Metal News for November 3, 2003
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21 news articles posted on this day.
Laiho Explains Departure of Rhythm Guitarist
Children of Bodom mainman Alexi Laiho recently spoke to Outburn magazine about the departure of rhythm guitarist Alexander "Aku" Kuoppa and the impact it's had on the band's morale. "I gotta be honest, it did affect us a lot," he said. "He was an important part of the band, just like every other member. He was part of Children of Bodom and my best friend, definitely. There's no bad blood between us or anything like that. The whole thing was like, overnight, a 180-degree turn, what he did with his whole life. It's kind of the legendary thing: he hooked up with a chick and now he wants to be a family man. We've always had a steady lineup, and that's been our strength and how we want to keep it. Right now, we're going to have this one guy [Roope Latvala] be a session member for the rest of the touring. He's actually the guy who plays in the other band I play in, Sinergy, and after that, we'll have more time to really sit down and think about who it's going to be. There are so many people who could do it playing-wise. That's not the problem — it has to be the personality that fits in, the whole attitude. There's so much more than just playing."
Children of Bodom will team up with Dimmu Borgir, Nevermore and Hypocrisy for a North American tour that will kick off on November 7 in Buffalo, New York.
Nectare Make Three Tracks Available for Download
Nectare have made three tracks available for download from their forthcoming album 'Ruin'. All 3 songs can be found on their mp3.com page at this location.
In Somnis Releases Debut
Belgian atmospheric doom-collective In Somnis releases it's debut 'The Memory You've Become' on NULLL Records.
The album contains 9 tracks with a total playing length of about 42 minutes.
Two MP3 preview tracks can be downloaded from the NULLL Records soundclick page.
At the same time the In Somnis website has been redesigned and contains a lot of info, lyrics and so on. The band will present it's new album live on the Doomed Legions Fest.
Asmodeus Set a Nov. 24th Release Date
The Austrian's of Asmodeus have set November 24th as release date for their debut album, which will be entitled Phalanx Inferna. It will be released through Twilight Records.
This will be track list: More...
Funerus Name New Album "Festering Earth"
Festering Earth is the new album title from Pennsylvania's Funerus (feat. John McEntee (Incantation,ex-Mortician) and Kyle Severn (ex-Vital Remains, ex-Escalation Anger, Wolfen Society)). The disc will contain 9 songs of Death Metal in the pure vein of Rottrevore, Grave and Bolt Thrower. The debut album will be release through Ibex Moon Records.
Thyrfing Takes Break for Touring, Begins Writing
Viking metallers Thyrfing have posted the following on their official website:
"This Saturday, Henrik Svegsjö takes off for a six-month trip to New Zealand. Due to this (among other things) no further live-gigs will be done until the summer of 2004. In the meanwhile, the rest of us will put on our thinking-hats and try to create the most fundamental parts of what will be the fifth Thyrfing-album. The first bricks have been laid and we can promise you that we will present an album in the usual Thyrfing-tradition, hopefully both to our and your satisfaction."
Suffocation Tour and New Album in 2004
According to Headbanger's Ball, Suffocation will release their new album in early 2004, with a full US tour to follow. More news when it comes.
Opeth to Play in Jordan
On November 28th, Opeth will play in Jordan in Amman-. The new venue will be at the Amman Al-Ahlya University. The setlist will be Damnation songs only.
Solemnity Looking for New Guitarist and Bassist
The South Germans of Solemnity are seeking a new lead-guitar player and a new bass-player. Marcel Kemper (g) and Andy Herz (b) left the band for the following reasons: Marcel wants to do more aggressive music (neo-thrash-death) in the future and as he always had a problem with the horror-image as well the band decided to take seperate ways in the future. "No bad blood but musical differences and we wish him the best", tells the Band.
Other words for Andy: "Andy and the rest of the band had always kind of personnel & musical problems which finally caused in the step of saying goodbye to each other." To get in touch with the band, click here.
Helltrain Currently in the Studio
Helltrain are currently working in the Dugout Studios, led by producer Daniel Bergstrand (Darkane etc.) to finish their debut album “Route 666”. The result is said to be groovy death rock, made in Sweden, and will be released early summer 2004.
Seth To Enter the Studio the First of December
French black metal band Seth will be entering Excess Studios in Rotterdam, Holland on December 4th to begin recording their fourth album, tentatively due in February/March through Avantgarde Music. Among the tracks set to appear on the CD are "Umbilical Cutting", "Xtasian Ostix" and "Co-existent Species". The Seth line-up during the recording sessions will consist of Heimoth on guitars, Alsvid on drums, Black Messiah on vocals, Helldryk on bass, and the newest addition, Cyriex on guitars.
Shaitan Mazar Unveil New Demo
Shaitan Mazar, the new band featuring former Nile member Chief Spires, have presented their four song demo in mp3 format, which can be found in their official web site. The band is current shopping for a label to release their debut sometime in 2004. Their music is described as heavy, ranging from the most extreme attack to metal, people shouldn't expect something similar to Nile.
Relevant Few Prepare Second Album
Relevant Few, the Swedish grindcore band featuring bassist Robert Hakemo (Gardenian, ex-Gooseflesh), will release their sophomore album, "The Art Of Today", on November 24 through Sweden's No Tolerance Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Who Are Those Of Leadership?" features original drummer Daniel Moilanen (Runemagick, ex-Lord Belial), who has since left the group. Download two MP3s from the album: "Is There No Hope?" (mp3) and "Lustrous Pattern" (mp3).
Tyranny Sign with Firebox Records
Finnish death/doom metallers TrannyY have signed a deal with Firebox Records. The group's debut "mini-CD", featuring 44 minutes of music, will be released in December. More information will be made available soon.
After Forever Set Date for New EP
Dutch gothic/atmospheric doom metal act After Forever have set November 13 as the release date through Transmission Records for their forthcoming mini-CD, entitled "Exordium". The EP, which contains four originals and two covers, was recorded at Excess studios in Rotterdam, Holland with producers Hans Pieters and Dennis Leidelmeijer. In addition, the group — who recently filmed a video for the song "My Choice" off "Exordium" — have completed the bulk of the recordings for their upcoming full-length CD, tentatively due in early 2004. After Forever's last full-length effort, "Decipher", was released in 2001.
"Exordium" track listing: More...
Macabre Announce Touring Plans
Chicago's Macabre and in the process of lining up U.S. dates with Diabolic in December and European dates with Cephalic Carnage in January/February. An as-yet-undetermined third act will be added to both tours. Macabre will be touring in support of their latest release, "Murder Metal", which can be previewed here.
Raunchy Prepare to Release Sophomore Album
Denmark's Raunchy have posted the following message on their official web site: "Just an update on what's going on in the Raunchy camp. At the moment we're awaiting the release of 'Confusion Bay' (release February 9) and we're pretty damn excited to get some reactions as we're VERY proud of the result.
"We're also discussing which song to do a video for ...either 'Watch Out' or 'I Get What I See'. Two weeks ago Morten, Jesper T. and Lars C. did a studio/pre-release interview with Hammer magazine (Germany). The article will be brought in the December edition ...so go buy it!
"In the rehearsal room, things are great and we're actually writing some new stuff and trying out various ideas which sounds very, very promising. We're also rehearsing for doing live shows and we're working on some tour dates as well. -) More...
Beseech Post Drama Cover Art Online
Swedish "gothic metallers" BESEECH have posted the cover art for their fourth full-length album, "Drama", at this location. The CD, due on January 26 through Napalm Records, will include a special enhanced portion featuring some "great surprises", according to the band.
The follow-up to 2002's "Souls Highway" was recorded at Studio Mega and was mastered at Cutting Room. The group's first effort since the departure of longtime guitarist Klas Bohlin will feature the following track listing: More...
Marilyn Manson Cuts Set Short at Freaker's Ball
Marilyn Manson was forced to cut his set short after two songs ("This is the New Shit" and "Disposable Teens") this past Halloween Eve at "The Freakers Ball" in Kansas City International Raceway. There were around 12,000 attendees. During Manson's set a barricade -- used to block the audience from the stage -- broke twice, the second time causing the venue to stop the show due to safety concerns. Riots reportedly broke out as sections of the barricade were broken into smaller and smaller pieces and thrown around. Around 100 police officers were called to the scene. Tear Gas and Mase was said to be used on some of the rioters.
Manson stated: "Even though the show was stopped twice for safety reasons, we wanted nothing more than to continue to play. Although we were not allowed to finish the show, we understand that safety needs to come first."
Folks who attented this show are being told to hold onto their ticket stubs and when Manson comes back to Kansas City, people with their stubs can get in free.
Read the full article at The Golden Age of Grotesque.
Slipknot - "We're Back, Maggots"
The last time Slipknot's official site (www.slipknot1.com) was open to the public was before the release of 'Iowa', in August of 2001. Recently, those doors were reopened. No major features have yet been put on the site, but "We're back maggots" in big bold lettering assures us that that will change.
Read the full article at Roadrunner.
Centinex Delays Decadence
Swedish death metallers CENTINEX have delayed "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos" to a march 2004 release, with the exact date TBA.
The limited (500 copies) vinyl version will be out in May through www.HellsHeadbangers.com.
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