Metal News for January 17, 2006
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19 news articles posted on this day.
Bloody Sign Prepare To Record New Album
French black/death metallers BLOODY SIGN will shortly enter Dissonant studio in Italy to record their second album. Nine tracks of "old obscure death black" metal — including a cover of cult French band MASSACRA — will be recorded for the effort, which will be issued later in the year via Ibex Moon Records.
In other news, BLOODY SIGN will hit the road in April/May with American death thrashers ESTUARY. The trek will cover France, Spain and Portugal (notably Barroselas Steel Warrior Festival), among other countries.
Early Live Dimebag Video Posted Online
A seven-minute video of PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott "shredding" on stage at the age of 18 (circa 1984-1985) has been posted online at this location.
As previously reported, Dimebag's REBEL MEETS REBEL project — which also features fellow founding members of PANTERA, Vinnie Paul (drums) and Rex Brown (bass), alongside legendary country singer/outlaw David Allan Coe — will see its long-awaited release in April via Vinnie's Big Vin label. The CD was recorded over a four-year period and is set to contain a total of 12 tracks, including "Nothin' To Lose", "Rebel Meets Rebel", "Cowboys", "Panfillo", "Heartworn Highway", "One Night Stand", "Arizona Rivers", "A Man With Nothin' Ain't Got Nothin' to Lose", "New York City Streets" and "Get Outta My Life".
Lake of Tears Announce Tentative Release Date
Sweden's LAKE OF TEARS are tentatively scheduled to release their as-yet-untitled seventh full-length album on August 28 via Dockyard 1, the new company formed by Dirk Putzke, Christine Stephan (both ex-Sanctuary/Noise Records) and Piet Sielck (IRON SAVIOR).
LAKE OF TEARS' most recent album, "Black Brick Road", was released in August 2004 through Noise Records. The follow-up to 2002's "The Neonai" featured cover artwork by Kristian Wåhlin, who has painted all of the previous LAKE OF TEARS covers except "Forever Autumn" (1999).
LAKE OF TEARS are scheduled to perform at the 1,500-capacity Agronomia Hall in Bucharest, Romania on March 11. Support at the show will come from Romanian bands CELELALTE CUVINTE and VOICES OF SILENCE. A gig at the Columbia Club in Berlin, Germany on March 12 has yet to be confirmed.
Sudden Death Sign With Locomotive Records
Sarasota, Florida-based heavy metal band SUDDEN DEATH have inked a deal with Locomotive Records. The group's new album, "Unpure Burial", will be released on April 4 in the U.S. and April 24 in Europe.
"Unpure Burial" was recorded, mixed and mastered by Nathan Eldred at Atlas Recording Studios. Audio samples of the tracks "Cold", "You Dont Give A Fuck", "L.I.E.F.E.", "Living And Dying", "Damn", "My Left Shoulder" and "Unpure Burial" are available at suddendeath.biz.
Axl Rose: People Will Hear New GNR Music This Year
GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose spoke to a Rolling Stone reporter at KORN's tour announcement bash at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in the early hours of Saturday morning (Jan. 14). The following are several excerpts from the article, which can be read in its entirety at RollingStone.com:
On the long-awaited new GUNS N' ROSES album "Chinese Democracy":
"It's a very complex record. I'm trying to do something different. Some of the arrangements are kind of like QUEEN. Some people are going to say, 'It doesn't sound like Axl Rose, it doesn't sound like GUNS N' ROSES.' But you'll like at least a few songs on there."
"We're working on thirty-two songs, and twenty-six are nearly done," he says. Of those, thirteen are slated for the final album. Among Rose's favorites are "Better", "There Was a Time" and "The Blues".
On being more like an average guy than the most mythical rock star on the planet in 2006:
"The only time people ever write about me is when I go out to a strip club, because I don't chase the paparazzi down."
On the possibility of a reunion with his former GUNS N' ROSES bandmates:
"I haven't spoken to Slash in ten years. I love the guy, I always wanted everyone to know how great he was, but.... I was just talking to Izzy the other day though."
On the possibility of the current incarnation of GUNS N' ROSES going back out on the road soon:
"Every time there's a big festival announced, we get rumored to be on there. But we'll see what happens."
[Check out photos of Axl Rose from the KORN tour-announcement party at this location.]
Read the full article at Rollingstone.com.
Down To Nothing US Tour Dates
Down To Nothing will hit the road tomorrow for a three-week tour. Here are the dates:
1/18 Birmingham AL @ Cave 9
1/19 Memphis TN @ The Rally Point
1/20 Little Rock AK @ Vinos
1/21 San Antonio TX @ Sanctuary
1/22 La Redo TX @ Pro Mega Signs
1/24 Tucson AZ @ The Living Room
1/25 Tijuana MEXICO @ Doberman Bar
1/26 Los Angeles CA @ The Blvd Cafe
1/27 Carpinteria CA @ Carpinteria Women's Center
1/28 Berkeley CA @ Gilman St.
1/29 Redding CA @ The Space
2/2 Denver CO @ Sox Place
2/3 Omaha NE @ American Legion Hall
2/4 Lake Station IN @ Lake Station Eagle Club
2/5 Evansville IN @ Club 1123
2/6 Columbus OH @ Bernies Distillery
As previously reported, the Richmond, VA hardcore outfit have recently signed with Revelation Records. Down To Nothing had previously released material with Thorp Records and Dead By 23 Records, among other labels.
Deicide Reveals Name of New Album
Floridian death metallers, DEICIDE have unveiled the title of their latest album. Entitled "The Stench of Redemption," the record will be the first DEICIDE album to feature new guitarists Jack Owen (formally of CANNIBAL CORPSE) & Ralph Santolla (ex DEATH / ICED EARTH) who have been touring in the band since the departure of the brothers Hoffman in 2005.
In total, 10 instrumental songs have been demoed and Glen Benton is currently locked away working on suitably sick vocals / lyrical themes to rival the brutality of the compositions.
"The Stench of Redemption" will be produced by Jim Morris and the band will be entering Morrisound studios in the next few weeks to commit it to tape for a May release through Earache Records. A full European tour is currently being booked to follow the release.
Watch Atreyu's 'Her Portrait In Black' Video
Atreyu are out with the video to their new single 'Her Portrait In Black', from the soundtrack to the film 'Underworld: Evolution'. You can watch it online at Yahoo! Music.
The 'Underworld Evolution' soundtrack was released on Tuesday January 10. You can still listen to all the songs online here.
As previously reported, Atreyu have been offered a slot on the 2006 edition of the "Ozzfest", though they have yet to decide as to whether or not they will join the trek. MTV.com reports that they will mull it over between now and March 28, when "Deathgrip" hits stores via Victory Records. Atreyu is also slated for the Taste of Chaos trek, which kicks off February 16 in San Diego and features Deftones, As I Lay Dying, Pelican, Dredg and others.
Zack de la Rocha Turns Down Bad Brains
The New York Post reports that former Rage Against the Machine singer Zack de la Rocha turned down an offer to join rasta-punk legends the Bad Brains, who are now being fronted by former Cro-Mags frontman John 'Bloodclot' Joseph. Zack de la Rocha has yet to release his solo effort since parting with Rage Against The Machine.
More Opeth Tour Dates Announced
More dates have been released for OPETH's upcoming headlining tour, including off dates:
Opeth, Dark Tranquillity, The Devin Townsend Band:
February 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
February 16 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
February 17 - Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
February 18 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small's
February 19 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
February 20 - Louisville, KY @ Headliners
February 21 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
February 24 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
February 25 - Providence, RI @ Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
February 26 - Quebec City, QC @ Le Capitole
February 28 - London, ON @ The Drink
Opeth, DevilDriver, Dark Tranquillity:
March 3 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Club
March 4 - Loop Station, MN @ First Avenue
March 5 - Winnipeg, MB @ Miscellaneous Venues Winnipeg
March 8 - Edmonton, AB @ Red's-West Edmonton Mall
March 9 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
March 10 - Spokane, WA @ Big Easy
March 11 - Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
March 13 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
March 19 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
March 21 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
An Evening With Opeth:
February 23 - New York, NY @ Town Hall
March 2 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
Dark Tranquillity, The Devin Townsend Band:
February 23 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
The Devin Townsend Band:
February 27 - Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace
The Red Chord Seeking New Drummer
THE RED CHORD have released the following statement about how you can be their new drummer:
"Just when you thought we'd keep the same five guys in our band for more than six months, think again. We have switched out drummers. We'll chock it all up to personal issues and irreconcilable differences... best of luck in future ventures... long and happy life... yadda yadda yadda. But, everything is going 100% on schedule. We're still doing all of our upcoming tour dates and we have some really big tours to announce in the near future. Our long time friend, Kevin Talley (ex-CHIMAIRA, MISERY INDEX) will be joining us on our upcoming tour with THROWDOWN. It's about time we finally jammed together and we're looking forward to seeing how it all goes.
In the meantime, if you're a drummer and wish to try out, here's how:
Video tape yourself performing the tracks Nihilist, Dreaming in Dog Years, Fixation on Plastics & Black Santa. We are looking for the songs to be played as close to exact as possible. The video must be taken in a way that both your hands and feet are visible. If you can't see both in the video, just run through the songs twice -- once with the camera pointed at your feet and once at your hands. We have a soft spot for drummers that beat the crap out of their kit, so if you're a tapper, drink your milk and man it up! Applicants must be willing to tour for upwards of 300 shows each year. You must also have a valid US passport, your own gear and a willingness to get to Mass & potentially relocate to the Mass/NH area if need be. If you have substance abuse problems, don't bother applying. If you have a rock star attitude, don't both applying. If you are looking to go on the road, be respectful and have a good time and you happen to have exceptional drum abilities, we want to meet you!
Send video to:
The Red Chord
23 Rand Street
Revere, MA 02151
If we like what we see, WE will get a hold of YOU, so include all of your contact info including phone number & email. We're looking forward to seeing everyone in the upcoming months on our tour with THROWDOWN. See you soon."
Nevermore To Support Disturbed On UK Tour
According to Metal Hammer magazine, NEVERMORE will be supporting DISTURBED on their upcoming U.K. tour. The dates are as follows:
Mar. 25 - Barrowlands - Glasgow, UK
Mar. 27 - Newcastle Academy 1 & 2 - Newcastle, UK
Mar. 28 - Birmingham Academy - Birmingham, UK
Mar. 30 - Manchester University - Manchester, UK
Mar. 31 - Carling Academy 1 & 2 - Liverpool, UK
Apr. 02 - Rock City – Nottingham, UK
Apr. 03 - Astoria – London, UK
NEVERMORE are continuing to promote their latest album, "This Godless Endeavor", which entered the official German Top 100 Album chart at position No. 26. The CD also debuted at position No. 51 in Italy.
Sanctity Signs To Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records has announcedthe signing of Asheville, NC Classic-Metal quartet, SANCTITY. The group formed in 2000 and is comprised of Jared MacEachern (vocals/rhythm guitar), Zeff Childress (lead guitar), Billy Moody (bass) and Jeremy London (drums).
SANCTITY was signed by longtime Roadrunner A&R man and purveyor of seminal Metal bands like SEPULTURA, SLIPKNOT, and - most recently - TRIVIUM, Monte Conner. Says Conner: "Sanctity is straight-up, guitar-based, melodic heavy metal. I received a video of the band's song ‘Zeppo,’ and besides showcasing the blazing fretwork of lead shredder, Zeff, the main thing I got from the video was a sense of how of much a star the vocalist (Jared) really is. He knows how to command a stage and has an overwhelming presence. The minute I saw Jared in action, I knew I had to sign the band. Of equal importance, he's got an amazing vocal range and a fresh style compared to what's out there today."
Conner’s interest was piqued after hearing two sets of demos the band recorded recently with producer Jason Suecof at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida (Trivium, God Forbid). But the band took the bull by the horns and sealed the deal by delivering a self-financed, homemade video for their fans’ favorite track, "Zeppo."
Regarding the video, Jared says "Our director Ramon Boutviseth knew of this abandoned prison that was built in the 1930’s. It was really dusty in there, not to mention the fact that everything had been originally painted with lead paint, which was now hanging off the ceilings and walls like dead skin after a sunburn. One of the best things about the shoot was the fact that it was an experiment for us and Ramon - none of us having ever shot a video before. We all think it turned out great, but what wasn't so great was the fact that we were all sick for a couple weeks afterward…"
"'Zeppo' is a song that we wrote a number of years ago," continues Jared, "and even after our last session in the studio, we still felt it was one of our strongest songs. The title 'Zeppo' is a little obscure, but we feel it fits. It comes from a TV show we were watching, where one of the characters says he feels like a Zeppo, meaning Zeppo Marx, the only Marx Brother who never did anything. In the show, this character ends up saving the day. In a way, I guess it's one of those songs about being the underdog. Both the song and the video are indicative of what it's like for us to completely immerse ourselves in SANCTITY and our efforts to be heard."
"We're all really excited about joining the Roadrunner family, and look forward to jumping right into the thick of it," enthuses Jared. “It was a long road getting here but we couldn't ask for better people to work with. We look forward to making a record that will explode some heads out there!"
Sanctity is managed by Justin Arcangel and Brian Heafy of Dark Angel Management and will record their Roadrunner debut this summer with Jason Suecof for a fall 2006 release. In the meantime, the demo version and video of "Zeppo" can be found on Roadrunner's site as well as the band's MySpace page and official site.
Nonpoint To Add Spanish EP Kick Off Tour
Nonpoint are planning to issue a new Spanish EP later this year which will feature a number of new Spanish language tracks, plus a few previously released tracks re-recorded in Spanish. In other news, the band have firmed up more dates for their run with Sevendust, Socialburn, Wicked Wisdom and One, they are as follows:
January 18th Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
January 19th Tallahassee, FL - The Moon
January 24th Montreal, QC - Spectrum
January 26th New Haven, CT - Toads Place
January 29th Albany, NY - Northern Lights
February 03rd South Bend, IN - Club Fever
February 04th Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
February 09th Springfield, IL - The Warehouse
February 11th Appleton, WI - The Checkered Flag
February 12th Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
February 14th Denver, CO - Gothic Theater
February 16th Boise, ID - Big Easy
February 17th Spokane, WA - The Big Easy Concert Theater
February 21st Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
February 25th San Diego, CA - House Of Blues
February 26th West Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues
February 28th Anaheim, CA, - House Of Blues
March 02nd Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theater
March 03rd Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
Zao Study Diary & Album Release Info
Zao are expecting a late May release date through Ferret for their upcoming new album which they are currently recording with producer Steve Albini (Chevelle, Neurosis). More on that can be found in the bands ongoing studio diary, which is available at www.myspace.com/zao.
Details on Mastodons New DVD
Details for Mastodon's upcoming DVD effort "The Workhorse Chronicles" have been released. The live portion of the outing is expected to shape up as follows:
"Deep Sea Creature"
"Slick Leg"
"Thank You For This"
"Shadows That Move"
"Battle At Sea"
"Hail To Fire"
"We Built This Come Death"
"Welcoming War"
"Burning Man"
"Crusher Destroyer"
"March Of The Fire Ants"
"Mother Puncher"
"Ol'e Nessie"
"Trainwreck"
"Trampled Under Hoof"
"Trilobite"
"Where Strides The Behemoth"
"Workhorse"
"Megalodon"
"Aqua Dementia"
"Blood & Thunder"
"Hearts Alive"
"I Am Ahab"
"Iron Tusk"
"Island"
"Naked Burn"
"Seabeast"
More High On Fire, Goatwhore Tour Dates
More dates have been released for HIGH ON FIRE's upcoming tour with GOATWHORE and WATCH THEM DIE:
March 30 - Concord, CA @ Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
March 31 - San Jose, CA @ Blank Club
April 1 - Long Beach, CA @ Alex's Bar
April 2 - Las Vegas, NV @ Clubhouse
April 4 - Lubbock, TX @ Jake's
April 8 - Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
April 9 - New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
April 11 - Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds
April 12 - Miami, FL @ Churchhill's
April 13 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Beta Bar
April 16 - Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox Laundrolounge
April 18 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Jewish Mother
April 23 - Kingston, PA @ Backstage Enterprises
April 25 - Buffalo, NY @ The Icon
April 26 - Columbus, OH @ High Five
April 27 - Cincinnati, OH @ Top Cats
May 3 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas
May 5 - Sacramento, CA @ The Library
May 6 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Attic
Vital Remains Add More Festivals
VITAL REMAINS have announced the following U.S. shows and festival appearances:
January 28 - Providence, RI @ Living Room
February 19 - Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory (L.A. Murderfest)
March 25 - VA Beach, VA @ Peppermint Beach Club w/ Circle of Dead Children
May 27 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar (Maryland Deathfest IV)
Monstrosity and Vile to Team For European Tour
MONSTROSITY, DEEDS OF FLESH, VILE, and IMPALED will be teaming up together starting in late March to destroy Europe on the GUTTING EUROPE 4 tour:
March 23 - Warsaw, POL @ Proxima
March 24 - Berlin, GER @ K17
March 25 - Giebelstadt, GER @ n/Wurzburg I-Park Klingholz
March 26 - Rotterdam, NETH @ Baroeg
March 27 - Gent, BEL @ The Frontline
March 28 - Manchester, UK @ Jilly's Rockworld
March 29 - Glasgow Soundhaus
March 30 - Leeds, UK @ Josephs Well
March 31 - Birmingham, UK @ Edwards No8
April 1 - London, UK @ Electrowerkz
April 2 - Brighton, UK @ Engine Room
April 3 – FRA @ T.B.A.
April 4 - Mons, BEL @ Auberge de Jeunesse
April 5 - Trier, GER @ Exhaus
April 6 - Eindhoven, NETH @ Effenar
April 7 - Katwijk, NETH @ aan Zee Scum
April 8 - Essen, GER @ Turock
April 9 - Lille, FRA @ MJC Saint Andre
April 10 - Paris, FRA @ Locomotive
April 11 - Toulouse, FRA @ Havana
April 12 - Barcelona, SPA @ Mephisto
April 13 - Madrid, SPA @ Ritmo & Compas
April 14 - Sevilla, SPA @ Salvation
April 15 - Corroios, POR @ n/Lisbone Cine-teatro
April 16 - Mangualde, POR @ n/Viseu CC Santo Andre
April 17 - Vigo, SPA @ La Iguana
April 18 - Irun, SPA @ Tunk
April 19 - Marseille, FRA @ TBA
April 20 - Milano, ITA @ Transilvania Live
April 21 - Zurich, SWI @ Dynamo (werk 21)
April 22 - Graz, AUT @ Orpheum
April 23 - CZR @ T.B.A.
April 24 - POL @ T.B.A.
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