Metal News for November 16, 2005
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Last Week's New Metal Releases Sales Numbers
The following are notable heavy metal/hard rock U.S. sales debuts for the week ending November 15, 2005, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan (all figures are rounded to the nearest ten, except numbers between 1,000 and 2,000, which are rounded to the nearest hundred; and numbers above 2,000, which are rounded to the nearest thousand):
NONPOINT - "To the Pain": 9,000
HELLOWEEN - "Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy": 1,700
ANNIHILATOR - "Schizo Deluxe": 340
UFO - "Showtime" CD: 560
UFO – "Showtime" DVD: 500
SEPULTURA - "Live In Sao Paulo" CD: 410
SEPULTURA - "Live In Sao Paulo" DVD: 350
VENOM - "MMV" (4-CD Box Set): 80
Megadeth Guitarist 'Putting Ideas On Tape'
MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover (also in EIDOLON) has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's web site:
"I just wanted to say hi to all and hope you are doing well. I am enjoying this break at home, but I am staying pretty busy. Shawn [Drover, MEGADETH/EIDOLON drummer] will be here tomorrow, so we will be putting his ideas to tape here in my studio. I will probably put a few of my ideas down as well. We'll most likely be sending it off to Dave [Mustaine] sometime next week or so. The two of us have not been in the studio for well over one year, so this will be fun.
"We will also be appearing at the Toronto Music Expo this coming Saturday, from 12-1PM at the Long and Mcquade booth. I went to this show last year, so I know firsthand that this will be a cool thing to be a part of. I always enjoy looking at what new equipment is coming out."
Ozzy Slams Sharon's TV Show, "X Factor"
Ozzy Slams Sharon's TV Show
Sky.com is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has taken a sideswipe at his wife Sharon's U.K. TV talent show "X Factor" saying it's "killing music" and it traumatizes its contestants.
The shaggy-haired former hellraiser was making an appearance on radio station Planet Rock when he decided to speak his mind.
"They never go anywhere," Ozzy said of the show's winners. "Look at that Steve from last year. I think he's back doing the pub circuit."
But after that put-down for 2004 champ Steve Brookstein, Ozzy was back with more ranting.
"'X Factor' is one big theatre, it's turning music into WWF," he went on.
"It's about killing music to make light entertainment. It should be about music and talent but it's not."
However, he does have some sympathy for the wannabes.
"It's all fine and dandy, I'm all for it if they enjoy it. But it's got to have some effect on them if they end up not pursuing a musical career and going back to the same milkman job or window cleaning job."
Opeth Frontman Comments On Arrested Bus Driver
OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has commented on the recent arrest of their bus driver Leon R. Whitman who was charged on Tuesday (November 15th) with one felony count of using a child for a sexual performance, three counts of computer pornography and one count each of unlawful sexual activity with a minor and interfering with custody.
"Our busdriver on the last North American tour was arrested in Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL for "unlawful activity with a minor". Basically we're appalled by the fact that we'd employed this bastard and even more disgusted by his deeds and obviously we will be much more detailed in our background check for future employments. The driver introduced himself only as "Rod" and seemed like a nice guy, even though for us he was just another driver, and a bad one as well! He said he owned a trailer company and that he was a drummer, playing with TED NUGENT and several other bands in the '70's. We got suspicious that he couldn't get into Canada (we had another driver there) due to some previous drug "misdemeanors". Myself and Peter (Lindgren - guitars) met him and the girl in the elevator of the hotel where he introduced her as his niece. She seemed distant, asking us if we smoked pot. "Rod" told us he was driving her to Los Angeles. After the gig, he never returned to the bus and then we got the news that he'd been arrested. Luckily for us one of Nevermore's crew was able to drive us back to the hotel. The next day the FBI stopped our tour manager outside the bus with a warrant to search the bus for "Rod's" laptop and camera. We feel genuinely happy that he is caught and behind bars where we hope he will stay for a long time."
Korn Plan CD Release Shows
Korn have lined up two more gigs around the release of "See You on the Other Side" - at the Congress Theatre in Chicago on December 2 and at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts, on December 8. "It will be great to play some club dates and get close to the fans and feed off that energy," frontman Jonathan Davis said of the band's four shows next month. "We can't wait to play some of the music from the new record." The band is mapping out an extensive U.S. tour that's set to launch sometime in March.
Watch Soulfly's "Frontlines" Video Online
Soulfly's latest video for the single "Frontlines" from their recent album "Dark Ages" is now up for streaming at MTV.com. Soulfly just wrapped up a US tour with Throwdown, bloodsimple, and Incite.
Anew Revolution To Support Dope On Tour
ANEW REVOLUTION, the new Austin, Texas-based band featuring former SLAVES ON DOPE members Frank "Frankie" Salvaggio (bass) and Rob Urbani (drums), along with ex-UNLOCO singer Joey Duenas, will be supporting DOPE on the following dates:
Nov. 26 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo's (w/ KITTIE)
Nov. 27 - Cedar Falls, IA @ 3rd St
Nov. 28 - Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
Nov. 30 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Ten Bells (headline)
Dec. 02 - Muskegon, MI @ The Landmark (headline)
Dec. 03 - Merrillville, IN @ Angelos (headline)
Dec. 05 - Hartford CT @ Webster Theatre
Dec. 06 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Dec. 07 - Battle Creek, MI @ Planet Rock
Dec. 08 – Dubuque, IA @ The Arena
Dec. 09 – Edgerton, WI @ Big E's
Dec. 10 – Mokena, IL @ Pearl Room
ANEW REVOLUTION's five-song EP was recorded at Matchbox Studios with producer Dwight Baker and is currently available via iTunes. The group will also be selling copies of the CD at their live shows.
For more information and to hear a few tracks from the band, visit myspace.com/anewrevolution.
Apocalyptica Tour Dates and DVD Plans
Apocalyptica performed 140 shows in 37 countries this year. The final German dates of this year are being reserved for mailing-list members and real fans.
01.12.05 - BREMEN: 25,00 €
02.12.05 - ERFURT: 23,15 €
03.12.05 - NEUMARKT: 25,00 €
05.12.05 - DÜSSELDORF: 25,00 €
Tickets will be available until the 21st of November (or while supplies last). You can order online at www.fkpscorpio.de or by phone at +49 (0) 1805 853 653. Your offer must contain the following keyword to get these tickets: "Harmageddon Night"
In other news, the Apocalyptica show in Erfurt will be recorded for a new live DVD. In addition to the filmed live show, the DVD will contain special material about the first North American tour and many surprises. The DVD will be released in 2006.
Finally, some Finnish dates for 2006 have already been announced. They are as follows:
24.01.06 - HELSINKI, Tavastia
25.01.06 - TAMPERE, Pakkahuone
26.01.06 - KUOPIO, Työnkulma
27.01.06 - OULU, Teatria
27.01.06 - LAHTI, Sibeliustalo
Crematorium Confirmed For L.A. Murderfest 2.0
Prosthetic Records' CREMATORIUM have been confirmed for The Los Angeles Murderfest Version 2.0, to be held Feb. 18 & 19, 2006 at The Knitting Factory in Los Angeles. The L.A. murdercore kings will be playing alongside local and national acts such as A Dying Memory, Anal Blast, Avoid Serious Injury, BlowYourFuckingBrainsOut, Cerberus, xDEATHSTARx, Disgorge, Dr. Know, 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, and With Passion.
Other acts will be announced later, and tickets will be available for $30 per day in advance, and $60 in advance for both days, as well as $35 per day at the door and $70 for both days at the door. Tickets will be available in December.
The Legion Post New Song Available For Download
Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION, featuring current MARDUK drummer Emil Dragutinovic, have uploaded a new song, entitled "Horror Vacui", at this location (MP3, 8.5 MB). The track comes off the group's sophomore album, tentatively due in late January via France's Listenable Records. The artwork was once again designed by Kris Verwimp (MARDUK, ABSU, IMMORTAL), who had previously worked with the group on their debut album, "Unseen to Creation"
Porphyria Play Free Show, This Saturday
NH/ME death metallers PORPHYRIA will be playing a free show this Saturday, November 19th at Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH. Also performing will be THE TASTE OF SILVER, THE FINAL BATTLE, THE FINITE, MORTENCIA, and ADAI. The show is all ages and starts at 6pm.
PORPHYRIA have also lined up the following upcoming shows:
November 17 - New Bedford, MA @ New Wave Cafe
November 20 - Bradford, MA @ Club 125
November 30 - Utica, NY @ Albies Bar (w/ Vader, Decapitated)
December 2 - New Bedford, MA @ The Bullpen
December 17 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (w/ Vital Remains)
January 14 - New London, CT @ Hipnotic (w/ Invocation of Nehek)
Dark Funeral Announce Swedish Dates
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have lined up the following dates in their homecountry during February:
Feb. 24 - Stockholm, SWE – Klubben
Feb. 25 - Malmö, SWE – KB
Feb. 26 - Göteborg, SWE – Kåren
Catastrophic Line Up NY Show
CATASTROPHIC, featuring Trevor Peres of OBITUARY, will be performing at Ritual in Levittown, NY on Saturday, December 3rd.
Devourment Post Second New Song Online
A second new DEVOURMENT song, entitled "Tomb of Scabs", has been posted online on the band's MySpace page at this location.
"Tomb of Scabs" comes off the band's new album, "Butcher the Weak", available through the band's official website.
SYL Drummer Checks in From Virginia
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Holgan has posted the following message on their official website:
"So, last night, we're at the Norva, in Norfolk, Va. It's one of the nicer clubs in North America, with real friendly people, a HUGE greenroom with loads of cool amenities, and a JACUZZI in the headliners' dressing room. Wow! Now that jacuzzi, while cool in theory, is something you'd never see ol' Gene jumpin' into. Bathing in countless other bands' 'egg-drop soup'. Wicked. Sign me up. Maybe set that thing on fire 2 or 3 times, then I might consider it... More...
Morbid Angel and Behemoth Team Up For US Tour
MORBID ANGEL, BEHEMOTH, and KRISIUN will be teaming up for a US tour next year. The first dates to be revealed are:
April 6 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
April 9 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club
Battered Begin Mixing Debut Album
BATTERED, the new Norwegian band featuring former EINHERJER members Frode Glesnes (a.k.a. Grimar, vocals/guitar), Aksel Herløe (guitar) and Gerhard Storesund (a.k.a. Vivar, drums), commenced the mixing sessions for their debut album on November 15 at Top Room Studio with producer Børge Finstad. The CD, which was recorded at Sifa Lydstudio this past summer, is scheduled for release in Europe in February 2006 via the Norwegian label Tabu Recordings. A U.S. release date will be announced later.
BATTERED's current lineup is rounded out by bassist Ole Moldesæther and vocalist Sigurd Olaisen (HEADBLOCK).
Tentative track listing for BATTERED's debut album (in no particular order):
01. Oblivion Awaits
02. New Lament
03. Industrial Killing
04. The Flagellant
05. Not One
06. Perfect Illusion
07. The Dig
08. Demagog
09. Parasight
10. Derelict
Often cited as the leading "viking metal" act, Haugesund-based EINHERJER released several albums and EPs (1994's "Aurora Borealis" EP, 1995's "Leve Vikingånden", 1996's "Dragons of the North", 1997's "Far Far North" EP, 1998's "Odin Owns Ye All", 2000's "Norwegian Native Art" and 2003's "Blot") before folding in May of 2004.
Seventh One Begin Pre-Production On New Album
Swedish power metallers SEVENTH ONE have posted the following message on their official web site:
"Proof of life from the SEVENTH ONE HQ here. We have had quite a busy summer writing new stuff (apart from the usual work/studies and of course the occasional beer....) Now that the autumn and soon the winter is here we will record some pre-production demos.
"In related band news, Jörgen [Olsson] has been occupied with playing bass on the upcoming HEED debut album (also featuring Mats Karlsson on drums — a previous member of SEVENTH ONE) and Tobias [R. Kellgren, also in WOLF] you can actually see in the flesh if you live in the U.K. He was asked to step in for the regular drummer for IN FLAMES on their U.K. tour supporting MOTÖRHEAD."
SEVENTH ONE recently parted ways with guitarist and founding member Johannes "Axe" Losbäck. The band released their sophomore album, "What Should Not Be", late last year through Armageddon Products.
Icarus Witch Announce Three Shows in Nov
Pittsburgh traditional metal upstarts ICARUS WITCH have lined up the following dates during November:
Nov. 17 - The Pyramid – New York, NY
Nov. 25 - Carnegie Music Hall – Pittsburgh, PA
Nov. 26 - Camelot Nightclub – Levittown, PA
ICARUS WITCH's full-length album, "Capture the Magic", was produced by Eric Klinger and JC Dwyer (PRO-PAIN) and was issued last month via the Los Angeles-based Magick Records.
Interview
Interview with Mati of Orphaned Land
During my stay in Atlanta, GA for ProgPower, September 16-17, I was fortunate enough to interview Orphaned Land. I interviewed Orphaned Land guitarist, Mati Svatizki. Mati was very kind, intelligent, and seemed eager to hear my questions and respond. Also, Mati and I were able to have a very interesting discussion after the interview about religion, Israel, the middle east, and the current situation in Israel.
Orphaned Land's live show was MIND BLOWING! Not much is known about Orphaned Land and I was absolutely impressed when I heard them for my first time at ProgPower. Their energy was relentless and the musicianship uncomprable. After their set, I immediately went to buy their latest release, "Mabool", which is even more unique! Orphaned Land have taken, flamenco, classical, death/doom metal music and combined them into one euphoric cd and entitled it, "Mabool".
I urge anyone and everyone to definately check out Orphaned Land if they are playing near you and to go out and get "Mabool". To see and hear Orphaned Land is an experience in itself, you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Not only are the great musicians, but they are also VERY nice people and I believe the following interview portrays that. More...
Sonata Arctica To Tour Europe In April/May
Sonata Arctica will do another European tour in April/May 2006. There will be headliner shows in Holland, France and Switzerland - all other shows will be headlined by Doro.
Tour dates:
Apr. 15 Herne, GER - Gysenberghalle
Apr. 16 Nuremberg, GER - Löwensaal
Apr. 18 Vienna, AUT - Planet Music
Apr. 19 Munich, GER - Georg Elser Halle
Apr. 21 Stödtlen, GER - Springtime Festival
Apr. 22 Kaiserslautern, GER - Kammgarn
Apr. 23 Stuttgart, GER - Longhorn
Apr. 24 Pratteln, SWI - Z7
Apr. 26 Osnabrück, GER - Hyde Park
Apr. 27 Hamburg, GER - Fabrik
Apr. 28 Helmond, NETH - Plato
Apr. 29 Aalst, BEL - Oktoberhallen
Apr. 30 Paris, FRA - TBA
May 02 Montpellier, FRA - Rockstore
May 04 Porto, POR - Hard Club
May 05 Madrid, SPA - Aqualung
May 06 Barcelona, SPA - Razzmatazz 2
May 07 Bergara, SPA - Jam
Bleed The Sky's Trailer Gets Stolen
Bleed the Sky had their trailer, with all of their equipment inside, stolen from a residence in Mableton (suburb of Atlanta), Georgia the night of Nov 13th.
The band is scheduled to begin a European tour with Hatebreed on Dec. 2nd in support of their debut album "Paradigm in Entropy", on Nuclear Blast records, and is asking for any information or help leading to the recovery of the equipment. They're also accepting donations via pay pal and mail from their website at www.bleedthesky.com. The dollar value lost is estimated to be around $25,000 to $30,000.
Amon Amarth Check In From Quebec
Amon Amarth has posted this update on the band's official website:
"Just got off stage from the Quebec show, it was the first time for us in this city and you made us feel really welcome, thank you!! It was the perfect start for this tour, despite the problems that we had. Like the backdrop, power supply for our European equipment, and some lost items in Iceland. Fredrik also had an incident there which forced him to seek out a hospital to get his hand sewn up; nothing major, just a couple of stitches. But nothing will stop us or interfer with our North American raid!
"Speaking of which, the two sold out shows on Iceland was absolutely amazing! A big thanks to all you crazy Icelandic metal heads for coming to the shows!
"We look forward to continue this great tour with so many shows sold out already. See you there and remember, don't be late!"
Unearth Add Three Shows In December
Unearth have added a few more dates to their tour before they go into writing hibernation. the announced dates are:
Dec. 08 Revere, MA - Club Liedo (w/ Walls of Jericho, Since the Flood, If Hope Dies and Screams of Erida)
Dec. 09 Portland, ME - the Stattion (w/ Walls of Jericho, If Hope Dies, Since the Flood, Screams of Erida)
Dec. 11 Providence, RI - Living Room (w/ If Hope Dies, Backstabbers, INC, Torche, Screams of Erida)
Japanese Edition Of New COB Album Information
Children of Bodom fan site Scythes-of-Bodom.com reports that a limited Japanese deluxe CD/DVD edition of "Are You Dead Yet?" is scheduled to be released in Japan on January 25th. The content of the package is unclear but will contain at least two cover songs: Poison's "Talk Dirty to Me" and Britney Spears' "Oops I Did It Again." The DVD will have the making of "Are You Dead Yet?" and a general fool-around video called "COBHC - All Night Long," which was supposed to have already been released on the former Japanese special edition of "Are You Dead Yet?," which was cancelled. It is RUMORED that the CD will also contain 3 live songs of the last Japanese tour in October and the DVD will eventually feature videos for "Trashed, Lost & Strungout" and "Sixpounder."
Iron Maiden To Record New Album In March
According to Iron Maiden fan site Maidenfans.com, frontman Bruce Dickinson has confirmed on MTV Brazil that Iron Maiden was going to record a new album in March 2006. A tour would then follow in Europe starting October 2006. Latin America should be visited by February 2007 (EMI last statement hinted for a summer 2006 tour, but it seems the album recording has been pushed back for some months).
In Flames To Release New Album In January
In Flames has announced a North American headlining tour in support of their highly anticipated new album, "Come Clarity." A late January, 2006 west coast launch is expected.
Support on the In Flames tour will be provided by Trivium, Devildriver and Zao. The extended trek will represent the first In Flames North American dates since their main stage appearances as part of Ozzfest 2005 and will kick off the band's most extensive touring on the continent in their decade plus history. In Flames is currently in the midst of a three week UK tour alongside Motörhead.
"Come Clarity" will be released in North America on February 7th via Ferret Music. The album will see a February 3rd European release date on Nuclear Blast Records. "Come Clarity" features thirteen explosive tracks, including the roll-out single and video, "Take this Life". The final track listing for "Come Clarity" is "Take This Life", "Leeches", "Reflect the Storm", "Dead End", "Scream", "Come Clarity", "Vacuum", "Pacing Death's Trail", "Crawl through Knives", "Versus Terminus", "Our Infinite Struggle", "Vanishing Light" and "Your Bedtime Story Is Scaring Everyone".
Antimatter Complete Writing Process For New Album
ANTIMATTER's Mick Moss has recently wrapped up the writing for the group's fourth album, to be titled 'Leaving Eden'. Recording is expected to take place sometime in Spring 2006 at Studio 33 ('Planetary Confinement') in Liverpool, England. Confirmed guest musicians on the CD include Danny Cavanagh (ANATHEMA) and Chris Phillips (drums; 'Planetary Confinement').
Check the band's website at this location where you can still find a free four-track live video available for download, including full artwork to print off. 'Antimatter 06 06 03' was filmed during their 2003 tour and features live acoustic renditions of 'The Last Laugh', 'Going Nowhere/Destiny', 'In Stone' and 'Empty'.
'Planetary Confinement' was released in July of 2005. Around the same time ANTIMATTER founding member Duncan Patterson (ex-ANATHEMA) decided to leave the band to pursue his solo project ION.
Zyklon Begin Recording New Album
ZYKLON, the Norwegian band featuring EMPEROR members Samoth (guitar) and Trym (drums), have begun recording their third album, tentatively titled "Disintegrate". The album is being recorded at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio in Norway with time already set at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden for the album's mix in early February. The band have confirmed nine song titles for the album, including "Wrenched", "Cold Grave", "Disintegrate", "In Hindsight", "Skinned and Endangered", "Vulture", "Subversive Faith", "Underdog", "Ways of the World", and "Vile Ritual".
As recording starts the band are also hard at work with final edits on their planned first DVD, titled "Storm Detonation Live". Recorded at Germany's 2004 Party.San Open Air festival, the DVD will contain the band's live show plus exclusive on-the-road/backstage footage, an exclusive look into reheasals for the band's new album and both "Psyklon Aeon" and "Core Solution" videos. More...
Rhapsody Guitarist To Release New Solo Album
RHAPSODY guitarist Luca Turilli is currently putting the finishing touches on a new solo album, tentatively due in January/February 2006. Turilli's last solo CD, "Prophet of the Last Eclipse", came out in 2002.
RHAPSODY will be releasing their first live album ever in early 2006. The recordings will be based on performances made during leg one of MANOWAR's "Demons, Dragons and Warriors World Tour" where RHAPSODY appeared as the special guests in spring 2005.
RHAPSODY released "Symphony of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret", in September 2004 via Magic Circle Music/SPV. The CD features a very special appearance by acclaimed actor Christopher Lee ("Star Wars - Episode 2: Attack of the Clones", "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "Gremlins II", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow").
Clan Of Xymox To Release New EP
CLAN OF XYMOXs new E.P. "Weak In My Knees" will be finally released on Jan 13th 2006. After two years (leaving "The Best Of" out) Clan Of Xymox are coming up with new songs. Planned as a single the new song "Weak In My Knees" became an E.P. ! Remixes of the title track by Grendel and The Azoic, plus another rerecorded song from their "old days" (Michelle to be detailed - plus a remix version) and another brand new song "Calling You Out" made us decide that almost 40 minutes of music can hardly be called a "single". On top of all will be the video for "Weak In My Knees". A perfect view to the new - yet untitled - studio album in Feb or March 2006.
Angtoria Sign With Listenable Records
Swedish/Uk based orchestral metal band ANGTORIA has as a result of their collaboration with Fortress Music And Artist Management teamed up with Listenable Records and signed a record deal! Formed in July 2004, this female fronted band consist of singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (known from Cradle Of Filth, Therion, Mortiis etc), musician/composer Chris Rehn (Abyssos) and musician/composer Tommy Rehn (Moahni Moahna). Having already recieved numerous top rated reviews and awards for their demo in magazines all over the world, the collaboration with Listenable Records will reveal their awaited debut album scheduled to be released worldwide in spring 2006.
Before The Rain To Enter Studio
Portuguese doomsters Before The Rain will enter studio at the 20th November to record their debut album, entitled "One day less". Expect 6 slabs of melancholy & despair. In other news the band are scheduled to play 2 gigs along with Swallow The Sun & Process of Guilt in January 2006.
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