Metal News for October 31, 2001
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14 news articles posted on this day.
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Daily Interviews
VH1 has a kickass interview with Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie. Click here to check it out.
Vio-Lence On Tape
Video footage of the reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE performing their tracks “Serial Killer” and “Officer Nice”, filmed at the Thrash Of The Titans benefit concert for TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy back on August 11th, is now available for download from the following locations:
'The Red Chord' Hit The Studio
Massachusetts based grindcore band The Red Chord (these guys are brutal) will be recording their debut full-length November 29 through December 3rd at New Alliance Studios in Boston. The album, entitled 'Fused Together in Revolving Doors', will be released in early 2002 through Robodog Records. Look for several weekend tours from the band in addition to a full U.S. tour with labelmates A Life Once Lost, following the release of the new album.
Halloween TV
Better finish your trick-or-treating early this Halloween, hard-rock fans. Chicago mental cases Disturbed, shock-rockers Mudvayne and goth-metallers Cold will be featured Wednesday on HBO's Reverb at 8 p.m. EST. Catch the spooky rock bands ripping it up over the course of the hourlong show.
Andromeda Complete Album
Sweden's Andromeda have reportedly completed the songwriting process for the follow-up to last year's acclaimed Extension of the Wish album.
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Love Is Out Of Control
The following article appeared in today’s edition of The New York Post:
“An out-of-control Courtney Love had to be hauled off the stage at the Hollywood Bowl last Saturday night. Love, the opening act for JANE'S ADDICTION, laced into ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell after her set was cut short."
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Illdisposed / Murder Squad Tour Europe
ILLDISPOSED are in talks to embark on a European headlining tour with MURDER SQUAD (featuring ENTOMBED drummer Peter Stjärnvind, ENTOMBED guitarist Uffe Cederlund, DISMEMBER vocalist Matti Kärkki and DISMEMBER bassist Richard Cabeza) as support.
Moonspell Promotes Book
MOONSPELL vocalist Fernando Ribeiro will participate in an autograph session to promote his book How To Dig An Abyss, published recently by Circulo do Abuso, on November 3rd at the Amadora Cartoon in Lisbon, starting at 4:00 PM.
Slipknot Recieves A Death Threat
According to Kerrang! magazine, SLIPKNOT received an anonymous phone call threatening to kill frontman Corey Taylor at the band's recent show at Los Angeles Grand Western Forum. The venue's switchboard operators received a message shortly before the band were due on stage.
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Headline News
Slayer Wins Lawsuit
A San Luis Obispo (California) Superior Court judge threw out on Monday a lawsuit accusing SLAYER, Columbia Records and other industry entities of marketing and distributing music that inspired three boys to murder 15-year-old Elyse Pahler in 1995. However, the precedent-setting case appears to be far from over, as the plaintiff's lawyer said he intends to file an appeal. According to an MTV News report, Judge E. Jeffrey Burke didn't consider SLAYER's music obscene, indecent or directly harmful to minors, so the marketing of such music to minors was therefore ruled to be legal.
Electric Wizard Come to US
After overcoming several immigration problems, Electric Wizard will be coming back to the US in December. They are taking part in the Metal Maniacs Xmass Ball Tour 2001 along with touring partners Enslaved, Macabre, Diabolic and Scar Culture. Also, look for a new Electric Wizard album in early 2002.
Here are the confirmed dates as of 10/30/01: More...
My Ruin Switch Bassists
My Ruin have replaced bassist Meghan Mattox with Kenny Lowry. The former quit the band for various reasons, and the latter as formerly with a group called Num.
Bloodstock 02 Date Change
Bloodstock 02 UK Metalfest has been rescheduled to now take place on Saturday 31st August 2002. This was necessary because of several factors including:
- Wishing to bring some superior acts in from Europe who will not be scheduling any shows in the first half of next year. A number will be recording their next album releases at about this time. It seems more sense to have our show around the same time of the Major European Festivals when bands would be more committed to coming to the UK, with a product to promote.
- Eliminate a potential clash with the recently announced Ozzfest at Donington.
- Bring the festival in line with Derby Jubilee 2002 celebrations who will help to sponsor the festival to become a bigger and better event!
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Contests
- Hitsquad is giving away $1000 worth of music equipment every week in this competition. USA residents only.
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