Metal News for January 5, 2008
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20 news articles posted on this day.
Meshuggah Drummer Discusses New Album
Drummer Tomas Haake of the Swedish experimental extreme metallers MESHUGGAH recently spoke to Decibel magazine about the group's forthcoming CD, "obZen", due in Germany on March 7, 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records (with the U.S. release likely on March 11). The follow-up to 2005's "Catch Thirty Three" will contain nine songs and will have a running time of around 55 minutes.
Commented Haake: "The album is much more dense, while still being very clear and audible as far as drumparts and guitar riffs. Lyrically it's quite different from 'Catch Thirty Three', more diverse. There is, however, somewhat of a 'red line' or concept running through all of them." More...
The Project Hate Issue Update
Sweden's THE PROJECT HATE have issued the following update:
"As you have noticed, we have been a little silent here as of late. That's all thanx to not having access to the goddamn net for a month or so due to the incompetence of Swedish phone and internet companies. First off we wanna thank our fantastic webmaster Marko Saarelainen for throwing in some stuff here at the site and helping us out with so much promotion while we have been internetless. He is the king, we tell you. Thanks sister, it's a pleasure to have you work with us."
"In Hora Mortis Nostræ has been out now for a few months and as always the reactions are mixed, just as expected. We know we have made a fantastic album and obviously the Haters understand that as well. Thanks for the awesome mails and everything that we have received from you guys and girls over the months, stating your admiration for what we do. We appreciate it more than we can express with words. Again, thank you so much." More...
Rage Film Two New Videos
Shortly before Christmas, German power metallers RAGE shot two video clips for their new album, "Carved in Stone", featuring the songs "Lord of the Flies" and "Open My Grave". According to the band, "while 'Lord of the Flies' is a dark and occult clip with a lot of actors and guests (like singer Jen Majura), 'Open My Grave' presents more the musicians of the band on their instruments. The location was a very old basement cavity from the beginning of the 18th century, which is located under a whorehouse! You can imagine, that the boys had a couple of guests while their stay. The clips were produced by Katja Piolka, who had RAGE in front of her lenses already before."
Check out photos from the video shoot at this location.
RAGE will release "Carved in Stone" in Europe on February 22, 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records. More...
Ashes of Your Enemy Book US Tour
New Jersey metallers, Ashes of Your Enemy, announce the following tour dates:
Jan 25 2008 8:00PM - Club Diablo w/ Hell Within Buffalo, New York
Jan 26 2008 8:00PM - Tops n Tails w/ Hell Within Creve, Illinois
Jan 27 2008 8:00PM - Dirty Jacks w/ Hell Within Cincinnati, Ohio
Jan 28 2008 8:00PM - Macs w/ Hell Within Lansing, Michigan
Jan 29 2008 7:00PM - Station 4 w/ Hell Within St.Paul, Minnesota
Jan 31 2008 7:00PM - Melody Inn w/ Hell Within Indianapolis, Indiana
Feb 1 2008 8:00PM - Cagney’s Bar and Grill w/ Hell Within St. Joseph, Missouri
Feb 4 2008 8:00PM - The Pink Eye w/ Hell Within Tulsa, Oklahoma
Feb 5 2008 8:00PM - Red 7 w/ Hell Within Austin, Texas
Feb 6 2008 8:00PM - Smokin Aces w/ Hell Within McAllen, Texas
Feb 7 2008 8:00PM - White Rabbit w/ Hell Within San Antonio, Texas
Feb 8 2008 8:00PM - Benny’s Bar w/ Hell Within & Destroy Destroy Destroy Longview, Texas
Feb 9 2008 8:00PM - Gallery Billiards w/ Hell Within & Destroy Destroy Destroy Sarasota, Florida
Feb 12 2008 8:00PM - Crowbar w/ Hell Within Tampa, Florida
Feb 15 2008 8:00PM - The Muse w/ Hell Within & Destroy Destroy Destroy Nashville, Tennessee
Feb 16 2008 8:00PM - Volume 11 w/ Hell Within Raliegh, North Carolina
Feb 17 2008 8:00PM - SoundVent w/ Hell Within Thomasville, North Carolina
Feb 20 2008 8:00PM - The Talking Head Club w/ Hell Within Baltimore, Maryland
Corperation 187 Post New Track Online for Steaming
Linkoping, Sweden-based thrashers CORPORATION 187 have posted the new track 'Teaching The Sick, Feeding The Dead' at their official MySpace page. The song is from the band's forthcoming album, Newcomers Of Sin, due out through their new label Anticulture Records in March. The album was recently mastered at Tailor Maid in Stockholm, Sweden by Peter In de Betou.
Other tracks set to appear on Newcomers Of Sin include: 'Suffer As One', 'Provoking The Prophet', 'Newcomers Of Sin', 'Madhouse', 'Cardiac (Arrest)','The Virus Nation', 'I'm The New Messiah', 'Teaching The Sick, Feeding The Dead', 'Question The Light'.
Novembers Doom Discuss New DVD
Chicago metallers, Novembers Doom, discuss their upcoming DVD in the following update:
"For a small underground metal band from Chicago, we have found ourselves in unreal situations and have met people across the world who believe in us, sometimes more then we do ourselves. Carl Grillet, owner of the metal store chain "Metal Zone" in Europe has become one of the best things to happen to us. Without his hard work, and belief in the band, we wouldn't have some of the opportunities we have had, so to us, Carl is a part of the ND family. Because of him, we were again given an opportunity to travel to Europe and tour. The original plan for this tour was 2 weeks, and the lineup would be Novembers Doom, Ajattara, Thurisaz, and Woods of Ypres. In my opinion, a stunning lineup."
"Then, we had the idea of finally shooting our live DVD we've talked about for years now. We thought about recording it here in Chicago, then considered Toronto, or New York. We wanted to perform in front of the best possible crowd for us. We chose to play where we actually feel the most at home... Vosselaar, Belgium." More...
Lost Horizon Begin Recording New Album
Swedish metallers LOST HORIZON have issued the following update:
"Almost five years have passed since the release of 'A Flame To The Ground Beneath' and after the turbulence the band experienced. The remaining members now realize this period was necessary to regain the energy, strength, motivation and inspiration needed to continue with the unearthly creations."
"Only, this time things will be done a lot different than before." More...
Norther Put Finishing Touches On New Video
Finnish metallers NORTHER have issued the following update:
"So I guess you have all heard the news about our new album 'N'. Hopefully we can also confirm the U.S. release quite soon. We shot our new video some time ago and it is starting to be ready. It's looking damn good and will be something a way cooler than we've ever done before. We did the video with Tunne Productions, check out what other they have done before us. I must say that besides being really pro guys they were also really nice and everything went smoothly. We will soon start tuning our set to the Finnish Metal Expo. That will be our very first show with the new material from 'N'. We have been negotiating about a possible European tour (including UK) in the early spring, let's hope that all goes well and we can confirm it soon." More...
Hydrogyn Enter Studio This Week
West Virginia's hard rock band HYDROGYN has issued the following update:
"The band is getting ready to enter the studio Tuesday, January 8th to start recording the new CD scheduled for a May release. The band had a great 2007 and is looking forward to an even bigger and better 2008."
"We also want to report that the new CD will be coming out via a new label. That information will be revealed later on this month as well." More...
Arsonists Get All The Girls Tour Dates
Arsonists Get All The Girls will hit the road next month with My Children My Bride, For The Fallen Dreams, and Stray From The Path. Here are the latest tour dates:
2/10 Springfield, MO @ Billards Blue Room
2/11 Cape Girardeau, MO @ The Enchanted Forest
2/13 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Factory
2/14 Lewisville, TX @ Fat Daddy's Sound Shack
2/15 Austin, TX @ Red Seven
2/17 Mesa, AZ @ The Cell Block
2/20 Fresno, CA @ The Exit
2/21 Soledad, CA @ The Castle
2/23 Bend, OR @ The Domino Room
2/24 Camas, WA @ The Noise Box
2/25 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
2/26 Boise, ID @ The Venue
2/27 Logan, UT @ Club NVO
Agalloch Post New Song Online
Pacific Northwest band AGALLOCH has issued the following update:
"We've recently posted a new song ('Sowilo Rune') from our upcoming EP, 'The White EP', to be released by Vendlus Records on February 29. As with all of our EPs and limited releases, this is not necessarily a sign of things to come. We envision small releases as opportunities to experiment and try new things without the weighty demands of a full-length release. So, expect a different sound, but also expect something that sits nicely with the rest of our work. You may pre-order 'The White EP' here.
"In the meantime, we are looking ahead at a fourth album and will post updates when necessary. Lastly, we've posted our cover of 'Kneel To The Cross' by one of our favorite groups, SOL INVICTUS. If you have yet to hear the original, we encourage you to seek out their album 'Death of the West'. However, most of us agree that SOL INVICTUS' best album remains 'The Blade'."
Inocula To Enter Studio In March
Chicago-based melodic death metal outfit INOCULA has issued the following update:
"As of now, we are closing in on writing the final song to our CD, 'Suntelia Aeon', recording dates are scheduled for March at Karma Studios in Richmond, Virginia and produced by Cory Smoot (GWAR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, MENSREA). We're hoping to pump out 12 or 13 tracks and we are making a video for one track (still to be decided) that will be included on the release of the album. So far the songs are sounding fantastic. We couldn't be happier with the way things are going, including our newer sound... Once the CD is finished, there will be a listening party set up somewhere here around Chicagoland in April and we hope to see everyone attending. Also, after the CD being complete, we are planning out our tour which we are aiming to go on by summer time here in North America and there may be some European dates too."
For more information, visit their Myspace page.
Cage To Play San Marcos Tonight
San Diego, California's CAGE will play an all-ages show tonight (Saturday, January 5) at The Jumping Turtle in San Marcos, California (North San Diego County). Also on the bill are up-and-coming San Diego-based metal bands MORDIUM; SATOR SQUARE; CALL OF THOUSANDS and Los Angeles, California's WHITE WIZZARD.
As previously reported, CAGE is the first confirmed band for the Nightmare Fest, a brand new festival set to take place March 21-22 at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, Florida.
The event is the brainchild of Lance King — owner of Nightmare Records and former frontman of BALANCE OF POWER and PYRAMAZE.
Check out a poster for the festival at this location. More...
A Red Dawn To Release Debut EP Next Month
Adelaide, Australia's A RED DAWN will release its debut EP, titled "A Need To Defy", in Australia on February 11 via Truth Inc Records. Produced in Adelaide with Ian Miller (DOUBLE DRAGON, CRY MURDER), A RED DAWN's debut features five songs of "crushing brutality, each [track] displaying a uniqueness and originality rarely seen in metal today," according to a press release.
The five-piece has played with all the big names of Australian metal, including FUCK...I'M DEAD, PATHOGEN, DOUBLE DRAGON and TRUTH CORRODED.
For more information, visit their Myspace page.
Metsatöll's New Album For February, 2 Songs Online
Metsatöll recently posted the following update (with long-winded intro):
"Throughout the ages it has been under way. Life has carried itself. Carried secrets in itself... Carried life through life. Ourselves among the bearers. Together we have come from the unknown and are heading... This path begins somewhere and it will lead on to somewhere... to the finite and the endless, in ourselves and in those who will follow... The thirst for life spurs one to heave the fertility stone... to blow life's sparks into a roaring flame, to find answers in oneself to the most primeval roots that fall speechless before our questions. To questions that rise swords and let them fall again, feel harsh fangs and blow warmth to frozen hearts. A human being's questions to life. And the answers scour wild expanses and the frozen high seas, and roam among people and the inner flame..."
"Iivakivi" was performed and recorded by Lauri "Mida juua?!" Liivak and Metsatöll in "Forwards" studio, Tartu, November 10220. The sound was polished by Kristo Kotkas in „Sinusoid" studio, December 10220. Release date 24. February 10221/2008."
Here is the "Iivakivi" [view cover art] tracklist:
01. Iivakivi
02. Merehunt
03. Hetk Enne Lahingut
04. Sõjasarv
05. Veelind
06. Isa Süda
07. Metsaviha
08. Rauast Sõnad
09. Va Lendva
10. Äikesepoeg
Evile To Open for Megadeth On UK Tour
MEGADETH's web site has been updated with the following message:
"The UK run of MEGADETH's tour this spring has been rebranded under the Gigantour banner. Gigantour UK will make its debut in Norwich on February 17th and finish up in London on February 24th. Scheduled for the main support is special guest JOB FOR A COWBOY, and thanks to the support of TheLiveLine.com, fans' votes helped to put UK's own EVILE into the opening spot on the tour."
The dates are as follows:
Feb. 17 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Feb. 18 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
Feb. 19 - Glasgow, Scotland - Academy
Feb. 20 - Newcastle, UK - Academy
Feb. 22 - Birmingham, UK - Academy
Feb. 23 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Feb. 24 - London, UK - Brixton Academy More...
Single Bullet Theory To Release Sepultura Cover
Philadelphia metallers, Single Bullet Theory, issue the following update on their Myspace page:
"We will be recording two brand new songs and a cover of Territory by Sepultura."
"The songs will not be release via Crash Music (or any other label on that note) and will be available on ITUNES and SNOCAP only."
"We want to thank everyone for their support thus far and hope that you all enjoy the new material."
"Mixing duties will be handled by our close friend Carlos Alverez, who has proven himself to be a FANTASTIC Pro-Tools engineer."
Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese Divorce Official
Just the news you've all been waiting for, a judgment of divorce for Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese was entered in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday (December 27), and dissolved the marriage of petitioner Heather R. Sweet (Dita) and one Brian H. Warner (Manson). The court documents are available on TMZ.
Waiting For A Miracle Post New Song w/ New Singer
Vermont's Waiting For A Miracle have posted a new song, "Dressed To Kill," on their Mypace page. The song features their new singer Zak Ballard.
As previously reported, the band will soon begin pre-production for a new album, to be released on a yet-to-be determined label.
Exit To Eternity Post Live Videos Online
Brooklyn, New York based thrashers, Exit To Eternity, issue the following update:
"Hey now,"
"Come down to our Myspace page for fresh, straight off the grill LIVE VIDEOS of ETE rocking out at the Lion's Den in NYC. They've broken their internet video anonymity to share their hard-hitting clips with all! See them play some of their classic hits, as well as a tune by the almighty heavy metal quartet, Megadeth. See you there...comments are welcome!"
"Sincerely,
Exit to Eternity"
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