Metal News for October 5, 2007
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Fair To Midland Announces Dates w/ Serj Tankian
Fair to Midland is currently touring the US with Chevelle, and has also announced a bunch of dates with Serj Tankian: Oct 28 in San Francisco (where FTM just opened for the Smashing Pumpkins in July) and the UK and Europe in November.
Fair to Midland are also currently being featured in October’s issue of Alternative Press and their second single “Tall Tales Taste Like Sour Grapes” off their album Fables From a Mayfly debuted at #3 this week on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart.
You can check out some live footage from a recent show in Flint, MI where singer Darroh Suddereth literally hanging from the rafters...without missing a note.
Here are the latest FAIR TO MIDLAND tour dates: More...
Tool Announce More U.S. Tour Dates
TOOL will tour the United States again from mid-November to Christmas. So far the following dates have been confirmed:
Nov. 14 - Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
Nov. 16 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
Nov. 17 - New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena
Nov. 19 - Tulsa, OK @ Tulsa Convention Center
Nov. 21 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
Nov. 23 - Casper, WY @ Casper Events Center
Nov. 24 - Salt Lake City, UT @ E Center
Nov. 25 - Billings, MT @ Metrapark Arena
Nov. 27 - Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre
Dec. 04 - Everett, WA @ Everett Events Center
Dec. 05 - Portland, OR @ Memorial Coliseum
Dec. 07 - Spokane, WA @ Spokane Arena
Dec. 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ Nokia Theatre
Dec. 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ Nokia Theatre More...
Nightwish Announce North American Fall Tour Dates
Few artists achieve the success that Finnish orchestral metal pioneers Nightwish have acquired, and in their second inception, the band are poised for an international explosion. Nightwish have announced a fall North American tour with dark metal titans Paradise Lost, kicking off on October 15 in Springfield, Virginia and ending in Atlanta, Georgia on November 17. This tour marks the band's first time on US soil since August 2004, readily armed with new vocalist Anette Olzon. The band will be performing compositions from their new album Dark Passion Play as well as Nightwish classics. Distinctively a unique fusion of guitars, keyboards and rapid-fire percussion, topped off with breathtaking operatic style vocals, Nightwish deliver an unforgettable live show. The band is excited to bring the new era of their career to eager North American fans.
Nightwish released Dark Passion Play in the US on October 2nd, notably featuring new vocalist Anette Olzon. Already selling almost 70,000 copies in Finland since its' September 26th release, the album was certified double platinum. Marking their first studio album in three years, Dark Passion Play intertwines progressive structures with their signature symphonic melodies and haunting female vocals. Working with the St. Martens of the Field Orchestra, along with the Metro Voices Choir, Dark Passion Play delivers an exceptionally high level of musicianship. The band has also filmed a video for their first single, "Amaranth." The video can be viewed here.
Tour dates are as follows:
10/15 Springfield, VA Jaxx
10/16 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero
10/18 New York, NY Nokia Theatre
10/20 Worcester, MA The Palladium
10/21 Montreal, QUE Metropolis
10/23 Toronto, ONT Docks Nightclub
10/24 Cleveland, OH Peabody's Downunder
10/26 Detroit, MI Harpo's
10/27 Chicago, IL House of Blues
10/28 Loop Station, MN First Avenue
10/31 Seattle, WA Showbox
11/1 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
11/2 San Francisco, CA Slim's
11/4 West Hollywood, CA House of Blues
11/6 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
11/7 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
11/8 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
11/10 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
11/11 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom
11/12 Woodland, TX 19th Hole
11/14 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
11/15 Lake Buena Vista, FL House of Blues
11/17 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Lamb Of God Post Audio Commercial For Winter Tour
Lamb of God recently posted an audio clip advertising their upcoming winter tour with Killswitch Engage, DevilDriver, and Soilwork on their official website. Check it out here.
Ex-Nightwish Singer Announces Finnish Tour Dates
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has added a Finnish date to her upcoming November/December European tour. Her schedule is now as follows:
Nov. 25 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbia Club
Nov. 27 - London, UK @ Electric Ballroom
Nov. 29 - Budapest, Hungary @ Petöfi Hall
Dec. 02 - Moscow, Russia @ Club B1
Dec. 08 - Kuusankoski, Finland @ Sami Hyypiä Areena
Dec. 10 - Köln, Germany @ Live Music Hall
Dec. 11 - Paris, France @ Elysee-Montmartre
Dec. 13 - Amsterdam, Holland @ Melkweg
Dec. 18 - Zürich, Switzerland @ X-Tra
Turunen has revealed the lineup of the backing band that will accompany her for the above-listed "warm-up concerts." It will be as follows:
Bass: Doug Wimbish
Guitars: Alex Scholpp
Drums: Mike Terrana
Keys: Maria Ilmoniemi
Cello: Max Silja and Markus Hohti
Lead and back vocals, guitars, additional electronic drums and keyboards: Toni Turunen
Lead vocals: Tarja Turunen
A very exclusive free download snippet for a limited period of time of two brand new songs from Tarja Turunen's new solo album, "My Winter Storm", is available here. Free registration is required.
In This Moment To Play All Off Dates With Zombie
Following their breakthrough run on Ozzfest 2007, and most recently as direct support to Megadeth, the Southern CA quintet IN THIS MOMENT will now make the big move to arenas this fall opening for the legendary Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie. The group has also just been confirmed as the direct support act for all of Zombie’s off-dates throughout the tour. See the Century Media tour section or visit their official MySpace page for their current itinerary.
IN THIS MOMENT recently visited the EMI offices (Century Media’s distributor) in Hollywood, CA to perform a special acoustic performance for its staff. Segments of this performance were cut into a new EPK alongside new interview footage. Click here to check it out.
IN THIS MOMENT have also been creating a buzz at commercial radio with their latest single, “Beautiful Tragedy,” which is currently Top 40 on the Active Rock charts. The captivating new video for the track, directed by Robert Hall (Josh Todd), can now also be streamed at the band's myspace page.
General Surgery Confirmed For Portugal's GrindFest
Legendary Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY and Italy's CRIPPLE BASTARDS are the first two confirmed acts for Grindfest 2008, set to take place February 2, 2008 in Recarei (near Porto), Paredes, Portugal. More bands will be announced soon.
Groups interested in playing the festival should contact grindfest@caos-emergente.com.
For more information, go to www.myspace.com/grindfest.
GENERAL SURGERY recently parted ways with singer Grant McWilliams and replaced him with Erik Sahlström (MAZE OF TORMENT, SERPENT OBSCENE).
Exodus Guitarist Updates On New Album
Exodus guitarist Gary Holt posted a message on the official Exodus website:
Just wanted to say a quick word. Fired up for the release date (of The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A), it can't come quick enough. Been doing press all day, every day, and while my ear hurts from holding a fucking piece of plastic to it hours on end, the response to the album has surpassed anything we could have hoped for. It's going over huge with every one I've talked to who's heard the record. Me, I haven't listened to it in a couple of months. I sick of that, I want to play these bastards live! Now if I can only find time between all the press and shit to get back to song writing, I'll be happy. And I'll see some of you soon in South America!
Sigh's Gallows Gallery Remastered By James Murphy
The End Records have announced plans to reissue SIGH’s 2005 album Gallows Gallery on November 27th, 2007.
The reissue, remastered by James Murphy, also features revamped artwork and several bonus tracks. The band recently released their album Hangman’s Hymn in June of this year to rave reviews.
About the reissue, singer/founder/frontman Mirai Kawashima says: “In the beginning, Gallows Gallery was planned to be pretty much a jazzy album. You’ll hear the discarded pieces along with some alternate versions never heard before in the bonus tracks. Remastered by the mighty James Murphy, finally Gallows Gallery will be released in the form of what it should have been!”
The tracklisting for the reissue of Gallows Gallery is:
1. “Pale Monument”
2. “In A Drowse”
3. “The Enlightment Day”
4. “Confession To Be Buried”
5. “The Tranquilizer Song”
6. “Midnight Sun”
7. “Silver Universe”
8. “Gavotte Grim”
9. “Messiahplan”
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11. “The Tranquilizer Song” (David Harrow Mix)
12. “Pale Monument” (Harsh Vocal Version)
13. “In A Drowse” (Demo 2003)
14. “Messiahplan” (Gunface Alternate Guitar Solo Take)
15. “The Tranquilizer Song” (David Harrow Remix Outtake)
16. “Jazzy Outtake 1”
17. “Jazzy Outtake 2”
In other SIGH news, the band’s song “Inked in Blood” from Hangman’s Hymn is featured on the free compilation from SonicFrontiers.net.
To find out more on the compilation, go here.
Mutiny Post Studio Video Of Drum Sessions
Mutiny recently posted another video of their sessions at Legacy Recording studio, mainly consisting of drummer Samus recording his parts for their upcoming demo. You can check it out below. This drumming video and all other studio videos can be found at Mutiny's YouTube channel. More...
Negura Bunget Sign To Lupus Lounge
Romanian band NEGURA BUNGET and Lupus Lounge have agreed upon an encompassing collaboration. Among other things, Lupus Lounge will re-release From Transylvanian Forests as well as the albums Zirnindu-Sa, Maiastru Sfetnic and Sala Molksa with extensive bonus material. The band is also planning a new recording of the album Maiastru Sfetnic featuring a traditional Transylvanian orchestra. NEGURA BUNGET are going to fulfil their contract with the label Code666, but have voiced their trust in Lupus Lounge in that a contract on future releases after the cessation of the cooperation with Code666 has already been signed. In its music, this ambitious and challenging (their listeners as well as themselves) band unites original black metal atmospheres with many-layered arrangements deeply inspired by local Transylvanian spirituality and folklore.
Chris Volz To Tour In Support of Solo Effort
Chris Volz, formerly of FLAW and the recently-disbanded Five.Bolt.Main, will kick off his tour this weekend in support of his solo album, “Redemption,” which was just released on September 11th on Rock Ridge Music. So far, dates are planned through the month of October with more to come. Joining Volz in his touring band are: Taz Marazz, drums; Johnny Pisano, bass (who played on the album); and Jack Frost, guitar.
In commenting on “Redemption,” Volz says: “The lyrics on this record are very personal. I don’t sing about anything I haven’t felt or don’t mean. Personally, this record was my turn to grab the reins. This album is, with no offense meant to any of my former bandmates, the chance to do everything I’ve always wanted to do.” The recording process took two weeks, the fastest recording experience of Volz’s career. “I have never recorded that expediently. The musicians we worked with were extremely professional and productive. It all flowed very well and everything fell right into place.”
Joining Volz in the studio for said recording experience were Matt Chiaravalle (Kittie, Crossbreed, Warren Zevon) and Jason Spiewak (Five.Bolt.Main) in both production capacity and as players on the record. Also performing on the record were: Danny Schuler (Biohazard), Chris Vitali (Orange 9mm), Johnny Pisano (Ryan Adams, Marky Ramone, Jesse Malin), and Rich Smalley (The NightRats, Looker).
Volz Redemption tour dates are as follows: More...
Strung Out Has Van, Gear Stolen In Philadelphia
California's Strung Out had their van, trailer, equipment, etc. stolen yesterday in Philadelphia. Drummer Jordan Burns has posted the following information via the group's website:
"So our van and trailer just got stolen from our hotel here in Philly around 7 30am. We had just checked in and no more then 20 minutes later, Chris happen to look out the window and see our van driving out. Sure enough, it was skidrow motherfucker ripping it off. So we have lost ALL of our equipment, all of our merch, tons of personal stuff and we are pretty much fucked and stuck in a shitty Days Inn in a fucked up part of town in Philly. There was a double homicide 2 blocks down the road that we were watching about on TV so ya, not a nice part of town at all. Anyhow, if you live in Philly, please be on the look out for our van and trailer. Its a light blue ford E 350 15 passenger van with a white trailer with white rims. There is a bull skull mounted on the front of the grill. We are trying to think what to do. We will figure out how the show must go on though because we for sure dont want to or are we thinking about canceling the tour. We have a lot to figure out here."
Abysmal Dawn Enters The Studio, Gives Update
Vocalist/guitarist, Charles Elliott, of the Los Angeles-based extreme metal band ABYSMAL DAWN, recently offered an update on the progress of their upcoming sophomore release:
"We're running a little behind schedule, but we'll be entering John Haddad's (EYES OF FIRE, INTRONAUT) new studio in Corona, CA on November 2nd to start churning out some punishing new tunes. Lately we've been rehearsing like mad men trying to get everything perfect. The songs are a bit more challenging to say the least but we wouldn't have it any other way! A lot of the newer material is in the 250 bpm range and we may even push it further if we're feeling crazy enough haha! Expect some faster stuff as well as some slightly longer epic songs this time around. We've been shredding away trying to write some jaw dropping leads for you guys as well. When it's all laid down to tape hopefully we turn a few heads and gain a few more fans in the process. I think it's pretty safe to say that this one is going to top "From Ashes" but we'll let you be the judge of that. Wish us luck!"
ABYSMAL DAWN's debut album, "From Ashes", was released in April 2006 via Crash Music Inc. It was engineered, mixed and mastered by John Haddad at Shiva Industries. The band toured in support of that album
this past fall alongside SIX FEET UNDER, KRISIUN and DECAPITATED. ABYSMAL DAWN has also played with reunited black metal legends EMPEROR and IMMORTAL.
To-Mera Find New Keyboardist
British progressive dark metallers TO-MERA have issued the following update:
"We're absolutly delighted to announce that Hen from the rather excellent HAKEN will be joining To-Mera (as well as continuing in Haken).
Hen is not only a very skillful keyboard player, but he's also a first class guitarist which will give us more options on the live front.
Nightwish Announce Australian Tour Dates
"It has been revealed the Finish symphonic/power metal group NIGHTWISH will be returning to Australia at the start of 2008."
Confirmed dates include:
January 27 at Metro Fremantle - Perth, Australia
January 29 at HQ - Adelaide, Australia
January 30 at Palais Theatre - Melbourne, Australia
February 1 at Enmore Theatre - Sydney, Australia
February 2 at The Tivoli - Brisbane, Australia
As previously reported, Nightwish also have the following North American tour dates scheduled: More...
33 Minute Interview With Jon Schaffer Available
A 33 minute interview, conducted by Icedearth.com with Jon Schaffer on September 24, 2007, can be downloaded and/or heard at this location. To download the interview, use your mouse to right-click on the link above, and then select, "Download Linked File." The download is 30.6 MB.
If the link above does not work for you, copy and paste the URL below into your web browser:
http://www.icedearth.com/media/interview_092407.mp3
Topics covered in the interview include the relevance of chart positions in the internet age, the impact of illegal music downloads on the band's touring schedule, Something Wicked Part II recording update, the upcoming November UK tour with HEAVEN AND HELL, 2008 tours, and future plans for the Set Abominae/Something Wicked storyline.
ICED EARTH kicks off their European tour with supporting act, ANNIHILATOR, on October 8 in Koln, Germany.
Verse and To Kill European Tour Dates
Verse and To Kill will tour Europe together in January. Here are the tour dates:
02/01 Italy Livorno Cage club
03/01 Switzerland Brugg Picadelly
04/01 Belgium Schaffen JC Smurf
05/01 France Sauvigny les Bois Salle des Fetes
06/01 UK London Underworld
07/01 UK Stoke On Trent The Glebe
08/01 UK Bristol The Croft
10/01 Germany Marburg KFZ
11/01 Germany Essen Cafe Nova - Break Down The Walls Festival
12/01 Germany Lichtenstein JZ Riot
13/01 Germany Bielefeld AJZ
14/01 Germany München Orange House
Blacklisted, Shipwreck, Soul Control Tour Dates
Blacklisted, Shipwreck, and Soul Control will tour Europe this Winter. Here are the tour dates:
28/12 Holland Amsterdam Bitterzoet
31/12 Germany Rosswein Juha
02/01 Sweden Linköping Skylten
04/01 Finland Helsinki Semifinal
05/01 Finland Jyväskylä Lutakko
08/01 Germany Berlin Cassiopeia
09/01 Poland Warsaw Radio Luxemburg
10/01 Czech Rep Prague 0.0.7
11/01 Germany Nürnberg Z-Bau, Roter Salon
17/01 France Toulouse Le caravan serail
19/01 Germany Essen Cafe Nova
20/01 UK London Underworld
21/01 UK Cardiff Lepub
22/01 UK Manchester Star And Garter
Liquid Tension Experiment Headline PA's Nearfest X
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT — the instrumental progressive rock/metal project featuring DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums), John Petrucci (guitar) and Jordan Rudess (guitar) alongside progressive rock icon Tony Levin (bass) of KING CRIMSON and PETER GABRIEL fame — will headline the first night of the NEARfest X, set to take place June 21-22, 2008 at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Also scheduled to appear are DISCIPLINE, ECHOLYN and KOENJI HYAKKEI.
As previously reported, Magna Carta has set an October 23 U.S. release date (one day earlier internationally) for the new album from LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT. Entitled "Spontaneous Combustion" (cover), the CD features previously unreleased "jams" recorded during the sessions for the band's second full-length album, "Liquid Tension Experiment 2", in October 1998 at Millbrook Studios in upstate New York. More...
Marilyn Manson Show Evacuated
Fans attending MARILYN MANSON's concert in Auckland, New Zealand Wednesday night (October 3) were made to evacuate the venue just four songs into the shock rocker's set.
Manson, who was playing a sold-out show in Auckland Town Hall, left the stage and security came on to ask concert goers to leave.
No explanation was given for the evacuation, but excessive smoke from smoke machines on the stage was wafting around the venue.
Firefighters were seen entering the building, and fire engines and ambulances were parked outside.
After a 10-minute delay patrons were allowed back into the venue and Manson continued his set.
Drowning Pool Post New Video Online
Texas based hard rock/ metal act Drowning Pool have posted their new music video for the song "Enemy" online.
The track is the second on the album and is also the second single following "Soldiers."
Two tracks from the latest album "Full Circle" have been featured on Saw soundtracks aswell, with "No More" appearing on the soundtrack to Saw 3 and "Shame" to be featured on the forthcoming Saw 4 soundtrack. More...
Reports Of Ian MacKaye's Death False
Various reports announcing that legendary hardcore punk icon Ian MacKaye (MINOR THREAT, FUGAZI, Dischord Records) died on Monday night in Baltimore are false. The Baltimore Sun has reported that he is indeed alive after speaking to him on the phone today. He told the newspaper that, “I am happy to report that I am not dead.”
Manowar Make Big Promises For Magic Circle Fest
A five-minute video clip containing left-over fan interviews from the upcoming Magic Circle Festival DVD can be viewed below.
The Magic Circle Festival, which was organized by MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music, took place July 6-7, 2007 Bad Arolsen, Germany and was reportedly attended by 25,000 fans.
In addition to different sets by MANOWAR on each day, this year's Magic Circle Festival featured performances by GAMMA RAY, MAJESTY, HOLYHELL, MOB RULES, STORMWARRIOR, MESSIAH'S KISS, DAVID SHANKLE GROUP, LION'S SHARE, HEAVENLY, IMPERIA and SAIDIAN.
MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio reportedly announced at this year's Magic Circle Festival that the event will be held annually from now on. On the first day of next year's gathering, MANOWAR will sign as much stuff as they can and will give away "thousands" of free beers and copies of their new single as well as four custom-built chopper bikes, each belonging to one of the bandmembers. On top of that, MANOWAR will apparently play their first six albums in their entirety, from "Battle Hymns" to "Kings of Metal". More...
Megadeth Frontman To Appear On "Alex Jones Show"
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will guest on today's (Friday, October 5) edition of "The Alex Jones Show" to discuss politics and music. The interview is especially interesting due to Alex Jones' highly controversial stand on (and exposure of) government-sponsored terror, the elite's alleged plan to exterminate 80 percent of the population of the earth and so on. The show airs at 12 p.m. (noon) EST and can be heard live via the Internet at InfoWars.com.
As previously reported., MEGADETH's "Warchest" 4-CD+DVD collection has had its release date pushed back to October 9 from the previously announced October 2. No reason was given for the delay.
"Warchest" (Capitol/EMI) features more than six hours of digitally remastered content, hand-selected by Dave Mustaine, including 30 audio and video tracks making their global release debuts, and an additional three tracks that have never before been released in the U.S. "Warchest"'s release caps Mustaine and Capitol/EMI's in-depth MEGADETH catalog remastering and restoration campaign, which has encompassed the band's Capitol studio albums, while also adding new audio and video collections to the band's arsenal.
Armed with digitally remastered career-defining album cuts, soundtrack and compilation sides, unreleased live and studio performances and interview clips spanning more than 20 years, "Warchest" is the ultimate MEGADETH compendium. Included in the trove are a full 75-minute live set from a night on the 1990 "Clash of the Titans" tour and a DVD of highlights from a 1992 stop supporting "Countdown To Extinction" — two historical shows, both making their release debuts on "Warchest". The set's custom "vac-u-form" packaging showcases a 3-D ammo belt on its front and a 36-page booklet with an essay by Ian Christe and a comprehensive discography, complemented by an array of photos and images.
Soilent Green Sign To Metal Blade
Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Southern sludge grind-metallers SOILENT GREEN. The band will begin recording its fifth full-length album on October 15 at Mana Studios in Tampa, Florida with producer/engineer Erik Rutan (CANNIBAL CORPSE, HATE ETERNAL, GOATWHORE, VITAL REMAINS). Expect the new album to be out in 2008 with heavy touring to follow.
"It is very exciting to have a band of SOILENT GREEN's caliber signed to Metal Blade Records," says Mike Faley, President of Metal Blade Records. "We look forward to working closely with the band to enhance their trademark sound while forging a new chapter in the bands career."
Stated SOILENT GREEN's Brian Patton: "To put it bluntly, I am proud and excited about our new relationship with Metal Blade. We are for sure a band that has had our ups and downs and are looking forward to a new chapter with this release. We have put a lot of work into the new material and hope that you will enjoy."
Added bassist Scott Crochet: "Check it out! It's very exciting to get the chance to join the ranks of many artists I've admired for so long. I also greatly admire SOILENT GREEN's persistence and determination on bringing the world more sick and interesting sounds, but most of all I personally feel at home by playing my part to make it happen."
Drummer Tommy Buckley commented: "I grew up listening to many of the bands that made their start with Metal Blade Records. I am honored to be on such a legendary label and with the combined efforts of SOILENT GREEN and Metal Blade Records the possibilities of this next SOILENT GREEN release are endless."
Touted as "one of the ten most important hard and heavy bands" by Rolling Stone magazine, SOILENT GREEN has been releasing consistently brutal and groove-laden albums since their first full-length, "Pussysoul", in 1994.
SOILENT GREEN are true road warriors and have played a countless number of shows and toured with bands like PANTERA, CLUTCH, MORBID ANGEL, EYEHATEGOD, BRUTAL TRUTH, ANAL CUNT, NAPALM DEATH, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, GWAR, and ISIS, just to name a few.
Bathory To Re-Release Albums On Vinyl
Black Mark will reissue all 12 studio albums from Swedish black metal pionneers BATHORY on limited-edition picture vinyl. All discs will be "hard-covered by a collection sleeve" and will be made available on November 19. The LPs being reissued are as follows:
"Bathory" (1984)
"The Return" (1985)
"Under The Sign Of The Black Mark" (1987)
"Blood Fire Death" (1988)
"Hammerheart" (1990)
"Twilight Of The Gods" (1991)
"Requiem" (1994)
"Octagon" (1995)
"Blood On Ice" (1996)
"Destroyer Of Worlds" (2001)
"Nordland I" (2002)
"Nordland II" (2003)
Released in June 2006 via Black Mark, "In Memory of Quorthon" contains three CDs, one DVD, a book and a poster. Börje "Boss" Forsberg — owner of Black Mark Records and father of late BATHORY mainman Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg — had previously stated that the package would contain "Quorthon's and BATHORY's complete musical history."
Quorthon was found dead in his apartment in Stockholm, Sweden on June 7, 2004. The 39-year-old, widely considered to be one of black metal's founding fathers, reportedly died of heart failure.
Headline News
Forbidden To Reunite
Legendary San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN will reunite for several shows in 2008. Russ Anderson (vocals), Craig Locicero (guitar), Paul Bostaph (drums), Matt Camacho (bass) and Glen Alvelais (guitar) will bring something that so many of their peers, old-school fans and especially the younger generation of fans that never got to see FORBIDDEN live have been asking for: a true FORBIDDEN reunion!
"We want to show everyone what we used to do was as relevant and powerful as anybody else of that era," Locicero said in a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "The gravity of our influence is really dawning on us now and we're very humbled. We owe it in turn back to those who supported our influenced us in the past. We'll be concentrating mostly on 'Forbidden Evil' [1988] and 'Twisted into Form' [1990] material to give the people what they want. The time is right and it's gonna be a lot of fun. 2008 will also be the 20th anniversary for the release 'Forbidden Evil'. It'll be VERY HEAVY and we're all excited to get started."
Added drummer Paul Bostaph: "Though out the years I've been asked about FORBIDDEN by many people. Fans and friends alike have been wanting to see us play live again. I'm very happy to see this become a reality! I've been honored to play in some great bands. To play with Craig, Glenn, Matt and Russ (a truly great vocalist) again will be a longtime wish come true. I hope FORBIDDEN fans get a kick outta this as much as I will!"
FORBIDDEN is looking to book one Bay Area show for late January early February and look into some festivals in Europe, Japan and Australia starting in late May. These will all be exclusive gigs and there are no plans for a full-fledged tour, at least not in the immediate future. Locicero says, "We'll put our blood and guts into it and give it all we've got! Get ready to have your heads ripped off, motherfuckers!!!"
Any promoters and booking agents that need to get a hold of the band can reach out to them at www.myspace.com/forbidden__evil.
W.A.S.P. Announce Crimson Idol Anniversary Tour
For the first time ever, The Crimson Idol will be performed in its entirety live. Never before has this great work been attempted to be performed this way. The live performance will feature all of the music from the original album but in addition, never before seen video footage will be shown throughout the show from beginning to end. This filmed footage was shot in 1992 and was originally designed to be a full length movie. To commemorate the 15 year anniversary of this milestone album, it will be presented in its original story form. This promises to be a powerful and moving live experience being done on selective dates worldwide in 2007-2008.
Don't Miss it... Jonathan STILL lives here!
Current confirmed W.A.S.P. dates are as follows:
October
26 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Idrogios
27 - Athens, Greece - Gargarin 205
29 - Glasgow, Scotland - Garage
30 - Liverpool, UK - Cavern Club
31 - Dudley, UK - JB's
November
1 - Manchester, UK - Academy
2 - London, UK - Astoria
3 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
4 - Leeds, UK - Rio's
5 - Newcastle, UK - Academy
9 - Trondheim, Norway - Samfundet
10 - Jevnaker, Norway - Venue TBA
11 - Bergen, Norway - USF
13 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
14 - Stavanger, Norway - Folken
16 - Ostersund, Sweden - Eventhuset
17 - Karlstadt, Sweden - Nöjesfabriken
18 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Trädgarn
24 - Riga, Latvia - Sapnu Fabrika
25 - Tallin, Estonia - Rock Café
30 - Chemnitz, Germany - Hellraiser E.V.
December
1 - Zlin, Czech Rep. - Hala Novesta
2 - Budapest, Hungary - Wigwam
12 - Treviso, Italy - New Age
13 - Milan, Italy - Rainbow
14 - Darmstadt, Germany - Centralstation
15 - Düsseldorf, Germany - Philipshalle
16 - Augsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik
17 - Trier, Germany - Europahalle
18 - Berlin, Germany - TBA
19 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
20 - Bremen, Germany - Aladin
21 - Speyer, Germany - Halle 101
22 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Helmet Announce New U.S. Tour Dates
HELMET have confirmed the following US tour dates:
October
29 - Mon TX Austin, TX - Red 7
30 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock
31 - Houston, TX - Meridian
November
2 - St. Petersburg, FL - The State Theatre
3 - Gainesville, FL - Common Grounds
4 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
6 - Orlando, FL - The Backbooth
8 - Wilmington, NC -The Soapbox Laundrolounge
9 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite Theatre
10 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
13 - Knoxville, TN - Blue Cats
14 - Atlanta, GA - The Loft
16 - Little Rock, AR - Juanita's
17 - Fort Worth, TX - Ridglea Theatre
19 - Albuquerque, NM - Launch Pad
21 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
Dark Fortress Announce New Album Title
German black metal outfit DARK FORTRESS have successfully finished the vocal recordings for their new album. The band have issued the following update:
"At the moment guitarist V. Santura is working on the mix. We hereby would like to seize the opportunity to clarify two things:
1. Our new frontman Morean is not the singer, but the guitarist of the band NONEUCLID! The vocal styles of NONEUCLID and Dark Fortress are actually quite different.
2. The forthcoming album, which initially was entitled Scum, is now named Eidolon. The musical compositions remained, but new lyrics and vocal lines have been written and arranged. Eidolon is a concept album which in its nine chapters describes the initiation, dehumanization and unearthly rebirth of a transcending soul by mirror magic and astral projection.
Furthermore, Dark Fortress are confirmed for Metalcamp Festival 2008 (July 4th-6th, 2008) in Tolmin, Slovenia."
Bullet For My Valentine To Perform At Skate Event
According to a press release, UK bashers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will perform at the Extreme Playgrounds 2007 Skateboard World Cup & International BMX Contest. The event takes place on October 12th and 13th in Berlin, Germany. Prize money for contenders is $100,000.
Underoath Filming Shows
Underoath have been filming shows on their current tour. This is for a planned documentary film.
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