Metal News for November 14, 2008
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Rock Against Diabetes 2008 Rocks Vegas
"Rock Against Diabetes 2008" was held at Club Rox in Las Vegas, Nevada. The club was kind enough to provide R.A.D. with a venue for the two-day event. Many artists gave of themselves to support the cause, which will not be forgotten by all of us that struggle with diabetes on a daily basis.
I got the chance to talk with the event founder and organizer, Darrin Buchanan, and he explained how all of this came about. Two years ago, Darrin's foot died on him virtually over night. He underwent a number of tests and the result was diabetes and that part of his foot would need to be removed. Here is a 36 year old man with a wife and young daughter and he was facing the fight of his life. From that experience Rock Against Diabetes began. The first event was held is Canada and Darrin, in his wheelchair, was keeping the show flowing and the event was a success. A chain of events led to a second surgery to remove more of Darrin's leg from the knee down, and now Darrin would be walking again after 2 years with the help of a prosthetic leg. It was fantastic to see Darrin running around for two days along with his lovely wife Lindsey. They are my heroes! I am sure glad we are on the same team in this daily fight that we diabetics face each day. They give me strength and hope! More...
Pelican's New Music Video Premieres Online
Pelican's second and final video from "City of Echoes," "Lost in the Headlights," is premiering this weekend. The video has been released on MTV2's Headbangers Blog and can be seen on Headbangers Ball this Saturday between 2am-3am EST and 11pm-12am PST. If you do the DirectTV thing, it airs live from the East Coast feed. The band is fairly certain that it is the first video to air that night, so tune in early.
You can also watch the video below. More...
Ivory Knight Guitarist Takes Hiatus to Record Solo
Rob Gravelle, guitarist for the Canadian Power Metal group Ivory Knight, has decided to take a sabbatical from the band to record his debut solo CD, tentatively entitled "No Plan B." Rob joined the band in 2000 and played on both their "Up from the Ashes" and "Unconscience" CDs. Rob's decision to record a solo CD came about while recording with guitar legend, producer, and Annihilator mastermind, Jeff Waters.
"I just wrote so much material for that album that I was already half done the music for my own CD by the time we had finished recording" recalls Rob. Look for "No Plan B" sometime in the spring of '09.
Meanwhile, Rob is also recording covers of classic rock songs in his own trademark prog/speed/classic metal style. The Police's "Synchronicity II" already available for download on iTunes and other digital download applications. Watch for covers of The Sweet's "Ballroom Blitz," Cheap Trick's "Dream Police," and the "Barber of Seville" Overture in the very near future. More...
Metallica Reveals More About Next Single
Metallica has posted the following update online:
"The next track from Death Magnetic, 'All Nightmare Long' will get the full on treatment with a CD single collection available throughout Europe and other parts of the world (sorry, not in North America). Here's how it works ... starting December 15 you can pick up the collector's digi pack with the album version of 'All Nightmare Long" along with 'Wherever I May Roam' and 'Master Of Puppets' recorded live in Berlin at the DM release bash at the 02 World back in September.
"If you would like to complete your single collection, there are two more components available in what our record company calls a 'J card' (??) . . . CD 2 has the track again, 'Blackened' and 'Seek And Destroy', also recorded at the Berlin 02. Finally, if you just have to own the entire set, there is a third release, a DVD including a 10 minute mini-documentary about our day in Berlin along with 20 minutes worth of live tracks from that night's album release party, as well another 15 minute movie of yours truly in the tuning room at the Rock Im Park show earlier that summer.
"For those of you who prefer the digital version, check your friendly online providers and you will be able to download all the tracks, including the videos.
"Happy Days!"
Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine Checks In
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has posted the following update online:
"We had a good day yesterday at the studio. And Shawn Drover pulled in around 2PM if memory serves me well. I was working most of the day on listening to stuff for the demos, and went over the R.I.P. demos again, the Trent Reznor mixes of 'Symphony Of Destruction' (which are genius in my book - great job Trent . . . even tho you'll never see this), and found four more really good songs I taped. I know this sounds wacky to have all of these riffs around, but that is the way some musicians work. Hell, I checked my messages on the studio answering machine, and I heard a sleepy dood that sounds like me singing a guitar riff into the phone in the middle of the night.
"I really do that
"Today Wayne from STATIC-X is coming down to Vic's Garage (the name will make sense if you ever record here), and we should have a fun day, er well, night, since he is getting here at the time I usually go back home. Ha! We had a great tour with Static-X in Oz for Gigantour down there last time, and I am honoured to be able to try my hand at this with Wayne and Koichi. More...
Old BBC Report On Led Zeppelin Posted Online
Rare footage of a BBC television report on Led Zeppelin from 1970 has surfaced online and is available to view below. As previously reported, members of the legendary group will be doing a world tour together but will not be using the Led Zeppelin moniker. More...
Velvet Revolver Dropped From RCA/Sony BMG Records
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received word from a reliable source that RCA Records (a Sony BMG label) has dropped VELVET REVOLVER, the band featuring former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum.
VELVET REVOLVER released two full-length albums through RCA/Sony BMG — 2004's "Contraband," which has sold 1.98 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan; and its follow-up, "Libertad," which has shifted 301,000 units in the U.S. since its July 2007 release.
VELVET REVOLVER has been looking for a new frontman since dismissing Scott Weiland back in April. Rumored candidates have included ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach, former MTV VJ Steve Isaacs (THE PANIC CHANNEL) and ex-SPACEHOG vocalist Royston Langdon, who apparently had several successful rehearsal sessions with the band. More...
Intronaut Posts New Music Video Online
Progressive metallers Intronaut has uploaded their first music video online for the song, "Australopithecus." You can check it out below. Frontman Sacha Dunable had the following to say: “We made our first ever music video. It was done by Sera Timms (Isis, Pelican) and I must say I am pretty impressed. We were kind of concerned that a video would come across as cheesy or forced, but Sera made a really elaborate storyline to go along with the very vague lyrical content (quite a feat) and just made this amazing video that we can totally be proud of. We can’t wait for you all to see it and we will be back on the road soon.” More...
Becoming The Archetype Song "Deep Heaven" Posted
Becoming The Archetype has posted a new song up on their MySpace page called "Deep Heaven." The song is off their upcoming album, "Dichotomy," which will be available in stores and online November 25th.
However, you can currently pre-order "Dichotomy" from the Solid State Store before it hits stores on November 25th. A special pre-order package including a t-shirt and beardskull patch is also available.
Hacride Returns To The Studio
French death metal act Hacride are back in the studio and are working on a brand new studio album which will be released next year via Listenable Records. More details will be revealed as soon as their announced.
Lacuna Coil Posts DVD Trailer Online
Italian metallers Lacuna Coil has posted a trailer for their forthcoming new DVD, "Visual Karma (Mind, Body and Soul)" online. You can check it out below.
The DVD contains the following content:
Wacken 2007: Intro
"To The Edge"
"Fragments Of Faith"
"Swamped"
"In Visible Light"
"Fragile"
"Closer"
"Senzafine"
"What I See"
"Enjoy The Silence"
"Heaven's A Lie"
"Our Truth"
Loudpark 2007: Intro/"To The Edge"
"Swamped"
"Closer"
"Within Me"
"Daylight Dancer"
"Our Truth"
"Our Truth" (Promotional Video)
"Enjoy The Silence" (Promotional Video)
"Closer" (Promotional Video)
"Within Me" (Promotional Video)
The Band: Simple As Water
Inside Milan
The Leaning Journey Of Pizza
7-Seven... Strings Life
The Real Thing
Enter The Drummer
Behind The Scenes: Australian Tour 2007
First Time In Japan
Making Of The Our Truth Video
Making Of The Closer Video
Fan Submissions (Lacuna Coil's Introductory Clip)
Empty Spiral Interview
To The Edge Remix Contest (Photogallery)
Inside The Spiral (Link)
Links
A Limited Edition 4 Disc Package will include:
- A 5.1 mix of the "Karmacode" album on audio DVD.
- A bonus CD with the Wacken Open Air audio live material.
The DVD will follow these release dates:
Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Benelux / Italy: Friday, October 31st
UK / France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Rest Of Europe: Monday, November 3rd
Spain / Portugal: Tuesday, November 4th
Sweden / Finland / Hungary: Wednesday, November 5th
North America: Tuesday, November 25th More...
Guns N Roses Replaces More Members
The Guns N Roses Newswire has reported the following:
"With the countdown to the release of Chinese Democracy up and running on Guns N' Roses' official website, updates and info has been posted more frequently on their MySpace page.
"The latest changes made are to the current band members information, where guitarist Robin Finck and drummer Bryan "Brain" Mantia are no longer listed."
The members list now reads: Axl Rose, Tommy Stinson, Dizzy Reed, Bumblefoot, Chris Pitman, Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer.
New Necrophobic Bassist Speaks On New Job
A brief Q&A with new Necrophobic bassist Alex Friberg has been posted online. You can read it below.
Q: How does it feel to be the "new" warrior in such a long running band?
A: "I'm very honored and proud to be fully trusted with this task."
Q: What can you tell us about your background?
A: "I have listened to metal for as long as I can remember, and picked up the bass giutar at the age of 10. I have played with numerous bands, but it was all a warm-up for Necrophobic, hehe..."
Q: What are your feelings towards the new material for the upcoming album?
A: "Total destruction! Also a total killer for me to be a part of the making process in an early stage."
Corporation 187 Vocalist Leaves The Band
Corporation 187 vocalist Filip Carlsson has posted the following message online:
"Corporation 187 will perform live at Arena Karlstad, December 6th, 2008.
"I'm very sorry to announce that this will be my last show since I have dedided to leave the band. The main reason is health related, since I too often suffer from extreme headache. I simply can't pull it off anymore. I want to thank Magnus, Olof, Robert and Viktor for all the great times we had through the years.
"I will be coming to your shows and I'll buy your next album so don't make me disappointed. Good luck!"
As previously reported, Viktor Klint and Robert Eng are currently contributing members of ALGAION, who recently reunited and signed to Pulverised Records.
Impending Doom To Enter The Studio
Impending Doom will enter the studio later to begin recording their next album, titled "The Serpent Servant." Tracking will take place at Lambesis Studios in San Diego, CA with As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis and Daniel Castleman (Winds Of Plague) at the helm. The effort will be mixed and mastered by Zeuss (Hatebreed) and is scheduled to hit stores on March 31st via Facedown Records.
Metal Video Game On It's Way
Blabbermouth.net reports: Indevent USA and EBT3 Creations have launched their new multi-media company, Reign Productions. The company's first project will carry a multi-million dollar budget for a music video game catering exclusively to metal music. The game will include a soundtrack with performances from major metal artists as well as cameo appearances within the video game. The game will also include the formation of a new "supergroup" metal band. Production for this project will begin later this month.
The company will be headed by Peter Scheithauer (TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, KILLING MACHINE) of Indevent USA and Bruce Teal of EBT3 Creations and will include Dale Russell (THE GUESS WHO, SASS PROJECT) and Jon Dette (SLAYER, TESTAMENT). Participants in this project currently include Global Unity Limited (Demolition Records), Gerard Drouot (Gerard Drouot Production), Fabio Jafet (Emmy Award-winning director), Ralph Graupner (Indevent) Stephane Minier (Yardie Productions), Thomas Lang (world-renowned drummer) and Alex Maltezo (Radius Media).
A major announcement for this project will be made at the 2009 winter NAMM convention in Anaheim, California.
Satyricon Posts New Video Online
Norwegian black metallers Satyricon has posted their new music video online for the song, "Black Crow On A Tombstone." You can check it out below. The song comes from the bands latest album, "The Age Of Nero" which is out now in Europe but won't be out in North America until January. More...
Exodus Pulls Out Of Mexico City Show
Exodus has cancelled their performance in Mexico City on Nov. 21, which also featured The Haunted, who will still perform.
In other The Haunted news, the band has issued a correction for the Lima date on their MySpace. The correct date for Lima, Peru is November 26.
My Own Grave Announces Tracklisting For New Album
Swedish death metal band MY OWN GRAVE has announced the finalized tracklisting for their upcoming full-length album entitled, "Necrology."
The band is currently finalizing vocals in the studio, which is the last remaining piece for "Necrology." They also finalized the tracklisting, which is as follows:
1. Awaiting Death
2. Necrology
3. Hail The Blind
4. None Shall See
5. Disciples Of War
6. Cerecloth
7. Bloodline Broken
8. Exhumed To Be Buried
9. Age Of Torment
10. Carnal Revelations
11. Incineration
Anette Olzon Walked Off Due To Vocal Problems
ANETTE OLZON sent a press release to Brazilian media where she clarified the reasons behind her sudden "collapse," which caused her to leave the stage in the middle of the NIGHTWISH show in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on November 10th 2008.
OLZON stated that the smoke on stage got on her vocal chords to make her lose her voice. She was trying to sing until she reached the point she couldn't do it anymore and therefore was "forced" to leave the stage.
NIGHTWISH has always had a very good and close relation to their fans in Brazil and the thought of disappointing the fans was too great for Anette. The band tried to buy some time for Anette to regain her voice back but it didn't. NIGHTWISH ended up playing two more songs after Anette left the stage but were forced to stop the show after that.
After the show, people stayed in the venue to get some kind of explanation to what happened. After a while, promoter Eric de Haas from Dynamo Productions came on stage to tell the fans that the concert was over and Nightwish was already back on their hotel.
It is reported that the next show NIGHTWISH did the next day in the capital of Brazil (BRASILIA) went well and the band the song THE POET AND THE PENDULUM on their setlist.
Soon afterward, Olzen had an interview with MTV Brazil, which you can watch below. More...
Winters In Osaka Announces New Album Details
Chicago-based noise machines, WINTERS IN OSAKA, have completed work on their next full-length. The record, "Molded to Crawl," was recorded over a six-months, which allowed the trio to complete several tours (including a Canadian run with THE ENDLESS BLOCKADE and a Southwestern jaunt with fellow noisenik MYKEL BOYD) and record several other collaborative releases (including one with Spanish goregrind legends MACHETAZO) during that time.
Mixed and mastered by studio member Greg Ratajczak, Molded to Crawl promises to deliver even more of the frightening brilliance found on past WINTERS IN OSAKA records. The album features appearances by: Rich Hoak (BRUTAL TRUTH, TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION), Topon Das (FUCK THE FACTS), DEATH AGONIES (aka THE ENDLESS BLOCKADE), Chris Dodge (DESPISE YOU, SPAZZ, EAST WEST BLAST TEST), John Hoffman (WEEKEND NACHOS), and Toney Vast Binder (HARPOON, 7000 DYING RATS). More...
DC4 Enters Skull Seven Studios
Los Angeles based rockers, DC4, featuring Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint, Odin), Rowan Robertson (Dio), Shawn Duncan (Odin), and Matt Duncan, have entered Skull Seven Recording Studio with fame producers Bill Metoyer (W.A.S.P., Slayer, Lizzy Borden, Armored Saint) and Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) to record additional tracks for the upcoming release of "EXPLODE." The new tracks, "People" and "25 to Life," are currently being recorded and will be part of the new enhanced CD package along with a video and new artwork.
"EXPLODE" will see an official release in January of 2009. Plans for a CD Release Party and tour are currently in the works. Checkout the DC4 performances on Flashrock as well as a band interview at Rocklahoma 2008 here.
Society 1 Posts Studio Footage Online
American metallers Society 1 has posted a video of the band in the studio working on their forthcoming new album, "Sadist Messiah." You can check it out below. More...
Man Arrested For Stage Diving At Papa Roach Show
Blabbermouth.net reports: According to TheDay.com, an Oakdale resident was arrested Wednesday (November 12) after police say he got a little rowdy during a PAPA ROACH concert at Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Police said Benjamin Sostre jumped onstage during the concert. As security was escorting him off the stage, he did a "swan dive" off the stage, which resulted in one of the security guards falling with him.
Sostre, 20, was charged with breach of peace.
He was released on a $500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwich Superior Court on Dec. 4.
Professional Video Of New Sepultura Song Posted
Professionally filmed footage of Sepultura's performance at the Latin Grammy's last night has been posted online and is available to view below. Sepultura were one of the first acts to take the stage and performed a cover of "Girl From Ipanema" aswell as a new song entitled, "We've Lost You" which comes from the bands forthcoming new album, "A-Lex." The album will be based on the infamous novel, "A Clockwork Orange" and clocks in at an hour in length with 18 tracks. More...
Dublin Death Patrol Announces Livermore Show
Dublind Death Patrol, the thrash metal supergroup featuring Testament singer Chuck Billy and former Exodus vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, has announced a show in Livermore, California for January 2nd at the Pine Street Bar and Grill.
Orange Goblin Confirmed For Roadburn 2009
British doom metallers Orange Goblin has posted the following message online:
" Orange Goblin will be appearing at next years Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Holland on Thursday 23rd April and the performance will be being recorded for a limited edition, vinyl only live album.
The festival lasts for 4 days until Sunday 26th April and other bands due to appear include Saint Vitus, Cathedral, Amon Duul II, Ufomammut, Wino, Colour Haze, Neurosis, Om, Solace, Negura Bunget, Motorpsycho, Skullflower and many many more still to be announced!!!"
Ozzy Osbourne Stars In New Samsung Commercial
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has been featured in a new Samsung commercial. You can check it out below. Ozzy and the family are currently working on a new television show entitled, "The Osbournes:Loud and Dangerous." More...
Celtic Frost Documentary To Air This Weekend
This Sunday, November 16, 2008, at 11.30pm, Swiss national TV station SF1 will premiere the first full-length documentary film shot about celebrated and controversial Swiss extreme metal group CELTIC FROST.
Celtic Frost - A Dying God was directed by Swiss journalist and documentary filmmaker Adrian Winkler, whose team followed Celtic Frost for two years on the road during the group's final undertaking, the Monotheist Tour, in 2006 and 2007. Winkler captured Celtic Frost across Europe, Japan, and the United States, as well as at the Wacken and Hole In The Sky festivals. In addition, the documentary features dedicated interviews with the group's members.
Winkler: "The film documents Celtic Frost striving to do justice to their own legendary reputation. It is an emotional journey, capturing, among other things, the band members facing their own, dark past."
SF1 will re-broadcast the documentary on November 23, 2008, at 5.30am.
Motley Crue Announces North American Tour Dates
Hard rockers Motley Crue will be heading out on a North American tour next February along with Hinder, Theory Of A Deadman and The Last Vegas.
The tour dates are as follows:
February 2 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena
February 4 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
February 6 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
February 7 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
February 10 - Omaha, NE - Quest Center
February 11 - Moline, IL - iWireless Center
February 13 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
February 14 - Madison, WI - Alliant Energy Center
February 15 - Rockford, IL - Metro Centre
February 17 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena
February 18 - Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
February 19 - Green Bay, WI - Resch Center
February 21 - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center
February 22 - Birmingham, AL - Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
February 25 - Greensville, SC - Bi-Lo Center
February 27 - Lafayette, LA - Cajun Dome
February 28 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena More...
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