Every Time I Die To Miss Dates After Van Crash

Every Time I Die recently were cruising through scenic Wyoming, hit ice, and you know the story from there. They are all 100% okay, banged up, but good to go. Van, trailer, etc. - not so good. They'll miss the beginning of their run with Story Of The Year, catching back up with the tour January 10th. Here is a statement from the guys:

"I'm gonna have to agree with lambgoaters on this one. we really SHOULD have died. The first thing that went through my head when I realized our van was doing cartwheels off the I-80 was 'I bet Cliff Burton is going through Andy's head.' Then I was all 'Fuck! Jordan must have flinched right before hitting the launch ramp we built' then some glass broke, a shitload of poop fell out, the roof was at my feet, Durst (who was surfing on top of the van like styles in teen wolf) was thrown into a PERFECT 720 double backflip and totally stuck the landing, and my long island iced tea was spilt all over my 1/2 pound of alaskan king crab legs. We want to thank the Laramie, Wyoming police department for arriving at the speed of light maple syrup. Within the blink of an eye (for someone in a 45 minute coma) they (I mean HE) was on the scene- belittling, yelling, arguing and refusing to let us stay warm in his police car. We thank god for keeping us relatively injury free, since it wasn't until an hour and a half later that we arrived at the hospital to get x-rayed and have our urine sampled, which was fucking weird because nobody else had to donate a sample except me and the nurse stood behind me- yelling- the entire time AND she made me pee into an empty tissue box instead of a cup. Qt the end of the day, to anyone concerned, the band is fine. we are rejoining the Story Of The Year tour in a few days after our manditory 5 days rest for pulled muscles (the muscle andy pulled was actually done about 2 hours BEFORE the accident at an adult video store) and bruises and will be, obviously, heading out with Bleeding Through in February. We apologize to anyone in the midwest and western coast looking forward to seeing us, but you will have your chance again soon."

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Glass Casket Replace Guitarist

Glass Casket have parted ways with guitarist Ian Tuten. According to the band, "This was not an easy decision for us to come to but it was more less in the best interests of both parties involved. Ian is an awesome dude and has been a part of this gig since day one. We're going to miss him bigtime and we wish him the best of luck with his future endevours." Tuten has subsequently been replaced by guitarist Jake Troth (Seneca, Desist). Meanwhile, the group has been writing material for their next Abacus Recordings release, which they expect to be available late this year.

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Central Wisconsin Hardcore Fest Info

The Central Wisconsin Hardcore Fest will take place on February 17th and 18th at the Mission in Stevens Point, WI. Here's the current lineup:

Friday, February 17th
Skies Torn Asunder
A Distant Yesterday
Morality Crisis
A Movement to June
Upon Desolate Hands
This Is The End
White Knuckle Trip

Saturday, February 18th
This Growing Tyranny
Rise Or Rust
Sevenonefive
The Cardnial Sin
FORTOMORROWWEDIE
With Dead Hands Rising

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With All Sincerity and The Jonbenet US Tour

With All Sincerity and The Jonbenet will be touring the U.S. together in February and March. Here are the dates:

2/7 Dallas, TX @ Galaxy Club
2/8 Midland, TX @ Red Stone Cafe
2/9 El Paso, TX @ House of Rock and Roll
2/10 Tucson, AZ @ The Living Room
2/11 Phoenix, AZ @ The Phix
2/12 San Diego, CA @ Epicentre
2/13 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
2/14 Modesto, CA @ TBA
2/15 Sacramento, CA @ TBA
2/17 San Jose, CA @ The Cave
2/18 Eugene, OR @ The Awol
2/19 Portland, OR @ The Food Hole
2/20 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
2/21 Spokane, WA @ Fat Tuesdays
2/22 Boise, ID @ Imparts
2/23 Ogden, UT @ Club Boom VA
2/24 Denver, CO @ TBA
2/25 Rapid City, SD @ St. Joe Pub
2/26 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
2/27 Dubuque, IA @ The Busted Lift
2/28 Bloomington, IL @ TBA
3/1 Cleveland, OH @ Pirate's Cove
3/2 Terre Haute, IN @ The Phoenix
3/3 Grand Rapids, MI @ Skelletones
3/4 Rochester, NY @ The Penny Arcade
3/5 Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheels
3/7 Baltimore, MD @ The Sidebar Tavern
3/8 Philadelphia, PA @ The Syndicate
3/9 Milton, PA @ Warehouse Cafe
3/10 Amityville, NY @ Village Pub South
3/11 Danbury, CT @ Empress Ballroom
3/12 Fredericksburg, VA @ KC's
3/13 Winston-Salem, NC @ TBA
3/14 Myrtle Beach, SC @ The Social
3/15 Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
3/17 Clearwater, FL @ 688 Skatepark
3/18 Marietta, GA @ Swayze's
3/19 Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
3/20 Little Rock, AR @ TBA
3/21 Oklahoma City, OK @ TBA
3/22 Wichita Falls, TX @ TBA

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Hypocrisy Cancel Memphis Show

Due to problems with the promoter and the venue, HYPOCRISY's scheduled performance on January 12 at the first show for the Annihilation World Tour in Memphis, Tennessee has been cancelled. By default, DECAPITATED will also not perform because they are traveling on the same tour bus. HYPOCRISY's inaugural performance on this tour will now take place at the Engine Room in Houston, Texas on Friday, January 13. The rest of the shows will remain as scheduled.

In addition to HYPOCRISY and DECAPITATED, the Annihilation World Tour features NILE, SOILENT GREEN, RAGING SPEEDHORN, and WITH PASSION.

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Deathead Announce New Drummer

DEATHEAD, the Utah-based thrashers who recently signed with Infernal Agony Productions, have announced the addition of drummer Jason Kallas (also of FUGUE) to the group's ranks. The band (which also features guitarist/singer Chris Jester, guitarist Dan Coxey and bassist Joe Connelly) will enter Half Fast Studio on January 14 to begin laying down tracks. The band will also be filming for an upcoming DVD at this time. The disc will feature live clips, studio clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Frontman Chris Jester described the set as "the type of DVD that I want to see a band put out."

DEATHEAD's debut album, "Architect of Armageddon", is slated for an April release through Infernal Agony Productions/Weeja Records.

"Architect of Armageddon" track listing:

01. Walking Back to Hell
02. Architect of Armageddon
03. Atmos-Fear
04. World of Hate
05. Controlled by Chaos
06. Bitter Reality
07. Halo of Flies
08. Dragon Head
09. Kingdom of the Worm
10. Winter
11. The Call

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Axis of Justice Launches 2006 With Noam Chomsky

The Axis of Justice Radio Network, the monthly radio program hosted by Tom Morello (Audioslave) and Serj Tankian (System of a Down), will launch its 2006 season with a very special show set to air Friday, January 13. Morello and Tankian will welcome Noam Chomsky, the famed scholar, political activist and libertarian socialist. The Axis of Justice Radio Network can be heard on KPFK in Los Angeles (90.7 FM) and in Santa Barbara (98.7 FM) at 7:00PM, online at www.kpfk.org, and on XM Satellite Radio on XM channel 53. The show will also be archived at axisofjustice.org.

The interview was conducted and taped in December and over the course of the one-hour program, Chomsky discusses subjects such as Iraq, propaganda, American activism, the international labor movement, and hope for the future. When Chomsky was asked "what gives you hope for the future", he
responded, "What gives me hope is people like you, and your listeners. In fact, the general population of the United States." He goes on to say how, despite right-wing politicians and a massive campaign to shift American values to the right, Americans maintain startlingly progressive, humane values.

AXIS OF JUSTICE is a non-profit organization formed by Morello and Tankian. Its purpose is to bring together musicians, fans of music, and grassroots political organizations to fight for social justice together. AXIS OF JUSTICE aims to build a bridge between fans of music around the world and local political organizations to effectively organize around issues of peace, human rights, and economic justice.

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Krisiun Talk About Upcoming DVD Release

Brazil’s KRISIUN have crafted not just a new album, AssassiNation, but a full-length DVD entitled Live Armageddon, as well, both slated for a Feb. 21st North American release. The band’s first DVD, Live Armageddon documents their decimating stage performance.

“It was the best concert footage we ever filmed,” says guitarist Moyses Kolesne about the recordings from Poland’s 2004 Metalmania, the first 45 minutes of the DVD. “The crew was really professional. When they filmed our performance, the stage was set up with only our backline, so the stage looked great. The set we recorded we’d aggressively been playing on the European tour with Morbid Angel, so the songs were really tight, and the crowd gave us a great response. We weren’t able to have a sound check before we played, but we still had no wimpy overdubs on the final product. It’s just us blasting through a really strong set.”

Live Armageddon also includes 12 songs filmed at a live show in KRISIUN’s hometown, Sao Paolo. It also contains three bootlegged songs from KRISIUN’s 2001 Wacken-Open-Air Festival appearance.

Moyses continues explaining why the band chose to use this footage, “A German friend of ours, Alex, shot this footage. It’s a little raw, but what you see is that we are having a great time, and that the crowd is just going nuts. There is this huge moshpit, and the sound is really strong.”

Wrapping up the DVD is footage from the Works Of Carnage recording sessions and the “Murderer” video clip.

KRISIUN will be touring North America with Morbid Angel and Behemoth on “The Monsters Of Chaos Tour.” You can get the complete concert listings here.

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Gorgoroth Cleared In Polish Gig Controversy

In February 2004, GORGOROTH was at the center of controversy in Poland following a scandalous live performance in a TV studio in the city of Krakow.

The Norwegian black metal band were investigated for causing religious offense after a show that included dozens of sheep heads on stakes, a literal bloodbath, satanic symbols and naked, crucified women. You can check out photos and videos from the gig at this location.

The concert in Krakow was broadcast by state TV station TVP and the resulting scandal was the center of attention in Polish media. The band were investigated for causing religious offense, which is punishable by up to two years in prison. The Polish police also investigated a possible act of cruelty to animals.

Nearly two years after the incident, the district attorney's office in Krakow have decided to drop the investigation into whether GORGOROTH committed any criminal acts, the Norwegian newspaper VG reports in its Jan 4, 2006 edition. However, the producer of the TV show will be prosecuted and faces two years in prison.

The police investigation concluded that the members of GORGOROTH were unaware of the fact that under Polish law it is a criminal offence to offend people's religious beliefs.

One of the women who were crucified on a cross was so shocked that she passed out and was taken to a hospital.

"Tomasz K, the owner of the production company Metal Mind Promotion, who produced the show, was aware of the fact that the stage set contained satanic symbols that could offend Polish catholics — thus being against the law. The producer did not inform GORGOROTH that they were doing something that violates Polish laws,” the spokesperson Boguslawa Marcinkowska at the district attorney's office in Krakow told the news agency PAP.

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Human Artifacts Announce New Lineup

HUMAN ARTIFACTS, the new band featuring Matt Bishop (guitar, vocals; ex-LIVIDITY) and Robert Brody (drums; ex-ALCHYMIST), have parted ways with Chris Montez (guitar, backing vocals; DECRYPT) and Jimbo Kelly (bass; DECRYPT). "These guys are great friends and killer musicians and we wish them the best with their band DECRYPT," the band write in a statement. The new HUMAN ARTIFACTS lineup is:

Matt Bishop (ex-LIVIDITY) - Vocals/Guitars
Robert Brodies - Drums
Aaron Harper (ex-LIVIDITY) - Guitars
Jake Lahniers (DEADEN) - Bass/Vocals

In other news, HUMAN ARTIFACTS have confirmed a European tour in September, starting at the NRW Fest in Germany and continuing for six shows. Other bands scheduled to appear on the tour so far are GORGASM (Illinois), INSIDIOUS DECREPENCY (Texas) and EXPOSED GUTS (Germany). More information will be made available soon.

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Grindcore Pioneers Terrorizer Reunited

"This is a big step in the process for everyone involved with TERRORIZER and we are pleased to announce the great news," commented TERRORIZER guitarist Jesse Pintado (formerly of NAPALM DEATH).

The new TERRORIZER incarnation will consist of one half of its original lineup. Pintado will grind out the guitars and Pete Sandoval (MORBID ANGEL) will play some of the fastest drumming in recorded history. Introducing themselves to the TERRORIZER fold are guitarist Tony Norman (MORBID ANGEL, MONSTROSITY) and vocalist Tony Militia (RESISTANT CULTURE). Many people have asked why Oscar Garcia (NAUSEA) and David Vincent (MORBID ANGEL) are not returning. Simply put, Oscar is no longer interested in TERRORIZER and wants to focus on his own band NAUSEA.

Regarding what the fans can expect from the group's long-awaited new release, Pintado said, "It will be different but in the TERRORIZER vein." There are reportedly talks of introducing classical piano parts, industrial noise parts and chants on the new record. A 13-minute-plus song is in the works as well as some of the fastest drumming ever put to tape. Recording sessions are set to begin in January 2006. A late spring release is tentatively expected.

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NIN, Zombie, A7X, more On Global Gathering 2006

Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed and Cambria, Rise Against and Shinedown are among the acts slated to play the Global Gathering 2006 music festival at Bicentennial Park in Miami on March 18. The show isnot exclusively metal, however, as the event's web site also promises three techno/dance-oriented stages, with sets by Sasha & Digweed, Deep Dish, Überzone and Freq Nasty.

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Cryptopsy's Flo Mounier at NAMM

CRYPTOPSY's Flo Mounier will be performing live at The NAMM Show on Sunday, January 22 at 11:00 am at the Pearl Drums Exhibit, Anaheim Convention Centre in Anaheim, CA. As previously mentioned, Flo Mounier’s Extreme Drumming 101 2 DVD set is now available - to recap, on disc 1, Flo discusses the basic elements fundamental in playing extreme metal as well as showing exercises, routines and tips facilitating speed, endurance and control, and on disc 2, we see Flo in action performing some over the top solos and extreme songs.

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Insected Post Video Online

INSECTED have entered the studio to record their first, as-yet-untitled full length album. Drums were completed in December and sessions are scheduled for guitars, bass and vocals.

The album will include 10 tracks of death/black metal with some thrash influences. Tracks to appear on the release include: ‘Insected’, ‘Locked Up’, ‘Pitch Black’, ‘Cutting The Strings’, ‘Deja-Vu Death’, ‘Unfold The Conspiracy’, ‘Black Rectified’.

Insected also have announced a new guitarist, Steve Lado.

In other news, the band have posted a new video, for their track ‘Rejection Of Light’ at this location.

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Waylander Look for Artist for New Album's Cover

Long-running Irish folk metal act WAYLANDER are looking for artists interested in creating the cover for the band's upcoming album, "Honour Amongst Chaos". More information is available at the group's official forum.

In other news, WAYLANDER's long-out-of-print debut album, "Reawakening Pride Once Lost", will be re-released on CD format on January 15 (January 30 in the U.S.) via Midhir Records. A vinyl version will follow. The album is being reissued with bonus tracks and altered artwork. The new tracks are remastered songs from WAYLANDER's early demos.

For more information, visit www.midhirrecords.com.

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Jacknife Announce New Drummer

Jacknife have announced a new drummer: Josh Montano (Crematorium, War Within) from Austin, TX. The band thanks everyone who auditioned.

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Celtic Frost's "Monotheist" Tracklisting Revealed

Celtic Frost mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. Tom G. Warrior) recently revealed the complete track listing for the band's new album "Monotheist" in an interview with the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine.

The group's first album in 13 years, "Monotheist" will be released during the spring on an as-yet-undetermined label. The culmination of some three and a half years of songwriting and recording work, the album was largely produced by the band themselves and financed by their own production company, with additional assistance from Hypocrisy/Pain mastermind Peter Tägtgren during the final recording and mixing sessions at Horus Sound Studio in Hanover, Germany. Original Celtic Frost members Fischer (voice and guitars) and Martin Eric Ain (bass) are joined by Erol Unala (guitar) and Franco Sesa (drums). The band are now managed by Antje Lange for The A Label in Berlin, Germany.

"Monotheist" track listing:

01. Progeny
02. Ground
03. A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh
04. Drown In Ashes
05. Os Abysmi Vel Daath
06. Temple Of Depression (bonus track)
07. Obscured
08. Domain of Decay
09. Ain Elohim
10. Totengott
11. Synagoga Satanae
12. Winter (Requiem, Chapter Three)

Read Tom Gabriel Fischer's full interview with Terrorizer in the magazine's issue 140, on sale January 5.

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Ex-Soilwork Guitarist To Produce Samadhi Album

Peter Wichers, former guitar player for Soilwork, has chosen Samadhi to be his first solo production/engineering gig. They are scheduled to start work in early May, and hope to be done in four weeks time. Look for the Samadhi full-length soon after. To check out some sound samples, go to www.myspace.com/samadhi.

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Make Your Stand Signs To Emerald Moon Records

Maryland/Pennsylvania outfit Make Your Stand have signed with Emerald Moon Records. The group will enter Valencia Studios in Brookville, MD late this month, while mastering will be completed by Alan Douches in February. The effort should be available in March.

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Folly Set To Release New Album

Folly recently finished up a new album with producer Sal Villanueva (Thursday). The effort is called "Resist Convenience" and will hit streets on February 21st through Triple Crown Records. A track from the album is available here. Meanwhile the group has tours planned for February and March with such bands as Anterrabae, The Blackout Pact, Paulson, The Sleeping, and The Forecast.

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Serapis Sign With One Day Savior Recordings

Memphis, TN band Serapis has signed to One Day Savior. Formed out of the ashes of the band My Surrender, Serapis went straight to work crafting their debut self-titled full-length. Due to be released on February 28th, the album is a unique blend of doom, metal and thrash. You can hear three tracks from the record on their ecard. Look for Serapis to hit the ground running in the next few months as their tour plans are being solidified for the year.

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Hellacaust Sign With Great White North Records

Hellacaust has signed with Great White North Records for the release of their upcoming album, "Inevitable Dementia," to be released in April. An mp3 of "Embrace of Insanity" can be downloaded from this location.

Hellacaust has also contributed tracks to the following compilations ready for release prior to the album:

• Great White North Records: Le Brotherhood 2K6 (Embrace of Insanity)


• Northern Horde Records: Northern Black Metal (ReInventing Psychosis)


• The Undergrowth: Shrouded in Silent Omens Vol. 2 (ReInventing Pyshocosis)"

A tour is being planned after Inevitable Dementia is released in April. Tour dates are to be announced at a later date.

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God Dethroned To Tour Europe In February

God Dethroned vocalist/guitarist Henri "TSK" Sattler has posted the following update on the band's official website:

"Hey Worms !

"Some new shows coming up this month. This time in Holland for a change. The first summer festival has been confirmed. It's the Kaltenbach Open Air festival in Austria. And hopefully some more festivals to come.

"Those of you who have missed us on The Tourturing Europe tour with The Haunted and God Forbid will (with a bit of luck) get another chance to see us live soon.

"In the second half of February we will do another European tour with fellow deathsters Natron from Italy. Not everything is totally confirmed yet, but it looks good. We'll keep you posted and just check out our tourdates section on a regular basis.

"Natron was supposed to tour with Deranged from Sweden, but they had to cancel. And since sitting at home doing nothing is never good we were willing to fill in the gap.

"Speaking about doing nothing. The writing of a new album is in the works. Some really cool stuff has been composed and we're planning on having it done in two months or so.
Right, enough said, now it's time for a beer !

"Cheers, TSK"

God Dethroned tour dates announced so far:

Jan. 13 Zuthpen, Holland - Van Oeverenhuis
Jan. 28 Hoogeveen, Holland - Het Podium
Jul. 15 Spital am Semmering, Austria - Kaltenbach Open Air

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