Metal News for January 23, 2003
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6 news articles posted on this day.
Lunis Put Recording Over Tour
Norway's progressive death / black metal maestros Lunaris have stated that the work on their forthcoming album is now to take priority over the band's possible live work in the immediate future. This means the planned UK tour and the appearance at the Inferno Festival will now no longer take place.
A few big-named producers are in the frame for the band's next recording session, likely to be around May / June. There's no title yet, but keyboard player Ray is very satisfied with the rehearsals, proclaiming the new material to be far more aggressive than before, without losing that technical edge.
Without Face - More Tour Dates
Hungarian progressive metal masters Without Face soon set off for their six-week adventure supporting Cathedral and Samael. The band will be first on the bill for most shows (unless a local support act has also been booked - check your closest venue for details). Here are the dates: More...
Amphibious Kittie Assault
Amphibious Assault, the new project from former Kittie guitarist Fallon Bowman, have finished work on their debut album. To be called ‘District 6’, expect a release later this year on an undisclosed label.
Deftones, Staind In March 2003
Deftones and Staind are both expected to have new albums released in May. Both as yet remain untitled, however the former might be self-titled.
Kirk Windstein Multitasks
Crowbar/Down guitarist Kirk Windstein has temporarily joined New Orleans based Valume Knob as a touring bassist. This happens as he continues to write music for a new Crowbar album.
Lanegan Goes Solo
Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Mark Lanegan is currently working on a solo album for release later this year. As yet untitled, it’s being produced by Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age.
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