust Announce New Album Title
SEVENDUST returned to Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of November to complete its seventh studio full-length record. Entitled "Hope and Sorrow" (the working title "The 7th Chapter" has been scrapped), the CD will be released on April 1, 2008 on SEVENDUST's own 7 Bros. Records in conjunction with Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group. More information will be made available soon.
SEVENDUST's sixth studio album, "Alpha", was released outside of the U.S. and Canada on November 12. The CD contains the original 12 songs plus the bonus track "The Rim" along with a brand new studio cut entitled "Abuse Me".
December 11, 2007 saw SEVENDUST open the vault on a three-year ride beginning in early January 2005 with the making of the album "Next", right up to the present with the release of "Retrospective 2"; a DualDisc CD/DVD pack. "Retrospective 2" features six live cuts and three brand new studio tracks on the CD and almost two hours of video footage on the DVD. The DualDisc is the second release on SEVENDUST's own 7 Bros. Records in conjunction with Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group. The collection includes videos from the hits "Ugly" and "Driven", the fury of one of rocks premier live performers captured on the tracks "Hero", "Silence", "Clueless" and "Alpha". But that's not all, embodied here are rare clips forever on display such as the unique Orlando question-and-answer event on the eve of the release of the record "Alpha", the New Year's Eve video of "The Rim", and as a special bonus, a comical episode of "Pete the A&R Guy" and what he has to say about the state of the DUST. This DVD and companion CD pack includes new audio tracks "Losing You" and "Sleeper", making this keepsake packaging a must for every SEVENDUST fan.
SEVENDUST's sixth studio album, "Alpha", came out in March and debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard album chart.
Former SEVENDUST axeman Clint Lowery spent most of 2007 touring as the session guitarist for KORN.
Skald Sets Release Date For New MCD
The Swedish Folk/Metal band Skald has set their official release date for their "I En Svunnen Tid" MCD to January 28, 2008. The MCD contains 5 songs and will be released by Unexploded Records(Blodsrit, Fimbultyr). The song "Dansa Den Ondes Vals" from the MCD has been uploaded to the band's MySpace page, where you also can find the cover art.
Cattle Decapitation Announce Mexican Dates
California-based grind metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have announced their first ever tour of Mexico which will take place in February. The band will be sharing the stage with MARDUK, MONSTROSITY and SETHERIAL for three live dates. They are as follows: More...
Vomitory Complete Work On New Album
Swedish death metallers VOMITORY have issued the following update:
"We have now finally completed our sixth album, Terrorize Brutalize Sodomize. I say 'finally' because it has been three long years since our last album, Primal Massacre, saw the light of day. We're totally satisfied with how it all turned out - the production is top-notch, the songs and our performances are at their best and the variation in the songs is better than ever before. The album has some of the fastest shit we've ever done as well as some of the heaviest. The album contains forty minutes of death fucking metal!"
The tracklisting for Terrorize Brutalize Sodomize is as follows: 'Eternal Trail Of Corpses', 'Scavenging The Slaughtered', 'Terrorize Brutalize Sodomize', 'The Burning Black', 'Defiled And Inferior', 'March Into Oblivion', 'Whispers From The Dead', 'Heresy', 'Flesh Passion', and 'Cremation Ceremony'.
Warrel Dane's Debut Album Tracklisting Revealed
NEVERMORE frontman WARREL DANE's upcoming debut solo effort will be titled Praise To The War Machine and is due for release in April via Century Media Records.
Ex-SOILWORK guitarist-turned-producer Peter Wichers mixed songs for the album at a studio in Philadelphia, PA.
The complete Praise To The War Machine tracklisting: 'When We Pray', 'Messenger' (featuring Jeff Loomis), 'Obey', 'Lucretia My Reflection', 'Let You Down' (featuring Chris Broderick), 'August', 'Your Chosen Misery' (aka 'Feel Failure'), 'Praise To The Warmachine' (featuring James Murphy), 'Brother', 'Patterns', 'This Old Man', 'Aeon'.
About the album, Wichers told BW&BK that Dane "does some really different stuff. He’s actually a baritone, for example, which is kind of funny when you think about how he sings on a Nevermore record, but he can’t use that voice in Nevermore because you wouldn’t be able to hear him. He’s doing all kinds of different vocal things on this. And there are a couple songs where he’s singing really low. Everything is shaped so that Warrel is in focus at all times. I think people are going to love the record because Warrel is getting all the space he needs. There’s one song where there’s one clean guitar in the middle, but that’s it. He fills everything else up with different harmonies and stuff like that. It’s very different from anything he’s done before.”
The Ocean Seek New Bassist
Berlin's THE OCEAN has issued the following update:
"It seems like this issue always comes back to us... Due to THE OCEAN's collective's current bass players' inability to cope with our heavy touring schedules, we need a new bass player for all our upcoming touring activities. What we're looking for is a nice, sociable guy with the following:
* skills
* dedication
* experience
* smooth and precise playing, good tone, finger and pick
* time for extensive tours
* ability to read sheet music not necessary, but advantageous
* high level of tolerance for the typical on-the-road stress
* located in Europe
"If you're a bass player (and not just a bass-playing guitarist), please write an email to info@theoceancollective.com and tell us about yourself. Be prepared to be on the road nonstop between mid-March and mid-July in the U.S., Europe and Russia. This is your chance to join us! We're looking forward to hearing from you!"
THE OCEAN's extensive concept album, "Precambrian", was released last Novemebr via Metal Blade Records. The double-disc effort is the soundtrack to the beginning of evolution, subdivided into two successive geological eons ("Hadean/Archean" and "Proterozoic"). The songs are divided into five subordinate eras, with the songtitles carrying the names of subordinate geological periods. Disc 1 features the typical THE OCEAN brutality while Disc 2 shows the deeper, more emotional side of what the collective also stands for.
"Precambrian" is available as a deluxe digipack and was recorded in the band's own Oceanland studio as well as in Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Los Angeles and Seattle. Once again the incredible artwork was done by highly acclaimed artist Martin Kvamme (FANTOMAS, TOMAHAWK, PATTON/KAADA).
"Precambrian" has a running time of 84 minutes and features guest appearances by Scofield (CAVE IN, ZOZOBA, OLD MAN GLOOM), Nate Newton (CONVERGE, DOOMRIDERS), Dwid Hellion (INTEGRITY), Tomas Hallbom (BREACH), Eric Kalsbeek (TEXTURES) as well as the musicians of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Bolt Thrower In Writing Mode
BOLT THROWER have issued the following update:
“If you’re wondering why there hasn’t been a lot of BOLT THROWER news for a while, that’s because we are still in writing mode for the new album, which we plan to record in the summer. And during the break between the recording and mixing of the album, we will play our only festival of the year.”
Negative Split With Guitarist
Finnish rockers NEGATIVE check in with the following update:
"Negative's longtime guitarist Sir Christus is no longer in the band, Negative will start recording their fourth album as a five-piece.
“We decided that it’s best to continue without Sir Christus. This is not a hasty decision, we’ve talked about this many times and this is really the best thing for all of us. There’s no hard feelings on either side”, says lead singer Jonne Aaron.
“It’s just like any long-lasting relationship, people can grow apart and end up wanting different things. Negative will of course keep going on, no doubt about that, this will not affect our future plans”, Jonne continues. "
Negative will start the recording sessions for their fourth album with producer Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM) in February.
“We feel very confident about the new songs, and the mood inside the band is relaxed and relieved. We’re concentrating 100% on the new album now, and we’ll bring in the new guitarist on the gigs following the release of our new record. We’ll let you know more when we have something to tell you”, Jonne says.
Iron Maiden Reveal Aussie Tour Support Details
IRON MAIDEN's official website has been updated with the following:
On the eve of the highly anticipated Australian leg of the Iron Maiden world tour, which will see the band play sold out arena shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in February, the support acts have been announced.
Legendary local metal band VANISHING POINT is confirmed as support on the Perth and Melbourne Iron Maiden shows. The band has produced four critically acclaimed releases and accolades too numerous to mention in a career spanning more than a decade. Consisting of five like-minded, yet distinct individuals, the members of Vanishing Point are among the elite who push boundaries, erase labels and dismantle the preconceptions of what a heavy metal band should be.
BEHIND CRIMSON EYES is support on the Sydney and Brisbane Iron Maiden shows. Sine 2005 the band has released two EPs and late last year they released their debut album A Revelation For Despair. The band has a massive following in Australia are primed to showcase their new album which is definitely the heaviest the band has ever sounded.
New UK artist LAUREN HARRIS and her band have been announced as the opening act on all Australian Iron Maiden dates. Twenty one year old Lauren Harris is the oldest daughter of Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris. Laura literally grew up on music and Maiden tours so it was only natural that she wanted make her own mark as an artist. She had just started singing in London's pubs when legendary British producer writer-artist Russ Ballard noticed her one night and hired her as the female voice for the new material he was writing. With the confidence this gave her she put a band together and over the last couple of years she has been touring extensively with Maiden and with other bands including WITHIN TEMPTATION and THUNDER, working on material and then recording between tours. It is expected that her debut album, full details of which will be announced soon, will be available online and at the shows for the start of the tour. More info is available at www.myspace.com/laurenharrisuk
Somewhere Back In Time, Australia 2008 dates include:
February
4 - Burswood Dome - Perth, Australia
6 - Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne, Australia
7 - Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne, Australia
9 - Acer Arena - Sydney, Australia
10 - Acer Arena - Sydney, Australia
12 - Entertainment Centre - Brisbane, Australia
Nunslaughter To Play Canadian Dates In March
Dragonight Agency (a division of the Alphard Sound Technology ETP, and home of the legendary Japanese acts SABBAT, METALUCIFER, and Poland's CRYSTAL VIPER) report that US death metallers NUNSLAUGHTER will be doing two shows in Canada in 2008.
The dates are March 14th in Toronto, ON at Sneaky Dees and March 15th in Montreal, QC at a venue to be confirmed.
In other news, the band is also working on the layout for the Damned In Japan DVD, slated for early 2008. Also, the band recently completed work on a split 7" with RABID, which will be out soon. More 7" and split releases in coming.
Exodus Confirmed For Wacken Open Air 2008
According to a post on the official Wacken Open Air festival website, Bay Area thrash legends Exodus are the latest act to be confirmed for the prestigious metal event.
Exodus will also be embarking on a European tour in April in support of their latest album "The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A".
Meldrum Cancel Hollywood Show
MELDRUM have posted this announcement on their MySpace page:
"We regret to inform that MELDRUM has been forced to cancel its scheduled concert at The Whisky in Hollywood, CA on January 17, as US immigration officials have denied one of the member's request for visa.
MELDRUM would like to apologize to their fans that they won't be able to perform their scheduled concert, but it is out of their control. However, Michelle Meldrum and Gene Hoglan will still appear at NAMM on January 18 and 19.
MELDRUM is also in the studio completing the follow to their CD 'Blowin' Up The Machine' due out fall 2008.
NAMM and studio updates to be posted shortly, till then STAY HARD!!!"
Catamenia Reveal New Album Title
Finnish black metallers CATAMENIA check in with the following news:
"Our forthcoming album is titled as VIII. We will enter the studio as soon as possible and during the recordings, a studio diary will also be provided."
As previously reported, Catamenia are confirmed for Slovenia's Metal Camp Festival 2008, which will be held
at Julisch Alps National Park (between the Turquoise Mountain rivers Socca and Tolminka) between July 4th - 8th, 2008.
SSS To Release Limited Edition Tour CD
Earache Records report that "gnarly crossover merchants SSS will issue a very limited edition version of their debut full length, SSS, with four bonus tracks recorded especially for the release, on February 25th.
To compliment the band's UK trek on the GALLOWS tour, the band recorded the songs live at SSS HQ in Liverpool on December 25th, 2007, including 3 non albums tracks."
The full tracklisting for the limited edition release is: 'Quiet Before The Storm', 'Warhorse', 'New Dogs', 'The Answer Is Never', 'Damaged Goods', 'Overload', 'Monster', 'SSS', 'Gearin Up For Gettin Down', 'The Beast', 'Last Man Standing', 'Hallowed Grey', 'OJ Skyrkts', 'L.B.P.', 'Son Of A Beast', 'I'm Sick', 'Black Night White Light'. Bonus tracks (all recorded live in Liverpool exclusively for this release): 'CDC', 'The Answer Is Never', 'Bath Night', 'Out The Blue'.
Additionally the release contains 3 bonus videos for the songs 'Warhorse', 'SSS' and 'Damaged Goods'.
The band play the following shows with Gallows in February:
More...
Carnivore Planning New Live and Studio Albums
Having finished the group's European tour nearly a month ago, CARNIVORE drummer Steve Tobin has told Blistering.com that the band hopes to release a live CD by summer and support it with more performances, then start working in earnest on a new studio album."
"We really wanna get the live CD out and then do some more shows as well, like a full-length tour of the U.S. and maybe even a longer tour of Europe this time," Tobin said. The band has been "talking with somepeople" about releasing the record, but he declined to name who." More...
Kill Hannah Sign With Roadrunner Records
The UK branch of Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of Chicago alternative rockers KILL HANNAH.
Described as the bridge between THE KILLERS, THE CURE, FALL OUT BOY and MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, KILL HANNAH's sound is said to be at once familiar and refreshingly original, showing undeniable growth by taking chances in a world where most art is being played safe.
Despite having no TV or radio play in the UK yet, the band have already headlined and sold out up to 1,000-capacity venues on their recent tours here. You might also have caught them last year at the Give It A Name festival, or more recently as main support for the sold-out UK tour with Finnish sensation HIM. More...
Aeturnus Dominion Seek New Vocalist
Australian metallers, Aeturnus Dominion, issue the following update on their myspace page:
"Unfortunately, Aeturnus Dominion are reluctantly forced to announce that Mares will no longer be fronting the band as from the 19th of January. The reason for this, is purely a productive one and due to the fact she lives more than 4 hours away from the rest of us and has no means of transport other than public. Her vocal ability, personality, stage presence and musicianship has never been an issue and still isn't. Having to make this decision has gutted me personally, but is done in the best interests of the band."
"When she was accepted into the band it was partly on the basis she was moving to Sydney and for reasons beyond her control, this unfortunately didn't happen. The distance she has to travel and the cost for her to do so, meant she was unable to attend rehearsals on a regular basis, which is unfair on her and unfair on us. This in turn slowed the bands progress to a point where it was unacceptable to continue the way things were going. I'd personally like to thank Mares for the time and effort she has put into the band and wish her every success in the future as do other members of Aeturnus Dominion. I do hope our friendship continues as I have done with every past member of AD." More...
Suicidal Tendencies Announce Argentinian Dates
Long-running Venice Beach, California thrash/punk band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES has scheduled two dates in Argentina in February:
Feb. 08 - Cosquin Rock - Cordoba, Argentina
Feb. 09 - El Teatro - Flores - Buenos Aires, Argentina
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES has scheduled a special "after-NAMM" concert at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California on January 19.
This event is by invitation only — first-come, first-served for NAMM attendees only.
As previously reported, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir was interviewed on November 30, 2007 by Scott Less of the California radio station KXFX-FM 101.7 The Fox. Watch the six-minute clip below.
A preview clip of the first-ever SUICIDAL TENDENCIES live DVD has been posted online at the group's official web site. Check out the song "War Inside My Head", recorded on October 29, 2005 at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, at this location.
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES has been working on its new studio CD with producer Paul Northfield.
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' current recording lineup is as follows:
Mike Muir - Vocals
Mike Clark - Guitars
Dean Pleasants - Guitars
Ron Brunner Jr. - Drums
Steve Brunner - Bass More...
Extreme Noise Terror To Tour The West Coast
England’s EXTREME NOISE TERROR and metallers TRAP THEM are planning a tour of the west coast this April, which comes in support of the two bands’ recently announced split 7?, which will only be available on the aforementioned tour. Dates are forthcoming.
Shadows Fall, KSE And Arch Enemy To Tour Australia
SHADOWS FALL will be venturing into parts unknown with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and ARCH ENEMY:
February 23 - Brisbane, Australia @ Riverstage and Parklands
February 24 - Sydney, Australia @ Sydney Park
February 26 - Sydney, Australia @ The Forum w/ Killswitch Engage
February 27 - Canberra, Australia @ ANU Refectory w/ Killswitch Engage
February 29 - Melbourne, Australia @ Melbourne Showgrounds
March 1 - Adelaide, Australia @ Bonython Park
March 3 - Perth, Australia @ Steel Blue Oval
March 7 - Kawasaki, Japan @ Club Citta w/ Arch Enemy
March 8 - Tokyo, Japan @ Studio Coast w/ Arch Enemy
March 10 - Nagoya, Japan @ Diamond Hall w/ Arch Enemy
March 11 - Osaka, Japan @ Hatch w/ Arch Enemy
March 15 - Manila, Philippines @ Avenue Hall
Cradle Of Filth Post New Song Online
The new CRADLE OF FILTH song "Devil To The Metal", taken from the forthcoming "Thornography - Harder Darker Faster" special-edition MVI (Music Video Interactive) — which is set to be released in the U.S. on February 5 (one day earlier internationally) — is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
The album comes as a high-quality DVD Audio with plenty of extra tracks, videos, mobile content, MP3s and plenty of interactive bonus content.
"Thornography - Harder Darker Faster" special-edition MVI track listing:
Album (DVD Audio):
01. Under Pregnant Skies She Comes Alive Like Miss Leviathan
02. Dirge Inferno
03. Tonight In Flames
04. Libertina Grimm
05. The Byronic Man
06. I Am The Thorn
07. Cemetery And Sundown
08. Lovesick For Mina
09. The Foetus Of A New Day Kicking
10. Rise Of The Pentagram
11. Under Huntress Moon
12. Temptation
"Harder, Darker, Faster...":
01. Murder In The Thirst
02. The Snake-Eyed and The Venomous
03. Halloween III - Season Of The Bitch (MISFITS cover) (remix)
04. Courting Baphomet
05. Stay (SHAKESPEARS SISTER cover)
06. Devil To The Metal
Videos:
01. Tonight In Flames
02. The Foetus Of A New Day Kicking
03. Temptation
Extra content includes:
* "The Making Of The Video" for "The Foetus Of A New Day Kicking"
* MP3s of entire album (same tracklisting as DVD audio)
The following tracks come in U Myx format which allows you to remix the tracks:
a) Dirge Inferno
b) The Foetus Of A New Day Kicking
* Mobile Content
* Wallpapers, photos and truetones
Most of the new songs featured on "Thornography Deluxe – Harder, Darker, Faster" were written during the "Thornography" sessions but were completed at a later date.
PureGrainAudio.com conducted an interview with CRADLE OF FILTH guitarist Paul Allender prior to the band's October 30, 2007 concert at the Docks in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Paul talked about the group's newest album, "Thornography", the years in the scene, and fans you would not expect to rock out!
Watch the eight-minute interview below.
Dani Filth recently recorded vocals for the theme song to Dario Argento's latest horror/suspense opus "Mother of Tears: The Third Mother". The song, entitled "(She's) The Mother of Tears" was composed by Claudio Simonetti. Simonetti, a veritable legend among horror film scores, is also noted for penning music to such classics as "Dawn of the Dead", "Suspiria", "Phenomena" and several episodes of the popular series "Masters of Horror". More...
Velvet Revolver Singer To Do Charity Show
According to MiamiHerald.com, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland will perform an All-Star Gala benefiting the AROD Family Foundation and Bay Point Schools on January 19 at the Ritz Carlton South Beach, Florida. Roy and Lea Black along with Cynthia and Alex Rodriguez are hosting the event, which is expected to be attended by Pamela Anderson, comedian Tommy Davidson, boxer Lennox Lewis, Rush Limbaugh, slugger Mike Piazza, former baseball MVP Mo Vaughn, R&B singer Mario Winans and model Alicia Pickter. Diva Patti LaBelle will also perform. Anderson and A-Rod will be among the celebs playing in the event's Fourth Annual Dewar's 12 Poker Challenge. Tickets are $500 per person. Call 305-443-8980.
Extreme Guitarist Issues Album Update
Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt of the reunited hard rockers EXTREME has issued the following update:
"We are now finishing up the recording of our new release... which, by the way, rocks. We had a great time jamming and creating. We ended up with about 24 tunes, which we dwindled down to the 14 that will be on the record. And I'm sure it's no surprise to you, our fans, that they are a 'mishmash' of old-school rock and some tasty abstract ditties.
"As a band, we always manage to be misfits in the midst of whatever music is out there. But I guarantee it will be delicious. We are very, very excited to share it with you. Both on record and live when we come to your town... and WE WILL. Yes... we plan to tour for at least one year — well, probably two years — 'cause we've got a lot of catching up to do with you guys and gals. And we can't fucking wait... Shit! There I go fucking swearing again... What a prick... Anyways.
"It's also great to welcome Kevin 'Figg' Figuieredo to the family. I could say lots about Figg and what he brings to the intensity and sound of this band in 2008... but in the words of Joe Perry... I will 'let the music do the talking.'
"And when I speak about the EXTREME family, I also want to mention that Paul Geary [former EXTREME drummer and current GODSMACK manager] is still very much a part of the family. I'm very excited to tell you that he will be involved in the managerial side of the band, working closely with us and new addition to our business team, Robby Hoffman, to help reclaim our block of land in the music ghetto.
"Yes... Lock up your daughters and lock up your wife... Lock up your backdoor and run for your life. 'Cause once we move back in, we plan to be around for the rest of our days... God willing... however long that may be.
"Well... that's it for now. Whoever is making the trip to L.A. to see us... see ya there and say hello. We will have a drink at the Hilton bar afterwards. And for the rest of you, see ya soon..."
EXTREME — featuring original members Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, Pat Badger and new sticksman Kevin Figueiredo — will perform a private show at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) on Friday, January 18 at the Hilton in Anaheim, California.
To win a chance to see the group play live, submit your name, city and e-mail address to namm@extreme-band.com. If you are selected, you will be contacted with a time and a location to pick up tickets the day of the show.
EXTREME's as-yet-untitled studio album with all-new material — the band's fifth — is set to be released in the spring.
In a recent interview with BostonHerald.com, Bettencourt described the new album as a "straight-up rock record" that expands on EXTREME's funk-metal sound.
The new CD was the key to getting back together as a full-time band, he said. EXTREME did a handful of gigs last summer, including a gig at the Bank of America Pavilion in July, but Bettencourt wasn't interested in becoming a permanent part of a nostalgia act.
"Even though we wanted to do something for years, we had to have something new to offer," he told BostonHerald.com. "In the last six months we started writing some great songs. If they weren't, we wouldn't be doing this."
Morbid Angel Confirmed For Gods Of Metal Festival
Legendary Florida death metallers MORBID ANGEL have been confirmed for the Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 27-29, 2008 in Bologna, Italy. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows:
IRON MAIDEN (headliner June 27)
JUDAS PRIEST (headliner June 29)
CARCASS
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
MORBID ANGEL
AT THE GATES
MESHUGGAH
ENSLAVED
More bands will be announced soon.
MORBID ANGEL is currently in the studio working on material for its first studio album since 2003's "Heretic". The upcoming CD will mark the group's first release to feature frontman David Vincent since 1995's "Domination".
MORBID ANGEL is presently unsigned, having parted ways with Earache Records following "Heretic"'s release.
Although MORBID ANGEL's upcoming album does not currently have a name, its title will likely begin with the letter "I", in keeping with the band's tradition of titling their albums in alphabetical order beginning with 1989's "Altars of Madness", and continuing through "Heretic".
MORBID ANGEL's current lineup includes Vincent, guitarist Trey Azagthoth and drummer Pete Sandoval.
Dillinger Escape Plan Singer Discusses Disney Ban
Arielle Castillo of Broward-Palm Beach New Times recently conducted an interview with THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN frontman Greg Puciato. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow:
New Times: I was talking to Andy from EVERY TIME I DIE earlier. He mentioned you all [KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, and EVERY TIME I DIE] had been friends and had been wanting to set up a tour. Who approached whom?
Greg: We went to see EVERY TIME I DIE open for UNDEROATH in New York. We were hanging out with them and Jordan, their guitar player, was like, "Oh so I heard you guys were doing this KILLSWITCH ENGAGE tour in January." And I was like, "Oh really, we are?" And he was like, "Yeah, a big part of the reason we signed on was because we saw you guys had."
New Times: You didn't know?
Greg: That's kind of the way it works. I read it on the Internet sometimes, what I'm gonna be doing. I don't know whether I missed that e-mail or what happened, but some other band told me what I was doing in January.
New Times: What about KILLSWITCH, did you know those guys very well already?
Greg: We've played in Japan together three or four years ago. We know them more because we're from the same scene or so forth. They were fans of ours a long time ago before they became much bigger than us. Howard [Jones, KSE's singer] was always very vocal in his liking for us.
I feel like we've been talking about touring for years, but it just never happened. We've had the misfortune of having our records seem to come out at opopsite ends of the release cycles for a while. All these bands we talk about touring with — MASTODON is another one – we're never on the same timeline.
New Times: I have to ask about the House of Blues in Orlando thing.
Greg: Oh no.
New Times: Well, so Disney didn't want you to play, but the other bands were okay?
Greg: It's really weird to me, because we've played House of Blues three or four times and brought in a lot of kids most of the times we've played there. We've never done anything bad at the House of Blues. We've been banend from certain venues, and I know why, because there was a giant fireball curling across the ceiling, or we pissed someone else off.
But at House of Blues we've always had great shows. It was very shocking for me, because I don't know if they think it's gonna draw a cerain kind of kid? But they're trying to say we're not in conjunction with the image they're trying to portray at Disney World. But then — you're gonna have a band called KILLSWITCH ENGAGE play? Or a band called EVERY TIME I DIE?
But it doesn't really matter because they're still paying us, and we're playing another show in the same day. It's like if your boss was just like, "Fuck you, you can't come to work, and you're getting getting paid anyways." So we'll be getting paid double — we're going to play an early show that day, at like 4:30 p.m. at a venue called the Social, and we're going to make tickets really cheap.
New Times: So you joined the band in 2001 after it was already established. Do you think people have finally accepted you as part of the fabric of the band?
Greg: Oh, definitely, that was over six years ago. I don't think people even think about it at this point, in 2008. We're probably three or four times as big as when I joined, which is funny because at the time I joined I thought we were massive. I thought getting 200 kids outside of your hometown, in a place like Seattle or Portland, was insane. But that was a long time ago, and people who came to see our band back then are probably older and don't come now. Most kids at this point know there was a singer before me, but I don't think they think about it.
New Times: Do you then think you have a whole new set of fans at this point?
Greg: I think a lot of the original ones stayed, but I don't necessarily think they actively go to shows any more. They have lives, and maybe wives and kids. It's crazy to me because I'll see bands play, and a kid from the band will come up to me and be like, "Dude, you were a huge influence on me, I saw you guys play when I was 17 or 16," and the kid's band is almost as big as we are.
Because in my eyes, I haven't really aged, because I haven't really done anything but play shows and write records. All the other landmarks people have — kids, school, getting married — I don't have. My friends who live at home have those things. My lifestyle is basically the same thing, and I still don't look that different, so I have a hard time accepting I'm getting older.
Read the full article at this location.
Celtic Frost Mainman Speaks On Hellhammer
CELTIC FROST frontman Thomas Gabriel Fischer recently discussed the difficulties he and bassist Martin Ain have had in coming to terms with the legacy of their former band HELLHAMMER. Speaking to the UK's Zero Tolerance magazine about the forthcoming Century Media release "Demon Entrails", which brings together HELLHAMMER's legendary demos, the Swiss guitarist/ vocalist said: "It took many years, and for us to grow into older men, for us to actually be able to analyze HELLHAMMER properly and look at this band in the context that it deserves... The fact of the matter is that it took me years to feel at ease with some of the things that we wrote back then. The situation at the time was horrible. [My] youth defies description — there are things that happened then that I haven't told anybody, not even my ex-wife of 16 years. But I'm now 43 years old and it's taken that long for me to feel comfortable publicly talking about that. It was horrible at the time and my situation, and Martin's rather similar situation, led us to do some radical music and radical lyrics. And later when we became adults it was rather difficult for us to live with that legacy because we had yelled that desperation out of our bodies and become professional musicians. Then the press started to cover our work and then we were faced with the fact that everybody talked about this image and these lyrics. That wasn't very easy for us to accept and it took a long time for me to look at it, as I do now, as a period in my life that was very important to me and to be at ease with that. Now I have put all these lyrics in the reissue and commented on them and even though some of them are nothing to be proud about, I'm proud of HELLHAMMER as a whole. This was my reality, this was my life."
Issue 021 of Zero Tolerance magazine goes on sale on January 15. Joining HELLHAMMER inside are HATE ETERNAL, DEICIDE, FOREFATHER and ROTTEN SOUND, not to mention a preview of 2008, complete with a swash-buckling shipping forecast courtesy of Scottish pirates ALESTORM, a free 16-track covermount CD and much more.
Due on February 18, 2008, "Demon Entrails" has been specially remastered from copies of the original master tapes under the supervision of Tom Gabriel Fischer, and the demos now represent HELLHAMMER exactly as the band sounded when recording these songs in June and December of 1983. Drawing from a wealth of previously unknown historical liner notes material and artwork as well as plenty of unreleased HELLHAMMER photos from 1982 to 1984, "Demon Entrails" features all lyrics and essays detailing the individual demo recording sessions.
Here is the tracklisting information for the CD formats of the release:
HELLHAMMER - "Demon Entrails" 2-CD track listing:
CD 1: "Satanic Rites" Demo, December 2/3/4/7, 1983 (45:57)
01. Intro (0:58)
02. Messiah (4:18)
03. The Third Of The Storms (Evoked Damnation) (3:02)
04. Buried And Forgotten (6:01)
05. Maniac [re-recorded version] (3:46)
06. Eurynomos (3:10)
07. Triumph Of Death [re-recorded version] (6:58)
08. Revelations Of Doom (3:03)
09. Reaper [re-recorded version] (2:28)
10. Satanic Rites (7:18)
11. Crucifixion [re-recorded version] (2:45)
12. Outro (2:01)
CD 2: "Death Fiend & Triumph Of Death" Demos, June 10/11, 1983 (56:18)
01. Crucifixion (3:04)
02. Maniac (4:01)
03. (Execution) When Hell's Near (2:38)
04. Decapitator (2:07)
05. Blood Insanity (4:22)
06. Power Of Satan (4:11)
07. Reaper (2:06)
08. Death Fiend (2:35)
09. Triumph Of Death (5:15)
10. Metallic Storm (2:19)
11. Ready For Slaughter (3:36)
12. Dark Warriors (3:03)
13. Hammerhead (2:48)
14. Angel Of Destruction (2:58)
15. Bloody Pussies (4:59)
16. Chainsaw (3:58)
17. Sweet Torment (2:09)
"Demon Entrails" will be available as an opulent oversized double CD media-book packaging and as a gatefold triple vinyl album. Both versions will feature a lavish booklet and a poster. There will also be a third, bare-bones lower-price CD version.
To check out the artwork and some rare HELLHAMMER photos as well as discover more info on this release, visit www.hellhammer.org.
Moonspell To Release New Album In May
As previously reported, MOONSPELL are currently holed up at Antfarm Studios in Denmark with producer Tue Madsen working on their new album, Night Eternal. Frontman Fernando Ribeiro comments on the album concept, release dates and tour plans:
"The concept refers to the 'wear and the tear of the Earth,' how we are consuming its energy and its vital force and how it will take its revenge upon us. Memorial's musical line was taken a step further and Night Eternal will be a quite intense album itself, darkly atmospheric yet really heavy and catchy. In Night Eternal expect nothing but great guitar riffs, breathtaking songs and epic atmospheres.
The exact release date will be announced soon yet the album is coming out in May. The band is totally enthusiastic and eager to release it and to present it to the fans and hopes to be able to post some songs online on moonspell.com and myspace.com/moonspell as soon as the promos are ready for the press, around one and a half month before the record is released.
Live shows are now being booked for 2008 and the band is already confirmed for festivals in Czech Republic, Spain, and Germany and a US tour as well as a Euro tour will be announced as well as visits to other territories, some of them for the first time."
Kalmah Announce More Canadian Dates
Finnish metallers KALMAH have confirmed the venues for their upcoming "For The Revolution" tour of Canada. The band's itinerary is as follows:
April
23 - Toronto, ON at Wreckroom
24 - Hamilton, ON at Club Absinthe
25 - Sudbury, ON at The Serbian centre
26 - Rouyn, QC at Petit Théatre du vieux-Noranda
27 - Saint-Hyacinthe at Bar le Thrash
28 - Montréal, QC at Théatre Plaza
30 - Saint-Hyacinthe, QC at L’Anti
Montréal-based metallers TALAMYUS are confirmed as support on all dates.
Stam1na Reveal Album Details
STAM1NA, a metal quartet from Lemi, Finland, will release their third album Raja on February 13th via Sakara Records.
The tracklisting for Raja is as follows: 'Hammasratas', 'Susi-ihminen', 'Muistipalapelit', 'Vartijaton', 'Voima Vastaan Viha', 'Lääke', 'Kädet Vasten Lasia', 'Luova Hulluus', 'Muuri', 'Murtumispiste'.
Raja was recorded in Stam1na's hometown in Lemi at the Purple Fly-studio. Janne Joutsenniemi (STONE) produced the album. Miitri Aaltonen who produced the first two Stam1na-albums mixed Raja.
In This Moment Announce More Headlining Shows
IN THIS MOMENT have updated their headline tour schedule. It now includes a date in Beijing, China, which will now be the final show in support of their Beautiful Tragedy album.
The complete schedule is now as follows: More...
Moonsorrow Start Work On New EP
Finnish metallers MOONSORROW have started recording the new EP called Tulimyrsky. The release date is set in late March. More info will be available soon.
Moonsorrow are confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which takes place at Catton Hall in Derbyshire England, Friday, August 15th through Sunday, August 17th, 2008. This will be the band's only UK festival appearance of 2008.
BFMV Announce UK Store Appearances
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will hold two signing sessions in the UK, at the HMV stores in Cardiff and London respectively. The Cardiff session will take place on January 27th at midnight, and the London session will take place at Oxford Circus on January 28th at 6:00pm. The London session will also include a 15 minute performance.
For details of where the stores are located click here.
As previously reported, Bullet For My Valentine have confirmed the following North American tour dates: More...
The Cast Pattern, The Deep Tour Dates
The Cast Pattern will tour the East Coast this month with The Deep. Here are the tour dates:
1/16 Lawrence KS @ The Jackpot Saloon
1/17 Springfield MO @ The Snorty Horse
1/18 St. Louis MO @ 2 Cents Plain w/ A Human Wreckage, Rotting Edifice
1/19 Terra Haute IN @ Echo Base
1/20 Lake Station IN @ The Eagles Lodge
1/21 Sheboygan WI @ The Quarryview Center w/ The Sky and the Execution
1/24 Buffalo NY @ Club Diablo w/ Surrender The Hope, Burn Everything
1/25 Gloversville NY @ The Foresters Club w/ Farewell to Freeway, Hell Within
1/26 Providence RI @ The Jeep Shop w/ Dour Cursiva
1/28 Red Bank NJ @ The Internet Cafe w/ Grace Gale, Victim Effect
1/30 Columbus OH @ Bernie’s Distillery w/ Burn in Silence, more
1/31 Louisville KY @ Uncle Pleasants w/ Antikythera
2/1 Murfreesboro TN @ Club 527 w/ The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
2/2 Memphis TN @ The Dregs
2/3 Fayetteville AR @ The Gallow Music Venue
2/4 Henryetta OK @ The Mosh Hall
Furious Styles, Blood Stands Still Euro Tour Dates
Furious Styles, Blood Stands Still, and Your Demise will tour Europe together next month. Here are the latest tour dates:
02/01 Konstanz, Germany @ Contrast
02/02 Florence, Italy @ K100
02/04 Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Orto Bar
02/05 Wien, Austria @ Arena
02/06 München, Germany @ Feierwerk
02/07 Schweinfurt, Germany @ Alter Stattbahnhof
02/08 Hengelo, Netherlands @ Innocent
02/09 Leper, Belgium @ Leperfest w/ HeavenShallBurn, Municipal Waste
02/10 Nottingham, UK @ Junction 7
02/11 London, UK @ Underworld
02/12 Birmingham, UK @ Market Tavern
02/13 Stoke On Trent, UK @ Sugarmill
02/14 Norwich, UK @ Queen Charlotte
02/15 Bournemouth, UK @ Gander
02/16 Essen, Germany @ Rise Or Die Fest w/ HeavenShallBurn
02/18 Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
02/22 Erfurt, Germany @ Sound And Culture
02/23 Lichtenstein, Germany @ JZ Riot
02/24 Warszaw, Poland @ Radio Luxemburg
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