Metal News for November 17, 2005
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19 news articles posted on this day.
Amorphis Post Samples From Upcoming Album
Audio samples from the upcoming AMORPHIS album, "Eclipse", have been posted online at the Nuclear Blast Musicshop.
Eclipse" is scheduled for release on February 10. The follow-up to last year's "Far from the Sun" was recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki with engineer Nino Laurenne (THUNDERSTONE). The production duties were handled by the band and Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH) for vocals. The mixing was taken care of by Mikko Karmila (who previously worked with the group on their "Am Universum" CD) at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki.
"Eclipse" track listing: More...
Omnium Gatherum Post Megadeth, Death Covers
Finnish death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM have uploaded their covers of MEGADETH's "Hangar 18" and DEATH's "Suicide Machine" on their MySpace.com page.
OMNIUM GATHERUM's latest album "Years in Waste", was released in the U.S. in March via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Spirits and August Light" was recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, Finland with producer Nino Laurenne and engineer Teemu Aalto.
Korn's New York Show To Be Filmed For MTV2
MTV.com is reporting that KORN's one-off gig at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom on November 29 will be taped for a half-hour special on MTV2 airing December 3 at 9:30 p.m. and December 6 at 10:30 a.m. KORN will also be hosting MTV2's "T-Minus Rock Countdown" December 6 at 11 a.m., and the Hammerstein show will be available online via MTV Overdrive in early December.
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis told MTV.com that the band will embark on a full-scale, two-month U.S. headlining run toward the end of February; an itinerary is still being confirmed, he said. "The cities we don't hit, we'll hit when we come back this summer" as part of a second U.S. trek, the frontman promised. "It'll be a world tour — we'll start in the States, go overseas to Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia. We're hitting the whole world."
Virgin will release two versions of the group's new album, "See You on the Other Side", including a deluxe edition featuring a bonus disc of five tracks: "It's Me Again", "Eaten Up Inside", "Last Legal Drug (Le Petit Mort)" and two "Twisted Transistor" remixes. The disc will also include live footage shot during a KORN show in Russia.
Davis said he and the rest of KORN are especially proud of "See You"'s art, which features a weeping child clutching a headless teddy bear.
"It was done by a friend of mine named David Stoupakis. He's a local artist here in New York and I first saw his artwork at the CBGB gallery, when we did that free show there," Davis said. "I gave him this lyric from one of the songs ['Seen It All'] ... 'I'm just a child with a tear in his eyes/ And I'm holding this gift that is broken.' And I go, 'Paint that.' And he came up with [the cover], and it really blew everybody away."
"See you on the Other Side" is due out on December 6. Prior to the album's release, KORN will perform "Freak" and their new single, "Twisted Transistor", on "Saturday Night Live" on November 19.
Mortician, Incantation To Appease The Beast
Mortician, Incantation, Sadistic Intent Confirmed For To Appease The Beast Festival
MORTICIAN, INCANTATION and SADISTIC INTENT have been confirmed for the To Appease The Beast festival, set to take place on December 3 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California. According to the event organizers, "There will be not a Gathering of the Bestial Legion Fest in 2005. (Los Angeles' only true extreme metal fest). We could not lock down the lineup we wanted, so we will have Bestial Fest in 2006. In the meantime the beast must be appeased, so we bring you To Appease The Beast." The festival billing is shaping up as follows:
MORTICIAN
INCANTATION
SADISTIC INTENT
LETUM ASCENSUS
WILLOW WISP
NUCLEAR WINTER
FUNERUS
INFINITUM OBSCURE
ESTUARY
DIABOLOS
Bands will perform on two stages. Tickets are $25 day of show, $20 pre-sale. For more information, visit www.ironroom.cjb.net.
Zao Added To In Flames US Tour
Greensburg, Pennsylvania's ZAO have been added as one of the opening acts on IN FLAMES' upcoming North American headlining tour in support of their highly anticipated new album, "Come Clarity". Also appearing on the bill will be TRIVIUM and DEVILDRIVER. A late January 2006 West Coast launch is expected.
The extended trek will represent IN FLAMES' first 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 are currently in the midst of a three-week U.K. tour alongside MOTÖRHEAD.
IN FLAMES's new album, "Come Clarity", is scheduled for a February 7, 2006 North American release through Ferret Records. The CD will be issued in Europe on February 6, 2006 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Scarlet, The Esoteric, Calico System Tour Dates
Dates have been disclosed for the upcoming Scarlet, The Esoteric, Calico System, and Fight Paris tour. Here's the latest:
1/13 Virginia Beach, VA @ Peppermint Beach Club
1/14 Fredericksburg, VA @ KC's
1/16 Montclair, NJ @ Bloomfield Ave Cafe
1/17 Centereach, NY @ Centereach VFW
1/18 Wakefield, MA @ United Methodist Church
1/19 Sou Glens Falls, NY @ Halfpipe Thrills
1/20 Fulton, NY @ Fulton VFW
1/21 Southgate, MI @ The Modern Exchange
1/22 Grand Rapids, MI @ Ten Bells Nightclub
1/23 Chicago, IL @ The Studio
1/24 Omaha, NE @ The Rock
1/25 Kansas City, MO @ El Torreon
1/26 Denver, CO @ Rock Island
1/27 Ogden, UT @ Club Boom Va
1/28 Boise, ID @ The Venue
1/29 Reno, NV @ VFW Hall
1/30 Sacramento, CA @ Junta
1/31 San Francisco, CA @ The Pound
2/1 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
2/2 Hollywood, CA @ Whisky a GoGo
2/3 Lancaster, CA @ Cedar Centre
2/4 Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre
2/5 Las Vegas, NV @ The Clubhouse
2/6 Phoenix, AZ @ Phix Gallery
2/7 El Paso, TX @ House of Rock N' Roll
2/9 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Ballroom
2/10 San Antonio, TX @ Bonds 007
2/11 Houston, TX @ Java Jazz
2/12 Baton Rouge, LA @ The Darkroom
2/13 Panama City Beach, FL @ The Showcase
2/14 Orlando, FL @ The Backbooth
2/15 West Palm Beach, FL @ Ray's Downtown Blues
2/16 Clearwater, FL @ 688 Skatepark
2/17 Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
2/18 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
2/19 Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
2/20 Tupelo, MS @ Rockwell Center
2/21 Memphis, TN @ The Complex
2/25 St. Louis, MO @ Creepy Crawl
The Banner and Nodes Of Ranvier US Tour Dates
The Banner and Nodes Of Ranvier will hit the road together in December. Here are the tour dates:
12/1 Grand Rapids, MI @ Ten Bells Nightclub
12/2 Shamokin, PA @ The Capitol
12/3 Utica , NY @ Utica Resonance Center
12/4 Portland, ME @ The Station
12/6 Providence, RI @ The Living Room
12/7 Philadelphia, PA @ The Syndicate
12/8 Virginia Beach, VA @ Sweet Caroline's
12/10 Marietta, GA @ Swayze's
12/11 Orlando, FL @ The Back Booth
12/12 Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
12/13 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
12/14 W. Palm Beach, FL @ Ray's Downtown
12/15 Tallahassee, FL @ Big Daddy's
12/16 Memphis, TN @ The Complex
12/17 Lexington , KY @ Club Revolutions
Himsa Reveal Artwork For "Hail Horror"
HIMSA has revealed the final artwork for the band’s eagerly-anticipated upcoming album Hail Horror, and it can be seen online here. Artwork for the album was handled by Stephen Kasner, most known for his artwork for SUNN and Integrity, while Danish mix-master Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Heaven Shall Burn) handled production duties.
The 10-song effort is set to be released through Prosthetic Records on Feb. 7, 2006, and the band has already completed a video shoot for the album’s second track, “Sleezevil” under the guidance of veteran video director Derek Dale (As I Lay Dying). Dale also manned the helm for HIMSA’s “Rain To The Sound of Panic” video from 2003’s critically-acclaimed Courting Tragedy and Disaster.
Having just completed the “Blackest of the Black Tour” alongside Chimaira, Behemoth, and Danzig, HIMSA is now preparing to head overseas to kick off a 19-day trek through Europe alongside 3 Inches of Blood on December 2.
Himsa Tour dates (with 3 Inches of Blood): More...
Psyopus Still Seeking Drummer
Arpmandude is closing out his last two shows as lead guitarist in Hank III's band Assjack. Psyopus has some dates with original drummer, Greg Herman, lined up for the beginning of December.
Psyopus is still taking video submissions for drummers who would like to audition for the band. You can send any video submissions to:
Christopher Arp
3251 Dayspring Ridge
Walworth, NY 14568
PSYOPUS tour dates:
12/02 Bowling Green, OH Howard’s Club H
12/03 Madison, WI Club 770 – Union South
12/04 Lansing, MI Mac’s Bar
12/11 Rochester, NY Pineapple Jack’s
The Concubine Sign With Corrosive Recordings
New Jersey band The Concubine have joined the Corrosive Recordings roster. The band will enter Clay Creek Studios in Newark, NJ with Nick Rotundo (All Else Failed, Pain It Black) later this year to record a new full-length. In the meantime, you can check out some of their previous material here.
The Black Dahlia Murder Still Seeking Drummer
The Black Dahlia Murder still in search of a permanent drummer who can keep up with the band's heavy touring schedule.
"For all of those interested in trying out, it is important to follow the next steps exactly. Make a recording of yourself playing "Flies" along to a metronome. Please do not send in your personal interpretations, the band simply wants to hear whether or not you can play hit for hit what is heard on the CD. The band is only interested in talking to people who can follow the directions given. Once you've made this recording you can contact The Black Dahlia Murder through their MySpace page or by emailing them at blackdahliamurder@hotmail.com"
Lullacry And Nocturnal Rites Share Release Date
New albums from Finland’s LULLACRY and Sweden’s NOCTURNAL RITES will see North American release on Jan. 24 through Century Media Records. Female fronted rock band LULLACRY fire all 8-cylinders throughout Vol. 4’s 10-tracks.
Blending melodic metal and powerful hard rock with a deadly progressive thread, Sweden’s NOCTURNAL RITES crown their 10 years together with "Grand Illusion." Touring extensively across Europe and Japan with Nightwish, Gamma Ray, Nevermore, Overkill, Hammerfall and more and performing at every major European Metal festival (Dynamo, Wacken Open Air, Sweden Rock, etc.), the band has converted legions of fans worldwide. Grand Illusion features guest performances from members of Hammerfall, Stratovarius, Evergrey and Naglfar, along with cover art by Axel Hermann (Dream Evil, In Flames) and a CD-ROM containing video extras.
Century Media Release Metal For The Masses Vol 4
Continuing the highly successful Metal For The Masses series, the Century Family unseals Metal For The Masses Volume Four, once again exclusive to Hot Topic locations nationwide. The 2-disc compilation contains 40 tracks totaling over 2 hours of music. The artwork for Volume Four incorporates the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to stunning effect and also depicts the album art for each featured artist within as well as additional artist and album information. Volume Four comes housed in a deluxe double Digipak and is available now at all Hot Topic locations nationwide.
Started in 2003, Metal For The Masses has become The Century Family's largest-selling compilation series, replacing the budget priced Identity series. The Metal For The Masses series is also one of Hot Topic's longest-running exclusive compilations. Selling well over 60,000 copies each, Metal For The Masses continues to disseminate the word of metal.
Disc One Includes Century Media Artists:
God Forbid, Manntis, Diecast, Brand New Sin, Agents Of Man, Shadows Fall, Arch Enemy, The Haunted, Behemoth, Old Man's Child, Naglfar, Strapping Young Lad, Nevermore, Eyes Of Fire, Into Eternity, Cryptopsy, Watch Them Die, Napalm Death, Despised Icon and Immolation
Disc Two Includes:
Nuclear Blast Artists: Dimmu Borgir, Soilwork, In Flames, Meshuggah, Bleed The Sky, Darkane, Mnemic, Hypocrisy, Exodus and Cathedral
Liquor And Poker Music Artists: Fireball Ministry, Nebula, The Hellacopters, The Illuminati, The Black Halos, Crash Kelly, The Thieves, Scott Reeder, American Heartbreak and Backyard Babies
New York Death Fest Line-Up Revised
The revised line-up for the New York Death Fest, which will take place on November 30th at Albie's Bar in Utica, NY, is as follows:
VADER
DECAPITATED
DEW-SCENTED
WASTEFORM
LEUKORRHEA
DOOM SYNDICATE
FECAL CORPSE
SOLACE OF REQUIEM
LIFE SYPHON
ISRAFEL
ORGAN HARVEST
BONE CRUSHING ANNIHILATION
TERROR ASCENDS
PORPHYRIA
GODKING
PSYTOXIA
BLOOD OBSESSION
LEPROSY
HEXEN
KNOW FEAR
RE-CREATION
OVERTURE TO DEATH
Nasum's "Grind Finale" Finally On Track
Nasum guitarist Anders Jakobson has posted the following message at the band's official website:
"Finally, I'm getting some good words from Relapse. Let me quote: "Good news about 'Grind Finale': The print samples came in today and they are actually correct, so everything is on schedule (finally)… "
I hope to have my personal copy soon and will share some photos of this mysterious package (that noone seem to get...). Unfortunately, it's not for sale until the end of January... But it's worth the wait.
Some more "Grind Finale" news: I've been asked to put together a timeline of the development of "Grind Finale" for an upcoming issue of Resound (Relapse's magazine/catalogue) and I figured it would be a pretty basic timeline like: 2000 - get's the idea, 2001 - starts to collect master tapes, 2002 - postpones the collection one year... and so on, but as I went through my personal archives I happened to put together a VERY DETAILED timeline that was a shock to see, even for me, in it's final form. Relapse will add some details from their front, and once the Resound mag is printed I will publish it on nasum.com. A nice addition to the discography page I guess."
Anders Jakobson
Circus Maximus Part Ways With Keyboardist
Norwegian progressive metal band CIRCUS MAXIMUS have parted ways with keyboardist Espen Storø. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows:
"After five years, Espen has decided to leave the band due to personal reasons. After much consideration we also think that this is the right decicion by him and for the sake of the band. We wish him the best of luck with everything in the future. CIRCUS MAXIMUS is of course still alive and well and as of this moment the band is writing new ass-kicking stuff for all you metal heads out there. At the moment we’re trying out a new very skilled guy — but we need to see how he will function with us on the songwriting etc. We will keep you posted when we have found a definite replacement for Espen."
Espen issued the following statement regarding his decision to leave the group:
"After thinking about this for a long long time I have decided to leave the band. It was a tough decision, but I feel this is the right thing to do right now. I've had a great time paying in CIRCUS MAXIMUS, up until a while ago.
"I just want to say that I still look at the other guys as my buddies, and no one is mad at eachother. I wish CIRCUS MAXIMUS a great future, and I know that they will still make great music. Big thanks to everyone for your support!”
CIRCUS MAXIMUS released their very critically acclaimed debut album, "The First Chapter", on Frontiers Records earier this year.
(Thanks: Anders Peter Jørgensen / www.nocturnalhorde.com)
Goatwhore Relocate To Phoenix
GOATWHORE, the New Orleans-based band featuring vocalist L. Ben Falgoust II (SOILENT GREEN) and guitarist Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, CROWBAR), have issued the following update:
"We know it has been quite some time since updates were made so we wanted to fill everyone in on what’s going on with GOATWHORE. We have currently relocated to Phoenix, AZ for a temporary time to finish work on our next album to be released through Metal Blade Records in mid-2006. Things are pretty crazy in our hometown of New Orleans, LA still (since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina), so we decided to pack up and head out west to finish writing on the new material. We are currently staying with some close friends out here in Phoenix and we will have a few shows in the beginning of December to help our current situation out. Please come out and show some support and hope to see you while we are out this way. More information will follow once we have a scheduled studio date, which would be around the end part of this year."
Upcoming GOATWHORE shows:
Dec. 02 - Phoenix, AZ @ Metal Devastation 2
Dec. 03 - Scottsdale, AZ @ CHASERS
Dec. 04 - Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go
Dec. 05 - San Francisco, CA @ The Pound
Headline News
Beyond The Embrace Part Ways With Drummer
New Bedford, Massachusetts-based sextet BEYOND THE EMBRACE have parted ways with longtime friend and drummer Kevin Camille. The band will be auditioning drummers throughout November. If you live in the New Bedford, MA area and are interested in auditioning, please send a recording of your playing to:
Beyond the Embrace
P.O. Box 40544
New Bedford, MA 02744
Or e-mail MP3s to mail@beyondtheembrace.com.
"We are hoping to find a new drummer by the end of the year so that we can resume the songwriting process," the band write in a press release. "We are also currently working on some touring plans for February 2006. More info on that will be available soon."
The Burning Room Sign with MediaSkare Records
THE BURNING ROOM will be entering Undercity Studios in Los Angeles, CA in December to begin work on their debut full-length titled 'We Invented Thunder!', which tentatively set to hit stores February 21st through Mediaskare Records. Following completion of recording/mixing, the band will hit the road for a full U.S. tour with NEW DEAD RADIO, INKED IN BLOOD, COUNTDOWN TO LIFE beginning in February. Dates and venues for the trek will be announced shortly.
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