Metal News for November 20, 2007
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Tesla Announce New U.S. Dates
Veteran California rockers TESLA have scheduled the following 2008 dates:
Feb. 01 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
Feb. 02 - Portland, OR - Roseland
Feb. 05 - Spokane, WA - The Big Easy
Feb. 06 - Boise, ID - The Big Easy
Feb. 08 - San Francisco, CA - Fillmore
Feb. 09 - Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Theatre
Feb. 10 - Redding, CA - Redding Convention Center
Feb. 13 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Feb. 14 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theatre
Feb. 16 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
Feb. 17 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion Ballroom
Feb. 19 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
Feb. 20 - West Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom More...
Terror Syndrome Overcome Studio Mishaps
THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has issued the following update on the status of the as-yet-unreleased debut album from his Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based band TERROR SYNDROME:
"It's been an interesting few weeks or so since our hard drive fizzed on us. We lost some of the last bit of tracking we did including some bass track fixes. Don't worry, we backed almost everything up and all the guest appearances are safe it was just a few things we lost."
"We decided to get Mike Young back in with an even bigger bass sound than our original sound and re-track eight songs!!!! A big thanks to Devin Townsend for coming in on short notice and dialing up a killer bass sound for us, it sounds aggressive as fuck!!!!" More...
Anger As Art Ready To Record New Album Demos
ANGER AS ART, the Los Angeles-based thrash metal band featuring Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, BLOODLUST, PAGAN WAR MACHINE, DREAMS OF DAMNATION), has issued the following update:
"So we just got back into L.A. from Seattle. What a fucking great weekend."
"In all honesty we were a little concerned about the fact that we were the only thrash/speed metal band on the bill at the Northwest Death Fest. But the timing was perfect. We had a slot that happened just as the people in the house were a little bludgeoned with death metak, and were ready for a shift. That is what they got. Bam!" More...
Scar Symmetry Reveal New Album Title
Swedish metallers SCAR SYMMETRY have issued the following update:
"We're back home from the Live Consternation North American tour, together with KATATONIA, INSOMNIUM and SWALLOW THE SUN. It's been an amazing month and we've had nothing but the best of times. We would like to sincerely thank everyone for coming out each night, checking us out, buying our merch, hanging out, sharing their beer with us and so on. Thank you all for being the coolest ever and for your kind support!"
"As goes for what the future holds, we will begin recording our third album, starting December 1st. So far we have 13 songs written, but we're aiming to have another three or four done, before we start sifting through the material, deciding which songs to include on the album. The new disc will go under the name of Holographic Universe and it will most likely see its release in the late spring of 2008, through Nuclear Blast Records." More...
Another Animal Extend Tour
ANOTHER ANIMAL - featuring GODSMACK members Robbie Merrill (bass), Tony Rombola (guitar), Shannon Larkin (drums) and former UGLY KID JOE Whitfield Crane - have extended their current tour in support of their self-titled debut album. Remaining dates are as follows:
November
21 - Clutch Cargo’s - Pontiac, Michigan
23 - The Machine Shop - Flint, Michigan
24 - Piere’s Entertainment Center - Fort Wayne, Indiana
27 - Rams Head Live! - Baltimore, Maryland
28 - Cattle Annie’s - Lynchburg, Virginia
30 - City of Palms Park - Fort Meyers, Florida
December
2 - Pensacola Civic Center - Pensacola, Florida
4 - The Village Little Rock, Arkansas
5 - Fire - Jackson, Mississippi
7 - Forest Hills Lodge - Rockford, Illinois
9 - Uptown Theater - Kansas City, Missouri
In This Moment's Trailer Broken Into; Gear Stolen
IN THIS MOMENT, currently on tour with OZZY OSBOURNE and ROB ZOMBIE, had their trailer broken into in Portland, Oregon. The band has issued the following appeal:
"Please help us find our stuff!"
"Here is all the information regarding In This Moment's trailer being broken into on Nov. 15th in the early morning hours after their show on Nov. 14th, 2007:"
"Portland Oregon Rose Garden Arena
1 Center Court
Portland, Oregon 97227"
"ITM Tour Manager and Zombie Crew leave: 12:30am
Band Members go to bed on bus around: 12:45am
Last Ozzy Tractor Trailer loaded at 12:45am
Merch Tractor Trailer is last one loaded and pulls into loading dock." More...
Vital Remains Seek Bassist And Guitarist
VITAL REMAINS has issued the following call to arms:
Seeking bassist and lead guitarist that can tour anytime. Must be able to relocate to Providence, RI. Must be a full time "serious musician!"
- Must own pro. equipment and be dedicated 100%
- Must have Vaild Passport
- No junkies, drunks, egos or anyone with their hand out
- No need to apply: part time musicians or pussy-whipped bitches!
All interested parties, please submit a video or mp3 playing songs, bass or leads from the last two albums, Dehristianize and Icons of Evil.
Send info about youself such as age, music history, etc. to
vitalremains2000@aol.com or myspace.com/vitalremains.
Seether's "6 Gun Quota" For Free Download
Seether's "6 Gun Quota" is now available as a free download at Wal-Mart.com. The track is featured on the bands new album "Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces," which is in stores now.
Norma Jean Announce December Headlining Shows
Atlanta based rockers Norma Jean have confirmed four end of the year headlining shows on the East Coast. The band are fresh off a tour as direct support for Saosin, Alexisonfire were out on that run as well. The last stop of the tour was the Fillmore in New York City and it was Daniel Davison’s last show with the band. The long time drummer and founding member of Norma Jean decided it was time to move on to other things. The band have just announced that Chris Raines from Spitfire will fill in on drums for these four headlining gigs.
Norma Jean with Glass Ocean and Royal Thunder:
12/19 – Richmond, VA – Alley Katz
12/20 – Wilmington, NC – The Soapbox Laundrolounge
12/21 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
12/22 – Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern
Motley Crue Bassist Announces More Book Signings
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has announced the following book-singing appearances for "The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star":
Friday, December 7
7:00 p.m.
Borders Books and Music
3600 McKinney Ave
Dallas TX 75204
214.219.0512
Sunday, December 9
2:00 p.m.
Borders Books and Music
3025 Kirby
Houston TX 77098
713-524-0200
"The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star" (released September 18 via MTV Pocketbooks/Simon & Schuster) debuted at #7 on The New York Times Book Review non-fiction best-seller list.
Twenty-five percent of the book's profits will be donated to Running Wild In The Night — Sixx's fundraising initiative for Covenant House California, which helps keep runaway, abused and abandoned youth off the streets.
While having all the rock star riches and luxuries, Sixx told Sun Media that he also had a $5,000 a day drug habit, one that is vividly chronicled in "The Heroin Diaries".
"That's how I communicated," Sixx said. "I had to or I would go crazy and even as I was going crazy I had to write it down to see if what I was seeing and hearing and feeling was real.
"Cocaine was really the biggest downfall. Heroin you can maintain, sadly, but cocaine you start getting into the amounts of freebasing and mainlining you go into a whole other world of insanity."
The 400-plus page book, written in part with journalist Ian Gittins, is a brutally honest look at Sixx's hellish year, one which saw him overdose and be declared clinically dead at one point while MÖTLEY CRÜE toured behind its "Girls, Girls, Girls" album. The book also features recent interviews Gittins did with band mates, friends and family members, interviews Sixx says pull no punches.
"They would say things like, 'He was undependable, he was a bit of a dictator when it came to the music but I love Nikki,' " he says. "I'm like, 'That's a fucking waste of my time!' Let's get into the meat of it and get into it. Ian got in there and really pulled out what was going on and peeling away all the stuff that's going on now."
As I Lay Dying Back On The Road In 2008
Gearing up for another relentless touring schedule in 2008, As I Lay Dying are not waiting long after the New Year to get back on the road. The January 2008 leg of their acclaimed AN OCEAN BETWEEN US tour will feature a fresh crop of opening bands - August Burns Red, Evergreen Terrace and Still Remains - and will continue to bring their genuine brand of fist-pumping metal to a theatre near you. The outing will begin on January 10th in Las Vegas, NV and will continue on through February 1 in Omaha, NE.
A video was recently completed for the band's new track "The Sound Of Truth." The clip, a sequel to the story in the video for "Nothing Left," was filmed in Los Angeles while the band was between tours. It was directed by Brian Thompson and is slated to debut in January on MTV2's Headbangers Ball.
Guitarist, Phil Sgrosso says of the upcoming trek "2008 is going to be a very busy year for us and there's no better way to start it off than with a US headline tour. We'll be hitting a lot of cities that we haven't played for a while and we're bringing along our friends in August Burns Red, Evergreen Terrace, and Still Remains. This is going to be an exciting tour for us and all of our fans, I can't wait."
Tickets for the dates below will go on sale on Friday Nov-23.
Here are the confirmed tour dates so far: More...
Kaledon Announce New Singer
Italian power metallers KALEDON recently split with vocalist Claudio Conti and have been looking for a new frontman. The band now check in with the following update:
"Marco Palazzi is Kaledon's new singer!!! This is the first picture of the new lineup... Other news and details will follow soon!"
As previously reported, Kaledon are now working on the last songs for their new album Chapter 5. The album will be recorded at the beginning of the next year.
The band's last album, Chapter 4 - Twilight Of The Gods, was released in late 2006.
Led Zeppelin To Tour With The Cult?
Gil Kaufman of MTV.com reports: It was one of those moments where all you can do is look at the guy next to you and wonder, "Did he really just say that?"
Is it possible that Ian Astbury, lead singer of '80s rock powerhouse THE CULT, spilled the beans on the biggest secret in rock — during a club show in Cincinnati?
"We'll be back next year," a breathless Astbury said midway through the band's gig at Bogart's nightclub Saturday night. "Because we're opening for a band you may have heard of ... the name starts with an 'L' and has a 'Z' in it." Stunned looks bounced around the room until one sweat-drenched superfan shouted out the obvious: "LED ZEPPELIN!" Astbury, his eyes hidden behind dark shades, nodded affirmatively and stuck his hand in the air triumphantly before plowing into one of the band's signature Zeppelinesque rockers.
When asked about Astbury's seeming confirmation of the world tour, spokespeople for THE CULT and ZEPPELIN both declined to comment. ZEPPELIN's spokesperson added that no decision has been made on any LED ZEPPELIN tour and the band is focusing on its appearance at the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert in London on December 10; a CULT spokesperson declined to answer questions about Astbury's comment.
Deathstars Hard At Work On New Album
Swedish industrial goth metal band DEATHSTARS entered Metrosonic Recording Studios in New York City on October 29 to begin recording of their new album for a spring 2008 release via Nuclear Blast Records. According to the group, "this album will start another chapter in [DEATHSTARS'] history of vanity, darkness, blood and sleaze."
The band adds, "The recording sessions will continue throughout November and December and the mix is set for January so get prepared for a 2008 filled with exploding deathglam!"
Watch video footage from the recording sessions here. More...
Eluveitie Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2008
Swiss folk metal band ELUVEITIE has been confirmed for next year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows:
AT THE GATES
COMMUNIC
DIMMU BORGIR
ELUVEITIE
EVILE
MOONSORROW
OPETH
PRIMAL FEAR
SWALLOW THE SUN
ELUVEITIE recently inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group's new full-length record, "Slania", is scheduled for release on February 15, 2008.
King Diamond Cancels North American Tour
KING DIAMOND's North American headlining tour — which is scheduled to launch March 23 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and run through May 8 in Houston — has been cancelled due to a herniated disc.
"I can't sit down, even on my couch, for more than a few minutes," King recently told MTV.com. "About [two months ago] I tried, and after 15 minutes, it started feeling like my left leg was getting set on fire."
"It can take up to a year and a half for a severe herniated disc to heal properly, but it varies from person to person," he added. "Right now there's not much more we can do."
Diamond got a taste of what might happen if he hits the road too soon in September when director Bill Schacht from video company Aestheticom — which has also worked with AMON AMARTH — shot a video for "Give Me Your Soul", the first KING DIAMOND clip in 17 years. "They limited what I had to do, of course, so I only did one day of shooting for 90 minutes, but just standing there moving a little bit in the full outfit was very difficult," he said. "And afterwards, I got one of those sharp attacks of pain that I hadn't had in a month and a half. The only thing I can compare it to is a really super-bad toothache or earache. And afterwards, I was like, 'OK, I'm not ready [to tour] yet.' "
Regarding how he injured his back, the 51-year-old singer said, "I think the real damage happened mixing the record, because I did that three weeks straight for a minimum of 12 hours a day. One of the last nights, when I was going to bed, I felt these pains in the sciatic nerves on each side, and I thought, 'Oh what is this?' The next morning I woke up and I couldn't walk or stand. It was like being paralyzed. I can't begin to say how painful it was. They say that's the worst pain you can experience as a human being. Had I not lived on the ground floor in a house, I would have jumped out the window."
Biomechanical Album To Feature Orechestral Tracks
The forthcoming release from UK extreme progressive metallers BIOMECHANICAL is set to feature four exclusive orchestral tracks. These expanded and reworked orchestral versions will only be available on a limited edition first pressing of "Cannibalised", which is due to be released on February 11, 2008 in Europe and February 26 in the USA.
These exclusive orchestral tracks have been masterminded by BIOMECHANICAL mainman John K and include the songs "Imperium (Absolution Parts I+III)" and "Through The Remains (Consumed)" taken from "The Empires Of The Worlds" and two tracks adapted from "Cannibalised", which include "Beyond The Descent (Fallen In Fear/Regenerated)" and "Reborn Into Darkness (Through Hatred Arise)".
Mixed by the legendary producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON), "Cannibalised" showcases an aggressive and confrontational side of BIOMECHANICAL, which is complemented by the addition of epic and cinematic-sounding orchestral tracks, adding to an exhilerating listening experience. With a fresh new lineup, which sees John K joined by Chris Van Hayden, Gus Drax, Jono Lodge and ex-DRAGONFORCE bassist Adrian Lambert, this release marks a new era for BIOMECHANICAL.
Vader Confirmed For Legacy Festival
Polish death metal veterans VADER have been confirmed for the Legacy Festival, set to take place May 30-31, 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows:
May 30:
OBITUARY
DARK FUNERAL
VADER
DESTRUCTION
THRESHOLD
May 31, 2008:
FINNTROLL
JORN LANDE
AMORPHIS
MELECHESH
RAGE
UNLEASHED
VADER released its new DVD, "And Blood Was Shed In Warsaw", in Europe on October 15 via Metal Mind Productions. The group's third DVD, which is being made available in North America today (November 20) via MVD, features footage from the band's February 12, 2007 concert at Stodola Club in Warsaw, documenting the final stop of the group's tour in support of their latest album, "Impressions in Blood". The show was filmed with seven cameras and includes a guest appearance by Orion, a member of two other great Polish metal acts: VESANIA and BEHEMOTH. The DVD also includes: a fully animated menu, band bio, discography, interview with frontman Peter, the brand new video clip "Sword of the Witcher" (taken from the forthcoming RPG game "The Witcher"), desktop images, photo gallery, weblinks, and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. "…And Blood Was Shed In Warsaw" DVD is also available in a special DVD+CD limited swing case edition! The artwork and layout of the DVD was created by the Brazilian artist Marcelo HVC, who has previously worked with GORGOROTH, LORD BELIAL and NECROPHAGIA.
Anthrax Guitarist Talks Music, Movies And More
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently answered 20 questions about music, movies, comics and life for the Our World's At War web site. A couple of excerpts follow:
Our World's At War: Being a New York guy, what's it like living in LA?
Scott Ian: The NY I grew up in and lived in until 1989 is long gone. I'm back there at least once a month to see friends/biz etc and it's great for 3-4 days but that's it. Manhattan is a different place that I don't identify with. LA is a much easier place to live in every way (unless you live in Malibu and your house burned down) especially coming from the NY I come from. LA has everything NYC has without the chaos and you don't have to be rich to live here. And, I have winter on my terms. I can go snowboard and then be back in 70 degrees and sun.
Our World's At War: Do you think the Internet is a good thing or the devil?
Scott Ian: Like all good things, moderation is the key. I think it's easy to fall into the trap of your whole life existing on the internet and never leaving your house. The internet is a tool for me and nothing more. I'd rather interact with other humans (as horrible as that can be) than live behind a firewall.
Our World's At War: Which is better, ninjas or samurai? Why?
Scott Ian: Better? I don't know. If Ninja's have supernatural powers than they would be better. If it's just man vs. man, I'll go with Samurai, the Bushido code an d all that.
Our World's At War: Top five favorite and least favorite movies?
Scott Ian: Off the top of my head, "Godfather 1" & "2", "Raging Bull", "Goodfellas", "Blue Velvet", "Casablanca". Least? "Godfather 3". "Spider-Man 3". "Lost Highway". All disappointing. I can't think of any more right now. My movie-filter is very strict and I usually don't see crap. I'm sure there's more but I've blocked them.
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Heaven And Hell Thanks Fans
HEAVEN AND HELL have just wrapped up their European tour. The trek featured a special performance at the historic Wembley Arena in London on November 10th.
The band check in with the following message: "Last night Heaven and Hell completed the 98th gig of their 2007 tour. The band would like to thank you all, where ever you may be in the world for your continued support.
Heaven And Hell will see you all again soon."
Ray "Black Metal" Wallace Suffers Burst Aneurysm
In tragic news, Toronto-based metal icon Ray "Black Metal" Wallace has had a serious medical emergency. He's had a long-time involvement in the music and entertainment industry. He managed SACRIFICE in the '80s/'90s and still runs Black Metal Management (with ties with Canuck legends RAZOR and ANVIL), most recently working with SCARLET SINS. He is also a local promoter, most recently booking original bands in on Thursdays at Rock & Roll Heaven. Earlier this year, he co-ordinated the Original Rock 'N' Roll Heaven Reunion party at Rok Boutique.
Ray had been complaining of an ongoing headache for a week. He collapsed at his home early Thursday, November 15th. His mother found him on the floor of his room unable to get up or move. He was however able to call out his mother's name, but with great difficulty, yet otherwise was unable to speak.
Paramedics rushed him to Centennial Hospital in Scarborough; his condition was deemed too critical for their facility, and he was transferred immediately to Toronto Western where they did surgery on Thursday evening.
An aneurysm located on the top of his head just back of the hairline, had burst. He is currently in an induced coma to aid the healing and control ongoing mini seizures and a fever. Ray is in critical condition. Doctors at this point in time do not know the extent of the damage that has been caused, however he is having ongoing CT scans and other medical tests. Although there is no way of telling at this point, Ray's doctors have told his parents that his chances of surviving are better than most due to their ability to get medical help quickly.
Ray is 43 years old.
Obitiuary Guitarist To Play At Death Memorial
Another guest musician has been confirmed for the Canadian Tribute to DEATH: Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, DEICIDE, Death, etc.). More guests to be announced soon.
As previously reported, Canadian Death tribute band SYMBOLIC will play a tribute show for Death founder Chuck Schuldiner on December 12th at the Theatre Imperial in Quebec City, QC.
Symbolic share the stage with Bobby Koelble (Symbolic album), Shannon Hamm, Scott Clendenin (The Sound Of Perseverance album) and Daniel Mongrain (MARTYR).
Tickets are on sale on Billetech. There are also be limited V.I.P tickets available. This will allow people to enter the show 30 minutes before doors open, have a meet and greet with the band, free posters of the show and more.
All the profits will be divided between Schuldiner’s foundation for cancer research and a local foundation.
In other benefit news: Two more Tribute Shows are scheduled for December 6th and December 15th (in Italy and Massachusetts).
Ventflow Post New Song Online
Swindon metal heroes Ventflow have posted a rough version of a brand new song "Terrorssiah" on their myspace page
Additionaly the band have made the song available to download aswell as two of their older classics "A New Age Of Violence" and "The Scars Remain The Same".
Emeth Shoot “Telesis” Video
Belgium’s EMETH have recently completed work on their highly anticipated third release with the acclaimed Wieslawscy brothers (Vader, Decapitated,) as producers. The release of this new effort is currently scheduled for late February in the U.S. (Brutal Bands) and early March in Europe (Brutal Bands/Twilight Vertrieb).
EMETH just shot a video for the track “Telesis,” with director Maurice Swinkels and Low Life Media (Aborted, Immolation), which is expected to premiere soon. You can check out some screen shots from the video here.
Afgrund Announce Lineup Changes
Sweden’s AFGRUND have posted the following update:
“Just thought we’d mention that there’s been a line-up change, Pat is now playing the second guitar and our friend Enrico (Gleargh, ex-Digression Assassins) is the new bassist.”
The band will also be doing a short U.S. tour with THE ARSON PROJECT around their appearance at next year’s Maryland Deathfest in May.
Cursed Reveal "III" Track Listing
Ontario's hardcore brutes Cursed have completed their third full-length, as expected, simply entitled "III." Things are coming together on it now for mid-February release via Goodfellow Records, with Reflections Records handling the album in Europe. The crew will tackle Canada with High on Fire and Cancer Bats in March, head back to Europe in May and will follow with US dates which are in the works now.
With 11 Tracks total, III's track listing will be as follows, with an advance listen to the track Magic Fingers available now:
1. Architects of Troubled Sleep
2. Night Terrors
3. Magic Fingers (audio)
4. Antihero Resuscitator
5. Friends In The Music Business
6. Into The Hive
7. III
8. Unnecessary Person
9. Hegel's Bastards
10. Dead Air at The Pulpit
11. Gutters
Primordial Frontman Discusses Illegal Downloading
PRIMORDIAL frontman Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill has joined the downloading debate with a no-holds-barred attack on those who illegally take and share MP3s online. Speaking to the UK's Zero Tolerance magazine, he said, "The Internet is a great promotional tool on one hand, and bands can get their music out there so easily. The downside of this is that a whole generation of people feels it's their right to get music for free…We are given money from our label, within which we have to record our album. It's our choice if we want to give them some crap ProTooled bedroom recording, but we don't. We have to repay that money through our sales. If we don't sell anything, we get dropped, we don't have money to record, go on tour et cetera. I have to pay to make PRIMORDIAL's music, so why should someone else get it completely for free? All I can say is for as long as PRIMORDIAL exists we will stand opposed to [downloading] and create real music."
Nemtheanga's comments form part of a special report on downloading in the current issue of Zero Tolerance in which all sides of the debate, voiced by fans, bands and labels alike, air their views: for some downloading spells the end for the music industry as we know, for others it is merely a new chapter with new opportunities. More...
Warbringer Post New Video Message Online
Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER recently stopped by the Century Media offices and filmed a video message. Watch the clip here to see what the band has to say about their biggest influences, recording with the renowned Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, D.R.I. and SACRED REICH) and touring with the legendary EXODUS.
In other news, WARBRINGER shot its first promotional video over the weekend for the track "Combat Shock" with acclaimed director Dan Dobi (CANNIBAL CORPSE). The clip is said to be "a brutally intense performance based clip that perfectly showcases the band's unrelenting live energy." Look for it to make its debut online early next year.
The group’s much-anticipated new effort, "War Without End", is "shaping up to be one of the most vicious debuts to come along in years and is destined to add another glorious chapter to thrash metal’s illustrious history," according to a press release.
WARBRINGER is set to join EXODUS, GOATWHORE and ARSIS on a national tour in January. More...
In Flames Announce Signing Session
Sweden's IN FLAMES will make an in-store appearance on Saturday, November 24 to promote their involvement in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The signing session will take place at Media Markt in Gothenburg, Sweden beginning at 2:00 p.m. The band will be signing albums and the Guitar Hero III game on which they have a song. There will also be a competition where you can win Guitar Hero III and a copy of IN FLAMES' latest album "Come Clarity". The competition will start at 10:00 a.m. and will run until 2:00 p.m. The person with the highest score on the IN FLAMES song (one attempt only) will win the game.
IN FLAMES is currently at its own IF Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden working on the follow-up to last year's "Come Clarity". The band is receiving assistance during the vocal-recording sessions from producer Daniel Bergstrand, who previously produced the vocals on "Reroute To Remain", "Soundtrack To Your Escape" and "Come Clarity".
IN FLAMES recently inked a new deal with Nuclear Blast Records covering all territories outside North America. The group's new CD is tentatively scheduled for release in April 2008.
A new IN FLAMES track, entitled "Abnegation", is featured on the "Viva La Bands, Vol. 2" album, which was released on September 4 via Ferret Music and Filthy Note Records.
Limited Edition Black Sabbath Book Available
Music writer and drummer Joel Gausten (PIGFACE, THE UNDEAD, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN) has published a special second edition of his book "The Sabbath Interviews".
Originally conceived and published as a special Halloween-only release for readers of Gausten's MySpace page, "The Sabbath Interviews" is a 48-page collection of interviews conducted by Gausten for his upcoming full-length book "Albums that (Should've) Changed the World". In addition to interviews with former BLACK SABBATH drummer Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER) and SABBATH recording bassist Bob Daisley (RAINBOW, OZZY OSBOURNE), "The Sabbath Interviews" includes a revealing 24-page interview with drummer Bill Ward regarding his post-BLACK SABBATH solo albums, his struggles with addiction and his work with various charities. The complete Bill Ward and Eric Singer interviews appear in "The Sabbath Interviews" for the first time anywhere, while the Bob Daisley interview is exclusive to this collection.
"Soon after discontinuing 'The Sabbath Interviews' on November 1, I was inundated with requests to make the book available to the general public," Gausten explains. "I was not only contacted by people who were unable to order the book on Halloween, but also from several people outside of MySpace who found out about the book after the fact and really wanted to check it out. These requests prompted me to make the book available to a larger audience for a limited time."
Limited to 300 copies, this new edition of "The Sabbath Interviews" is available for purchase at http://www.lulu.com/content/1456081
Pagan's Mind Enter Norwegian Charts
PAGAN'S MIND's new album, "God's Equation", has entered the Norwegian domestic chart (featuring only Norwegian artists) at position No. 14. It also landed on the international chart (featuring all artists) at No. 35.
The band's last CD, "Enigmatic: Calling", came out in 2005 via LMP/SPV.
PAGAN'S MIND has just completed a tour of the Netherlands and Germany as the support act for FATES WARNING.
Upcoming PAGAN'S MIND shows:
Dec. 01 - Inside, Bergen, Norway
Dec. 28 - Ibsenhuset, Skien, Norway
The band currently has another European tour in the works, scheduled for March, as part of a package with two more bands. More details will follow soon.
Former PAGAN'S MIND guitarist Thorstein Aaby, who played on the band's first two albums — "Infinity Divine" (2000) and
Leaves's Eyes Enter The Studio
LEAVES' EYES frontwoman Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull has posted the following message at the band's MySpace page:
"Dear Friends & Fans,
It's already a week since we played our last show for this year in Krefeld, Germany, with BLIND GUARDIAN, and now we're back in the studio, composing songs for our third album.
It was very, very nice to meet "the Guardians" again as we became close friends at our North-American tour earlier this year. Unfortunately I was feverish, struggling with the flu, however pain-killers are good in such a situation. The show has to go on, and yes, it was a good one.
Surprise: my sister Carmen Elise is having her vocals recorded for the next MIDNATTSOL album. It's good to have my sister around at our studio.
Today my son and I been busy packing 17 boxes of clothes and toys which will be sent to children living on the streets or in children's homes in Romania. If you can help somebody in any possible way - do it, and share your luck, love, fortune and happiness with other people!
Here's some love from me to you,
Liv."
Look What I Did Release Tour Dates
LOOK WHAT I DID, FOREVER IN TERROR, and LAST CHANCE TO REASON will team up for the following tour dates:
December 29 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
December 31 - Johnson City, TN @ The Hideaway
January 2 - Tifton, GA @ The Spot Shot
January 3 - Ocala, FL @ The Capital
January 4 - Orlando, FL @ The Dungeon
January 5 - Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit
January 7 - Thomasville, NC @ The Soundvent
January 8 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Club Relevant
January 10 - Delran, NJ @ Cue Club II
January 11 - West Pittston, PA @ The Showcase Theater
January 12 - Pompton Lakes, NJ @ Mainstage
Fen Sign To Code666
Code666 has signed the black metal band FEN.
A musical project inspired by the bleak, esoteric landscaped of Eastern England, Fen blends aspects of black metal, progressive rock, folk and ambient to express loss, sorrow, exaltation and a sense of ancient pride through music.
Formed in early 2006, Fen just released with critial acclaim their first MCD, Ancient Sorrow, then decided to sign a 3-album deal with Code666.
The band is now working on their debut album, scheduled for late 2008 on Code666 records. \
Check out their official site at www.myspace.com/fenband .
Job For A Cowboy Spitting on NYC Fans Causes Stir
Fans at the final show of this years Radio Rebellion Tour at the Fillmore in New York City were treated to a set of performances by BEMEHOTH, GOJIRA, and JOB FOR A COWBOY. One concert goer, however, didn’t appreciate the performance of one band in particular. A first had experience submitted to SMNnews reads as follows…embellished, unnecessary, justified? You decide:
“Bassist, Brent Riggs, of Job For a Cowboy classlessly handled jeering fans when he decided to spit on paid ticket holders. Several fans in the audience where victim of the act and, because of the despicable act, left the show with spit on their faces. What their label, Metal Blade Records, will do to quell this kind of behavior by its recording artists, still remains to be seen. But, it is certain that many fans of the other bands on that bill will not be purchasing any album put out by that label anytime soon.”
Council of the Fallen Welcome Steve Asheim
COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN is proud to welcome the talent’s of one of the world’s greatest extreme drummers to their ranks, Steve Asheim (of Deicide fame).
Steve Asheim began rehearsing with the band in late September and has finished a new 3 song demo that is being shopped to interested labels. The band do have an entire album written, and are looking at a full world wide release this spring.
Led Zeppelin To Play One New Song At Reunion Show
According to NME.com, LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has revealed that his band will perform a track they have never played live before at their forthcoming O2 Arena show in London on December 10.
Speaking to Reuters, Page gave a vague clue as to the period the song comes from - although he offered a 12-year time zone.
"There's one number that we rehearsed, I assume that it will make it to the Dome, that we never played at any point in time," he explained. "It dates from when the band was together between 1968 and 1980. It's a really intense number."
After Forever Signature Guitar Now On Second Life
According to AFTER FOREVER guitarist Sander Gommans guitar manufacturer Patrick Hufschmid, who builds his guitars, has created a Sander Gommans signature edition axe in the digital world of Second Life. Gommans has issued the following update:
"Hi everybody,
Well, normally I try to write blogs about something I actually have some kind of knowledge of (at least, I THINK I do;-), but I must admit Second Life isn't part of that. When Patrick Hufschmid showed this to me some time ago I was amazed about this giant digital world, and it seems to have expanded even more!
Patrick decided to give After Forever some Second Life promotion, and it's awesome to see that it actually works out, I think he's one of the first guitar builders to do it in this unique way. He's created an After Forever guitar that you can actually buy and use for your second life character.
Well, if you want more info I'd advise you to go to Patrick's MySpace in my photosection on the seconds page are some pics. It's based on an Explorer model, I already reviewed this awesome guitar on a previous blog, but check out the pics and see for yourself that this one really looks (and plays) amazing!
Patrick, thanks for your support!"
Hufschmid, meanwhile, has issued the following overview:
"As you all know, I have a hobby, I have a guitar shop in Second Life and I build virtual guitars. I recently asked permission to Sander to build an official 'AfterForever Second Life Guitar' and he kindly accepted my offer. So, if you wish you can come to my shop in SecondLife (http://www.secondlife.com/) and come get the guitar!
This guitar took me over 6 hours to build, there is 161 items assembled in order to create the guitar, so it's a lots of work. Also the guitar is scripted, this means that when you click on it while wearing it, a menu will appear and will leave you choose 33 killer guitar riffs to play!
The guitar coasts 490 Linden.
You can find my shop very simply by searching for Hufschmid Guitars in the secondlife search enging. You will then find one of my classifieds adds which will allow you to teleport directly inside my shop.
Sander is not only a fine composer but an incredible guitar player, trust me!!!!!"
Patrick Hufschmid
Symphony X Announce German Headlining Shows
According to Target Concerts, progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have scheduled the following German headlining dates in February 2008:
Feb. 13 – Hamburg, GER - Markthalle
Feb. 14 - Köln, GER - Live Music Hall
Feb. 17 - Stuttgart, GER - Röhre
Feb. 19 - Berlin, GER - ColumbiaClub
Feb. 20 - Frankfurt, GER - Batschkapp
Feb. 21 - Nürnberg, GER - Hirsch
Feb. 23 - München, GER - Backstage Werk More...
Magic Circle Festival Volume 1 DVD MP3s Online
The Kingdom Of Steel is now exclusively offering all MANOWAR and HOLYHELL MP3s from the upcoming Magic Circle Festival Volume 1 DVD, which you can buy here.
This double-DVD package includes songs recorded live at their performances on July 6th and 7th of 2007, in Bad Arolsen, Germany and on June 30th, 2007, at the Kaliakra Rock Fest, in Kavarna, Bulgaria.
MANOWAR's performance from the German festival includes classic songs such as "Brothers Of Metal," "Kill With Power," "Holy War," "Black Wind, Fire And Steel" as well as newer songs "Gods Of War" and "Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors." The material live from the Kaliakra Rock Fest in Kavarna traverses MANOWAR's entire history, from fan favorites "Kings Of Metal," "Metal Warriors" and "Hail And Kill" to the powerful new anthem "Die For Metal" and MANOWAR's metal version of the Bulgarian National Anthem "Mila Rodino."
Magic Circle Festival Volume 1 DVD will be released on November 22nd and will be available for sale on MANOWAR's "True Metal Dealer" promo tour.
Brainstorm Reveal Complete Downburst Album Details
After celebrating their tenth anniversary with the re-releases of their first two efforts (Hungry and Unholy) and the release of their first ever 2-DVD set Honey From The B's, German metallers BRAINSTORM are set to release their new album, Downburst. Produced by Sascha Paeth (ANGRA, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, KAMELOT) and Miro, Downburst will be released as a regular jewelcase as well as in a limited edition jakebox (100% plastic-free) including 2 bonus tracks.
Tracklist: 'Falling Spiral Down', 'Fire Walk With Me', 'Stained With Sin', 'Redemption In Your Eyes', 'End In Sorrow', 'How Do You Feel', 'Protect Me From Myself', 'Surrounding Walls', 'Frozen', 'All Alone', 'Crawling In Chains' (exclusive European bonus track), 'Hold Tight' (exclusive European bonus track).
The album will be unleashed on January 25th (Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Italy) and January 28th (Europe) through Metal Blade Records.
Slash Speaks On Guns N Roses Rumours
The following story is courtesy of CityNews.ca:
He plays heavy metal notes with a passion few others can match. But it turns out those aren't the only notes veteran axeman SLASH kept all those years. He's assembled enough of his experiences as the guitar god for GUNS N' ROSES to put them into a book. And this road warrior isn't afraid to tell all.
The real Saul Hudson's tome, Slash, is filled with tales from his beginnings with G'nR to his new incarnation in Velvet Revolver. The man looks the same - the characteristic mane and the ever present cigarette, hat and sunglasses. But he admits he's changed over the years of seeing so many strange things happening in his life. And it's his only chance to set the record straight.
"There were a lot of rumours about Guns 'N Roses going around that was really getting to me, you know," he confesses. "It was like stuff that I usually, you know, sort of just dismiss and don't pay much attention to, but it got to be really saturating and I got fed up and I said, 'okay, the only way I'm going to be able to get some accurate information out there, from at least the way that I see it, is to actually do the book.'"
Read the full article at this location.
Gene Simmons To Appear On "The Apprentice"
According to Mercurynews.com, Donald Trump is shaking things up on his reality show The Apprentice. On the Jan. 3 debut of the reality show, 14 celebrities will be stepping in as participants and facing the Donald in the boardroom.
Celebrity participants include Sopranos star Vincent Pastore (he was Sal "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero), Olympic gold medalists Nadia Comeneci and Jennie Finch, Taxi star Marilu Henner, Piers Morgan from America's Got Talent, former Apprentice Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth and Gene Simmons from KISS.
Simmons is hoping his face time with the Donald will leverage some of his other business endeavors. "I'm in the Gene Simmons business," he told the AP of his plan.
The celebrities will be competing for cash donations to their favorite charities, with the grand prize being a check for $250,000 to the winner's charity.
Led Zeppelin Guitarist Video Interview Posted
Legendary LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page was interviewed on BBC's "Breakfast" show yesterday morning (Monday, November 19) about his injured finger — which had been the cause of his band's O2 Arena show postponement — and ZEPPELIN's much-anticipated reunion. Watch the four-minute clip below.
In other news, NME.com reports that Page has explained that his finger is now better and the band will resume rehearsals this week.
The guitarist, speaking to Reuters, assured fans that his finger would be fine for ther concert, scheduled to take place on December 10.
"I suppose something like a ZEPPELIN reunion wouldn't be right without a bit of drama," he joked.
"This is two to two-and-a-half weeks from the injury and there we are, it's doing that," Page continued, wiggling his finger. "It's going to be fine for the concert. It's just a bit bruised and a bit painful, but it's going to be fine." More...
Budgie Reveal U.K Shows
In addition to the Australian shows planned for next year, legedary Welsh rockers Budgie have also lined up the following shows for the United Kingdom...
8 Dec 2007 21:00 Milkwood Jam Swansea (Wales)
31 Jan 2008 20:00 Cox’s Yard Stratford-upon-Avon
7 Feb 2008 20:00 The Boardwalk Sheffield
Metal Mike To Accompany Sebastian Bach At Signing
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (SEBASTIAN BACH, HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM) will accompany Sebastian Bach to his Vintage Vinyl record store signing, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow night (Tuesday, November 20) at 8:00 p.m. Sebastian and Metal Mike will be on hand to sign copies of the new Bach release "Angel Down".
The details are as follows:
Tuesday, November 20 - 8PM
Vintage Vinyl
51 Lafayette Rod
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 225-7717
"Angel Down" was produced by Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST), and recorded at Sound City Studios and Under City Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Joining Bach in the studio were guitarists "Metal" Mike Chlasciak and Johnny Chromatic, Bobby Jarzombek on drums, and Steve DiGiorgio on bass. GUNS N' ROSES' Axl Rose makes a special guest appearance contributing vocals on three of the album's songs — "(Love is a) Bitchslap", a cover of AEROSMITH's "Back In the Saddle" and "Stuck Inside".
"Angel Down" track listing:
01. Angel Down
02. You Don't Understand
03. Back In The Saddle (feat. Axl Rose)
04. (Love Is) A Bitchslap (feat. Axl Rose)
05. Stuck Inside (feat. Axl Rose)
06. American Metalhead
07. Negative Light
08. Live & Die
09. By Your Side
10. Our Love Is A Lie
11. Take You Down With Me
12. Stabbin' Daggers
13. You Bring Me Down
14. Falling Into You
Sebastian got the cover of his new CD, "Angel Down", tattooed on his arm by tattoo artist extraordinaire Kat Von D on the October 23 episode of "LA Ink".
The cover art for "Angel Down" is an original painting by Bach's late father, the celebrated Canadian artist David Bierk who died in 2002. The painting, entitled "David Watching", was painted in 1990, so an emotional choice for Bach. Bierk also created the cover artwork for SKID ROW's 1991 album "Slave To The Grind", which Rolling Stone voted one of the top 5 album covers of the year. His paintings have been exhibited in art galleries all over North America.
Cerebal Palsy Suffering Fan Has Dream Come True
TypicallySpanish.com reports: A devoted heavy metal fan from Granada province has realised his dream and has recorded his first record with CARROMATO, a group he formed some years ago, and which takes the name by which José Ibáñez is known to his friends and fans. CARROMATO had their debut in the Festival del Zaidín in 2005 and present their first record in the Sala El Tren in Granada on November 23.
Carromato the man is a well-known figure on the heavy metal scene in Granada, and first reached fame when he worked as a presenter for live concerts. He was also the man behind some of the most well-known heavy metal bars in the city.
He also suffers cerebral palsy.
Krokus Confirmed For Rocklahoma 2008
Swiss hard rockers KROKUS are the first confirmed band for next year's Rocklahoma festival, which will be held July 11-13, 2008 at the Catch The Fever Festival Grounds, four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma. KROKUS' participation in the event was announced on Monday (November 19) by the festival's organizers, Catch the Fever Music Festival, via KMOD radio in Tulsa.
Tickets for Rocklahoma 2008 went on sale to the general public on October 1. Over fifty percent of the VIP seats have been renewed making the remaining seats in great demand. The public is encouraged to get their VIP seats early as they are becoming more limited.
Rocklahoma will re-create the Hollywood scene of the Eighties with help from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Whisky A Go Go and the famed Rainbow Bar and Grill, both on West Hollywood's Sunset Blvd.
"The Eighties was a magical moment in regards to the history of rock and roll as many of the hottest bands at that time got their start right there on Sunset Blvd.," said Mark Nuessle, general manager of the Catch the Fever Music Festival.
Legends Rumoured For Sweden Rock Festival
VAN HALEN and JUDAS PRIEST are among the bands who are rumored to be playing next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7, 2008 in in Sölvesborg, Sweden. It should be noted, however, that neither of these acts has been officially confirmed for the event and their possible participation in the festival should be treated as nothing more than speculation.
The organizers of the Sweden Rock Festival will announce the first 20-25 bands confirmed for next year's event during the kick-off party on November 24 at Tyrol in Stockholm. The party will be broadcast live on the Stockholm radio station 106.7 Rockklassiker beginning at 7:00 p.m. local time and will be available for streaming worldwide via www.rockklassiker.se.
This year's Sweden Rock Festival kick-off celebration will feature performances by GOTTHARD, SABATON and HAZY/DIZZY. In addition, a one-off all-star band has also been put together featuring:
Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN) - Guitar
Mark Boals (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RING OF FIRE) - Vocals
Mats Levén (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, AT VANCE, THERION) - Vocals
Liz Vandall (SAHARA, Uli JON ROTH) - Vocals
Janne Stark (OVERDRIVE, BALTIMOORE) - Guitar
Ule Ritgen (ZENO, ELECTRIC SUN, FAIR WARNING) - Bass
Thomas Broman (ELECTRIC BOYS, JOHN NORUM, 21 GUNS) - Drums
The group will perform vintage SCORPIONS and ELECTRIC SUN material, along with other "nice surprises."
Nine Inch Nails Remix SIte Halted
NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor has posted the following message on the band's web site:
"Several years ago I persuaded my record company to let me begin posting my master recording files on nin.com, in order to see what kind of user-generated content would materialize from my music. I had no agenda… the main reason I did it was because I thought it was cool and something I would have liked to do if it was available to me. A lot of really fun stuff started to happen….communities developed, web sites were created, even traditional radio got in the game and began playing the fans' mixes. I felt the experiment, despite not having a specific purpose, was a success. So much so that we're now releasing a remix album that includes some of this fan-created material as well as the actual multitrack master files for every song from my latest record, 'Year Zero'.
"One piece was missing to me and that was an official nin.com presence for aggregating all of the fan-created remixes. Several intrepid fans had stepped up and done a great job providing a destination for people to post these, but I felt all along this was a function I should more directly support. So, upon release of this new remix album, our plan has been to launch an official site on nin.com that would provide a place for all fan remix material and other interactive fan experiences.
"Or so I thought.
"On Saturday morning I became aware of a legal hitch in our plans. My former record company and current owner of all these master files, Universal, is currently involved in a lawsuit with other media titans Google (YouTube) and News Corp (MySpace). Universal is contending that these sites do not have what is referred to as 'safe harbor' under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and therefore are in copyright violation because users have uploaded music and video content that is owned by Universal. Universal feels that if they host our remix site, they will be opening themselves up to the accusation that they are sponsoring the same technical violation of copyright they are suing these companies for. Their premise is that if any fan decides to remix one of my masters with material Universal doesn't own — a 'mash-up,' a sample, whatever — and upload it to the site, there is no safe harbor under the DMCA (according to Universal) and they will be doing exactly what MySpace and YouTube are doing. This behavior may get hauled out in court and impact their lawsuit. Because of this they no longer will host our remix site, and are insisting that NINE INCH NAILS host it. In exchange for this they will continue to let me upload my Universal masters and make them available to fans, BUT shift the liability of hosting them to me. Part of the arrangement is having user licenses that the fans sign (not unlike those on MySpace or YouTube) saying they will not use unauthorized materials. If they WERE to do such a thing, everybody sues everybody and the world abruptly ends.
"While I am profoundly perturbed with this stance as content owners continue to stifle all innovation in the face of the digital revolution, it is consistent with what they have done in the past. So... we are challenged at the last second to find a way of bringing this idea to life without getting splashed by the urine as these media companies piss all over each other's feet. We have a cool and innovative site ready to launch but we're currently scratching our heads as to how to proceed.
More to come….
"By the way, the potential implications of a lawsuit like this one go well beyond creating hurdles for a NINE INCH NAILS remix site. Here is an excerpt from technology site Ars Technica regarding a similar lawsuit Viacom has filed against YouTube:
"'The DMCA's Safe Harbor provisions aren't just important to video sharing sites; they're important to almost every sector of Internet-based business. 'Nearly every major Internet company depends on the very same legal foundation that YouTube is built on,' said von Lohmann. 'A legal defeat for YouTube could result in fundamental changes to its business, potentially even making it commercially impossible to embrace user-generated content without first 'clearing' every video. In other words, a decisive victory for Viacom could potentially turn the Internet into TV, a place where nothing gets on the air until a cadre of lawyers signs off,' he said. 'More importantly, a victory for Viacom could potentially have enormous implications for Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, MySpace, and many other Internet companies, because they all rely on the same DMCA Safe Harbors to protect many facets of their businesses, as well. The stakes are high all around."
"Indeed."
NINE INCH NAILS' "Year Zero" album has been remixed track-by-track for "Y34RZ3R0R3MIX3D", which is being released today (November 20) via Interscope. Among the remixers are NEW ORDER's Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, the Faint, Bill Laswell, Ladytron, Fennesz and Saul Williams.
The remix of "My Violent Heart" was made by a fan, under the moniker Pirate Robot Midget. "Remix records can be disposable garbage (of which I myself have been guilty of to some extent) but this collection feels good to me," NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor previously wrote on NIN.com. "I reached out to heroes, friends and strangers. I encouraged those I approached to do anything and insert themselves as much as possible into the track."
"Y34RZ3R0R3MIX3D" will be available in a variety of formats: digital download, a triple-vinyl set and a CD/DVD-ROM. The latter will feature the multi-track files for all the tracks on the album that fans can manipulate via programs such as Garageband or Ableton Live.
Great White Announce More Tour Dates
California rockers GREAT WHITE have lined up the following dates:
Nov 30 - Las Vegas, NV - Sunset Station Casino
Dec. 01 - San Bernadino, CA - Stingers Grand Openning
Jan. 17 - St Charles, MO - Ameristar Casino (w/ VINCE NEIL)
Jan. 26 - Helmond, NETH - Club Plato
Jan. 28 - Newcastle, UK - Carling Academy
Jan. 30 - Glasgow, UK - Carling Academy
Jan. 31 - Wolverhampton, UK - Robin 2
Feb. 02 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush Empire
GREAT WHITE released a new album in July, entitled "Back to the Rhythm", via Shrapnel Records. Frontiers Records issued the CD in Europe on August 31 via in a lavish digipack edition. The record — which also marks GREAT WHITE's 25th anniversary — features original members Jack Russell (vocals), Mark Kendall (lead guitar), Audie Desbrow (drums), Michael Lardie (guitar/keyboards) and Sean McNabb (bass).
"Back to the Rhythm" was mixed, produced, and engineered by guitarist Michael Lardie with all members contributing to to the final mix.
Leaves' Eyes Part Ways With Bassist And Drummer
LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY (who are fronted by Liv's husband Alexander Krull) — has issued the following update:
"LEAVES' EYES played their last show of the year together with BLIND GUARDIAN and ASTRAL DOORS in the Krefeld Hockeystadium in front of 3,000 people. Moreover, this was the final concert of LEAVES' EYES with bass player Chris Lukhaup and drummer Moritz Neuner; Chris Lukhaup had to leave the band due to personal reasons and Moritz Neuner is taking another turn in his working career. The band wishes them both all the best in the future. At the moment LEAVES' EYES is checking out new musicians — if you are interested and a killer bassist or drummer, please contact info@mastersoundentertainment.de."
LEAVES' EYES filmed its October 20, 2007 concert at the Metal Female Voices Fest in Wieze, Belgium for an upcoming DVD. The stage set featured a Viking ship designed by LEAVES' EYES tech Leebee. A tentative March 2008 release is expected.
Nevermore Frontman Reveals Cover Track For Debut
NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has revealed more information about THE SISTERS OF MERCY cover song that he has recorded for his upcoming solo debut, tentatively due in early 2008 via Century Media Records.
Said Dane: "OK, so since there's so much speculation about what SISTERS song it's going to be, I have to let the cat out of the bag. Every song on that record [1987's 'Floodland'] is great but 'Lucretia' has always been my favorite, 'Dominion' being a close second.
"Anyone that knows me knows that I have always loved old-school goth. 'Nu goth' is kind of boring. Matt Wicklund [former HIMSA guitarist who collaborated with Dane on a few songs for the upcoming CD] did a great job of making 'Lucretia' METAL."
Dane wrote about eight tracks for his solo debut with former SOILWORK guitarist-turned-producer Peter Wichers.
Songtitles set to appear on the CD include:
01. When We Pray
02. Messenger (featuring Jeff Loomis)
03. Obey
04. Let You Down (featuring Chris Broderick)
05. August
06. Feel Failure (Hail Yesterday)
07. Brother
08. Patterns (PAUL SIMON cover)
09. Praises To The War Machine (featuring James Murphy)
10. This Old Man
11. Lucretia (THE SISTERS OF MERCY cover)
According to Dane, "I'm still working on vocals for three more songs but don't want to reveal the titles yet."
In a September 2006 interview with Metal-Rules.com, Dane stated about the upcoming solo CD, "I've been working on it for like the last year off and on, just writing songs with Peter Wichers, and at some point we'll finish them then go in the studio . . . It doesn't sound like NEVERMORE, and I think, you know, if it did, there wouldn't be much point in doing a side project. If it sounded like NEVERMORE I think it would be a little redundant . . . Of course it's metal! Kind of like metal-infused hard rock, I think. It's different and it's a chance for me to explore myself — explore myself in other ways! [laughs] Well, for me, and for Peter from SOILWORK as well, it was kind of a chance for us both to 'step outside the box,' because people expect a certain thing from both those bands and with this we don't have to fulfill any expectations. We can do whatever we want."
Saxon Frontman Talks Classic Rock
Komodo Rock recently sat down with SAXON frontman Biff Byford. The following is an excerpt from the interview:
Q: So, what defines Classic Rock to you?
BB: "For us, what defines it is heavy guitars with melodic vocals. A classic style that's been around for years. Obviously we're much darker now and we are much heavier now when we want to be. So our albums now consist of half rock n roll and half full-on heavy metal. And that seems to be the right mixture for us."
Q: So we're talking commercial success, we're talking 'I've Got To Rock To Stay Alive' your new single featuring Lemmy (MOTÖRHEAD), Angry Anderson (ROSE TATTOO), Andi Deris (HELLOWEEN). Was that fun to make?
BB: "I just asked some mates to sing with me on the song. It's a song about being in the business for a long time, and obviously Lemmy and Angry have! Andi's not been around quite so long."
Q: You had a good time making it. Do you think some of what your doing now, obviously you're a jobbing singer, this is what you do, this is what's making your living. Is it more about fun rather than making it big now. I was talking to Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER) earlier and he said it's more about enjoyment now, because people know who we are, we've already made it, the thing is now to give people a good time, give the people what they want?
BB: "No, actually it's not like that with us. We like making records. Every record we make we try to make it better than the last one. It's really important to us that people are interested in what we're doing musically, because we're songwriters. We're not vaudeville entertainers so I think it is fun, yeah, but it's tinged with a seriousness that people take our music seriously, because we release albums every year or two years. In Dee's case they don't. They play classic songs from the '80s, we're slightly different from Twisted Sister. Dee makes records, but the rest, I don't think the rest are interested. It's the old thing, if you sell 3 million albums, why would you make one that sells 56 thousand? They're a little bit scared, and actually we don't give a shit! We just make records, we like making music, it's what we do."
Read the full article at this location.
Tonight's Ozzy Show Postponed Until December 2nd
Reports indicate Ozzy Osbourne's scheduled show in San Diego tonight (November 20th) is being postponed due to a stomach virus. The show has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 2nd. All tickets for the original date will be honoured. OZZY’s tour with Rob Zombie resumes Saturday (11/24) at The Joint in Las Vegas.
Remaining dates on the tour, also featuring Rob Zombie and IN THIS MOMENT, are as follows:
November
24 - The Joint - Las Vegas, NV
26 - Rabobank Arena - Bakersfield, CA
28 - Jobing.com Arena - Glendale, AZ
30 - STAPLES Center - Los Angeles, CA
December
2 - San Diego Sports Arena - San Diego, CA (NEW DATE)
4 - Pepsi Center - Denver, CO
6 - Ford Center - Oklahoma City, OK
8 - Kansas Coliseum - Wichita, KS
11 - Sprint Center - Kansas City, MO
13 - Bradley Center - Milwaukee, WI
16 - Allstate Arena - Chicago, IL
18 - Joe Louis Arena - Detroit, MI
20 - Mellon Arena - Pittsburgh, PA
22 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
January
3 - Cumberland County Civic Center - Portland, ME
5 - Verizon Center - Washington, DC
8 - DCU Center - Worcester, MA
10 - Wachovia Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA
14 - Colisee Pepsi Arena - Quebec City, QC
16 - Bell Centre - Montreal, QC
19 - John Labatt Centre - London, ON
21 - Air Canada Centre - Toronto, ON
24 - Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, OH
Iron Maiden Confirm London Show
According to a new press release, IRON MAIDEN will be playing their first ever stadium show in the UK at the Twickenham Rugby Stadium in London on Saturday, July 5th 2008 as part of their Somewhere Back In Time World Tour 2008. Despite headlining major UK festivals like Reading and Donington many times and selling out stadiums around the World, the band have never before elected to play a stadium in the UK and intend to make this first time a very special occasion. The 50,000 capacity celebrated home of English Rugby will be transformed into a Maiden mecca with fans travelling in from all parts of the country and further afield for this one and only UK show of 2008.
This will be a spectacular return to UK shores for both Iron Maiden and their fans. Maiden have consistently performed headline stadium shows outside the UK and 'Maiden Mania' is currently gripping the world as tickets sales of the 2008 World tour fly out of the box offices in Australia, India, Japan, North and South America and now Europe with many shows selling out within only a few hours.
Steve Harris "It could be a bit of an understatement to say how excited we all are to be playing this show next summer. We've got hell of a tour planned visiting old and new fans all over the world but as always it's great to get home and play here in London especially at such a prestigious stadium as Twickenham. Fans who travel out to Europe for our stadium shows there have for a while been asking us to play one here as the audience in a stadium is much closer to the band than at a big festival and can see so much better. As some people will know I am a big football fan but have heard much about what a great stadium Twickenham is from our rugby mad manager!! So l'm definitely looking forward to savouring that atmosphere We played a couple of nights at Earls Court just before Christmas at the end of our last album tour and you always get such a great feeling playing at home with all your friends and family there. It's going to a fantastic occasion."
A full supporting bill for Twickenham will be announced shortly. Tickets go on sale to the public on November 30th, but members of the Iron Maiden fan club will get special and exclusive first access to purchase tickets on November 28th.
Iron Maiden's Somewhere Back In Time World Tour dates:
February
1 - Mumbai, India - Bandra Kurla Complex
4 - Perth, Australia - Burswood Dome
6 - Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena
7 - Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena
9 - Sydney, Australia - Acer Arena
10 - Sydney, Australia - Acer Arena
12 - Brisbane, Australia - Entertainment Centre
15 - Yokohama, Japan - Pacifico Yokohama
16 - Tokyo, Japan - Messe
19 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
21 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Auditoria Telmex
22 - Monterrey, Mexico - Monterrey Arena
24 - Mexico City, Mexico - Sports Palace
26 - San Jose, Costa Rica - Saprisa Stadium
28 - Bogota, Columbia - Simon Bolivar Park
March
2 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Skol Arena Anhembi
5 - Porto Allegre, Brazil - Gigantinho
7 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ferrofcarril Oeste Stadium
9 - Santiago, Chile - Pista Atletica
12 - Puerto Rico - San Juan Coliseo
14 - New Jersey, USA - Izod Center (formerly Continental Airlines Arena)
16 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
July
1 - Paris, France - Ominisport De Bercy Arena
5 - London, UK - Twickenham Rugby Stadium
16 - Stockholm, Sweden - Stockholm Stadium
18 - Helsinki, Finland - Helsinki Olympic Stadium
19 - Tampere, Finland - Ratinan Stadion
22 - Trondheim, Norway - Lerkendalstadium
24 - Oslo, Norway - Valle Hovin
26 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Ullevi Stadium
27 - Horsens, Denmark - Horsens Gods Bane Pladsen
August
1st – 3rd - Wachen Open Air Festival - Wacken, Germany
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