Metal News for November 15, 2002
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11 news articles posted on this day.
Disarmonia Mundi Sign with Scarlet
Italy's Disarmonia Mundi have officially signed with Scarlet Records.
The group are already hard at work on their second full-length album. Disarmonia Mundi's self-financed debut, Nebularium, received wide acclaim in Netherland's Aardschok, Germany's Hammer and France's Metallian magazines.
Paradise Lost Release Digipack Single
On Monday, 18 November 2002, Paradise Lost will release their new single "Erased" which comes as a limited Digipak Edition featuring 3 previously unreleased bonus tracks as well as an interactive multimedia part. Besides the single "Erased" and "Two Worlds" taken from the current album Symbol Of Life, the limited 5-track features the previously unreleased bonus tracks "I Can Hate You", "Deus" and an outrageous live version of "Self Obsessed". A special gem comes in form of a complete video of the single "Erased" and its Making Of.
Pain of Salvation Change Management
Pain Of Salvation have changed management. Here's the official announcement:
"This was one of the toughest decisions we have had to take this far, but earlier this year we decided to leave Roasting House Studios and Management. The previous situation was becoming impossible for us, practically but also financially. Too many miles, too much time, too many dollars and too many hands. We had some really great times down in Malmoe and who knows what will happen in the future, but for now we have changed our situation, as we believe, all for the better. This is one of the reasons why we have been absent the last months and basically only done the few shows that had been advertised; we have been involved in a lot of discussions and plans to and fro, and everything has of course been unofficial by need until everything was settled and done. Now a new era has begun. We will still have Inside Out as our European label and Inside Out America as our American label, and we are negotiating with the other territories at the moment."
Stormlord Writing Once Again
One year from the release of At The Gates Of Utopia, Stormlord are writing songs for a new album. There are still no details avaliable about how the album will sound like. The new album (still untitled) will see the apparition of the new member Gianpaolo Caprino as the second guitar player. Caprino will be contributing to some of the songwriting process as well. The album will be out in November of 2003 through Scarlet Records. in other news, the band will film the first video clip from At The Gates Of Utopia for the song "I Am Legend" in the first half of November! The horror video will be directed by Brigida Costa.
Invocator Resurfaces
Danish Thrash Metal band Invocator has returned after a 7 year break. The band decided to split in 1996, and until now there has been no sign of life from them. But from out of nowhere, vocalist/guitarist Jacob Hansen (who over the course of the years has evolved into one of the most sought-after metal producers in Europe) returns with a newly reformed Invocator, consisting of old-time Invocator bassist Carsten Mikkelsen, guitarist Flemming Lund (ex-Autumn Leaves) and drummer Jacob Gundel (ex-Withering Surface). The band is currently working on a new album, which will be release sometime in 2003.
Unearth Frontman Forms Label
Unearth vocalist, Trevor Phipps, has formed a new record label with long-time friend Bud Bentley. The label will be called Ironclad Recordings and their first release will be from Rise Over Run, who previously released material on Goodfellow Records. The release, Reclaim and Conquer, will be available in stores in the coming weeks and on the label's forthcoming website at Ironcladrecordings.com.
Obtuse Mule Cease Operations
On November 8th, Seattle-based record label Obtuse Mule permanently ceased operations for unknown reasons. According to the label, "this decision will not be discussed with anyone. Period." As such, all future performances and recordings by Videogamez (which features Obtuse Mule owner Tom Mahoney) have been cancelled. No word on any other impending releases, including Playing Enemy's Ephemera EP. Formed in 1998, Obtuse Mule has previously released material by Craw, Swarming Hordes, and the Apes of Wrath.
Satyricon's Fuel for Hatred Video Online
Satyricon’s ‘Fuel For Hatred’ video can now be seen at www.satyricon.no. Broadband connection is highly recommended for viewing as it isn’t possible to get a proper impression without it. The director of the clip explains that while a four minute video has an average of 280 clips, this video has over 500. A posting from the band on their website reads: “As every TV station keeps banning it; showing it streaming online is currently our only option.”
Henry Rollins does Black Flag
Henry Rollins will perform the songs of his former group Black Flag at an in-store appearance at Hollywood's Amoeba Music on Dec. 3. To help make the occasion even more special, Rollins has sent word out to ex-Black Flag member Keith Morris and Chuck Dukowski letting them know that they're welcome to join in on the festivities.
"I've got no confirmation on their involvement," Rollins said. "Keith's on tour with the Circle Jerks, and I wrote a letter to Chuck last night and haven't heard back from him. But if they show up to sing, great."
The concert promotes "Rise Above", a new benefit CD for the Free the West Memphis 3 Defense Fund, on which Morris and Dukowski perform alongside Rollins, Iggy Pop, and others.
Charger Confess
Charger are to release their first album since signing to the Peaceville label in March. Produced by Billy Anderson, it’s to be called ‘Confession Of A Man Mad Enough To Live With Beasts’.
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Sevendust Postpone All Dates
Sevendust have postponed all dates for the foreseeable future, because vocalist Lajon Witherspoon has suffered a personal tragedy, with the death of his 23-year-old brother Reginald, who was shot in Nashville.
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