Metal News for November 19, 2004
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26 news articles posted on this day.
Isole Enter The Studio
Isole (ex-Forlorn from Sweden) entered the studio in late September to record their debut album. It will be released early next year on I hate Records. Next to that, some gigs are planned, i.e. on the Doom Shall Rise Festival.
The band states that this is their heaviest and slowest release so far.
Ophis Releases EP And Launch Website
Death/ Doom newcomers Ophis (Hamburg, Germany) have launched their new website. On this site you're able to find biographies, information about releases and upcoming gigs, contact adresses for booking and order, pics, many interesting links, lyrics and other stuff.
Also, Ophis will release their new EP / MCD 'Nostrae Mortis Signaculum' on CxxtBxxcher Records in early december. The EP will contain 4 songs (24 min.) of depressive, violent Death Doom and will be limited to 500 copies. Available at the website and mailorder.
Nightwish Confirmed For Next Year's NEMHF
The New England Metal And Hardcore Festival 7 will be held on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 at the Palladium in Worcester, MA. The latest act confirmed for the festival, according to Pollstar.com is NIGHTWISH, who will perform on April 23rd.
Acts confirmed for the festival now include: NIGHTWISH, CRYPTOPSY (23rd) and KING DIAMOND, NILE, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and BEHEMOTH (24th).
Tarja Turunen To Issue New Single In December
According to a posting on NIGHTWISH singer TARJA TURUNEN’s official website has announced that her debut solo single, 'Yhden enkelin unelma’ ('One Angel's Dream'). In Finland, Passion Records will release two singles which also feature different versions of traditional Finnish Christmas songs with the production of Esa Nieminen: ‘En etsi valtaa, loistoa’ (Melody: Jean Sibelius/Lyrics: Z. Topelius; translator unknown) and ‘Kun joulu on’ (Melody: Otto Kotilainen/Lyrics: Alpo Noponen).
Head here to view the covers of both singles.
Mourning Beloveth Release New Album In March
Irish doomsters MOURNING BELOVETH have posted the following update at their official website:
“Rehearsals are finished for the album and we have still to come up with a name for it. We have six new songs and are going to re-record Part 1 but there is only room for five as they all top the ten minute mark. The album is sounding very dark, sick and heavy so it should be an interesting three weeks in Studio E. Lukasz, the resident Prophecy artist will take care of the album artwork and at this time it is looking like a black and white theme to fit in with the general mood of the music and lyrics.
The album should be out in March next year and an extensive tour to follow.”
Neurosis Gigs Update
Neurosis will play another special live event on Saturday, November 27th at North Six in Brooklyn, NY. For more information, go to the venue website. This will be a special 2 1/2 hour extended set, a portion of which will feature Jarboe. There will be no opening bands.
The Brooklyn show is sold out, so if you are without a ticket for that show, and you’re able to make the short trip to Philadelphia, you can catch then at The Theater of Living Arts. There are some tickets left for this show, which will also be an extended set featuring Jarboe.
The next show in the series is in London, and then Neurosis is back on the West Coast.
SAT 11/27 Brooklyn, NY North Six
SUN 11/28 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
SAT 12/18 London, England The Forum
**just added**
FRI 1/14 Seattle, WA Neumos
Drowning Pool To Tour With (hed)P.E. Rest Of 2005
Drowning Pool will be finishing out the year tearing up the road with (hed)P.E. starting Tues. Nov 23rd. Here are the upcoming shows:
11/19/2004 - Jake's - Lubbock, TX
11/20/2004 - Sunshine Theatre - Albuquerque, NM
11/21/2004 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
11/23/2004 - Canes Bar & Grill - San Diego, CA - w/(hed)PE
11/24/2004 - The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA - w/(hed)PE
11/26/2004 - Key Club - Los Angeles, CA - w/(hed)PE
11/27/2004 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA - w/(hed)PE
11/28/2004 - The Banker Ballroom - Fresno, CA - w/(hed)PE
11/30/2004 - WOW Hall - Eugene, OR - w/(hed)PE
12/1/2004 - The Big Easy - Spokane, WA - w/(hed)PE
12/2/2004 - The Fenix @ Pioneer Square - Seattle, WA - KISW Holiday Hangover Ball
12/3/2004 - Sabala's - Portland, OR - w/(hed)PE
12/4/2004 - The Big Easy - Boise, ID - w/(hed)PE
12/5/2004 - Lofi Cafe - Salt Lake City, UT - w/(hed)PE
12/7/200 - 432 Blue - Colorado Springs, CO - w/(hed)PE
12/9/2004 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO - w/(hed)PE
12/10/2004 - Royal Grove - Lincoln, NE - w/(hed)PE
12/11/2004 - Uptown Theatre - Kansas City, MO - w/(hed)PE
12/12/2004 - Quad City Live - Davenport, IA - w/(hed)PE
12/14/2004 - The Cotillion - Wichita, KS - w/(hed)PE
12/16/2004 - Machine Shop - Flint, MI- w/(hed)PE
12/17/2004 - Headliners - Toledo, OH - w/(hed)PE
12/18/2004 - The Rave - Milwaukee, WI - w/(hed)PE
12/19/2004 - Heartland - South Bend, IN - w/(hed)PE
In other news, the band's single "Love and War" is now in the Top 20 on Rock Radio.
Apocalyptica's New Single And Tour Dates
The first single, "Bittersweet", of Apocalyptica's forthcoming album (due early February 2005) is a dark ballad, that features fellow-countrymen Lauri Ylönen from THE RASMUS and Ville Valo from H.I.M. on vocals. The single, written by Apocalyptica, Lauri and Ville together, will be released internationally on 29 November. You can order it right now in our online-recordstore for the price of 5,99 Euro. You can watch the video here.
The Single-Tracklist is as follows:
1 Bittersweet
2 Bittersweet (Acoustic Version)
3 Bittersweet (Instrumental Version)
4 Misconstruction
5 Monitor
There is also an Apocalyptica Player for all Apocalyptica Fans with the following features: screensaver with gallery and videos of Apocalyptica, Lauri and Ville Vallo and "The settlers"-competition.
Starting next year Apocalyptica will also be embarking on a 23 date tour of Europe. Here are the tour dates: More...
Download Engorged's 'The Thing' MP3
To celebrate the release of the new ENGORGED CD, "Where Monsters Dwell", Razorback Records has posted a new mp3, "The Thing", from the album. Download "The Thing" here. "Where Monsters Dwell" is available now and includes cover art and fold-out POSTER by none other than Dennis Dread.
Shadows Fall To Sign With Major Label?
According to Hits Daily Double, label reps from Hollywood, Epic, RCA, Capitol and others showed up for the SHADOWS FALL concert last week at the House of Blues on Sunset. The Syndicate-repped group has reportedly fulfilled its commitment to current label Century Media. The band's latest album, "The War Within", debuted in the Top 20 on the album chart. Legal eagle Saguit Saad is said to be mediating the negotiations.
SHADOWS FALL are currently on a co-headlining North American tour with DAMAGEPLAN. Also appearing on the bill are THE HAUNTED
Opening Dates for Zao And Friends
ZAO will be hitting the road next year for a nationwide tour with TWELVE TRIBES, FEAR BEFORE THE MARCH OF FLAMES and THE AGONY SCENE. The first confirmed dates we have are below:
January 18 - Kansas City, MO @ El Torreon
January 20 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Navajo Hogan
January 21 - Phoenix, AZ @ Mason Jar
January 22 - Pomona, CA @ Glass House
January 27 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims
January 31 - Fort Collins, CO @ Starlight
February 2 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabe's Oasis
Psyopus Replace Drummer
Psyopus recently replaced drummer Greg Herman with former Commit Suicide member, Lee Fisher. According to the band, "Greg's life was leading down a path separate than that of a drummer who could dedicate himself to the beaten path of constant touring. We separated on good terms."
The Red Chord Announce New Drummer
Following a year of rotating drummers, The Red Chord have found what they hope will be a permanent addition to the band. Brad Fickeisen, formerly of Eviscerate, has now joined the group on drums. Here's a statement from the band:
"We had some pretty huge shoes to fill with previously working with drummers like Mike Justain, Jon Dow and John Longstreth. Brad can definitely hold his own. He has some great chops, hits hard and can blast with the best of them. He has an interesting style that flows with our new material. I definitely don't foresee their being any disappointment from people familiar with us once you all get to check this guy out."
In related news, the group will be in the studio in January recording their debut album for Metal Blade Records, which will hit stores in May. Some tentative song titles for the new record include Fixation on Plastics, Upper Decker, Stupefaction, Hospice Residence, Antman.
Headline News
Forever Is Forgotten To Disband
Milwaukee's Forever Is Forgotten are reportedly calling it quits. Here's a statement from guitarist Jerry Hauppa:
"Forever is Forgotten finally decided to call it quits. with all the difficulties we've been through in the last year, its probably for the best we hang it up now. As for what's going on with us individually, Scott is playing drums in Bosio and has an upcoming tour planned for January, Jim and I have Concentric and other individual projects, and John is arranging a final Summary Execution show in Minneapolis at the end of the month. It was a really difficult desicion for all of us, but rest assured that musically you havent heard the last from any of us. We do plan to record the last songs we wrote as a band and play a final show in Milwaukee, so we'll be sure to keep you updated on that. Thanks for the support guys."
Breed 77 To Finish The Year With UK Shows
Breed 77 will finish 2004 with a series of British shows. They are: Aberdeen Moshulu December 2, Edinburgh Studio 24 3, Glasgow Cathouse 4, Stoke Sugarmill 6, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 7, Coventry Coloseum 8, Southend Chinneries 9, Bristol Bierkeller 10, Aldershot West End Centre 11. The band will start 2005 by releasing a new single, 'Shadows (Flamenco Mix)', on January 17. This will be available in two formats: CD and seven inch vinyl.
Pain Of Salvation "BE" Background Material Online
Taken from Pain of Salvation website:
For some time now the lyrics (the extended versions) of "BE" have been available here in the Kingdom. Now you will also find the source material (a long list of literature, links and other material), keywords, points of departure etc. You will also find a lengthy interview with Daniel and, for the first time available, the complete Animae narration as originally written for "BE". Check it out!
You could find the complete background material on "BE" entering their website.
God Dethroned On Their Way To The Top
God Dethroned's new album, "The Lair Of The White Worm," has won the soundcheck of Rock Hard (Germany) magazine - to be published in the December issue! The album also ended up on 3 in the Legacy-soundcheck and on 6 in the Metal Hammer soundcheck. Vocalist/guitarist Henri Sattler has also issued this update:
It was about time, but here it finally is; the totally renewed website! A new line-up, a new CD, lots of shows in the worx.
Sign up for our newsletter so you will be updated with our news and upcoming shows when you don't check this website on a regular basis. We also posted a poll to find out what your top 10 of favourite God Dethroned songs are. We will use the results to prepare our setlist for future shows, because we wanna play the right stuff live.
Soon we will have tabs of our songs on the website too. For the freaks who wanna know what we play exactly.First the songs of Lair of the White Worm and then the rest (piece by piece).
See you soon on the road somewhere on this rotten planet!
Cheers, Henri
Darkane Check In From The Studio
Darkane guitarist Christofer Malmström has checked in with this studio report on the band's official website:
Klas, Jörgen and myself have started to record the guitars and bass. So far we've put down two songs, and I guess there is not much more to tell. Working daytime and recording during evenings keeps the recording progress go forward slowly but safely.
Andreas has had the flu after the show in Denmark and will probably start to record the vocals in one or two weeks. Then we´ll continue to alternate between vocals and instrument recording to keep his voice fresh.
Not much more to tell at this moment!
Stay evil!
New Six Feet Under Video Online
Six Feet Under's new video for "Dead And Buried (Living Life In The Grave)", has been posted online at Mental Suplex Productions. Directed by Jerry Clubb, "Dead And Buried" is a new studio track recorded in March 2004 and appears on the Six Feet Under "Live with Full Force" DVD/CD release.
"Dead And Buried" will premiere on MTV2's Headbangers Ball on Saturday November 20 and on FUSE's Uranium on Sunday November 21.
Voodoo Glow Skulls: So Heavy It's Ska-ry
The Valley Advocate has posted the following article on Voodoo Glow Skulls:
Call them ska-core, call them what you will. Voodoo Glow Skulls, formed in 1988 by the brothers Casillas (Frank, Eddie and Jorge), channeled their mismatched love of heavy metal and the second-wave ska of the '80s into their trademark heavy ska sound. And with their latest album, "Adicción, Tradición, Revolución," they deliver what any good VGS fan would expect: more of the bloody same.
Frontman Frank Casillas explains that the album's title track is a tribute to the band and its fans, who have weathered trends and stuck by band's aggro -- yet upbeat and danceable -- style: "Adicción is addiction, and for a lot of our hardcore fans, our music is kind of an addiction. Tradición is just our band, we have a strong sense of tradition, we've been around for years. We're like a traveling family, and everything we do, like the songs in Spanish and everything like that, it's kind of become VGS tradition. Revolución is just ... our music, we just feel like we've stayed independent and stuck to our guns. We're revolutionizing music."
VGS are most often cited as "ska-core," or "a hardcore band with horns." But it was the heavy metal of the '80s that really captivated the brothers. Frank explains, "As kids we were always music fans. We always had a knack for music. We were those kids who always went to concerts. When we were old enough to get our first teenage jobs, we'd save our money to see all the big heavy metal concerts back in the '80s. The original four members of the band, we were all pretty much products of the '80s heavy metal bands."
Read the full article at Valley Advocate.
Ministry's "Houses Of The Mole" Inspired By Bush
Ministry frontman tells of writing material inspired by both Bush Sr and Bush Jr to Santa Cruz Sentinel:
Al Jourgensen likes to say that having a Republican in the White House is good for his band.
"There’s a Republican in the White House, and I only write good records when that’s happening," Ministry’s lead man says in the band’s latest biography. "I can’t wait for Jeb Bush to run so I can write my next platinum record!"
He’s joking about Jeb, of course, but not about Republican presidents coinciding with the band’s successes.
Ministry’s first platinum album, "Psalm 69," came out in 1992 following the senior George Bush’s term. Last year, Ministry released the record "Animositisomina" along with a DVD of the same name, in the middle of George W. Bush’s first term as president, earning good reviews.
Jourgensen has hit the jackpot again with the band’s latest record, "Houses of the Molé," which was released in June. The content is heavily inspired by the current Bush administration, and the record once again includes sound bites from the current president’s speeches.
Read the full article at Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Cataract's "Nothing Left" Video Posted Online
Cataract's video for the track "Nothing's Left" has been posted online at MetalBlade.de.
"Nothing's Left" comes off the Swiss metalcore bands latest CD, "With Triumph Comes Loss", available now on Metal Blade Records. The band recorded the CD at Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denmark with producer Tue Madsen. A vinyl version of the album was released through Dead Serious Records.
Cataract will be teaming up with Six Feet Under, Nile, Dark Funeral, Dying Fetus and Disbelief for the No Mercy Festivals 2005 European tour beginning in early March. A complete list of currently confirmed tour dates can be found at this location.
Rival Records Changes Name
California hardcore label Rival Records are officially changing their name to Rivalry Records for legal reasons. Here's the official word from the label:
In the recent tradition of bands and labels changing their names, Rival Records has unfortunately followed the trend and become part of that list. From this day forward, we are now known as Rivalry Records. Why you ask? Well trust us, we're not doing this because we want to, or because we think it sounds cool ('cause it doesn't!). We are doing this as a result of legal issues that began in March of 2004 over the name Rival Records' and the past use of the name by certain people that have not used the name in a very long time (but whom still wish to claim ownership of the name). Could we win a dispute over this in court? Possibly. Is the name 'Rival Records' worth thousands and thousands of dollars and hundreds and hundreds of headaches? Nope. So, here we are, left to continue on as Rivalry Records.'
All remaining stock of the label's releases will still say "Rival" on them, however all future presses and represses will be under the Rivalry imprint.
King Diamond, The Black Dahlia Murder Spring Tour
The Black Dahlia Murder and Into Eternity will be supporting King Diamond on the road in Spring 2005. Here are the dates that have been confirmed thus far:
4/15 Lake Buena Vista FL @ House Of Blues
4/16 Atlanta GA @ The Masquerade
4/18 Philadelphia PA @ Trocadero
4/19 New York NY @ BB Kings
4/20 New York NY @ BB Kings
4/22 Springfield VA @ Jaxx
4/23 Poughkeepsie NY @ The Chance
4/24 Worcester MA @ The Palladium
4/26 Cleveland OH @ House Of Blues
4/27 Chicago IL @ House Of Blues
4/28 Royal Oak MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
4/29 Sauget IL @ Pop's
4/30 Minneapolis MN @ Quest Club
5/2 Denver CO @ Ogden Theatre
5/5 Seattle WA Fenix Underground
5/6 Portland OR @ Roseland Theatre
5/8 Los Angeles CA @ House of Blues
5/9 Anaheim CA @ House of Blues
5/11 Tempe AZ @ Marquee Theatre
5/12 Albuquerque NM @ Sunshine Theatre
5/13 El Paso TX @ Club Xcape
5/14 San Antonio TX @ Sunset Station
Killswitch To Re-Release Debut CD
I attended the Killswitch Engage, Slayer and Mastodon show tonight in Philadelphia, PA at the Electric Factory, and had a chance to speak with Adam from Killswitch and he mentioned that he remastered their debut self-titled album that was released on Ferret Records. According to Adam this cd is already finished being re-mixed and is going to be re-released in the near future.
I also got the chance to take some photos and had an interview with Joel from Killswitch and will have all those up along with a show report very soon so keep checking back!
Watch Gwar's 'War Party' Video Online
Gwar are out with the video to their new single 'War Party', from their album of the same name. You can watch it online in Real or Windows Media formats.
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