Metal News for October 29, 2003
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23 news articles posted on this day.
Arizona's Dwell in Darkness Fest Set for Nov. 7-8
Two days, two stages, and 48 bands. This monster show called Dwell in Darkness will be held at Minder Binders 715 S McClintock Dr. in Tempe, AZ. on November 7th - 8th.
Including headlining acts such as:
Flotsam and Jetsam
Macabre
Vehemence
Skinlab
My Ruin
Acumen Nation
Crisis
Pitch Blaack (feat. Body Count)
[and many many more]
This is an ALL AGES event!! Tickets are $23 for Friday and $30 for Saturday or get the Two Day Pass for $50. Tickets are sold at the door, if you want to reserve tickets e-mail Aidan/siN
The set list on Friday Nov.7th will be (in no particular order) : More...
Spiritus Mortis Ink Deal with Rage of Achilles
Finland's doom messiahs, Spiritus Mortis have signed with Rage Of Achilles. After almost 15 years together, their debut self titled album will be released on January 26th 2004. Watch out for their appearance at the Doom Shall Rise festival as well.
Kopietz side project to enter studio in December
Kobeast, the new Michael Kopietz (guitar in Panzerchrist and Frozen Sun) side project, will enter studio in December to record their debut album, with 8 songs in a pure vein of Malevolent Creation, Deicide and Morbid angel.
These are some songs:
Demonus
Masters Of Death
Beast
Birth, Breed, Die
Testonic
News about the Forthcoming Lunaris Album
Lunaris are hard working in studio with new album, and follow up to their debut in 2002 entitled ...The Infinite. This time, the band will have special guests in the album from band such like Testament, Death, Borknagar, Arcturus, Sadus. Cyclic will reportedly have a Death Metal touch that the previous C did not have.
Watch The Hardcore Version Of Korn's Banned Video
Kerrang has the uncut "hardcore" cartoon version of the new clip from Jonathan Davis's mob, Right Now.
The single arrives on 17 November and is from the new album, Take A Look In The Mirror, out a week later. The new album is "the best stuff we've ever done," says Davis. "It sounds brutal and very heavy. I'm very happy with it because we didn't have anybody telling us what to do, which is how we started out. It's totally come full circle. Untouchables null was brilliant for what it was, but this album is an evolution and a mixture of everything we've done."
I do like Korn, but I will have to reserve the term "brutal" for heavier music.
Dawn of Azazel Ready Their Debut Full Length
The Law Of The Strong is the title for the debut album of Dawn of Azazel . The cd will be released through Agonia Records this year.
This is track list:
1. Conqueror Throned
2. Triumph Upon Equinox
3. Victory (Iniquity Guides My Blade)
4. I Stand Unconquered
5. Conflagration of the Mortal Soul
6. Justice Is A Fist
7. Immortal Dominance
8. Monarch of Bloodshed and Eternal Victory (Solar Invictus)
Impure Complete Their Lineup with an Import
Rounding out Impure's line up is Spencer Prewett, the new drummer. Prewett is from Canada, and will be moving to Germany in February to begin rehearsing with the band.
MuDvAyNe's Live Bootlegs Debut At #13
MuDvAyNe's Live Bootleg CD Took The #13 Spot On Billboard's Internet Album Chart Last Week. You can get more info on it at mudvaynebootlegs.com/,
New Majesty Video Posted Online
The new video from Majesty, "Into the Stadiums," has been posted online at the Massacre Records website at this location.
"Into the Stadiums" is the first official single off of the Reign in Glory album, which was released this past Monday (10/27) on Massacre.
Homo Iratus Complete New Album
The new album of Greek grinders Homo Iratus is finished. Here's the update: "The new full length album from Homo Iratus is entitled " Apocalypse ". Recorded, mixed and Mastered at " Rocksound " studio in Thessaloniki Greece. The release is due Fall / Winter 2004 under a new label since the band left Arctic at its own request. Check out their website for 2 full mp3's and 30 seconds of preview from all the rest of the album tracks. The band will depart on a European Tour with Konkhra at the End of the month. A Greek mini tour will follow."
Carnal Lust Lose Two Members
There have been some line up changes for the French metal heads in Carnal Lust. "Since Nickro (vocals) and Julien (bass) decided to stop playing in Carnal Lust, we had to search a new guttural voice and a new bass player. If you are interested contact us at carnallust@free.fr. As we have got a reduced line up, we decide to cancel most of our concerts, except the December 27th in Berlin with Guerilla."
Grand Magus to Play Night of Doom
Grand Magus have posted the following update: “Hail! A thousand salutes to all who came to the release celebrations. Thank you. You know who you are.
There are a couple of gigs on the horizon. First, there´s a gig at Belsepub in Göteborg (Gothenburg) on the 21st of November together with Abramis Brama and Generous Maria.
Then there´s the Night Of Doom at The Shrine (Kolingsborg) in Stockholm on the 31st of January when Magus will share the stage with the mighty Cathedral and supergroup Krux. Should be a night to remember... Bring your swords.”
Vader Post New Pics and Video on Website
Vader’s official website currently has new live pictures of the band shot at US dates in New York, Worcester and Chicago. Go to the Gallery Of Pics section of the site to view these new pictures.
Also, the site currently has live video footage of the band performing their track ‘Cold Demons’ in front of 400,000 people at the recent Woodstock Festival in Poland. The band warn that this is an amateur recording.
Incantation Add Pioli on Guitar for S. Amer. Tour
Incantation have announced through their official website that the band have recruited guitarist Thomas Pioli (Ceremonium, Hemlock, Obliteration) to fill the second guitar position for the Rotting With Your Christ South American tour.
Thomas Pioli is proud to once again join the ranks of Incantation as he played bass for the band on the Onward To Golgotha US tour back in 1992. Thomas promises to make it a blasphemous experience for all the South American deathbangers and to uphold the Incantation integrity.
Updated tour dates include: More...
Penance Request Help from Fans
Penance have issued the following message to their fans: “In conjunction with our appearance at Doom Shall Rise II and the accompanying European tour, Penance are asking our friends to help us create our master set list.
Those of us in the band have our own favorites but we want to take what you want into consideration as well. All suggestions will be considered. We also want to hear equally from our US friends as we intend to play more US gigs in 2004 in support of Spiritualnatural.
All you have to do to get involved is e-mail Butch at eyetalian@hotmail.com with your lists or visit our Official Forum at www.hellridemusic.com and leave a post for us.
Anyone who responds will receive a free Penance sticker for their input.”
New Cemetary Album to Surface in April
Cemetary mainman Mathias Lodmalm has issued the following update via the group's web site:
"As I write this I'm heading out for Hong Kong to finish off what is to be 'Phantasma'. This album has taken me over three years and three continents to finish and now is the time to wrap things up. 2004 will not only hold the 'Phantasma' release but also celebrates the fact that it's 15 years since this project started. 2004 also sees Cemetary return to its true label home — Black Mark.
"A lot of things have been said and done but in the end our relationship is of a very personal nature and that's that. Any comments beyond this just takes the focus away from the main act: the music! More...
Kataklysm Scrap Original Cover Art
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have changed the recently released artwork for their forthcoming album, "Serenity in Fire". Singer Maurizio Iacono explains: "The good thing about today is that we have the Internet, [so] it's easier to communicate with your fans, to test stuff out and have opinions. What our fans think is very important to us because in the end, they are the ones spending the money to buy albums and we want to satisfy as many as we can with not only our music, but also the booklet and artwork - even if it's impossible to satisfy everyone, we still try :)"
"We've had positive comebacks and many negative ones for the artwork that was intended for 'Serenity in Fire', so after debating with Thomas (artist) and Nuclear Blast, we decided to do a new one for the album. We think the new artwork is killer, so does the label and our close friends. Hopefully you guys will dig this one up too (coz we ain't changing it again, this is it)!
Deathstars Added to Paradise Lost Tour
Sweden's Deathstars have been added to the following dates on the Paradise Lost European tour: More...
Twilight Ophera Sign with Low Frequency
Twilight Ophera, the Finnish symphonic black/dark metal band who feature in their ranks Soulgrind second guitarist Toni Näykki and Soulgrind mastermind Lord Heikkinen, have signed a multi-album deal with Finland's Low Frequency Records. The group's already-completed third album, "The End Of Halcyon Age", will be released in early 2004.
The complete track listing for "The End Of Halcyon Age" is as follows: More...
H.I.M. Announce European Live Dates
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have lined up the following European tour dates during the winter: More...
Byzantine Sign with Prosthetic
West Virginia's Byzantine have inked a deal with Prosthetic Records. Having cut their teeth touring and playing shows with everyone from Lamb of God to Nora to Lacuna Coil, the band will embark on a national run in early January in preparation for the release of their self-titled, self-produced debut, which arrives February 10, 2004. Featuring a sound that can be best described as both technical and melodious, "Byzantine" brings "a new level of musicality not heard in metal in years," according to an official press release.
Korn And Limp Bizkit Go Back 2 Basics
For the first time EVER since 1999, Korn and Limp Bizkit are scheduled to tour together. The short tour will kill off on November 10 in Las Vegas and end on November 28 in Toronto. All the shows are to be held in small theaters and clubs only. More...
Read the full article at MTV.com.
DamagePlan MP3s Available For Download
A first listen to what are supposedly rough demos of DAMAGEPLAN (used to be known as NEW FOUND POWER), can be listened to here. The band features Pat Lachman on vocals, Dime Darrel on guitar, Vinnie Paul on drums, and Bobzilla on bass.
The three songs/demos available are:
- 'Reborn'
- 'New Found Power'
- 'Breathing New Life'
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