Metal News for October 8, 2008
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22 news articles posted on this day.
Finale Enters The Studio
Finale, featuring Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die, is currently recording new material. The band had the following to say:
"Two years ago this started as a way to avoid succumbing to the Buffalo winters and drinking ourselves to death. Now Finale is a full band with six songs that we are currently recording at Audio Magic in our hometown. We hope to one day release it, but as of right now it's just something to send to labels with the hopes of getting more than 5 days in a studio. We are also video recording our progress here which will will post as soon as we get it edited together. Once it's done you will be able to stream all songs in their entirety. The response to what we have done thus far is overwhelming and it has made us realize that finale is not just a project. It's a band capable of recording and playing shows and giving back to the people that have supported us since it was just 2 dudes, an acoustic guitar and a bunch of sparks alcoholic energy drinks. Keep your ear to the ground."
Shining Confirmed for Firebox Metal Fest
The first bands to be added to Firebox Metal Fest's line-up are Shining from Sweden and Forgotten Tomb from Italy. For Shining this would be the first appearance in Finland. The festival will be held for the second time at Rytmikorjaamo, Seinjoki on 17th and 18th of May 2009.
More band announcements are expected in November.
Special Screening for New Opeth DVD Held in London
"The Roundhouse Tapes," the long-awaited new DVD from Opeth will be released on Peaceville Records on October 27th (November 10th in the UK and November 11th in the US).
The DVD will be premiered on November 4th with a special screening at the Prince Charles Cinema in London. The screening will be introduced by the band, who will also be available to sign copies of the DVD following the screening. In addition to the DVD, exclusive merchandise will also be on sale at the cinema.
A limited number of tickets for this special evening are available to purchase from the cinema (www.princecharlescinema.com / 0870 811 2559) for only £10 (plus 50p booking fee).
"The Roundhouse Tapes" contains a critically-acclaimed Opeth performance recorded at The Roundhouse, London in 2006. Described by Rocksound as ‘a show of spectacular greatness in this legendary venue … an amazing performance by one of Europe’s premier epic metal bands’ the DVD perfectly captures the band in scintillating form playing a selection of classics from throughout their career.
A mini-site featuring a trailer for the DVD, info on the release, downloads and more is now online at www.peaceville.com/opeth/theroundhousetapes. The site also offers a free mp3 download of the track "Bleak" to anyone who signs up to the mailing list.
The special edition of the DVD, packaged in a deluxe rigid digibook inside a hard slipcase, with postcards of each band member, an exclusive art booklet featuring the work of Travis Smith (renowned Opeth Sleeve designer) and "The Roundhouse Tapes booklet," is also available to pre-order from the mini-site.
New Amon Amarth Album Debuts on Billboard Charts
The following message has been posted on the Amon Amarth Myspace page:
"This is a special occasion for us. Reaching number 48 on the US Billboard and 35 on the Canadian Billboard is more than we could have hoped for. We would like to thank all our fans in Canada and the USA for this fantastic support. Without you we would not have been able to achieve this. Thank you!”
"Twilight of the Thunder God" also debuted at #5 on the Billboard Independent Albums Chart, #6 on the Billboard Hard Albums Chart, #12 on the Billboard Tastemakers Chart and at # 16 on the Billboard Rock Albums Chart
All chart entries:
Germany: #6, Second week: #30
Finland #10
Sweden: #11, Second week: #33
Austria #14
Switzerland: #21
Canada: #35
Canada: # 6 (Hard Rock)
Canada: # 6 (Independent)
USA: #48
USA: #5 (Independent)
USA: #6 (Hard)
USA: #12 (Tastemakers)
USA: #16 (Rock)
Norway: #50
Belgium: #71
Denmark: #82
Netherlands: #87
United Kingdom: #126
United Kingdom: #8 (Rock & Metal)
United Kingdom: #11 (Independent)
Amon Amarth are currently on their North American tour with Ensiferum, Belphegor and The Absence. Remaining dates are as follows: More...
The Haunted Vocalist Comments On Touring in US
The Haunted vocalist, Peter Dolving, has posted the following message on the band's Myspace in response to fan requests for the band to tour in US:
"We get a lot of you dudes and dudettes out there mailing us, saying you want us to come to the US and all kinds of different places.
"We are working our asses off to make it happen.
"BUT, since our agent is working on this RIGHT NOW as you're reading this, I suggest; Get up, and let your local promotors know how much you want us to come. We have a pretty sweet set up we are working on, so get up and get going, because you guys make a difference! Pitch in folks! Fucking Reprazent!
"To all of you; Thank you for all the support we are getting with this album. I don't think we've ever recieved this much attention, love and support form you people, but god damned it's sweet knowing you care! Becuase we live for this shit, and knowing you are there is INCREDIBLE!
"Again, making a show happen is all about you people, and whether the promotors know you want us, or if they haven't got a clue.
"If that support is there, your support - we can make it happen.
"So all you ugly fuckers out there, and yer sister too - make some fucking noise, let people know and let's do this!"
The Haunted will be embarking on a co-headlining European tour with All That Remains in early 2009. Tour dates can be found at this location.
Download an MP3 of Cynic's "Integral Birth"
Season of Mist has posted an MP3 of a brand new Cynic song, "Integral Birth," off the band's upcoming "Traced In Air" album. "Traced In Air" is scheduled to hit record stores on October 27th. The album contains eight songs and clocks in at around thirty five minutes long.
The special box set edition of "Traced in Air", strictly limited to 1000 copies worldwide, is available exclusively through the Season of Mist mailorder here.
The limited edition package contains:
"Traced in Air" in acrylic DVD case
compressed t-shirt
USB flash drive
Cynic guitar pick
exclusive book
pull out large full color poster of album cover painting
exclusive stickers with Venosa artwork from the record
The book is a one of a kind translucent 20 page journal booklet (magnifying glass included), with personal notes, lyric sketches, rare photos, thoughts and dreams taken directly from CYNIC's universe, mostly consisting of Paul Masvidal's personal journals which tell the story of "Traced in Air" and his own creative process as a songwriter.
To US residents: the box should be sold on via the Century Media and Relapse mailorders, which should help you save on shipping costs.
Drudkh Signs To Season of Mist
Season of Mist is proud to announce the freshly inked deal the label signed with play Slavonic heathen metal band DRUDKH. Their cinematic, folk-influenced music focuses on a strong atmosphere with a lot of feeling, and the lyrical contents are about nature mysticism, seasons, philosophy, Ukrainian mythology, legends and history. Many of the band's lyrics are derived from the works of nineteenth and twentieth centuries Ukrainian poets.
DRUDKH decided to issue this one public statement only. They will also in future stick to their general rule, which means that DRUDKH will not be giving interviews nor make use of any internet platform:
"During all its history, the band followed a 'no photos, no interviews, no website, no gigs' policy, which was nobly accepted by DRUDKH's new label Season of Mist. The absence of any comments or information from DRUDKH's side gave an opening to a few ignorant internet warrior-fans to spread rumors, that the band embraces some extreme political views. This is absolutely misleading and a total profanation, since there is nothing in DRUDKH's music or lyrics that would suggest any political outlook. DRUDKH praise individualism, self-improvement and estrangement from modern values."
DRUDKH's upcoming album, whose title will be announced shortly, is set to an early 2009 release.
Arch Enemy Reveals DVD Release Date
Arch Enemy will be releasing a brand new DVD / Live 2-CD, entitled “Tyrants Of The Rising Sun – Live In Japan,” on November 24th in Europe and November 25th in North America via Century Media Records. The DVD contains a live-show filmed in Tokyo earlier this year, an in-depth 40 minutes road-movie feature, and all promo video clips so far shot for the band’s latest album, “Rise Of The Tyrant.” Further details on the formats and packaging will be disclosed soon. In the meantime, here is the track-listing of the live show:
1. Intro / Blood On Your Hands
2. Ravenous
3. Taking Back My Soul
4. Dead Eyes See No Future
5. Dark Insanity
6. The Day You Died
7. Christopher Solo
8. Silverwing
9. Night Falls Fast
10. Daniel Solo
11. Burning Angel
12. Michael Solo (Incl. Intermezzo Liberté)
13. Dead Bury Their Dead
14. Vultures
15. Enemy Within
16. Snowbound
17. Shadows And Dust
18. Nemesis
19. We Will Rise
20. Fields Of Desolation / Outro
Guitarist Michael Amott comments on the release as follows: “People are always asking us about Japan and the fans there… It is well known that Arch Enemy has been the most successful extreme metal band in the Japanese market for 10+ years, so we thought it’d be cool to show the Arch Enemy fans worldwide what it’s like when we tour there, this is your backstage pass to Arch Enemy, Nippon style! A lot of people felt that we raised the bar significantly with the quality of the ‘Live Apocalypse’ DVD – and I agree that was a great DVD, but I believe this monumental experience, that we are calling ‘Tyrants Of The Rising Sun’ filmed totally in high definition, - will leave you floored! With the metal world’s #1 producer Andy Sneap mixing the audio and the brilliant Paul Smith editing and directing the visuals, the results are impressive! And Niklas Sundin of Cabin Fever Media bringing in some of the best artwork I’ve ever seen from him - we have a new DVD that we are very proud to present to our fans!”
Following up the release date of the live-album, Arch Enemy have announced the final line-up for a string of European "December Tyranny" tour dates with Leaves' Eyes, Mercenary and Sister Sin. Dates are as follows:
Dec. 12 Uden, NL @ De Pul
Dec. 15 Pratteln, CH @ Z 7
Dec. 17 Ludwigsburg, D @ Rockfabrik
Dec. 18 Aschaffenburg, D @ Colos-Saal
Dec. 19 Bad Arolsen, D @ Outback
Arch Enemy’s vocalist, Angela Gossow, comments on the shows as follows: “This is a very diverse and exciting line-up we got together for these shows – A truly special run! Not only is this the first time in our history we tour with other female fronted bands, but we managed to cross over heavy metal, melodic metal, thrash/death metal and gothic metal in one billing. And Mercenary’s power metal version of ‘Burning Angel’ (you can find this on the new Century Media release ‘Covering 20 Years of Extremes) def. got stuck in my ears! Sister Sin is an upcoming, hard rocking act from Sweden… And Leaves Eyes will clearly be the ‘Beauty’ whilst Arch Enemy proudly represents the ‘Beast’! Be there when the revolution begins!”
In other news, Arch Enemy's cover of the Dream Evil classic "The Book Of Heavy Metal" is now posted at www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope. The track comes off “Covering 20 Years Of Extremes,” Century Media’s 20th-anniversary compilation, which is available in stores now. It contains 32 mostly exclusive recordings where CM artists cover songs from other acts within the label’s repertoire.
Onslaught Confirms UK Tour Dates
UK metallers ONSLAUGHT have issued the following update from guitarist Nige Rockett:
"We would just like to inform everyone that we will be playing seven shows in the UK this November. Everything is kinda geared towards our appearance at Damnation Festival on November 22nd, with the rest of the shows acting as our warm ups. We will play the following:"
"November
1 - Gloucester, UK - Brunswick (this will be a free entry show as a favour to a long time friend of ours, who has followed us through thick and thin, to hell and back)
14 - Birmingham, UK - Asylum
15 - Nuneaton, UK - Queens Hall
21 - Swansea, UK - Sin City
22 - Leeds, UK - Damnation Festival
28 - Kingston, UK - The Peel" More...
More Dying Fetus Live Footage Posted Online
Maryland-based extreme metallers DYING FETUS have posted more live footage that was filmed at The Penny Arcade in Rochester, NY during the band’s tour earlier this year. The live clips are for the tracks “Kill Your Mother / Rape Your Dog“ and “Homicidal Retribution” and can be viewed at UVTV’s website.
DYING FETUS along with VOIVOD, CRYPTOPSY, and OBLIVEON are among the confirmed bands for the eighth edition of the Trois-Rivières Metalfest, set to take place November 7-8, 2008 at the Bâtisse Industrielle in Trois-Rivières, Quebec.
DYING FETUS is currently doing dates throughout October in Texas and California, Oergon and Washington.
Scar Symmetry Reveals Two New Vocalists
Swedish melodic death metal band, Scar Symmetry, have issued the following update welcoming their two new singers:
"When things went from bad to worse and we realized that it wasn't going to work out with Christian, we were faced with two options; either calling it quits, or seizing the opportunity to take the next logical step in the evolution of our sound. We chose the latter."
"We've used both growls and clean vocals in our music since day one, and with each album we've pushed the envelope of what you can do vocally in a metal band to the point where a lot of the songs on 'Holographic Universe' would be hard if not impossible to sing live. So the question is: Is it really possible to push the vocals even further and manage to perform everything live?" More...
Dreaming Dead Starts U.S. Tour
Los Angeles, California-based death/thrash metal band DREAMING DEAD have posted an update online about their "Within One 2008 U.S Tour" which begins this Friday October 10th in Hollywood, California.
The band recently signed to IBEX MOON RECORDS and will release their debut album "Within One" on January 20th, 2009.
The online update reads: "After several months of tremendous preparation, DREAMING DEAD shall commence their official 'Within One 2008 U.S Tour' starting this Friday, October 10th in Los Angeles, CA. We'd like to note this is a self-produced tour made only possible by the promoters and bands of each respective city. We'd like to thank them all in advance for their time & efforts in bringing us out. During the next few weeks we promise to keep you up to speed with an on-the-road update of all the adventures we come across." More...
In This Moment Debuts At #70 On Billboard Top 200
IN THIS MOMENT’s highly acclaimed new album, "The Dream," debuted at #70 on the Billboard Top 200 chart this week, which also marks the group’s first Billboard entry. This is over a 150% increase in sales from their previous album, "Beautiful Tragedy," in a marketplace that is at best half of what it was at the time of their debut release.
The band kicked off a massive North American tour last week joining up with Five Finger Death Punch, Bury Your Dead and Another Black Day. The two month long trek features the band in the direct support slot so fans can expect a 45 minute set, which also serves as the launch of their worldwide touring campaign for their sophomore release.
Chris Howorth (guitars) further comments: "IN THIS MOMENT would like to give a huge thank you to all our friends and fans who went out and bought our new CD last week. Not only did we have more than 100% increase over our last disc's first week tally, but we debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart right out of the gates. We couldn't be more proud. We have been blessed with the best fans. We are about a week into our tour with 5FDP and it’s off to a roaring start. The whole Five Finger camp welcomed us in with open arms and we are really happy to be out on tour with good friends. All the shows are packed and the fans are loving every band on the tour. It's a really diverse line up so there is something for everyone. Don't miss it."
Carcass Offers North American Tour Wrap-Up
Reformed melo-death/gore-grind legends CARCASS recently completed their first North American tour since first reanimating early this year. Guitarist Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY) commented on what their recent touring experience was like:
"What a tour! So many sold-out shows and fantastic, bordering on fanatical response from the fans everywhere we went! I’d like to thank the fans in the US/CANADA/MEXICO for waiting patiently and remaining fans all these years – and for coming out in such big numbers on the tour.
"For me personally it’s been quite emotional playing THOSE songs with THOSE guys again – really cool and almost too much fun. Playing the festivals in Europe over the summer was amazing, but I have to admit that I prefer being on tour playing every night in clubs – that’s when you get tight as a band and become a solid unit.
"Highlights? Without lying I’d have say that every night was special, it was just that kind of tour for me – but the NYC show at the sold-out Nokia Theatre was exceptionally killer, and Ken Owen (ex-CARCASS drummer) flew out for that one so the vibe was just incredible! That was the kind of night when you wish that the cameras were rolling."
Regarding the other bands on the tour and the people behind the scenes who made it all happen the guitarist continued: More...
Sister Sin Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Gothenburg, Sweden’s SISTER SIN has announced that they will be touring the U.S. this October/November with Ill Nino, OTEP and Walls Of Jericho.
The band is about to release their critically-acclaimed debut album "Switchblade Serenades" on October 14th, and just posted a preview of the album on VictorStream. More...
7th Son Posts New Song, "Take Me Away," Online
Las Vegas progressive thrash metal band, 7th Son, have posted a new song on their MySpace Page entitled "Take Me Away."
Quo Vadis Reveals New Vocalist For Upcoming Shows
Montreal's Quo Vadis has announced their new vocalist Trevor Birnie (Damascus, Annex Theory) as the singer for Quo Vadis' Canadian show dates in October and November.
"I've toured Canada twice and I am eager to get back on the road especially with Canadian metal titans Quo Vadis. I've grown as a vocalist, lyricist and performer over the past 5-6 years in bands and I feel that my experience and growth would definitely evolve with an opportunity of such honour." says new Quo Vadis vocalist Trevor Birnie.
Along with the upcoming Canadian show dates, Quo Vadis is preparing a taste of new material that will be revealed in the following weeks.
Quo Vadis has also added more dates to the show line-up. The band will be taking the stage in the following Canadian cities:
Oct 23. St-Hyacinthe, QC - Le Thrash
Oct 24. Rimouski, QC - La Coudée
Oct 25. Jonquière, QC - Place Nikitoutagan
Oct 26. Québec, QC - l'Anti
Oct 27, Ottawa, ON - Rainbow
Oct 28. Toronto, ON - The Kathedral
Oct 29. Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
Oct 30, Oshawa, ON - E.P. Taylor's
Oct 31, London, ON - TBA
Nov 2 . Drummondville, QC - La Piaule
Bleeding Through Charts with "Declaration"
"Declaration," the latest release from Orange County metallers BLEEDING THROUGH, has debuted at #101 on the Billboard Top 200. The album also appeared at #14 on the Indie Chart and #19 on the Hard Music Chart.
"Declaration" was produced by Devin Townsend and is said to be the band's darkest, heaviest and most extreme offering to date, while sacrificing none of the trademarked haunting melody of prior albums. It is the follow-up to Bleeding Through's 2006 album, "The Truth," which saw the band grace the covers of Metal Edge, Outburn and Chord.
The band is currently touring to support "Declaration," with several record release shows in Southern California, including an appearance at Liskfest in Irvine, CA. The first record release show will be at Soma in San Diego and the second at the band's beloved Chain Reaction in Anaheim. Joining Bleeding Through at both shows will be Stick To Your Guns, Oblige and Let Live.
Bleeding Through tour dates:
10/11 – Irvine, CA - Liskfest
10/25 – San Diego, CA – Soma w/ Stick to Your Guns, Oblige, and Let Live
10/26 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction w/ Stick to Your Guns, Oblige, and Let Live
Sol Asunder Posts New Music Video Online
San Francisco melodic death metal band, Sol Asunder, have posted a music video for their song, "Demodulated," from their upcoming album entitled "Mechanize." The video can be viewed here.
The video was directed and produced by Nikko DeLuna and was shot by Rob Witt in Antioch, CA. More...
Outbreak Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Outbreak will tour the East Coast in November, first with Agnostic Front, then with Smartbomb. The tour dates include:
dates w/ Agnostic Front
11/12 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
11/13 Philadelphia, PA @ JC Dobbs
11/14 Ithaca, NY @ The Haunt
11/21 Providence, RI @ Club Hell
11/22 Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Theater
11/23 Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey
dates w/ Smartbomb
11/24 Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Art Space
11/25 North Carolina @ TBA
11/26 Jacksonville, FL @ Fuel Coffeehouse
11/28 Florida @ TBA
11/29 Chamblee, GA @ The Shop
11/30 Johnson City, TN @ The Hideaway
12/1 Gettysburg, PA @ Gettysburg Rec Park
12/2 Edison, NJ @ The Stelton Church
Cold Planning Reunion Tour In February
Cold will kick off a six week reunion tour in late February 2009, dates will be announced in the coming weeks. A new studio album is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2009.
The Killer and the Star, the side-project of Cold front-man Scooter Ward, will provide support on the tour and will be releasing their debut album "Living with Musicians" early next year.
Chevelle Issues Update On New Material
Chevelle has issued the following recording update amidst a recent blog posting. Here's what they had to say:
"Don't fret even though holidays are near we are working hard on new our music and the record is coming along smashingly. We have roughly seven new songs and countless other ideas. One thing you might notice on this record is that there are a few guitar solos, something that's rare for a three piece and rare for us. I've also been focusing on my acoustic guitar again, there's something so intimate about being naked and alone with it. The truth just seems to show it's self."
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