Metal News for January 3, 2006
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22 news articles posted on this day.
Bloodthorn Prepare To Release 'Genocide'
Norwegian death metallers BLOODTHORN will release their fourth studio album, "Genocide", in January/February via Red Stream Inc. (Morningstar Records in Europe). The long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "Under the Reign of Terror" was recorded at Godt Selskap Studio (CHTON, GRIFFIN, KEEP OF KALESSIN) in Trondheim, Norway with producer Knut Fug Prytz (NECROPHAGIA). The CD, which has a running time of nearly 50 minutes, will mark the group's first release with guitarist Ihizahg (ex-PERISHED, WURDULAK, live guitarist for MAYHEM). "He's been working with us for several years now and wrote a good deal of the material on the new album, which will be the heaviest and most extreme BLOODTHORN album to this day," the band write in a statement. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Nightmare of Violence", "Sacrificial Slaughter", "Monolith of the Dead", "Hell on the Eastern Front", "Blood and Iron" and "They Will Arise".
BLOODTHORN have been confirmed for the 2006 edition of the Inferno Festival, set to take place April 13-15 at the Rockefeller Music Hall and John Dee venues in Oslo, Norway. Also scheduled to appear at the festival are the reunited black metal legends EMPEROR, MARDUK, BOLT THROWER, BORKNAGAR, WITCHCRAFT, ENDSTILLE and 23 other bands that have yet to be announced.
High On Fire, Goatwhore First Two Tour Dates
HIGH ON FIRE will be hitting the road later this year with GOATWHORE and WATCH THEM DIE. The first confirmed dates to be released are as follows:
April 14 - Atlanta, GA @ The EARL
May 5 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas
Gorgoroth Guitarist Denies Raping Woman
GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) went before a Norwegian court earlier today (Jan. 3) to appeal the three-year prison sentence he received last year for rape. The incident happened April 27, 2004 when Tiegs and a friend brought a 29-year-old woman they met at a nightclub called Garage in Bergen back to Tiegs' apartment after closing hours. The two men allegedly punched the woman in the face and forced her to have sex with them. Tiegs, 33, and his 32-year-old friend (who received the same sentence) admitted that they had sex with the woman, but claimed it was consensual. The defendants both appealed the verdict.
"She's lying," stated Tiegs as he took the stand today in the Gulating court of appeals.
According to Bergens Tidende, Tiegs' friend (whose identity has not been disclosed) claimed in court that the woman invited them to have sex with her after Tiegs undressed at the steamy afterparty.
"All of a sudden he stood there, completely naked," the co-defendant said. "Not that that in itself was particularly sensational. He has a tendency of getting naked at afterparties. It has happened before."
Tiegs admits to having had sex with the woman, but says he can't remember having intercourse with her. He claims he had a blackout after consuming large amounts of beer, wine and liquor.
"Things gradually become more blurry," Tiegs told the court. "I remember the police sirens and waking up in a cell."
However, he does recall taking off all his clothes to create a "funny and exciting situation."
"I'm an exhibitionist," stated the guitarist.
Prosecutor Gert Kjelby immediately linked Tiegs' unusual behavior to his music career. He asked Tiegs if he can't live out all his exhibitions in black metal.
"Not enough, it would seem," responded the guitarist.
When Tiegs claimed the woman was lying about the events at his apartment, the prosecutor asked: "How would you know since you say that you blacked out?"
"I've seen her have sex with [my friend] and me," responded Tiegs. "So at least she's partially lying."
However, Tiegs couldn't explain why the woman fled from the apartment wearing only a towel. His friend says the reason is that Tiegs had screamed at her and called her a "stupid whore."
"I can come across as emotionally cold," admitted Tiegs. "It's quite possible that I yelled at her, but I can't remember. I can't rule it out."
The GORGOROTH guitarist also admitted that he can appear as aggressive and threatening, but claims that he's never used violence.
"I may very well have scared her verbally. I remember that I in the past have thrown people out after having had sex with them."
Tomorrow, January 4, the woman takes the stand.
On May 5, 2005, Tiegs and his friend were each ordered to pay 100,000 NOK (approximately $15,000) in court costs and an additional 55,000 NOK (approximately $8,300) in punitive damages.
The Nine Orders Of Angels Sign w/ Prototype
Prototype Media has officially signed Allentown, PA melodic metalcore band, The Nine Orders Of Angels. The group's new full-length, "Contrapasso," was recorded at Big Blue Meenie Studios (Madball) in New Jersey and will be available in February. In the meantime, you can download a track from the effort here.
Hell Within, War of Ages Plan East Coast US Tour
Hell Within will tour the East Coast this month prior to heading out with War Of Ages in February. Here are the dates:
1/7 Chelmsford, MA @ Reflections w/ SinAria
1/9 Ultrasound Lounge, Levittown, NY w/ SinAria
1/10 Clifton, NJ @ Connections w/ SinAria
1/11 Allentown, PA @ The Sterling
1/12 Wilmington, DE @ Sneaky Pete's w/ Forfeit
1/13 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club w/ Site of Suffering
1/14 Danville, VA @ Plan B
1/16 Greenville, NC @ Scores w/ Bloodjinn, My Bitter End, Acirema
1/17 Wilmington, NC @ Gracie's 121
1/18 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits w/ My Own Sin
1/21 Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
1/23 Daytona Beach, FL @ Seabreeze Metal Lounge
1/24 Naples, FL @ Ridgeport Pub
1/25 New Port Richey, FL @ The Downtown Lounge
1/26 Gainesville, FL @ Eddie C's w/ Straight Line Stitch
1/27 Bradenton, FL @ Chaps Bar and Grill w/ Covet
1/28 Largo, FL @ Jamz Studio South
1/28 Seminole, FL @ Boomerz Boiler Room
1/29 Huntsville, AL @ Liberty Design w/ Lisya Gori
1/30 Chattanogga, TN @ Ziggy's Underground
The Postman Syndrome Change Name, Post EP
The Postman Syndrome, whose last release came out in 2002 via Now Or Never Records, have officially changed their name to Day Without Dawn. The group is currently preparing to release a self-titled EP, which has been temporarily posted online in its entirety.
Misery Signals Part w/ Vocalist, Seek Replacement
Misery Signals announced that vocalist Jesse Zaraska has parted ways with the band. Zaraska was a founding member of the band since 2002 and had done vocals on both the band's debut EP and acclaimed full-length Of Malice And The Magnum Heart which launched the band into the hardcore stratosphere. The band including Kyle Johnson (bass), Ryan Morgan (guitar), Branden Morgan (drums) and Stuart Ross (guitar) will be holding auditions for a new vocalist and those interested are invited to download a track that the band placed on their myspace page without vocals for the song "In Summary Of What I Am" and ask vocalists to add their own vocals and e-mail back to the band at singformiserysignals@yahoo.com.
Zaraska has released the following statement to the public:
"I would like to say thank you to everyone who came to the shows, danced, sang and supported the band throughout the years. Canadian love to Carl, Portland, Rick, Conrad, Dicky, Mike Longhair, MC, Mixon and Smith, The Baines, Undying, xWith Honorx, The Wage girls, DEP, 18V, Premonitions, ForDireLifeSake, ETID, Robbins and Emery, Hoya and Madball, Brandan and Bleeding Through and our bros in ZAO, up the irons."
You can check out Zaraska's new project Sleeping Girl, which features former members of Compromise (Zaraska's band before Misery Signals) at myspace.com/sleepinggirl. Zaraska says "Musically it is something quite different, lyrically its picks up right where I left off in MS." Misery Signals would like to wish Zaraska well on his new endeavor.
MuDvAyNe's "Fall Into Sleep" Video Premiere
Take an animated trip with MuDvAyNe when their latest single "Fall Into Sleep" makes its worldwide video premiere tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4 on Yahoo! Music. While you're waiting for the premiere, sign yourself up to win a Burton Backpack, MP3 player, headphones, signed skateboard and more. Enter to win online here.
Mudvayne's "Happy?" was named both the No. 1 Headbangers Ball Video of 2005 and Billboard Monitor's Active Rock Song of the Year. The song held the No. 1 spot at Active Rock for a staggering ten consecutive weeks.
The Red Death Replaces Bassist
Metal Blade Records’ The Red Death has recently had a change in their roll call. Long time bassist, and actively touring comrade, Dominic Mastronunzio has left in a completely amicable fashion and leaves with the best wishes of the band. His plans are unannounced at this time. In order to fill this absence, Jack Portwood, bassist/singer of upstate NY's Highland Drive, is being brought up to speed and broken in, and is excited about the band and his future in it.
The Red Death is currently practicing/writing/planning in preparation for studio time in late March or early April, and slowly trying to become accustomed to quieter life not in a stink-filled van. We plan to play as many shows as possible during this "downtime", so look for us in the grimmest of venues near you. The Red Death is also in the market for some new management and booking; all interested parties should contact the band at thereddeathbooking@gmail.com.
Dragonforce to Release 'Inhuman Rampage' Signed
DRAGONFORCE's new album Inhuman Rampage will be available on limited numbered vinyl, signed by the whole band, on a first come first serve basis at these shops in the UK. The vinyl will be released by Noise throughout the rest of Europe on January 13th. The regular CD version is out January 9th. In other news, DragonForce will be playing a warm up show in Oxford, UK before kicking off their seven weeks European tour in support of their new album. On Tuesday, January 24th the play the Oxford Zodiac in Oxford, UK.
Neurosis Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Commemorating their 20th anniversary as a band, Neurosis has posted the following message to their Neurot Recordings site:
"20 years ago the month of December, 1985 we sat in a room and began a conversation. After talking for a couple of weeks we had constructed a vision of where we wanted to go with our music and how far we were willing to go to achieve our goal. We wanted to create a sound that would be shot into space and eventually come down in a million pieces to be found later by others who would understand as we did. We always knew that there was something else at work when we played music together. At times even our friends could hear it. It was something unknown and beyond our comprehension, but we knew its presence. Soon it began to drive us toward our first thought, our commitment, our sacrifice. The trials that we have been through in this time are untold, and they will continue as we are a driven force that will never stop moving in all ways. We have had the absolute pleasure of experiencing life and death in the purest forms. It is that experience that continues our evolution as a family and it is that experience which will bring us closer everyday to our truth. The path that was seen 20 years ago, the vision that we share, our children, our families, our friends, is all that will ever be to us. Our commitment has never wavered, our conversation will continue, and the music is still to be written.
In the spirit of sound,
NEUROSIS Winter Solstice 2005
Dave Edwardson
Josh Graham
Scott Kelly
Noah Landis
Jason Roeder
Steve Von Till"
MOAB Announce More Shows
Rockville Maryland metal/hardcore band MOAB have announced a few more shows in the coming months:
January, 14 2006 at Music For Unity --Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept., Damascus, MD
Event starts at 11am and ends approx. at 7pm. ALL DAY EVENT...ALL AGES EVENT...for charity.
January 20 (not 21st, as previously reported) at Jaxx Nightclub 6355 Rolling rd Springfield, VA
LOCALPALOOZA - Lots of Bands for 10 bucks MOAB's time slot will be 11pm
Febuary 18th - opening for OVERKILL and PRONG at Jaxx Nightclub, Springfield VA
March 25th - opening for NAPALM DEATH, KREATOR and A PERFECT MUDER at Jaxx Nightclub, Springfield VA
Korn and 10 Years To Tour Starting In February
Korn look to have tapped 10 Years to support them on their upcoming North American trek which will kick off in late February, dates and venues have yet to be announced.
Deftones To Tour With Will Haven and The Warriors?
The Deftones' upcoming summer headlining tour plans look to be taking shape, with talk of the band hitting the road with Will Haven and The Warriors circulating as of late. It is as yet unknown if all three bands will tour together or open on different legs. The Deftones currently plan to release their new album this coming spring through Maverick.
Atreyu Offered Ozzfest 2006 Tour Slot
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. The singer said the band is prepared for whatever response the new material gets.
Read the full article at MTV.com.
Bleeding Through's New Album Streaming Online Now
Bleeding Through's new album "The Truth" is now available for streaming in its entirety on AOL Music. The album is on course for a January 10th release date through Trustkill.
Silent Civilian Post New Songs Online
SILENT CIVILIAN, the new band featuring former SPINESHANK vocalist Jonny Santos, have posted the tracks "Rebirth of the Temple", "The Song Remains Un-Named", "Divided", and "Falling Down", from their forthcoming debut album, "Rebirth of the Temple", at their MysSpace.com page. Check out the songs at this location.
"Rebirth of the Temple" is scheduled for release on March 21 via Mediaskare. The CD was recorded at Undercity Recordings with former MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader producing and mixing. The title track will serve as the first single from the album, with an accompanying video being shot the weekend of January 15 in the Los Angeles area with director Scott Culver (YELLOWCARD, HIT THE LIGHTS, MIKOTO). The concept for the video is an ode to the glory days of old-school thrash metal.
"Rebirth of the Temple" track listing:
01. Intro - A Call to Arms
02. Funeral
03. The Song Remains Un-Named
04. Rebirth of the Temple
05. Divided
06. Bitter Pill
07. Force Fed
08. Lies in the House of Shame
09. Wrath
10. Dead to Me
11. Blood Red Sky
12. Falling Down
13. Live Again
Entombed Guitarist Issues Studio Update
ENTOMBED are currently at Soundland Studio in Upplands Väsby, Sweden (just north of central Stockholm) working on their new album, Serpent Saints, due on June 6, 2006 (06.06.06!) via Threeman Recordings. Guitarist Alex Hellid has issued the following Journal update:
"12.14.05 - Wednesday
I get to the studio at three. Nico (Elgstrand - bass) and Pete (Stjärnvind) have been working on some drums tracks for a while and seem ready to hit the next song. We pick one with the working title Ministry. It’s not really industrial sounding but there something there that reminded me of MINISTRY. Awesome band!
Though it’s the riffs are pretty simple the drums prove to be more complicated to get right. We end up doing a bunch of takes but I think we’ll need to have another go at this one in a few days.
12.15.05 - Thursday
I pick LG (Petrov - vocals) up at his house at 10 am and we head out to the studio. We got SVT (Swedish national TV) coming out to do a studio report at 10.30 am. A crew of five shows up and we don’t really know what to expect, it’s a new music show – Rundgång (Feedback) - that will start airing next year The two guys hosting are big fans and do a good job. We even end up doing a song with the on camera as they really wanna jam with us. 'Night Of The Vampire' (originally by ROKY ERIKSON) seem like a good choice and the guys are great, TV history is made! At one they have what they need and seem really happy. Johnny the studio owner give us a smashed up guitar and one of his t-shirts to sign and give away to some lucky winner on the show. I get a call from home. The dog, which we took to the vet this morning, is
really sick and needs to be taken to a hospital an hour and a half away right now. I have to leave even before Pete gets there. Nico waits for him and they redo some stuff from yesterday." More...
Nile Changes Portland Show Venue
The Nile show in Portland, Oregon has been moved to the Hawthorne Theater at 1507 SE 39th Ave. The original venue lost its license for all ages.
Vomitory Announce First Gig With New Lineup
Vomitory have announced their first gig with the new lineup -- guitarist Urban Gustafsson, bassist & vocalist Erik Rundqvist, drummer Tobias Gustafsson and new guitarist Peter Östlund. The show will be held at Metal Clüb in Karlstad, Sweden on January 20th. Also playing that evening (which will be Metal Clüb's last show at Kåren) are old friends Gehennah.
New Norther Song Posted Online
A new Norther song, entitled "Evil Ladies," has been posted at the Spinefarm Records website. Check it out here. Norther's new album, "Till Death Unites Us," will be released in Finland on January 22.
Frank Aresti Guests On New Eidolon Album
Frank Aresti (ex-Fates Warning) has added a solo for a song on the new Eidolon album called "Parable." The solo is placed in a solo section where Eidolon/Megadeth guitarist Glen Drover and Frank will trade off solos.
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