Metal News for January 29, 2007
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24 news articles posted on this day.
Sick Of It All, Dropkick Murphys Tour Dates
Sick Of It All and Dropkick Murphys will be hitting the road together in March. Here are the tour dates:
3/1 Cabazon, CA @ Key Club at Morongo Casino
3/2 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
3/3 Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
3/4 Ventura, CA @ Majestic Theatre
3/5 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
3/7 Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
3/8 Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club
3/9 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
3/10 Grand Rapids, MI @ Orbit Room
3/11 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
3/12 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
3/13 Atlantic City, NJ @ House of Blues
Lesbian Ready 4-Song EP
All-male Seattle stoner-experimental band Lesbian will release their four-song full-length album, Power Hör, March 27. The disc was recorded with producer Randall Dunn (Earth, Asva) at Avast! and Aleph Studios, and the music veers back and forth between ominous atmospheric sound waves and scalding, mid-paced death metal.
These Arms Are Snakes To Tour Japan, Australia
THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES have landed in Japan with friends ISIS to begin their Japan and Australia tour in support of Easter. Here are the tour dates:
1/29 - 2/1 Japan Tour with Isis and Boris
2/3 - 2/7 Australia Tour with Isis
01/29/2007 Tokyo Japan @ Club Quattro - Tokyo
01/30/2007 Nagoya Japan @ Club Quattro - Nagoya
01/31/2007 Osaka Japan @ Club Quattro - Osaka
02/01/2007 Tokyo, Shibuya-ku Japan @ O-Nest
02/03/2007 Sydney, NSW Australia @ Metro - Sydney
02/04/2007 Melbourne Australia @ Hi-Fi
02/06/2007 Brisbane Australia @ Arena Brisbane
02/07/2007 Adelaide, SA Australia @ Fowlers Live
Type O Negative Release New Album Tracklisting
After years of anticipation from one of the most die hard fan bases in metal, Type O Negative are in the process of unleashing the new one, Dead Again, due out in North America March 13th.
The album's tracklisting is as follows:
1. Dead Again
2. Tripping a Blind Man
3. The Profits of Doom
4. September Sun
5. Halloween in Heaven (with Lycia's Tara VanFlower)
6. These Three Things
7. She Burned Me Down
8. Some Stupid Tomorrow
9. An Ode to Locksmiths
10. Hail and Farewell to Britain
Slash, Ronnie James Dio Inducted Into RockWalk
Slash of Velvet Revolver, Ronnie James Dio, and Terry Bozzio were inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk on January 17th. You can watch footage from Artisan News and check out pictures from Photorazzi, WENN, FilmMagic, CelebrityPhoto, GlobePhotos, RexFeatures, LFI, and WireImage.
Rossi Predicts Long Future For Rock Star Supernova
Rock Star Supernova frontman Lukas Rossi spoke with the Boston Herald in a Q&A, and asked the Canadian if he's thought much about the future of the band, as in another tour and another record. "You know, brother, you're the first to ask about the next record," Rossi responded. "I've done a thousand interviews and no one has asked about the next record. No one seems to get it. We're going to be around a long time. We're going to be a force to be reckoned with. And I'll tell you this, there's going to be a lot more of me on the next record."
Read the full article at Boston Herald.
Fleshtized Post New Songs Online
Alabama-based death metallers FLESHTIZED have posted a number of new tracks over at their official MySpace page for your listening pleasure.
MTV.com Covers Watain's Live Experience
Chris Harris and Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com report: "Erik Danielsson, the malevolent singer/bassist fronting Swedish black-metal magicians WATAIN, doesn't have a flip bone in his body. To see WATAIN perform live is nothing if not a pestilent experience, which is just the way Danielsson wants it. Instead of fake blood, WATAIN drench the crowd with what the frontman maintains is real blood, collected "from the WATAIN cellars, of course". The band actually douses itself in the same blood during sets, which, when coupled with sweat, creates a pong on their bus a label spokesperson described as "that of an open grave".
From the stage, Danielsson has "seen people both crying and vomiting at the same time". He's even watched fans "taking the blood that we've thrown at them and licking it up off the floor, and giving this genuine impression of being psychopaths all of a sudden".
He said he often wonders "what those people thought when they woke up that morning, in their clean little beds at home. Did they think that they would stand and lick blood from the floor at the concert halls? We aim to present a different reality to them, because this reality exists far away from the nice little houses with clean beds. That is what happens at a WATAIN gig, and we look forward to bringing this to the US, because it's fertile soil for such experiments. It's all about wild, raw fire and getting loose. Some people can take it. Some can't."
Additionally, Watain will head out on tour with Celtic Frost, Kreator, and Legion Of The Damned in March. Here are the tour dates: More...
Read the full article at MTV.com.
Naildown Confirm Finnish Live Dates
Finnish bashers NAILDOWN have announced the following live dates in support of their forthcoming album, Dreamcrusher, due out via Spinefarm Records on March 14th:
March
16 - On The Rocks in Helsinki, Finland (with Maple Cross)
22 - The Rocks in Savonlinna, Finland
23 - Ziczac in Mikkeli, Finland (with Maple Cross)
24 - Kulttuurikeskus Töpäri, Mikkeli (with Dyecrest)
30 - Night Life in Lahti, Finland
AOL Music Stream Complete Skinny Puppy CD
Thye closest thing to metal AOL Music has online this week is the complete stream of Skinny Puppy's "Mythmaker" to be released this week. You can check it out here.
Chevelle Post New Single Online
Chevelle has added their new single "Well Enough Alone" to their myspace page. This is the first single from their new album 'Vena Sera' due in stores April 3rd via Epic. The album was produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette.
As previously reported, another new Chevelle track entitled "Antisaint" will be featured in the upcoming "MLB 07 The Show" video game, which will see a release this spring on the Playstation 3, Playstation 2 and PSP.
The $2 Brawler Tour Details and Tour Dates
BURN IN SILENCE, LIGEIA, THE HANDSHAKE MURDERS, and APIARY are taking part in the $2 Brawler Tour. The press release reads:
"Remember the days when a band played in your town for spare change? Back when just enough cash to buy gas and food was all they wanted in return for a killer show with the mere love of the music fueling the room? Now, Monster Energy Drink and 4 hardworking, dedicated metal bands are bringing those days back!"
"Starting on February 9th in Dover, New Hampshire, LIGEIA, BURN IN SILENCE, THE HANDSHAKE MURDERS and APIARY are returning their appreciation to the loyal music lovers by asking next to nothing for a night of high-octane metal and good music-loving company. A mere $2.00 at the door gets you over 4 hours of brutal, intense, street aggressive metal, without burning a hole in your wallet."
"Finally. A tour with the music and the fans in mind, not the money!"
Here are the tour dates and info: More...
Interview
Interview With Randy Ross of Proven
PROVEN out of Portland, Oregon formed late in the summer of 2005. They have begun to quickly build a strong fan following throughout the Pacific Northwest, showing all very quickly that they are embraced on a nationwide audience as well by way of the attention garnered via traditional and XM radio satellite broadcasting. The band is now at its most pivotal juncture as they begin to record their debut full-length album with producer/engineer Billy Graziadei of Biohazard and Suicide City fame. Couple this with the fact that this act understands the furthering legacy of hardcore music rests in their very hands, Proven is a heavy music act to keep your eyes and ears open for. I am absolutely thrilled to have gotten this opportunity to conduct a Q&A session with the band's guitarist/vocalist, Randy Ross. More...
Harlots Finish Writing New Material
HARLOTS have just completed writing for their new full length entitled "Betrayer." The band has booked studio time and will begin the recording process in March at Burning Bridge Studios in Indianapolis, IN. Expect some regional shows around the Mid West soon and a full fledged US tour once Betrayer hits the streets.
Sevendust Add West Coast Tour Dates
Sevendust have added several West Coast dates to their tour with Diecast and Legion, they are:
March 21st in Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
March 23rd in Boise, ID @ Big Easy
March 24th in Spokane, WA @ Big Easty Concert House
March 26th in Seattle, WA @ Showbox Theatre
March 27th in Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre
April 1st in Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
April 4th in Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
April 5th in Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
The first 250 people to get tickets to any of the dates on the bands tour will have the option to pre-order their new album 'Alpha' for $9.99 and will receive a private meet-and-greet with the band following the concert.
'Alpha' will be in stores on March 6th.
Pelican Announce March and April Tour Dates
Pelican has lined up a host of March and April shows, including a two-week tour with Russian Circles and Young Widows, and a European tour with These Arms Are Snakes. Here are the tour dates:
3/5 De Kalb, IL @ The House w/ Russian Circles, Young Widows
3/6 Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig w/ Russian Circles, Young Widows
3/8 Covington, KY @ Madhatter Club w/ Russian Circles, Young Widows
3/10 Nashville, TN @ Exit In w/ Russian Circles, Young Widows
3/12 Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree Lounge w/ Daughters, Russian Circles, Young Widows
3/13 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon w/ Daughters, Russian Circles, Young Widows
3/14 Houston, TX @ Walters w/ Daughters, Russian Circles, Young Widows
3/15 Austin, TX @ Emos (SXSW Hydra Head Records Showcase)
3/15 Austin, TX @ Stubbs BBQ Inside (invite only) w/ The Melvins, Boris, Panthers
3/19 Springfield, MO @ Outland Ballroom w/ Russian Circles, Young Widows
3/20 Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar w/ Russian Circles, Young Widows
3/21 Iowa City, IA @ The Picador w/ Russian Circles, Young Widows
4/5 Prague, CZ @ Palace Akropolis
4/6 Bielefeld, DE @ Ajz
4/7 Fernelmon, BE @ Rhaaa Lovely Festival
4/8 Haarlem, NL @ Patronaat w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/9 Antwerp, BE @ Trix w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/10 Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/12 Lausanne, CH @ La Romandie w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/13 Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Out Of The Crowd Festival w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/14 Southampton, UK @ Joiners w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/15 Birmingham, UK @ Barfly w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/16 Glasgow, UK @ ABC2 w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/17 Manchester, UK @ Satan's Hollow w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/18 Leeds, UK @ The Cockpit w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/19 London, UK @ Islington Academy w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/20 Brighton, UK @ Audio w/ These Arms Are Snakes
4/21 Tilburg, NL @ Roadburn Festival w/ Neurosis, Om, Growing, Thrones, more
4/22 Dresden, DE @ Groovestation
Pig Destroyer Recording New Album
PIG DESTROYER has entered Omega Studios (BAD BRAINS) in Rockville, MD to begin recording its new full-length album, titled "Phantom Limb". The follow-up to 2004's "Terrifyer" will feature 14 all-new songs from the heralded grindcore troupe and artwork by John Baizley (BARONESS, TORCHE). Advance songtitles include: "Cemetery Road", "Rotten Yellow", "Jupiter's Eye", "Heathen Temple" and "The Machete Twins".
Commented PIG DESTROYER vocalist JR Hayes: "We're recording to two-inch analog tape, which is really exciting. The drums sound HUGE, and the guitar tones are really nasty and aggressive. Brian's been on top of his game all year, busting out easily the fastest blast beats I've ever seen him play. As usual, Scott's written a whole arsenal of scalding riffs, but I feel like he really outdid himself with the arrangements on this record. The songs feel great and we've been having a load of fun playing them for the last five months. It's the 14 most deranged metal songs we could make up, so get ready to sink your f*cking teeth in."
Added guitarist Scott Hull: "We're excited about 'Phantom Limb' because it all seems to be coming together in a much different way than our past discs. We set the date for the studio, THEN we fired up the muse to write the material. The process has became much faster, more focused, and with all the energy intact and sharpened. It has also been a hugely positive experience to be able to just be the guitarist, rather than the guy behind the button as well. Just wait until you hear it."
In other news, PIG DESTROYER recently made its long-standing trio a quartet with the addition of Blake Harrison (TRIAC) to the fold. PIG DESTROYER has also been confirmed to co-headline at this year's Los Angeles Murderfest on Sunday, March 25 along with BRUTAL TRUTH, CRETIN, and many more. Additional PIG DESTROYER live appearances will be announced shortly.
Interview
Interview with James of Burnt Offerings
BURNT OFFERINGS is a straight ahead metal act from Spokane, Washington that just newly formed in August, 2005. This is a group of friends who are working tirelessly to put themselves on the musical map and to continue getting a tighter sound and band identity for everyone to embrace. It's one of the favorite parts of my job is to scout out young acts like this - amid the more seasoned, label attached bands - because guys like this just flatout remind you why heavy metal music is such a great world to be in: honor, friendship and diehard commitment to the music genre itself, by any means necessary. I got some Q&A in with their highly spirited lead guitar player, James. More...
Interview
Interview with Clayton Evans of Blood Tribe
Evansville, Indiana's Blood Tribe have really started to make a name for themselves on their local scene, while working hard on getting their debut album completed. The band cites Testament, Machine Head and Slayer as their main influence but seem to have their own unique heavy music sound and identity developing. WIth other compelling hard-hitting metal acts around them as they begin to make their rise form obscurity, Blood Tribe seems to really have its head on straight as a musical unit, with full understanding that a band and its members need to work ten times harder than the next act behind them if they are truly going to have that rare chance of scoring a record deal. I had the opportunity to get some Q&A in with their friendly drummer, Clayton Evans. More...
Interview
Interview With Drew From 7 Days Of Pain
Evansville, Indiana's 7 Days Of Pain is a local favorite from what's developed into one of the more potent metal scenes in the States. Having shared the stage with other notable Indiana metal names such as Blood Tribe and Deliver Us From Evil, 7 Days Of Pain is currently at work on their debut album. Based off the early demos from this talented bunch, they seem to find themselves in a promising position should they be able to produce something even a tad bit more polished, they just might find themselves soon getting numerous indie record deal offers, for they clearly have serious songwriting talent. I got some Q&A in with their lead vocalist, Drew. More...
Bloodjinn Posts Two New Tracks Online
Bloodjinn has posted two brand new blistering songs from their upcoming new full length, "This Machine Runs On Empty." The album will be unleashed online and in stores on March 6th.
You can check out "In The First Degree" and "Truth Within" on their MySpace page.
New MP3 From Ne Obliviscaris' Forthcoming EP
Taken from NE OBLIVISCARIS' forthcoming debut EP 'The Aurora Veil', the song "Tapestry of the Starless Abstract" has just been uploaded in its entirety - all 11 minutes and 55 seconds - to NeO's myspace.
Also uploaded are two samples, ''As Icicles Fall" & "Forget Not".
The Aurora Veil is set to be released nationally in Australia on February 19th. It will be available for purchase early on February 15th at their show with Suffocation @ The Hi fi bar in Melbourne.
Maroon Announce More South American Tour Dates
German metalcore monsters Maroon have announced a few more dates in their South American run. Here are the confirmed tour dates:
April 06th (Friday) Quito, Ecuador
April 07th (Saturday) Cali, Colombia
April 08th (Sunday) Bogota, Colombia
April 12th (Thursday) Rosario, Argentina
April 13th (Friday) Buenos Aires, Argentina
April 14th (Saturday) Santiago, Chile (TBC)
April 15th (Sunday) Sao Paulo, Brazil
New Bobaflex US Tour Dates Announced
Bobaflex have announced the following US tour dates:
January 31st in Kansas City, MO @ Mike's Tavern
February 2nd in Springfield, MO @ The Inferno
February 3rd in Wichita, KS @ JC's House of Rock
February 4th in Dallas, TX @ Curtain Club
February 7th in Sioux Falls, SD @ Lava Lounge
February 8th in Ottumwa, IA @ Casbah
February 9th in Cedar Falls, IA @ The Reverb
February 10th in Maplewood, MN @ The Rock Nightclub
February 13th in Chicago, IL @ The Double Door
February 14th in Marion, OH @ Hot Peppers
February 16th in Solomones Island, MD @ The Bad Fish
February 17th in Stoystown, PA @ Crash Mansion
February 23rd in Bedford, NH @ Mark's Showplace
February 24th in Portland, ME @ The Station
February 25th in Claremont, NH @ Moose Club
February 28th in Middletown, OH @ Coconuts
March 1st in Portsmith, OH @ Columbia Music Hall
March 3rd in Muncie, IN @ Center Stage
March 4th in Detroit, MI @ TNT's
March 7th in Indianapolis, IN @ The Rock Lobster
March 9th in Allegan, MI @ Groundsphere
March 10th in Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop w/ Powerman 5000
March 11th in Jackson, MI @ Avenue Billiards
March 16th in Lima, OH @ Harry's Hideaway
March 17th in Alsip, IL @ O'Malley's
March 23rd in Dayton, OH @ The Nite Owl
March 24th in Huntington, WV @ Monkey Bar
March 30th in Johnstown, PA @ Ace's
March 31st in Chillicothe, OH @ Cardo's
June 9th in Allensville, OH @ The Farm
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