Metal News for November 5, 2003
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16 news articles posted on this day.
Insanity Reigns Supreme Make Track Available
In order to let people drown in their own suffering, Insanity Reigns Supreme have put an MP3 of their soon to be released album 'Prophecy of Doom' online. Although this does not reflect the sound quality of the CD, at least it allows to give a better view of what Insanity Reigns Supreme stands for today. The band will have a release party on the 13th of December in the Frontline, Ghent, Belgium
Cryptopsy Management: Band Split with Singer
One of my favorite bands, those Canadian death metallers, Cryptopsy have officially parted ways with their new singer, Martin Lacroix. Martin was only a part of one peice with Cryptopsy, that being their live album, "None So Live". This word was officially given by Cryptopsy's PR guy, but no other information was given on the departure. The guys had been writing material, hoping for an early 2004 release, but this could hold them off indefinately.
The group will now try to find their fourth vocalist in six albums. Bring back Lord Worm!
Zyklon Cancel K-Fest, Visit Mexico
The K-Fest that was set to happen in the UK has been cancelled, and Zyklon will not be appearing. The band will still be playing the one-off Blackest of The Black UK date with labelmates Grimfist, as well as Marduk and Danzig.
They have also announced 3 headlining gigs in Mexico for December:
12/5 Circo Volador, Mexico City, Mexico
12/6 Cafe Iguana, Monterrey, Mexico
12/7 Huerta del Stic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Hear New Decapitated Songs Live
Polish death metallers Decapitated will be playing songs from their new album, "The Negation", at the Camden Underworld on Sunday Afternoon of December 7th. Subverse is an all ages club, and come early, as no tickets are sold in advance. Decapitated will hit the stage at 3 pm.
When you're done with that, make sure you get straight down the road to the Camden Palace for the X-Mass Fest with Deicide, Nile, Akercocke, Amon AmartH, Dew-Scented, Misery Index and Graveworm.
Slugathor Release Debut Album
The Old School death metal Finns of Slugathor have just released their debut album. The album is titled "'Unleashing the Slugathron' and is out through Agonia Records.
Morifade Album Delayed Again
Morifade have issued the following message regarding the release of their forthcoming album, Domi<>Nation, which was previously scheduled for release on November 3rd through Karmageddon Media:
“Here we go again... The new album, Domi<>Nation is (as some of you might know) postponed to January, 2004 due to a couple of factors, among them the new distributors in USA and UK.
Regarding a new date, Karmageddon Media (ex. Hammerheart Records) is talking about the third Monday in January (19/1 - 2004) but this is not yet confirmed...
We decided to do the release party anyway! Simply because we have put a lot of work to it and there would have been more trouble for us and the ones that decided to come to the party if we had postponed it!
Sincerely, Morifade.”
As previously reported, Domi<>Nation will feature the following tracklisting: More...
Enraged Vocalist Leaves the Band
Enraged vocalist Kevin Heath has issued the following statement:
“I regret to inform all our friends and fans that I Kevin Heath, lead singer of the JCM Records band Enraged have officially left the band, due to other obligations. The band will probably continue and will be in search of a new singer. As for me I am working on a solo album more in the vein of Black Sabbath. Thanks to everyone for their support. Kevin Heath.”
New My Dying Bride Pics Posted Online
My Dying Bride have posted live photos from their performance at the Astoria in London last Friday (October 31) at his location.
As previously reported, My Dying Bride's brand-new studio album is scheduled for a February 2004 release through Peaceville Records. The follow-up to 2001's "The Dreadful Hours" was recorded at Academy Studios and features material that is being described as "objective" observers as "very dark and twisted." The band are currently working on a promotional video for an as-yet-undisclosed track off the album with director Andy Green, who was responsible for the artwork on the "Like Gods Of The Sun" CD. In addition, the group filmed their Nov. 2 gig in Antwerp, Belgium for their second full-length DVD, tentatively slated for a 2004 release.
Nile Get Custom Guitar, End Touring Cycle
Dean Guitars recently completed a Nile custom V guitar — a "beautiful" U.S.A. handmade V in transparent black flame maple burst. Mr. Dean Zelinsky personally hand-delivered the guitar to NILE guitarist/vocalist Karl Sanders at the Vic Theatre in Chicago and spent the evening hanging out with the band, taking pictures and enjoying the show.
In other news, Nile have posted the following message on their official web site: More...
Omnium Gatherun, Rotten Sound Video Posted
Omnium Gatherum, Rotten Sound, Diablo, Nowen and Denigrate are featured in an eight-minute live video clip filmed at Tuhma club in Finland on May 16, 2003. Download it here (Windows Media, 44.7 MB).
Abaddon Incarnate Prepare to Record New Disc
Irish grindcore act Abaddon Incarnate will enter Soundlab Studios in Sweden on November 25 to begin recording their new album, "Dark Crusade", for a January release through Xtreem Music. "Expect a load of short songs again — but with a few surprises!" the band write on their web site.
The 35-minute effort will be recorded and mixed over a two-and-and-a-week period and will include the following songtitles, among others: "Centrefold Redemption", "Hour Of The Dog", "Embrace The Vicious", "Entrusted With Disgust", and "Now Below".
Andy Sneap Outlines Upcoming Projects
Metal producer extraordinaire Andy Sneap (Arch Enemy, Nevermore, Opeth, Machine Head, Skinlab) has posted the following update on his web site:
"As you can see from the pics [Photo#1, Photo#2], we're slowly but surely getting there with the new studio. There's been no end of complications, but hopefully the control room will be getting fitted out by the end of next week.
"The Opeth live at Shepherds Bush DVD is now complete. That's been tough, a lot of work, dealing with the film people, who seem to think they have priority all the time. Quite frustrating at times but its come out great, don't ask me for a track listing, I have no idea what the songs are called, just 'long one' and 'even longer one'. For the boffins who need to know, its encoded in both DTS and Dolby 5.1 + normal stereo mix. More...
Tourniquet Drummer Pushed Back DVD
Tourniquet drummer Ted Kirkpatrick has pushed back the projected release date of his DVD, "Circadian Rhythms - The Drumming World of Ted Kirkpatrick", to November 21. "We have had a few glitches in the final editing of the DVD that are nearly sorted out so we can get the master to manufacturing," the band write on their web site. "We apologize for the unforeseen delay."
"Circadian Rhythms - The Drumming World of Ted Kirkpatrick" will include all 50 minutes from the original "Unreleased Drum Solos of Ted Kirkpatrick" video, plus a lot of additional footage not included on the original tape. Price is $20 plus $3 shipping to US, $4 to Canada, $5 all other countries.
Imperia Singer to Record Dead Can Dance Cover
Imperia singer Helena Iren Michaelsen (ex-Trail of Tears, photo#1, photo#2) will record the title track to the upcoming Dead Can Dance tribute double-CD, "The Lotuseaters". The CD will be released through Greece's Black Lotus Records and will include additional appearances by such acts as The Gathering, Trail of Tears, Ulver, Septic Flesh, and Antimatter.
Imperia's debut is tentatively due in early 2004 through Cold Blood Industries (via the label's new Ebony Tears atmospheric/gothic metal imprint).
Entombed Cancel Toronto Show
Sweden's Entombed were reportedly forced to cancel their appearance at The Opera House in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Tuesday night (November 4) after drummer Peter Stjärnvind was taken ill and had to be rushed to the hospital. No further information is available at this time.
Entombed are in the middle of a North American tour with King Diamond. The two bands are scheduled to play Montreal's Club Soda Wednesday night (November 5).
Former Metallica Bassit Auctions Off Memorabilia
Former Metallica bassist Ron McGovney has placed for sale on eBay a number of Metallica-related items from his personal collection. Among the items being auctioned off are the leather vest McGovney wore in the photo on the group's first flyer, Metallica's "Power Metal" business card, and a first-generation copy of the "No Life 'Till Leather" demo, featuring a never-before-heard riff tape of James Hetfield and Ron playing guitar. For more information, visit the auction page at this location.
In related news, McGovney recently made an appearance on the AllMetallica.com message board, MetBoard.com, and answered a couple of questions from fans regarding his time with Metallica and his current activities.
When asked if it was true that he inspired Cliff Burton for his bass solo "Anesthesia", McGovney said, "I did not write 'Anesthesia'. That was all Cliff." As to whether he still plays bass, Ron said, "I still have my basses, but I really don't play too much anymore. I pulled out Iron Maiden 'Killers' album the other day to see if I remember any songs on bass. I was surprised that I remembered most of the album. The last band I played in was Phantasm in 1986/87."
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