Sicboy Finalist In Independent Music Awards

Sicboy has been named a finalist in the 3rd Annual Independent Music Awards. Nominated in the Hard Rock category for selected tracks of the independently released EP 'Tease', the winners will be announced in December. The winners will be selected from a panel of judges including: Lou Reed, Joan Baez, DJ Spooky, and Steve Vai. The awards program is sponsored by the Music Resource Group and Borders Book/Music Stores.

Upcoming Sicboy Shows:

October 15th, New Haven CT. Alchemy. 9pm. Appearing with Q and Pthalo.
November 29th, Stamford CT. Greens Saloon. 9pm. 21 and over. with TBA.

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Extreme The Dojo VII Tour Dates

As previously reported, Napalm Death, Nasum, Anal Cunt, and Pig Destroyer are teaming up for a Japanese tour in January, dubbed the "Extreme The Dojo VII tour".

Confirmed dates are as follows:

Jan. 09 - Club Quattro – Osaka, JAP
Jan. 10 - Club Quattro – Nagoya, JAP
Jan. 12 - Club Quattro - Tokyo, JAP

Hahaha, Anal Cunt live, that'd be great, I'd travel to Japan to see that.

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The Great Deceiver, New Album & Tour Dates

Sweden's The Great Deceiver, featuring former At The Gates/Crown vocalist Tomas Lindberg, will release their sophomore album, "Terra Incognito", in March through Peaceville Records. The album was recorded earlier in the year at Dug-Out studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah). The band are currently finishing a video for their new track "Lake Of Sulphur", and will embark on a European tour with Darkest Hour in support. Dates are as follows:

Nov. 03 - Linköping, SWE @ Skylten
Nov. 04 - Stockholm, SWE @ Kafe 44
Nov. 05 - Gothenburg, SWE @ Meeths Unga Salonger
Nov. 06 - Bremen, GER @ Wehrschloss
Nov. 07 - Canterbury, UK @ Thannignton Community Centre
Nov. 08 - Aberdeen, UK @ Doctor Drakes
Nov. 09 - Leeds, UK @ Basement
Nov. 10 - Manchester, UK @ The Star And Garter
Nov. 11 - Birmingham, UK @ Flapper and Firkin
Nov. 12 - Newport, UK @ TJ's
Nov. 13 - London, UK @ Underworld

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Crowbar changes new album title

New Orleans-based sludge-meisters CROWBAR have changed the working title of their forthcoming CD to "Life's Blood For The Downtrodden" from the previously announced "You Don't Need An Enemy To Have A War".

The follow-up to 2001's "Sonic Excess In Its Purest Form" was recorded in Louisiana with producers Warren Riker (DOWN) and Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN). Brown is also handling the bass duties on the album, which marks a return to the group's recording lineup of drummer Craig Nunenmacher (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY).

The tentative track listing for "Life's Blood For The Downtrodden" is as follows:

01. New Dawn
02. Slave No More
03. Angels Wings
04. Dead Sun
05. Strained
06. Holding Something
07. P.B.R.
08. Take All You've Known
09. Moon
10. The Violent Reaction

"Life's Blood For The Downtrodden" is tentatively slated for release in February 2004. More information will be made available soon.

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Kid Gorgeous Call It Quits

Buffalo, NY hardcore/metal band Kid Gorgeous have called it quits and will be playing their final show on November 1st at the Continental in Buffalo with Snapcase, Every Time I Die, and Asherah (tickets will soon be available via Ticketmaster). Over the past few years the group has released two full-lengths with Uprising Records and a split on Redstar Records. Here's a statement from the band regarding the break-up:

"With the constant loss of members, money and label support, there is only so many times a band can repeatedly get back on its feet. A sincere thank you to all who have supported over the years. God bless. Cheap merch can be purchased at www.kidgorgeous.com. Certain members are currently seeking new projects."

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Site Update

New News Person - Introducing Slaughtered

Hey everyone, I'm the new poster at Metal Underground. I like all types of metal ranging from mainstream metal, to death, black, sludge, etc.. My favorite bands are constantly changing, but right now they consist of Down, Soilent Green, Mushroomhead, Strapping Young Lad, Ministry, and In Flames. Other then what I already said, I don't have much else to say about myself. I hope to provide you with some decent metal news daily, feel free to email me some too.

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Deftones 'Bloody Cape' Video Online - 24hrs ONLY

The Deftones never-before-seen video for 'Bloody Cape' is being premiered via their official web site today. "This video has NOT been released yet, and no release date has been discussed at this point," according to the band's official newsletter. The clip will be available for viewing for 24 hours only and "it may never be posted again." Check it out here.

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Headline News

Sunday Hell On Earth Show Went On, No Suicide

Hell on Earth played their Sunday night gig, but the suicide of a terminally ill fan on stage didn't happen, again. The concert at the Liar's Club, 6416 N. Florida Ave, attracted about 20 fans. Outside, police and television crews waited for the suicide that didn't happen.

The band grabbed headlines when it promised to broadcast the suicide of a terminally ill fan during a concert Oct. 4 in St. Petersburg. The band played that night, but no suicide was reported.

Billy Tourtelot, the band leader, instead used Sunday's concert to declare his candidacy to the St. Petersburg City Council.

"I want your vote," he declared, saying his candidacy was "the only way to change things."

The band was scheduled to play at the Brass Mug on Sunday, but the bar's owner canceled the show.

Well, I think that's it. Hell On Earth has earned their 15 minutes of fame. If they can't muster more than 20 fans from a stunt that has received international attention, then the gig is up. Back to grinding dead rats.

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