Metal News for October 17, 2005
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Soulfly Guitarist Talks About Return To Thrash
Cameron Edney of Inside Out 666 interviewed Soulfly's Marc Rizzo and discussed the re-release of his solo album, the new Soulfly album, the possibility of releasing a live DVD, touring Australia, those comments Max recently made about touring again with Sepultura and much more. Here are some excepts:
INSIDE_OUT666: I love the new album it’s somewhere along the lines of old Sepultura meets new Soulfly!
MARC RIZZO: Exactly! Joe & I are both huge thrash metal fans as is Max. We wanted to get back to that style. We love the Soulfly stuff but we really wanted to get back to solos & great thrash riffs.
INSIDE_OUT666: How long did it take to record the new album?
MARC RIZZO: Not long at all; it took about a month to record the basic guitars, bass & drums. Max took a bit of time doing the vocals & going over the world to find those weird instruments. It took us about six months all together.
INSIDE_OUT666: When it came time to record ‘Dark Ages’ did you approach it in a different way to albums you have worked on in the past?
MARC RIZZO: I think we talked about getting back to the thrash style because Joe & myself are really into that style of music & we’re both well schooled in that style of music. Max also wanted to go back into more of the world music vibe that he’s always had. He continued to go around the world to look for strange instruments to use on the record.
INSIDE_OUT666: Max recently said in an interview that he is looking forward to playing shows again in the future with Sepultura. With statements such as that & yourself having side projects, what does the future hold for the Soulfly?
MARC RIZZO: I think Soulfly will be going on forever. For as long as Max is around Soulfly will continue. If Max put Sepultura back together that would be awesome, I’m the first person who’d love to see that. I’m a huge Sepultura fan, I grew up on Sepultura, & they’re still one of my favorite bands.
INSIDE_OUT666: Now Soulfly are heading back out on tour this month, what can fans expect to see this time around?
MARC RIZZO: This time around we’re going to do everything off the new record; the fans can really expect to see a thrash set. We’re also going to be doing all the old classic Soulfly songs & a lot of old Sepultura stuff like ‘Inner Self’, ‘Dead Embryonic Cells’, ‘Territory’ & ‘Mass Hypnosis’. We try to get all these songs perfect, note for note cause we’re such fans of the music. I think you can expect a fast, brutal & heavy set from us.
Disturbed Cancel Remaining European Dates
DISTURBED have cancelled the remaining dates of their European tour - No reason has been given. DISTURBED will launch the first leg of the Jagermeister Fall Tour with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY on November 4 in Minneapolis, MN.
Roses Are Red Select Producer For New Album
Roses Are Red have enlisted producer/engineer Brian McTernan (Thrice, Cave In) to record their new album. Tracking will commence in February 2006 and the effort should be available next summer via Trustkill Records.
Mudvayne News and Masters of Horror Tour Dates
The Masters of Horror Tour is kicking off November 18th. The line-up is Mudvayne, Sevendust, 10 Years and Bobaflex. Here are the confirmed dates so far:
18 Nov Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
19 Nov Omaha, NB - Sokel Auditorium
20 Nov Springfield, MO - Oasis
22 Nov Chicago, IL - Congress Theater
23 Nov Peoria, IL - East Peoria Convention Center
25 Nov Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room
30 Nov New York, NY - Nokia Theater
11 Dec Denver, CO - The Fillmore (KBPI Radio Show)
14 Dec Orlando, FL - House of Blues (WJRR Radio Show)
The tour ends December 20th and will also hit the following markets (exact dates tbd): Grand Rapids, MI; Detroit, MI; Binghamton, NY; Portland, ME; Atlantic City, NJ; Providence, RI; Sayerville, NJ; Columbus, OH; Wichita, KS; Kansas City, MO; Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; and Oklahoma City, OK.
The video for "Forget To Remember" is now playing on MTV2, and catch it on Headbanger's Ball this Saturday, 10/22, at 10pm.
"SAW II" opens in theaters on October 28th and the movie's soundtrack will be released October 25th with "Forget to Remember" as the first single. You can check out the Mudvayne/SAW II eCard here
Finally, if you're heading to Vegas or are already there on October 27th, be one of the first 50 fans to reply (over 21) and get VIP access for you and a friend to the SAW II Screening at the Brendan Theaters at the Palms. Hang with the cast of the movie and be one of the very few to see SAW II before it hits theaters. Movie starts at 7:30 sharp. Then, you'll be able to head over to RAIN Nightclub ($10.00 ticket) and be part of the official SAW II CD and Movie release party and watch MUDVAYNE perform live. This limited offer goes out to the first 50 fans to reply (sign up for their newsletter and stay tuned for more details).
Manilla Road Sign To Black Lotus Records
Veteran metallers MANILLA ROAD have inked a deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records. The group's new album will be recorded early next year for a late 2006 release.
Commented guitarist/vocalist Mark Shelton: "MANILLA ROAD is highly honoured to join with the groundbreaking label Black Lotus. We are very excited about this partnership and are sure that only great epic things shall come about because of this union. With the outstanding business expertise of the Black Lotus staff at the helm combined with the best line-up that MANILLA ROAD has ever been blessed with and the ever faithful support of the best fans in the world we shall raise the banners high and bring forth true epic metal thunder with our next album. It is a huge honour to have such a great label behind us."
Diamond Head To Shoot First DVD
NWOBHM legends DIAMOND HEAD will be filming the London Astoria show on Friday, November 4 for the band's first-ever live DVD. It will be released by Secret Films next year. The set times have been revised for the show as follows:
JAGUAR: 5:10 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
BRONZ: 6:00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
PRAYING MANTIS: 6:50 p.m. – 7:35 p.m.
WITCHFYNDE: 7:55 p.m. – 8:40 p.m.
DIAMOND HEAD: 9:00 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.
DIAMOND HEAD recently inked a deal with Cargo Records. The label will be releasing the group's long-awaited new CD, "All Will Be Revealed", on October 31. Anybody who missed out on one of the pre-release copies will now be able to buy this commercially available version from all good record stores and online shops.
"All Will Be Revealed" was produced by Brian Tatler (guitar) and Karl Wilcox (drums).
DIAMOND HEAD completed a European tour earlier in the year with MEGADETH — the group's first with new singer Nick Tart and rhythm guitarist Adrian Mills. The band's current lineup is completed by Eddie Moohan (bass).
God Dethroned Writing New Material
Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED have posted the following message on their official web site:
"Hailz to all the mighty worms who visited us during our U.S. & Canadian trip the last five weeks! We had a great fuckin' time on the road and it was cool to meet some old friends and fans again and to meet loads of new ones! Unfortunately, a few shows were cancelled. We don't know why, but for all of you who showed up for nothing, sorry, but it was totally beyond our control. Also many thanx to everyone who attended our shows at the European summer festivals. You guys fucking ruled!
Right now we are already working on new material for another album. We are planning to enter the studio in January 2006 latest. We can't wait to go back out on the road again. See you guys soon! Cheers!"
GOD DETHRONED's most recent album, "The Lair of the White Worm", was released last November via Metal Blade Records.
Shattered Realm E-Card with Two New Tracks
Shattered Realm have released an e-card for their upcoming CD, FROM THE DEAD END BLOCKS WHERE LIFE MEANS NOTHING. The new CD features the new Shattered Realm lineup which has been touring for the last 2 years. The e-card features 2 new tracks, "Devil in Disguise" and "New Disgrace." You can check out the E-Card here.
MacDonough: New Album Will 'Kick Some Major Butt"
MEGADETH bassist James MacDonough (ex-ICED EARTH) has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site:
"We all fly home today of course to be with our families, leaving the Killing Road for a bit. We have a huge family of Droogs all around the world.
"Like I said in my previous post, this has been an awesome tour and a truly amazing experience. Now it's time to regroup and get ready for the next endeavor, this next album will kick some major butt. A new MEGADETH with the old sincerity.
"THANKS again my friends. I'll catch up in a couple of weeks with many new pics for you to check out, spanning the last few months or so.
"Stay metal and be safe!"
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine announced at the conclusion of the band's headlining performance in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 9 that the group's current lineup — which includes MacDonough, drummer Shawn Drover (EIDOLON) and guitarist Glen Drover (EIDOLON) — will continue to record and tour under the name MEGADETH.
MEGADETH have just completed a South American tour in support of "The System Has Failed", which came out in September 2004. The latest MEGADETH release, "Greatest Hits: Back to the Start" (Capitol), entered the Billboard chart at No. 65 and has sold 98,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Vehemence Guitarist Comment on Breakup
VEHEMENCE guitarists John Chavez and Bjorn Dannov have issued separate statements regarding the band's decision to go their separate ways via the group's official message board. Their statements read as follows:
John Chavez: "Yah, guys, it is true. I tried hard to persuade the guys to keep it together, but they felt this was the best time to throw in the towel and move on to the next chapter. I started to feel it too after what was said and presented.
"Basically, the overall vibe of VEHEMENCE was decreasing. The songs were good, and I think the whole thing with Sean Vandegrift not producing lyrics for six months, and not moving down to Phoenix, had something to do with the frustration and tension within the band leading to its demise. It would have been an awesome new VEHEMENCE record — a lot of twists and turns in the music, most diverse record ever. With replacing Nathan Gearhart — founder of VEHEMENCE, and creator of the name — it would be a different kind of presence; it would also be far from the lyrics/stories with another guy writing for us. We didn't really give Adam Cody a chance to write a whole lot either maybe a couple weeks and the stuff he came up with was pretty awesome stuff to say the least. Some bands just overwrite their old singers and move on with a new vibe and new era, but that wasn't the case with us, unfortunately. More...
Nicodemus Seek Keyboard Player
Portland-based goth metallers NICODEMUS are seeking a full-time keyboard player for recording and touring. Keyboards on the band's previous albums had been handled by vocalist/bassist Christopher Morris. The group have decided to enlist the talents of a full-time keyboard player for future releases and tours. Interested candidates must be willing to relocate to the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Oregon area). Contact the band at info@nicodemus.us. Auditions will begin immediately.
NICODEMUS recently released their third album, entitled "Vanity Is A Virtue", through the Greek label Sonic Age Records. The album reportedly owes more to the progressive sound than previous NICODEMUS releases, 2000's "Tales of the Lovelorn and Necromantic" (Dark Throne Music) and 2003's "The Supernatural Omnibus" (Dark Symphonies), which saw the band focusing on a goth/black metal-based style with progressive elements.
Metal Blade Sign 3, The Band
Woodstock, NY rock/experimental/progressive outfit 3 have officially signed with Metal Blade Records. The group's "Wake Pig" release will be re-released on November 1st and will include new artwork, two new tracks, and remixes. According to the band, "This is a big deal for the band but also a big deal for all the Fans of the Band who have been so special and kind over the years."
This Ain't Your Mom's Hardcore Vol. 1 DVD Details
Full Lock Media are putting out a Hardcore compilation DVD, This Ain't Your Mom's Hardcore Vol. 1. The 2 hour DVD is scheduled for release November 15 and will be available for purchase in Hot Topic stores nationwide. You can preview the video here.
Bands include:
As Cities Burn
The Chariot
Underoath
Haste the Day
Norma Jean
Dead Poetic
From A Second Story Window
On Broken Wings
Secret Lives of the Freemasons
Twelve Gauge Valentine
Across Five Aprils
Classic Case
Yesterdays Rising
The Beautiful Mistake
Trivium Plan Return To UK Next March
Trivium are heading back on the road in the UK/Ireland early next year. The tour dates are:
March 2 - Leeds University
March 3/4 - Dublin Ambassador
March 5 - Belfast Ulster Hall
March 6 - Glasgow Barrowlands
March 8 - Newcastle Academy
March 9 - Birmingham Academy
March 10 - Manchester Academy
March 11 - Nottingham Rock City
March 12 - Stoke Victoria Hall
March 15/16 - London Astoria
March 17 - Cardiff Univerity
March 18 - Exeter Grand Hall
March 20 - Southampton Guildhall
March 21 - Folkestone Leas Cliffe Hall
From the listing, I'm not quite sure if those dates separated by a slash (e.g. 15/16) mean they are playing both dates or the exact date is to be determined, so check your local listings.
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