Metal News for November 14, 2005
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SOiL Finish Recording New Album
Chicago's SOIL have finished recording their new album at Bomb Shelter studios in Los Angeles, California with producer Ulrich Wild (STATIC-X, TAPROOT) for a tentative February 2006 release via DRT Entertainment. The group's guitarist, Shaun Glass, has issued the following update on the album's recording process:
"Well, all tracking is 100 percent done, meaning we have recorded all 12 songs and are extremely happy with the ones we picked to make this a true SOIL album. As usual, it will show all our sides — from the hardest shit we have ever written to the most melodic and intense stuff. Musically, Adam [Zadel, guitar] has some ass-shredding leads that were never present on any of our previous efforts and Mr. AJ [Cavalier] has done a great job adding a new dimension of vocals, from the heavy to the melodic — he does it all.
"People, this is the next level for SOIL. Trust me when I say this is our best album.
"As I sit here typing, Ulrich has begun the mixing of our new creation. Also we are set up in another location to begin jamming some shit. We are doing three shows back in Chicago with our metal bros in DISTURBED!"
SOIL's follow-up to last year's "Redefine" will be the group's first CD to feature singer Cavalier, who previously fronted the California-based DIESEL MACHINE (also featuring ex-DAMAGEPLAN frontman Patrick Lachman on guitar). The band's original vocalist, Ryan McCombs, has since joined the Texas act DROWNING POOL.
Nocte Obducta To Release New CD-Single
German black metal avantgarde outfit NOCTE OBDUCTA have entered Maranis Studios to remix the track "Vorbei" for an upcoming two-track CD-single also featuring the song "Aschefrühling" (previously only available on the vinyl version of the "Stille" EP). The limited-edition (1,500 copies) two-track CD-single will feature "special" artwork and will be made available on December 6 via Supreme Chaos Records.
In related news, NOCTE OBDUCTA frontman Torsten "Der Unhold" has set "F51.4" as the title of the debut album from his solo project AGRYPNIE. The guitars and drums are currently being laid down for the project, with the vocal-recording sessions set to begin in February 2006 at the Maranis Studios. The CD will be released in two formats: a digipack with special artwork, limited to 500 copies (only available via Supreme Chaos Records) and a regular jewelcase CD. Both versions plus the "F51.4" shirts will be available mid-May 2006.
BLS Offer Concert Recordings On Current Tour
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have have teamed up with Instant Live to offer high-quality CDs of three Californian dates (San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco) on their current tour. Instant Live will be recording the band's set at each of these dates, and the completed CDs will be available for pickup just minutes after the show ends. For fans that won't be able to make it to any of the Californian shows, copies are available for purchase at instantlive.com. All Instant Live albums are limited edition, so make sure you order yours today! The dates that are being recorded are as follows:
Nov. 17 - San Diego, CA - The House Of Blues
Nov. 19 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre
Nov. 20 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
Instant Live, launched in February of 2003 in Boston and now owned by radio and concert promotion behemoth Clear Channel Communications, can reportedly print off dozens of discs — selling for around $15 either at the venue or later — in response to orders from concertgoers.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, "Mafia", which has sold 185,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Trail of Tears, Carpathian Forest On CD Sampler
TRAIL OF TEARS, CARPATHIAN FOREST, BLOOD RED THRONE and GREEN CARNATION are among the artists featured on a free CD sampler that is currently being offered by Sublife Productions. You can download a free CD image, and print out the cover and tray spread at sublifeproductions.com.
Sublife Productions is the newly formed production company started by Kjetil Nordhus (GREEN CARNATION, TRAIL OF TEARS) and Tchort (a.k.a. Terje Vik Schei; CARPATHIAN FOREST, EMPEROR, GREEN CARNATION, BLOOD RED THRONE). The company will serve as the record label for GREEN CARNATION, HARM, HATEPULSE (featuring Vrangsinn and Kulde from CARPATHIAN FOREST), ZYMBIOTIK and other acts that have yet to be announced. Sublife will also work as a booking agency/management company for the aforementioned acts as well as for CARPATHIAN FOREST, BLOOD RED THRONE, and TRAIL OF TEARS, among others. The first full-length release from Sublife Productions will be GREEN CARNATION's "The Acoustic Verses", which will be imade available worldwide in January 2006. Plans also exist for Sublife Productions to eventually offer beautiful landscape photos and designs based on Norwegian nature for album covers, booklets, etc.
New Sadus Track Online
A brand-new SADUS track, entitled "Sick", has been posted online at www.myspace.com/sadus. The song comes off the long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' upcoming album, "Out for Blood", due in early February via Holland's Mascot Records.
The follow-up to 1997's "Elements of Anger", "Out for Blood" was recorded at Trident Studios in California with producer B?rge Finstad (MAYHEM, BORKNAGAR, VINTERSORG, EXTOL), engineer Juan Urteaga and manager Rob Lewis. The album features a guest appearance on one track by TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy.
With regards to the upcoming CD, SADUS bassist Steve DiGiorgio (SEBASTIAN BACH, ex-DEATH, TESTAMENT) had previously said, "Eleven new songs, some bonus crap and a cool behind the scenes video are all comprising the fifth album.
"Man, I know it's so cliché to say this...but this is by far our best-sounding shit... Holy crap, we're psyched for you to get some of this shyssa (scheiße)! Hopefully the wait will be worth it when you get infected from the contagious brutal aggression found through all the varying songs. Some raging bear vocals to be found on one courtesy of crazy Chuck Billy [TESTAMENT].
SADUS worked on the new album with producer Børge Finstad (MAYHEM, BORKNAGAR, VINTERSORG, EXTOL), engineer Juan Urteaga and manager Rob Lewis. Songtitles set to appear on the follow-up to 1997's "Elements of Anger" include "Sick" and "Out for Blood".
Download Annihilator's 'Maximum Satan' MP3
Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR have posted a free full-length MP3 of the song "Maximum Satan" at their official web site. The track comes off the group's eleventh studio album, "Schizo Deluxe", which was released in North America this past week via Locomotive/Warner. The CD was issued in Japan on October 21 via Marquee Inc. Also available for download at the band's site is a free seven-minute collage of some of the guitarwork from the "Schizo Deluxe" CD.
"Schizo Deluxe" is the follow-up to 2004's "All for You", which marked the recording debut with the group of new singer Dave Padden following the departure of previous vocalist Joe Comeau (ex-OVERKILL, LIEGE LORD) in June 2003.
Wycked Synn Part With Chavis Records
Arizona-based metallers WYCKED SYNN have parted ways with Chavis Records "due to differences of opinion and direction," according to a press release from Chavis. "After much discussion with the band, it is in everyone's best interest to make an amicable split and preserve friendships," the press release adds. "Chavis Records would like to wish the band much success and good luck in the future."
WYCKED SYNN are currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their sophomore album, "In for the Kill". Graphic design for the follow-up to 2003's "The Vision" is being handled once again by Rory at Orphan X Graphics. A new label home for the band has yet to be announced.
Jordan's Bilocate Release Full-Length Debut
Jordanian Doom/Death Metallers Bilocate Release Full-Length Debut
Jordanian doom/death metal band BILOCATE celebrated the release of their full-length debut, "Dysphoria", with an appearance on Radio Jordan 96.3 FM on October 27. The CD, which was issued through Mute Records, reportedly contains the longest song ever created by an Arab metal band — "A Desire to Leave", which is being described as "20 minutes of pure melodic and death metal music."
"Dysphoria" track listing:
01. Intro
02. 2nd War In Heaven
03. Passage
04. A Deadly Path
05. The Tragedy Within
06. Shrouded
07. Days of Joy
08. A Desire to Leave
You can check out audio samples of the songs "2nd War In Heaven" and "A Deadly Path" at the group's official web site, www.bilocate.tk.
Death Is Not Glamorous Sign with State Of Mind
State Of Mind Recordings has offficially signed Norwegian hardcore/punk/rock outfit, Death Is Not Glamorous. Formed in 2004, the band put out a demo earlier this year and will release a five-song EP in early-2006. You can download an unmastered track here.
Scars of Life Seek Vocalist
Established Ft. Lauderdale, FL hardrock/metal act Scars of Life is currently auditioning vocalists. Requirements are that you must be 21 & over, no druggies, have a job, will contribute evenly to band expenses, must put full dedication into the band and will go on tour if proper support is available from the label. Must be an EXPERIENCED vocalist that has a STRONG WIDE CLEAN VOCAL RANGE, have stage experience, image and know how to be a front man.
Scars of Life recently released their debut full length album in stores on Rock Ridge Music. You can hear songs on scarsoflife.com or myspace.com/scarsoflife. "We are serious about our music and are currently writing music for the follow up to our debut album."
See rockridgemusic.com and conceptam.com for label and management info. Send email to Vocalist@Scarsoflife.com if interested.
Bleeding Through Release DVD, In-Store Apperance
Bleeding Through's DVD, "Wolves Among Sheep", will be released tomorrow, November 15th. "Wolves Among Sheep" is 5 hours long, includes live sets, unreleased songs, and unknown facts about the band. A $2 coupon will be given to people who buy the DVD at FYE or Best Buy towards the band's upcoming album, "The Truth", which will be in stores January 10th.
Bleeding Through will be doing an in store apperance in Costa Mesa, California at Tower Records on November 15th, the day "Wolves Among Sheep" comes out.
God Forbid Debut To Be Reissued With Extras
We Put Out Records has announced they'll be reissuing NJ thrash titans, God Forbid's, very first release, the EP "Out Of Misery" on December 6th. It's spruced up a bit, with brand new artwork and five bonus live tracks to boot, including the fan favorite, "Reject The Sickness," and a cover of Sepultura's "Propaganda." You can check out a track on WPO Records' MySpace page
Headline News
Defleshed Split Up
Swedish death/thrash metallers DEFLESHED have officially split up. The group's bassist/vocalist Gustaf Jorde has issued the following statement on the matter:
"Fellow comrades, with a schizophrenic mixture of grief and relief we hereby announce our departure from all DEFLESHED activities. Activities that has become more of obligations with the years, which has driven us individually to become more ambitions or less. We are in no way splitting up as unfriends, if anything reversed, and we'll thank you all for your the support through the years in the only way we know how to: a farewell to the flesh gig at Fellini, Uppsala, Sweden the 25th of December. This night we'll do anything in our power to BLAST YOUR FUCKING FLESH OFF!!! However, since we've never been to the States (which is an old dream of ours), we'll still try to nail that DISMEMBER tour in April, but this is up to our U.S. label & co.
"Hope you understand our wish not to become tired, blood-drain has-beens but to end this while we're still potent. We will still go on with metal in diverse bands and future projects of course, of which I'm sure you will hear of in a near future, but as for DEFLESHED we've simply feel the last chapter has been written. After all, you don't stop playing 'cause your getting old — you get old 'cause you stop playing. Be well and thanks for your attention in our band."
DEFLESHED's latest album, "Reclaim the Beat", is available now on Sweden's Regain Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Royal Straight Flesh" was recorded at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden and contains 12 songs plus a "slightly demolished" cover version of MÖTLEY CRÜE's "Red Hot".
Impaled, Disgorge, With Passion in LA Murder Fest
IMPALED, DISGORGE and WITH PASSION are among the confirmed bands for The Los Angeles Murderfest, set to take place February 18-19 at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order):
A DYING MEMORY
ANAL BLAST
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
BLOWYOURFUCKINGBRAINSOUT
CERBERUS
CREMATORIUM
XDEATHSTARX
DISGORGE
EMBRACE THE END
EVERYMANFORHIMSELF
GATEKEEPER
GAZA
HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE
IMMORTALITY
IMPALED
INFAMY
INSATANITY
IVEBEENSHOT
JOB FOR A COWBOY
KILL THE CLIENT
LIFE OR DEATH
MEAT SHITS
NOCTURNAL ALTAR
PHOBIA
SEPSISM
SEVERED
SINFUL BLISS
SPRINGBREAK
STRONG INTENTION
SUICIDE SILENCE
THE DOLEMITE PROJECT
THE FACELESS
TO THE PAIN
WARRIORS
WHERE EAGLES DARE
WITH PASSION
The headliners will be announced soon. Tickets are $30 advance per day ($60 for both days in advance), $35 per day at the door ($70 for both days). Tickets will be available starting in December.
For more information, visit www.losangelesmurderfest.com.
Threat Signal Sign With Nuclear Blast Records
Canadian metallers THREAT SIGNAL have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records.
THREAT SIGNAL's music can be described as "low-end, syncopated thrash, with melody intertwined," according to a press release. "The band was fed up with groups playing whiny emotional songs about girls, and also with the simplicity of nu-metal. THREAT SIGNAL combines the complexity of old school and European thrash music with de-tuned, technical syncopation, as well as melodic singing and musical passages. The band's influences include SOILWORK, FEAR FACTORY, PANTERA, MESHUGGAH, and MUDVAYNE."
You can hear a couple of THREAT SIGNAL songs at this location.
Stemm New E-Card Available
Western New York-based metal band STEMM have released an e-card featuring two tracks from their upcoming CD, "Songs for the Incurable Heart" (due on November 15). The song "13 Years" features a guest appearance on vocals by CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter and was produced by Mike Hatalak of IT DIES TODAY.
Buffalo News recently had the following to say about STEMM: "Building a strong and loyal local following wasn't enough for these boys; they needed to take it outside. In the process the group nailed relationships with professional wrestling's Ultimate Fighting Championship — STEMM's original theme song has prefaced every pay-per-view event by the UFC since 2002. The group has composed soundtrack material for Xbox games; toured with and opened for the likes of CHIMAIRA, MUSHROOMHEAD, TRIVIUM, RUN-DMC, SEVENDUST, ILL NINO, MACHINE HEAD, NOTHINGFACE and BLEED THE SKY; and garnered airplay on Music Choice's metal station."
For more information, visit www.stemm.net.
Lyzanxia To Enter Studio with Fredrik Nordström
LYZANXIA will enter Fredman Studios in Sweden in January to record their 3rd full-length album with Fredrik Nordström (DREAM EVIL, etc.) The band is planning to record 12 songs, including tracks tentatively titled "Bled Out", "Early Phases", "Path Blade" and "Wise Counsellor". LYZANXIA is currently working on pre-production to put the final touches on various arrangements.
SYL Concert Video Footage Downloadable
There is a new live performance video of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD playing the track “In The Rainy Season” available in the video section of the Underground Video Television website. The footage was taken during a club off-date of the Sounds Of the Underground Tour over the summer at The Penny Arcade in Rochester NY.
Goatwhore Line Up CA Shows
Metal Blade Record's GOATWHORE have lined up the following shows for next month:
December 4 - West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go
December 5 - San Francisco, CA @ The Pound
Marc Rizzo Announces Holiday Shred Fest Appearance
SOULFLY guitarist MARC RIZZO will be appearing at this year’s Holiday Shred Fest at the Steel Music Hall in Rochester, NY on Saturday, November 19th. Also scheduled to appear is Tim “Ripper” Owens and his band BEYOND FOREVER, as well as “The Ultimate Shred Master” JOE STUMP among others.
For more information on the Holiday Shred Fest, click here.
MARC RIZZO's solo album “Colossal Myopia” was released this year in the U.S. and Europe on Shrapnel Records (BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, JOHN 5, MARTY FRIEDMAN, etc).
Vader Releases "The Art Of War"
Vader has just released the newest MCD "The Art Of War". The album was recorded at Hertz Studio and produced by Slawek & Wojtek Wieslawscy bros. The release contains the following songs:
1. Para Bellum
2. This Is The War
3. Lead Us !!!
4. Banners On The Wind
5. What Colour Is Your Blood?
6. Death In Silence
7. This Is The War (video)
As I Lay Dying Adds Minneapolis Date
As I Lay Dying have added a Minneapolis date to their upcoming headling tour. Also, special guest Inked in Blood has been added to two of AILD's shows. The tour dates with new information are:
Dec. 11 Minneapolis, MN - The Quest Club (w/ Norma Jean, Madball, & A Life Once Lost)
Dec. 16 Seattle, WA - El Corazon (w/ Norma Jean, A Life Once Lost, & Inked in Blood)
Dec. 17 Portland, OR - Loveland (w/ Norma Jean, A Life Once Lost, & Inked in Blood)
In other AILD news, the video for "Through Struggle" is online at www.Zambooie.com. Click the link and scroll down to the video section.
Children Of Bodom North American Setlist Revealed
According to Children of Bodom fansite Scythes-of-Bodom.com, the band has kicked off their North American tour with the following setlist:
Intro (Twist and Shout)
Living Dead Beat
Sixpounder
Hate Me!
Silent Night, Bodom Night
In Your Face
Angel's Don't Kill
drum solo
Bodom After Midnight
Bodom Beach Terror mix
Follow the Reaper
Needled 24/7
guitar & key solo (Alexi Laiho & Janne Warmen)
We're Not Gonna Fall
Punch Me I Bleed
Hate Crew Deathroll
Are You Dead Yet?
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Roope's solo
Chokehold
Every Time I Die
Downfall
Outro ("Fight for your Right (to Party)" by Beastie Boys)
Dark Tranquillity Guitarist Publishes Book
Dark Tranquillity guitarist Niklas Sundin has posted this message on the band's website:
"As many of you know, I'm not only a criminally overrated guitarist but also a freelance graphic designer, having created artwork for bands like In flames, Arch enemy, Sentenced and so forth. During the years I've recieved lots of requests for some sort of book with my work, and now the time has come.
"'Gadus morhua' features 132 pages of b/w drawings created between 1993 and 2005. These days, when everyone and his dog can toy around in Photoshop and create "artwork" by blending a few layers, it feels nice to release a collection of old fashioned pencil drawings, created directly in my sketchbook without any preparational work. Just spontaneous ink-on-paper.
"Those who are interested can head over to cabinfevermedia.com for some previews as well as video clips that show the typical development process of a drawing. It usually starts with an eye..."
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