Metal News for November 5, 2005
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28 news articles posted on this day.
Apocalypse Now Signs To GSR
GSR Music has announced the signing of their first French band, Apocalypse Now. Apocalypse Now is about to finish recording their new album, "Confrontation with God," for which a release date for early 2006 will be set within the next weeks.
The creation of Apocalypse Now was one of the usual ways that bands get together and started through friendship, fun and a love for loud rock music whether it is in the form of Hardcore or Metal. Based in Paris, the band started out like most bands by getting together and rehearsing in a garage where the band would take two of their favourite genres of heavy music, NYHC and Thrash metal and fuse them together to generate a truly colossal sound that spits venom and aggression.
Under the original name of Forest In Blood, the band soon started playing shows to packed crowds in Paris and the surrounding suburbs where their name spread like wildfire which led to the band releasing a MCD as the demand for their music grew.
After 2 years of hard work destroying HC and Metal crowds all over France and building a strong base of dedicated followers, the band still under the name Forest In Blood, released the album "What A Wonderful World" which was distributed through Overcome Records. With a live show that was intense and crushing and a new album that had evolved to new extremes the band set about touring and playing shows with the likes of Napalm Death, Madball, Anthrax, Hatebreed, Born From Pain and many more and delivered devastating performances all over France, Belgium and Poland. With newfound fans and with a hard work ethic, the band found themselves to be at the forefront of the underground Metal and Hardcore scenes in France and with fans loyal to them around Europe their name and status rose to a new level.
With the addition of some new members, the band felt that a name change would be appropriate and are now known as Apocalypse Now, although the music has not changed and the attitude and intensity is the same, as the band prepare to unleash their debut album for Dutch HC label GSR. With a stronger sound than ever before, their album titled "Confrontation With God" is 10 anthems of destructive and powerful Thrash Metal with NYHC influences, which surpass their previous work and only increase the crushing force that they had delivered before as the songwriting has evolved and matured.
Suicide Machines, Stretch Arm Strong US Tour Dates
Dates have been confirmed for the upcoming Suicide Machines, Stretch Arm Strong, Whole Wheat Bread, and Fordirelifesake tour. The tour dates are as follows:
11/8 Boston, MA @ Axis
11/9 New York, NY @ Tribeca Rock Club
11/10 Harrisburg, PA @ Champion Ship
11/11 Washington, DC @ Nation
11/12 Richmond, VA @ Nanci Raygun
11/13 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
11/15 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
11/16 Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds
11/17 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
11/18 St. Petersburg, FL @ The State Theater
11/19 West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street
11/20 Orlando, FL @ The Social THE SOCIAL
11/22 Houston, TX @ Meridian
11/23 Austin, TX @ Emo's
11/25 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
11/26 Dallas, TX @ The Galaxy Club
11/27 Oklahoma City, OK @ Green Door
11/29 St. Louis, MO @ Creepy Crawl
11/30 Cincinnati, OH @ Top Cat's
12/1 Erie, PA @ Forward Hall
12/2 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small's Theater
12/3 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Illdisposed Begin Recording New Album
Danish metallers ILLDISPOSED have entered Combi Sound Studio in Aarhus, Denmark with producer Ziggy to begin recording the follow-up to last year's "1-800 Vindication", tentatively due in Europe in early 2006 via Roadrunner Records. A U.S. release has yet to be confirmed. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Case of the Late Pig", "Nothing to Fear...Do It", "Master and Servant", "The widow Black", "Back to the Street", "Shine Crazy" and "Our Heroin Recess".
ILLDISPOSED recently announced the addition of guitarist Martin Thim (EXMORTEM) to the group's ranks.
"1-800 Vindication" was produced by Ziggy and was mixed at Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denmark with Tue Madsen.
Cave In, Doomriders US Tour Dates
Cave In, Doomriders and Lorene Drive have announced the following US tour dates:
11.27: New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
11.29: Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen
11.30: St. Louis, MO @ Creepy Crawl
12.01: Kansas City, MO @ El Torreon
12.02: Denver, CO @ Rock Island
12.03: Ogden, UT @ Club Boom Va
12.04: Boise, ID @ The Venue
12.07: Portland, OR @ Loveland
12.08: San Fransisco, CA @ The Pound
12.09: Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory
12.10: Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
12.11: San Diego, CA @ Casbah
12.12: Phoenix, AZ @ Modified
12.13: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
12.15: Austin, TX @ Emo's
12.16: Houston, TX @ Walters's on Washington
12.17: Dallas, TX @ Trees
12.19: Nashville, TN @ The End
12.20: Richmond, VA @ The Nanci Raygun
12.21: Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar
12.22: Philadelphia, PA @ 1st Unitarian Church
Beatallica Announce More US Tour Dates
Milwaukee-based BEATALLICA, a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of the BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA, have lined up the following U.S. dates during November/December:
Nov. 28 - Columbus, OH - Little Brother's
Nov. 29 - Washington, D.C. - Black Cat
Dec 01 - Baltimore, MD - Fletcher's
Dec 02 - New York City, NY - Knitting Factory
Dec 03 - Philadelphia, PA - North Star
Dec 04 - Boston, MA - Middle East
Dec 05 - Brooklyn, NY - TBA
Dec 07 - Fort Wayne, IN - Piere's
Dec 08 - Detroit, MI - Small's
Dec 10 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean
Dec 11 - Milwaukee, WI - Vnuk's Lounge
Sabbath To Be Inducted Into UK Music Hall of Fame
Legendary heavy metal pioneers BLACK SABBATH will be inducted into the U.K. Music Hall of Fame later this month. SABBATH will be honoured alongside BOB DYLAN, PINK FLOYD, JIMI HENDRIX, NEW ORDER, THE WHO and THE KINKS. The late DJ John Peel will become an honorary member, reports The Sun.
SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne said of being the latest addition, "For once in my life I'm speechless, but very happy and honored."
The ceremony will take place at London's Alexandra Palace on November 16.
November Coming Fire Finishing Debut Album
NOVEMBER COMING FIRE is in the finishing stage of their Reflections debut album “Dungeness”. The band is confirmed to play shows with Trial (one-off reunion in London ) and The Hope Conspiracy in the next weeks.
High On Fire Plan North American Tour in 2006
HIGH ON FIRE have announced the plans for a full North American headlining tour starting in January. The Decibel Magazine sponsored tour, in support of the band's critically acclaimed album Blessed Black Wings, includes special guests THE BRONX, BIG BUSINESS and labelmates BURIED INSIDE. A complete listing of North American tour dates will be announced shortly.
HIGH ON FIRE will also return to Europe for an appearance at the legendary All Tomorrows Party on invitation from headliners THE MARS VOLTA. The European tour will also encompass headlining shows in France, Spain, and Belgium as well as UK and Greek dates supporting MASTODON.
Additionally, "Devilution," the lead off track from Blessed Black Wings, will appear in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland video game. The video for "Devilution" can be seen on MTV2 and dozens of regional video shows throughout North America.
Currently announced tour dates are as follows: More...
Dry Kill Logic Plan European Tour
Dry Kill Logic are planning to return to Europe to tour in the New Level of Aggression II tour in the spring of next year.
March 30th - London Underworld
March31st - Bristol Bier Keller
April 1st - Milton Keynes Pitz
April12th - Glasgow Barfly
April13th - Newcastle Trillians
April14th - Wolverhampton Little Civic
April15th - Southampton Joiners Arms
More dates and supporting bands are expected to be announced in the near future.
In related news, Dry Kill Logic have enlisted the services of producers Eddie Wohl and Rob ‘Goat on the Half-Shell’ Caggiano of Scrap 60 to helm the new DKL album. This will be their third record with them, and the band have been working with them since 2000.
xArmed For Battlex Are Attacked and Robbed
xArmed For Battlex were reportedly attacked in Oakland this week. Lambgoat have reported the following, although nothing is confirmed at this point:
"Some friends of mine in Armed For Battle were jumped in Oakland a few days ago when they went to record there upcoming CD. A large group of kids Maced them outside of the studio and beat them with bats and other weapons. They were all hospitalized (broken rips, fractured skull, internal bleeding was some of the damage done) and everything they had was stolen including their equipment and wallets. Here's an update from them.
Update: We all are doing good, our guitarist left the hospital this morning and he's walking/talking again...he had a skull fracture and needed a metal plate in his head but for the rest of us it's just staples in the head and alot of bruises and welts...
We are suddenly flooded with emails so we apologize if we cant write back, but we do thank you and everyone for their halp and support through this fucking coward bullshit. More...
Dragonforce Announce Inhuman Rampage Tour Dates
Dragonforce have announced the first dates of their "Inhuman Rampage: The First Strike" tour:
UK shows, special guest: Edguy (www.edguy.net)
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Opeth To Return To The U.S. In February
Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt announced Friday night at the Showplace Theater in Buffalo, NY that the band will be returning for another U.S. tour in February. No other details were announced. Opeth is on a headlining tour with Nevermore and Into Eternity in support.
Here are the remaining dates for the tour:
November 5 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
November 6 - Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
November 7 - Winston-Salem, NC @ Ziggy's
November 8 - Atlanta, GA @ Roxy Theatre
November 9 - North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
November 11 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
November 12 - St. Petersburg, FL @ The State Theater
Apocalyptica To Film Live DVD In December
Apocalyptica will be filming their December 2nd concert in Erfurt, Germany for a live DVD. Anyone interested in attending should go here to purchase tickets.
Amorphis Reveal Tracklisting For New Album
The new album by AMORPHIS, "Eclipse", is set to be relased on February 2nd through Nuclear Blast. Guitarist Esa Holopainen comments on the forthcoming release:
"We just had listening session at Nuclear Blast office and feedback seems to be really positive. I guess we have to organize another session for Finnish reporters but I'm not sure if we have enough money to cover their drinks. Finnish reporters are extremely thirsty. But still, the more they drink, better they like the album! Way to go!"
Here is the tracklist: More...
Clawfinger Announce Dates For European Tour
Crossover pioneers CLAWFINGER will set off for a European tour in January 2006. The yet confirmed dates are:
11.01.06 D Hamburg - Logo
12.01.06 D Cologne - Prime Club
13.01.06 CH Fribourg - Frisson
14.01.06 CH Zurich - X-Tra
16.01.06 A Vienna - Planet Music
17.01.06 A Graz - Orpheum
18.01.06 HR Zagreb - Tvornica
19.01.06 H Budapest - Petofi Csarnok
20.01.06 CZ Prague - Abaton
21.01.06 PL Warsaw - Stodola
More dates for early February 2006 are planned and will be revealed soon.
CLAWFINGER will release their brand new album "Hate Yourself With Style" on November 18th 2005.
New Bal-Sagoth Album Nearing Completion
Nuclear Blast have posted the following update:
The musical instruments for the sixth BAL-SAGOTH album have finally been recorded after a long delay. The vocal session can now begin imminently, which will be followed by the final mix. Fans who are impatiently awaiting the much anticipated sixth album can understand that the band always seeks to ensure their work is of the absolute highest standard, and to achieve that standard sometimes takes a considerable amount of time. But finally, the album is almost complete and the wait is almost over.More...
Darkane Check In From The Road
DARKANE are currently treading on U.S. soil for the first time, joined by FEAR FACTORY, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and SOILWORK. Guitarist Christofer Malmström posted the following update from the band's North American tour:
"Today we´re in Milwaukee, WI. Been doing four shows so far, so only 29 to go! The audience has been really great so far! I´m surprised that so many people have shown up for the opening act... something that is not taken for granted when you open up in Europe.
Two days ago we were in Chicago. The first thing we did was to take a walk in that beautiful city to the Sears Tower, the tallest building in the US. The view was fantastic! We also took a group photo with this green screen where they put the tower in the background if you buy the pic. We´ll see if we can scan it and put it up here. When returning to the House of Blues we suddenly found ourself in one of the VIP opera boxes in the balcony at a gospel concert! For five Swedes that was a really cool experience!More...
Voivod Manager Leaves Personal Note To Piggy
Voivod's manager, James MacLean, posted this personal tribute to guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, who passed away on August 26th:
"The death of Denis D'Amour was a tragedy. Piggy truly lived for his music. He was easy going yet focused, never complained and never wanted to be a burden on anyone, he just wanted to write music and play his guitar. He seemed shy to most but really wasn't, he was funny and loved life. We celebrated his life at a memorial held in Montreal and it was a cool laid back affair, just like Piggy. His family, friends, musicians and industry all came together to remember how much of an impact he made on us all. Some of his original gear as well as rebuilt custom guitars were on display as well as great photo's, video's and tour footage while his favourite music from his record collection played in the background all night.
"Thank you Trish, Michel, Julie, Gilles, Andreas, Jason, Steve, Chris, Chasse, G, Monk and to all involved, to all the well wishers and fans.
"Piggy lives on, Voivod lives on!
"James"
Photos from the memorial, which was held on October 22 in Montreal, have been posted on Voivod's website at www.voivod.com.
Voivod will release four new albums that feature Piggy. The first disc will feature the songs the band was working on at the time of Piggy's death and will be finished in December with producer Glen Robinson, mixed in January and released next year. Piggy recorded all of his parts for the record on his laptop with ProTools.
Leaves' Eyes To Tour Germany In December
Norway's LEAVES' EYES have announced the dates for their upcoming German tour called Nord Nord Ost Tour. They will be joined by SUBWAY TO SALLY.
Here's the complete list of dates:
15.12.2005 D - Karlsruhe / Festhalle Durlach
16.12.2005 D - München / Elser Halle (NEW!!!)
17.12.2005 A - Wien / Arena
18.12.2005 D - Dresden / Alter Schlachthof
19.12.2005 D - Langen bei Frankfurt / Stadthalle (NEW!!!)
20.12.2005 D - Köln / Live Music Hall
21.12.2005 D - Dortmund / Soundgarden
26.12.2005 D - Losheim/Saar / Alte Eisenbahnhalle
27.12.2005 D - Bremen / Aladin
28.12.2005 D - Braunschweig / Jolly Joker
29.12.2005 D - Bad Salzungen / Pressenwerk
30.12.2005 D - Potsdam / Lindenpark More...
Nevermore To Appear On Greek TV
Nevermore vocalist, Warrel Danes, and bass player, Jim Sheppard, will be making special appearances on the Greek show Evolution on Omega tv on November 5th at 8pm. The show reruns every day until November 9th at 3:00 and at 7:00.
Eidolon: This'll Be The Last Record For Some Time
The following message was posted on the official Eidolon website:
"At this time, we are in the process of getting the remaining tracks recorded for the Eidolon record - Nils has just finished the vocal tracks 100% today, so we should be receiving them at the studio in Toronto in a few weeks, after editing is done in Norway. Adrian has 2 bass tracks yet to complete, which I believe will happen within 1 week - Glen has all of his guitar solos to record, which is normal procedure for us, as he likes to do his solos last. With this said, we are looking at mixing/mastering this record starting January 1st-9th. Once the record is finished, we ship it off to Escapi - I cannot reveal the release date, as I have no idea when it will be released. Sometime in 2006 is a safe bet, I assume.
"Since this will be the last Eidolon record for some time ( our priority is with MEGADETH ) we really wanted to have some musicians that we admire to play on certain tracks - As I write this, we have Hank Sherman/Michael Denner ( Mercyful Fate/Force of evil ) playing on " The Oath " which, by the way, sounds amazing!!!! Glen sent me a file of the song, via Whale Mail and it just put a big smile on my face. Glen handled the keyboard intro to the song ( we originally thought of using somebody else to record it, but nixed the idea ) it all sounds great - enough said on that.
"As well, we have Michael Romeo ( Symphony X ) doing a trade off solo with Glen on another track, and we just confirmed Kim Mitchell ( Max Webster, Kim Mitchell band ) for a trade off solo with Glen as well. I cannot express how happy I am to have Kim perform on our record, as we have been huge fans of his playing, as well as Michael Romeo - we became good friends with him during Gigantour, so this was a no-brainer, really.
"The 1 thing I will always be proud of with Eidolon, after 10 years now, is that we always did what we wanted to do, 100%, and never catered to whatever trend was happening at the time. We always made music to make US happy 1st - the fact that others like us is just icing on the cake!!! We never sold 1,000,000 record or anything like that, but we never cared about that anyways. Music was, is and will always be the #1 priority with Glen and myself."
As I Lay Dying Launch Song Poll
As I Lay Dying have launched a poll where you can vote for the songs you'd like to hear on their headlining tour. The songs you can bote for are:
Controll is Dead
The Truth of My Perception
Reflection
Losing Sight
Illusions
Elegy
Collision
Click here to vote.
Upcoming AILD upcoming tour dates with Norma Jean, Madball and A Life Once Lost: More...
Children Of Bodom Announce More In-stores
Children of Bodom have announced some more in-store signings during their North American tour. Details are as follows:
Nov. 16 (5pm) Minneapolis, MN - Down in the Valley
Nov. 19 (5pm) Salt Lake City, UT - Grey Whale
Nov. 28 (5pm) Phoenix, AZ - Zia
Nov. 29 (5pm) Encinita's, CA - Lou's
Dec. 09 (5:30pm) Philadelphia, PA - Relapse Records
The band has posted photos of their gig at Nosturi, Helsinki on their official website. More...
Rammstein Post Chat Online, Win Music Award
Rammstein keyboardist Christian "Flake" Lorenz answered fan questions on November 2nd. A transcript of the chat can be found at this location.
Guitarist Paul Landers has answered fan questions the weak before (October 26). The transcript for that chat can has been posted here.
In other news, Rammstein picked up the "Best German Act" Award at the MTV European Music Awards in Lisboa on November 3rd.
Opeth To Guest On Headbanger's Ball
Opeth will appear as special guests on MTV2's Headbangers Ball on the Nov. 5th at 10pm EST.
Kamelot Getting Ready For Upcoming Tour
Kamelot guitarist Thomas Youngblood has posted this message on the band's website:
"Hello All!
"Today we begin the rehearsals for the second round of tour dates for The Black Halo. New keyboardist Oliver [Palotai of Doro, Uli Jon Roth] arrives tonight in Tampa and we will have Khan here on next week. We will add some new songs that we did not play on the last tour dates in Europe. So fans in Belgium and Holland will see a new set! I also hope to get some new pictures taken while Oliver is. The US/Canadian shows are looking more and more exciting, I have been talking with Jack Frost (Seven Witches) about it and we are going to have a monster time on stage and with all the fans! The dates in Brazil are now set for Sao Paulo and Rio and we will be shooting lots of footage for the upcoming DVD slated for Summer 2006. All the shows on this second tour will hopefully be part of the DVD and we are planning some very special surprises with this production. Norwegian Fans! We are finally coming to see you! I guess we can try some skiing this time in Trysil? Holland and Belgium will rule too, Graspop was amazing. Our friends Epica will play the Antwerp show with us. We are waiting on details regarding the French gigs in Paris and Lyon, I hope to have some news from our management this weekend on that.
"We are expecting new dates planned for the Summer festivals as well. OK, got to go, lots to do! I hope to see all of you at the shows!
"Peace,
Thomas."
Upcoming Kamelot tour dates: More...
Motorhead's Lemmy Calls For Legal Heroin
Motorhead frontman, Lemmy, has used an anti-drugs platform at the Welsh assembly to call for the legalisation of heroin.
He took time off from Motörhead's 30th anniversary tour to share a platform with Conservative AM William Graham on the fatal dangers of the drug.
But he said making heroin legal would allow it to be taxed and regulated and keep users away from drug dealers.
Mr Graham said Lemmy presented "alternative" views to his own, but the message was firmly against drugs.
The AM told the briefing in Cardiff Bay that that young people would listen to Lemmy more than any committee. More...
In Flames, Trivium & Devildriver To Tour US In Jan
According to MTV.com, Trivium, In Flames and Devildriver will be hitting the road together in late January for a full U.S. tour. No dates, cities or venues have been confirmed just yet, but the trek is expected to run through the end of February.
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