Metal News for October 4, 2004
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22 news articles posted on this day.
Dillinger Escape Plan Guitarist Suffers Arm Injury
Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Brian Benoit recently suffered an arm injury, rendering him incapable of performing during the tour the group just embarked upon with Every Time I Die, Zao, and Misery Signals. Details surrounding the injury haven't been officially disclosed, though reports suggest a pinched nerve. Regardless, Benoit could possibly require surgery and will likely be out of commission for several weeks. Filling in on the tour is band friend, James.
Norma Jean Ready To Record 'O God The Aftermath'
Having returned home from their recent tour with Throwdown et al, Norma Jean will spend the next several weeks completing the writing process for their next album. Recording will take place in November and December in Seattle with producer Matt Bayles (Isis, Mastodon) at Studio Litho (Deftones, Botch). The record will be entitled "O God The Aftermath" and should see release in March 2005 via Solid State Records.
Eighteen Visions Scraps US Tour For European Tour
The upcoming Eighteen Visions, Remembering Never, Boys Night Out, and It Dies Today tour has been cancelled. The U.S. tour was to run from November 6th until December 10th, but has been scrapped now that Eighteen Visions "got an awesome opportunity for a massive tour in Europe." Instead, Remembering Never will now co-headline a U.S. tour with Most Precious Blood, with support from Dead To Fall and It Dies Today. Dates will span late-November to late-December. Meanwhile, Boys Night Out will tour the U.S. during the same time period with Emery and From First To Last.
Fear Factory, No Warning, Trivium Tour Dates
FEAR FACTORY will be hooking up with NO WARNING and TRIVIUM immediately following their co-headlining tour with LAMB OF GOD. Their dates with NO WARNING and TRIVIUM are as follows:
November 17 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
November 18 - Louisville, KY @ Jillian's
November 19 - Little Rock, AR @ Juanita's Cantina Ballroom
November 20 - Houston, TX @ Engine Room
Manson's Depech Mode Cover Was A Replacement
Marilyn Manson tells MTV News that his cover of Depeche Mode's hit 'Personal Jesus' actually replaced a duet between Manson and Garbage singer Shirley Manson on his greatest hits album. "That's what we were originally planning to do for this album, but the track didn't really come out exactly how we wanted it," Manson explained. "It wasn't fantastic enough to even be on either of our albums...I wasn't in the best frame of mind when I did it, and I had to take some time away, and that's when I had a moment of clarity and 'Personal Jesus' came to mind."
Read the full article at MTV.com.
Watch Cradle Of Filth's 'Nymphetamine' Video
Cradle Of Filth is out with the video to their new single 'Nymphetamine'. You can watch it online in high, med, or low formats.
Duff Mckagan Tempted By Microsoft
In an interview with Ireland's Belfast Telegraph, bassist Duff Mckagan (Velvet Revolver/ex-Guns N' Roses) revealed that in 1998, after the breakup of Guns 'N' Roses, he headed back to school. The Velvet Revolver bassist and his wife, Susan, had relocated to Seattle, and that's where he earned a degree in finance.
"After I finished rehab, I needed to find ways to fill my time, so I started going through the financial statements of Guns from the previous four years. I couldn't make sense of them, so I thought it might be a good idea to go back to school and learn how it all worked."
After McKagan earned his finance degree, Microsoft offered him a job. The bassist admits he was tempted. "Sure I was. You always want what you don't have, and I thought that would be very interesting. But then I got another opportunity, to be in a killer band with a bunch of old friends. In the end, it was no contest."
Himsa DVD Teaser Posted Online
Seattle's Himsa have uploaded a "teaser" for their upcoming DVD, "You've Seen Too Much", at this location.
"You've Seen Too Much", due on January 25 via Prosthetic, will include the complete concert from the band's sold out Graceland show in Seattle this past summer, behind-the-scenes footage, and the uncensored videos for "Rain To The Sound of Panic" and "A Girl In Glass".
As previously reported, Himsa have secured the opening slot on this fall's "Headbanger's Ball Tour" beginning November 4 in Sayreville, NJ. The tour also features Bleeding Through, Arch Enemy, and headliners Cradle Of Filth. A complete list of currently confirmed tour dates is available at this location.
Elvenking Comment On Singer Return To The Fold
Italian "pagan metal" band Elvenking have issued a statement confirming that they have been rejoined by singer Damnagoras.
Damnagoras left the band in August 2002 due to "health reasons" and was replaced by Kleid.
Commented Elvenking: "After the long wait, we can officially confirm Damnagoras' return in the band. The singer who left Elvenking two years ago has joined his fellows back in order to re-create the original heathen spirit and essence that bound every single member to each other. The band, after the release of their last album 'Wyrd' (recorded with a different singer, Kleid) entered a difficult period due to various reasons related to the musical direction to take, personal relations, business affairs, etc. Put in front of this situation, there was no choice for ELVENKING to keep on expressing themselves still being faithful to what the band was born for. Now that the original line-up is still together, things are going great and the songwriting process for the third album has been nearly completed!
"After the release of 'Wyrd' the contract between Elvenking and AFM Records was about to end, but following the amazing results both for sales and critcs of the two albums, we're happy to announce that the band and AFM will keep on working together also for the next one!"
The follow-up to 2001's "Heathenreel", "Wyrd" was recorded in three different studios, including the Gernhart facility in Siegburg, Germany and was mixed in December at House Of Music in Stuttgart, Germany with producer Achim Kohler (Primal Fear, Brainstorm). The cover artwork was painted by pagan artist Duncan Storr, who has previously worked with Skyclad and Rage, among others.
Europe Enter Swedish Album Chart At No. 2
Reunited Swedish hard rockers Europe have entered the Swedish album chart at position No. 2 with their comeback studio album, "Start from the Dark". View the entire chart at this location.
The group's first collection of new material since 1991's "Prisoners In Paradise", "Start from the Dark" was produced by Kevin Elson (who had previously worked with Europe on their multi-platinum 1986 release, "Final Countdown") and is said to feature a "heavier" direction, in the vein of the group's earlier albums. A video for "Got to Have Faith" has been posted online at this location (Windows Media).
Europe will kick off a European tour on October 14 in Helsinki, Finland. A complete list of currently confirmed tour dates is available at this location.
Savatage On Hold For Business Reasons
In a recent interview with BW&BK about his new project Jon Olivas's Pain, Savatage frontman/founder Jon Oliva explained why the long awaited follow-up to the band's 2001 album Poets And Madmen hasn't surfaced.
“Savatage has been together for 23 years, all the guys in the band except for me play with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, I write for TSO, and unfortunately Savatage has taken a back seat to that. It’s for business reasons mainly, because you don’t take something that’s selling out Madison Square Garden and 18,000 seat arenas and crush it over a band that sells 100,000 records. That’s common sense, and Savatage can go on as long as the guys want to make records. We’re planning on doing something for the 25th Anniversary of the band, which falls in 2007. We’ve been compiling video footage and I’ve been working on material, so we’re just going to see what happens. But, that’s still a couple years away, and in the meantime I want to go out and play. I don’t want to sit around and get old, which is why I came up with Jon Oliva’s Pain. I figure that if it takes two or three years to get another Savatage record out it’s not gonna matter because I’ll still be doing stuff that makes me happy.”
The Jon Oliva's Pain debut, 'Tage Mahal, will be released on October 25th through SPV. Savatage guitarist Chris Caffery released his solo debut Faces / God Damn War on September 24th.
Angra Temple Of Shadows Release Date
According to Angra's European label, SPV, the band's new album Temple Of Shadows will be released on November 15th. The track list is as follows: 'Deus Le Volt!', 'Spread Your Fire', 'Angels And Demons', 'Waiting Silence', 'Wishing Well', 'Temple Of Hate', 'Shadow Hunter', 'No Pain For The Dead', 'Winds Of Destination', 'Sprouts Of Time', 'Morning Star' and 'Late Redemption'.
There will be a limited edition version of the album featuring a bonus DVD, Rebirth World Tour - Live In Sao Paulo, which was released in South America last year. The track list includes 'In Excelsis', 'Nova Era', 'Acid Rain', 'Angels Cry', 'Heroes Of Sand', 'Metal Icarus', 'Millenium Sun', 'Make Believe', drum solo, 'Unholy Wars', 'Rebirth', 'Time', 'Running Alone', 'Crossing', 'Nothing To Say', 'Unfinished Allegro', 'Carry On', and 'The Number Of The Beast' (Iron Maiden cover).
The package will also feature backstage footage, Rebirth World Tour in Brazil, Japan, Taiwan and Europa, a photo gallery, and video clips (approximate running time: 160 minutes).
Usurper 'Cryptobeast' Listening Party Announced
The new Usurper CD, entitled "Cryptobeast", won't be out on Earache Records until the early spring of 2005. While waiting for the pressing/layout/booklet and assorted necessities, the band wants to give some fans the chance to get an early preview.
Here are the details.
Saturday November 6, 2004
Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago IL
(773) 472 - 2771
http://barsonline.com/chicago/delilahs
21+ with an open bar from 9pm - 12am
Only a $5 cover!
The album will be played at 11pm. Note: Usurper will NOT be performing live at this event!
The group's fifth full-length album, "Cryptobeast" was recorded at Chicago's Rax Trax Studios with producer Neil Kernon (Judas Priest, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse). The follow-up to 2003's "Twilight Dominion" marks the recording debut with the group of new singer Dan "Tyrantor" Lawson and the return of the band's original drummer, Joe "Apocalyptic" Warlord.
Mnemic 'Deathbox' Video Available For Download
Denmark's modern thrashers Mnemic have uploaded the video for their new single, "Deathbox", at this location (MPG file, 37 MB). The video was directed by Patric Ulleaus (Dimmu Borgir, In Flames, Lacuna Coil) of Revolver Films at the Revolver Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden.
"Deathbox" is the first single off Mnemic's sophomore album, "The Audio Injected Soul", available now on Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to last year's "Mechanical Spin Phenomena" was recorded at AntFarm Studios in Aarhus, Denmark with producer Tue Madsen and is said to be is "much faster and more dynamic" than its predecessor.
Nightwish New Single Tops Finnish Chart
Nightwish's new single, "Wish I Had An Angel", has entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 1. View the entire chart at this location.
As previously reported, the track, which is the second single from the group's latest album, "Once", will appear on the soundtrack to the new movie "Alone In The Dark", starring Christian Slater and Tara Reid. Directing the movie and the "Wish I Had An Angel" video is Uwe Boll. The film is expected to receive a theatrical release this fall.
Malevolent Creation Founder In New Project
Apocalypse Rising members Alex Marquez (ex-Malevolent Creation, Demolition Hammer, Solstice) and Dennis Munoz (ex-Solstice) have teamed up with Malevolent Creation founder Phil Fasciana and former Malevolent Creation drummer Gus Rios in an as-yet-unnamed new band. Alex will be handling the vocal duties in this project. Phil and Alex will be reuniting for the first time in ten years and are both said to be "anxious to hear what happens."
In related news, Apocalypse Rising have completed work on their debut demo and are currently seeking a record deal. The quartet, whose lineup is completed by second guitarist Willy Medina and bass player Mike Marabell, play a style of music described as "power metal/early '80s thrash." Marquez is handling the vocal duties in the band and is recording all the drum tracks in the studio (the group plan to utilize a session drummer for live performances). Songtitles featured on the demo are as follows: "Rise for the Cause", "Apocalypse Rising" and "One for Tommorow".
For more information, visit www.apocalypserising.com.
Rising Moon New Song Available For Download
Italian death metallers Rising Moon have uploaded an MP3 of their new track "Cyborg Insane" at this location.
"Cyborg Insane" comes off the group's forthcoming fourth full-length album, "They Are As Us", tentatively due this fall through Finland's Rising Realm Records.
The follow-up to 2001's "...For The Remained Time" was recorded at Outer Sound Studios (Novembre, Stormlord, Thy Majestie). Rising Moon are said to deliver "melodic form of death metal with touches of doom metal in the vein of My Dying Bride and In Flames."
"They Are As Us" track listing:
01. Death's Color
02. Digression
03. They Are As Us
04. Cyborg Insane
05. Irrevelant Senses
06. Contact
07. Swedish Metal
08. Escape & Operate
09. Almost Insignificant
Video clips taken during the recording sessions for "They Are As Us" can be viewed at this location.
Deicide: San Diego Show Cancelled
Deicide have cancelled their previously announced show on October 4 at 4th & B in San Diego, California. No reason was given for the cancellation. Goatwhore, Cattle Decapitation, Jungle Rot and Gutrot will be doing a make-up show without Deicide on the same night at Brick By Brick in San Diego for only $7. A flyer for the concert can be viewed at this location.
The Legion To Enter Studio In Early 2005
Swedish black/death metallers The Legion are busy writing songs for the follow-up to last year's debut album, "Unseen to Creation". "Seven tracks are completed so far and the new material will for sure surpass anything we’ve ever done before," the band write on their web site. "We are planning to start the recording of this as-yet-untitled album sometime early next year."
The Legion's debut album, "Unseen To Creation", was released last October through France's Listenable Records. The CD, which was recorded at Abyss Studios with producer Tommy Tägtgren, features "ten songs of complex and eclectic black/death metal, ranging in style from Morbid Angel to Setherial." The cover art was done by Kris Verwimp, who has previously worked with Marduk, Absu, and Immortal, among others.
The Chasm Touring Bassist Announced
Chicago's The Chasm have announced that they will be joined by bassist Ivan Galdamez of Chicago's Whorrid during their upcoming gigs with Mortician.
The Chasm's new album, "The Spell of Retribution", is scheduled for release on November 16 via Earache Records. The vinyl edition will be released on a single disc and the first 250 copies (the "Death & Retribution" edition) will include a limited-edition poster.
Comprising 10 tracks with a running time of over 66 minutes, "The Spell of Retribution" represents The Chasm's "most adventurous and ambitious project to date, and firmly sets them apart from the rest of the current death metal scene by incorporating purposely lengthy songs dealing with intricate concepts close to the heart of frontman Daniel Corchado," according to a posting on the Earache web site.
Recorded at Soto Sound Studios in Illinois and then mixed by Corchado at Lux Inframundis, the album's recording was not without its problems, including at one point a studio fire that set the schedule back and led to the CD taking longer than anticipated to complete.
A full-length MP3 of the new The Chasm track "Fortress", taken from the forthcoming album, is available for download at this location.
Korn To Perform At Los Angeles In-Store
Korn will be performing at the Fullerton, CA Best Buy, located at 120 E. Imperial Hwy (714-871-3281), on Tuesday, October 5 at 6pm. If you live in the area, come down, see the band perform and then pick up the group's new CD, "Greatest Hits Vol. 1", and get your copy signed.
As previously reported, Korn will be taping an outdoor performance for ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show on Monday, October 4 between 8 and 10 p.m. at a "secret" location in Los Angeles.
Korn's new album, "Greatest Hits, Vol. 1", featuring highlights from the first 10 years of the band's recording career, is scheduled for release on October 5 via Immortal/Epic.
In addition to Korn's biggest songs, "Greatest Hits" also includes two brand-new covers. The first is the band's current single, a remake of Cameo's "Word Up", while the second is a medley of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall, Parts 1, 2, & 3".
Velvet Revolver To Guest On Jay Leno
According to a posting on the RCA Records web site, Velvet Revolver will be the featured musical guests on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday, October 14 at 11:35 p.m. EST.
Velvet Revolver are due to tour the U.S. later this year before they return for a series of European dates in February.
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