Metal News for January 31, 2002
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9 news articles posted on this day.
Spawn of Possession sign to Unique Leader
Swedish death metal quartet Spawn Of Possession have officially signed over to Unique Leader Records (Deeds Of Flesh, Disgorge) after two lauded demos.
The band will enter an undisclosed studio in their native land of Sweden to record their debut full-length. So far album title and song titles haven't been released yet, but expect Spawn Of Possession to make an announcement shortly.
Spawn Of Possession's as-yet-untitled debut full-length is expected to drop sometime in fall 2002 on Unique Leader Records.
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Biohazard Injury Causes Cancellations
Biohazard were forced to cancel nine shows of their recent US tour, because guitarist Bill Graziadei suffered a leg injury.
New Centinex MP3
Centinex has posted a full MP3 track from the upcoming "Diabolical Desolation" album on their site. Check out this sample to find out what's in store for March 11th (in Europe) and 19th (in America).
The Gathering's New Look....
The Gathering's official webpage, www.gathering.nl, has been redesigned with new updates on the band's studio progress along with large amounts of new multimedia.
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Amon Amarth/Diabolic Tour Cancelled
Due to lack of ticket sales, the Amon Amarth / Diabolic Tour has been cancelled as of the show on 1/31/02.
Marduk to Delay US appearance until next album
Marduk have no plans of returning to the US before the release of the group's next studio album, according to the latest posting on the band's official web site at www.marduk.nu. “The latest indications that has been given from the US embassy about Marduk's visas has made the band decide not to return to the US before the planned tours for the next marduk album,” the message states. “The band finds it better to go to the bottom with this matter and get it solved once and for all before considering further tour offers and a re-entering.”
40 Below Summer to Warner Bros.
40 Below Summer have been officially signed to Warner Bros. Records following the recent folding of the group's previous label London/Sire. A heavy touring schedule and the lensing of a new video clip is in the works for the coming weeks.
Engine near completion of second album
Engine, featuring Fates Warning's Ray Alder, Armored Saint's Joey Vera, Agent Steel's Bernie Versailles and Fact To Face's Pete Parada, are close to completing their second full-length album for Metal Blade Records.
"Engine is something that I've always wanted to do," says Engine/Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder on the Metal Blade website. "(It's) something that expressed my ideas, as far as musical tastes were involved. The result is a record of originality, dense riffs, haunting melodies and lyrics of endless emotional depth, a combination that has long been lacking in this day and age. Although I'm in a prog rock band I am also a fan of the much heavier styles of music."
Engine's new as-yet-untitled album is being produced by Vera at an undisclosed studio, and should be on store shelves sometime this summer.
Read the full article at Digitalmetal.
Maiden to Aid Clive Burr MS Trust Fund
Seminal British heavy metal outfit Iron Maiden will release a special edition of single Run To The Hills in different formats to benefit the Clive Burr Multiple Sclerosis Trust Fund.
Burr, who played drums on Iron Maiden's first three albums (1980's self-titled, 1981's Killers and 1982's Number of the Beast), is suffering from multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes muscular weakness, visual disturbances and affects balance. For his benefit, Iron Maiden have decided to release Run To The Hills and perform three exclusive shows (March 19, 20 and 21 at London's Brixton Academy), where all proceeds will go to Burr's Trust Fund.
Read the full article at Digitalmetal.
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