Sevendust Plan End Of Year Tour Dates

Sevendust has lined up five shows, beginning Dec. 27 in Norfolk, VA, and ending New Year's Eve in Tampa, FL. Two other Florida stops and a lone South Carolina show round out the itinerary, which is included below.

On Thursday, September 28, Sevendust finished recording its yet-untitled sixth album, according to a message posted at its website, which went on to say that the songs will be shipped to Sterling Sound in New York for mastering with a new record-label partner to be named shortly.

The forthcoming disc, for which no release date has been announced, will follow last October's "Next," Sevendust's first--and apparently only--release for indie label WineDark, with whom the group signed after parting with TVT Records. Earlier this year, the group announced that it had already split with WineDark, but would maintain control of its wholly owned record label 7 Bros. Records, an imprint the group founded as part of its deal with WineDark.

The announcement came not long after drummer Morgan Rose told LiveDaily that he was displeased with WineDark's marketing efforts behind "Next."

"I'm right on the edge of unloading on everybody that we're dealing with now ...," Rose said during an interview. "There's a lot of stuff going on that we're having a lot of trouble with, that I won't get into and I won't make a big deal out of. But I can tell you: in the very near future, if stuff doesn't get fixed, there's going to be a lot to talk about.

"Next" features the cuts "Ugly" and "Pieces," both of which are streaming at Sevendust's official website. The disc peaked at No. 20 on The Billboard 200; it's 2003 predecessor, "Seasons," reached No. 14.

Sevendust tour dates:

December 2006
27 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
28 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
29 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
30 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
31 - Tampa, FL - Jannus Landing

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Audio Interview With Liv Kristine Posted Online

An 11-minute audio interview with LEAVES' EYES frontwoman Liv Kristine, conducted recently by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia), can be downloaded at this location (5.2 MB).

LEAVES' EYES' latest EP, "Legend Land", entered the German chart at position No. 75. The album was released in North America on July 28 via Napalm Records.

LEAVES' EYES has been confirmed as the support act for BLIND GUARDIAN on their upcoming North American tour beginning on November 8 in Tempe, Arizona.

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Sirenia Finish Mastering New Album

SIRENIA, the Norwegian gothic metal band featuring former TRISTANIA guitarist/vocalist Morten Veland, has finished mixing and mastering its new album, "Nine Destinies and a Downfall", due in early 2007 via Nuclear Blast Records.

"Nine Destinies and a Downfall" was recorded at Jailhouse studios in Norway with engineer Hans Eidsgard and Soundsuite studios in France with Terje Refsnes. The CD was mixed and mastered at Antfarm studios in Aarhus, Denmark with Tue Madsen. The cover artwork will be designed by Anthony Clarkson. More...

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Coliseum And Young Widows Prepare Split Release

Louisville's COLISEUM and YOUNG WIDOWS have teamed up for a limited edition split 7” release.

The split 7", which is set for an October release via Relapse, features two new tracks from each band; "Skyline Fu*ker" and "White Religion" by COLISEUM and "Future Plans" and "Baritone #3" by YOUNG WIDOWS. The limited edition release is available here.

The bands toured the US together this summer for a three week stint. COLISEUM are currently writing material for a new full-length to follow up their self-released 2005 album Goddamage and preparing for an extensive US tour. YOUNG WIDOWS recently released their debut full-length Settle Down City on Jade Tree Records and are currently touring Europe.

You can check out some of the bands' material on their MySpace sites: COLISEUM and YOUNG WIDOWS.

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Just For Fun

Tenacious D Announce New Tour, Album And Movie

Tenacious D, the one-album wonder band that helped frontman Jack Black to a busy life on the Cinema screen have announced the unexpected; A Tenacious D movie. Entitled "Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny", the movie is about two friends (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) who quest to find a mighty guitar pick which will aid them in their ultimate search of fame and glory in the rock and roll industry. Fellow rockers Meatloaf and Dave Grohl will also appear in the film. The movie will hit the big screen on the 11th of January 2007.

Of course, you can't have a movie without a soundtrack, and Tenacious D will be releasing just that, through SonyBMG, on November 11th. Likewise called "The Pick of Destiny", the soundtrack, to be produced by John King (The Dust Brothers), will follow the characteristically unique stylings of the duo's debut album. Star guests on the soundtrack include Meatloaf, Dave Grohl and Ronnie James Dio.

In support of the new album, Tenacious D will be heading out to tour New Zealand and Australia this coming January. The tickets are available as of the 11th of October. The tour dates follow:

New Zealand:

Tuesday 09 January - Christchurch Town Hall
Ticketek (09 308 5000 or ticketek.co.nz), Real Groovy Records, 438 Queen St, Auckland 0800 GROOVY

Thursday 11 January - Auckland Logan Campbell Centre
Ticketek (09 308 5000 or ticketek.co.nz), Real Groovy Records, 179 Tuam St, Christchurch 03 366 7410

Australia:

Saturday 13 January - Brisbane Entertainment Centre (reduced mode)
Ticketek (132 849 or ticketek.com.au)

Tuesday 16 January - Sydney Hordern Pavilion
Ticketek (132 849 or ticketek.com.au)

Friday 19 January - Melbourne Festival Hall
Ticketmaster (136 100 or ticketmaster.com.au)

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MSI Have Topped The Dance Single Charts In The US

Mindless Self Indulgence was particularly surprised to discover that their song "Shut Me Up" is the unexpected number 1 selling dance single in the US. The band has managed to better such popular culture acts as Beyonce (featuring Jay Z), Madonna, and Justin Timberlake's dance chart debut, "Sexyback". Are Mindless Self Indulgence becoming a mainstream act? Or is mainstream finally being given the boot? Check out the chartlist here. MSI's song "Straight To Video" has made it to number 11, and Nine Inch Nails' "Every Day Is Exactly The Same" remains in the top five.

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Vote On Songs For BLS's New Setlist

Black Label Society are allowing their fans to vote on songs for the setlist of their forthcoming "Shot To Hell" tour. You may vote once per album, and you may do so at this location. Get on to it, and let the guys know what songs you really want to hear live.

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Byzantine Update On New DVD And Album

Byzantine frontman OJ has offered the following update on the band's happenings:

Know it seems like we have fell of the face of the planet, but things have been really busy in the Byzantine camp both personal and professional. My fiancé and I have bought a home this summer and are also getting prepared for our wedding this October which have sidetracked the bands' summer touring plans, but we have been working at home on other things for you guys.

First off, we have been busy keeping our chops up by recording some cover tunes. We recorded a version of "Shop Lift" from EyeHateGod and also recorded "The Hellion/Electric Eye" from Judas Priest. Both will be on tribute albums coming out this fall.

Secondly, we officially have shot and compiled all the footage for our first ever DVD, entitled Salvation: Taking Up Serpents, which will be out around Christmas time. This DVD will include our video for “Jeremiad,” bootlegs from around the country, a live long-form video consisting of a 6 song set list, interviews, guitar tutorials, studio footage and other cool shit for you guys to enjoy. Make sure you pick up your copy when it hits stores.

Also, we have been slaving away writing our 3rd and upcoming album. We have so far 11 songs in the bag and most likely will have 15 penned by the time pre-production starts. Normally we write 10 and use 10, but riffs are flowing like mad and all four of us are writing material this time which has been very interesting. All I can say is if this album doesn't kick our first 2 albums’ asses, something is wrong! Some songs are pure thrash, some songs are off time as hell and some songs are depressing and dark. This album WILL be our finest effort.

Look for us at the end of September when we hit the road for some dates with Metal Blade recording artist Demiricous. Then it is off to figure out how to play this new shit! Till then...

OJ

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