Taste of Chaos 2006 Tour Dates Announced

The initial tour dates for the 2006 Taste of Chaos tour, a near two-month jaunt featuring Adair, As I Lay Dying, Atreyu, Deftones, Dredg, Greeley Estates, Millionaire, Pelican, Silverstein, Story of the Year, Street Drum Corps, The Confession, The Receiving End of Sirens, and Thrice, have been announced.

The tour — nicknamed "Winter Warped" during its inaugural run last year — kicks off in San Diego on February 16 and snakes its way throughout the U.S. and Canada before coming to an end April 15 in Montreal.

A special ticket pre-sale begins Friday; fans can visit TasteOfChaos.com for more information.

Last year's version of Taste featured headliners the Used and My Chemical Romance and was so popular that it spawned a European sequel of sorts, also headlined by the Used, plus a tour-spanning DVD and a charity holiday comp, Taste of Christmas.

Here are the Taste of Chaos 2006 tour dates, according to event organizers: More...

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Harakiri Return From Hiatus, Set To Write Material

After going on hiatus nearly a year ago, Harakiri are now back in action. The group has reunited with drummer Kent Hiltz and are set to resume writing new material. The band hopes to release a new album by summer 2006.

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Ignite Issue Studio Report

Ignite have issued the following studio report:

"This is the start of the third week in the studio. Things are going really good and we are getting more and more excited about this new material the deeper we get in the recording process. Drums and bass are done and as of last night about half of the rhythm guitar tracks are recorded. Zoli is going into the studio tonight to start the vocals on a couple of songs. Guitars will continue on later in the week. We are going to go back and forth with Zoli singing and the guitar tracking so Zoli can get a good head start on the 18 songs. We are beginning to set up the touring schedule for next year….lots of touring coming up in 2006!"

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Will Haven Plan Reunion Show and UK Tour

Will Haven will be playing their official "reunion show" on January 14th in Sacramento @ the Boardwalk. Will Haven and Crowbar will be touring Europe together in mid-march and early April. Here are those tour dates so far:

12/03/2006 - NOTTINGHAM, UK @ROCK CITY
13/03/2006 - LIVERPOOL, UK @ UNI
14/03/2006 - MANCHESTER, UK @ ACADEMY 2/3
15/03/2006 - GLASGOW, UK @ KING TUTS/GARAGE
16/03/2006 - NEWPORT, UK @ TJ'S
18/03/2006 - LONDON, UK @ MEAN FIDDLER
19/03/2006 - PORTSMOUTH, UK @ WEDGEWOOD ROOMS
20/03/2006 - OXFORD, UK @ ZODIAC
21/03/2006 - COLCHESTER, UK @ ARTS CENTRE

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Century Complete Recording of Debut Full-Length

Century have issued an update on the completion of recording their debut full-length among other things:

"Our debut full-length, "Faith and Failure," is finally complete and in the mastering process. With 10 tracks total (including new versions of 3 songs from our original "demo" EP), the release will include enhanced features comprised of the "Obsolescence" music video, exclusive live tracks, desktop wallpaper, screensaver and more. The record also features a guest appearance by the amazing Chad Taylor from Live and a collaboration with the infamous DJ Kynz of Washington, DC experimental/electronic group Boboroshi and Kynz. The official release date for "Faith and Failure" is set for February 7, 2006 through Tribunal Records, to be followed shortly after with a release party at Century Studio, our recording and rehearsal facility."

"We're hitting the road for 2 weeks in January with friends Time Of Cholera (Danceface Records) and Ligeia (Ferret Music). Initial dates are up in the TOUR section of our website: http://www.faithandfailure.com. This run will be an amazing time so be sure to make it out to these shows. Additionally, we'll be playing our first home town show in 3 months on December 16 at the Chameleon Club with Zao, Seven Revolutions, Lucy and more. For cheaper advance tickets email info@faithandfailure.com. You will not want to miss this show and tickets are limited so get on it. Lastly, we will be launching a new website before the new year. The new site will be huge, with a ton of new features. Many new and exciting announcements to come."

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Daylight Dies Release Date Confirmed

Candlelight Records has confirmed March 7 as the US release date for "Dismantling Devotion" from Daylight Dies. It is the second full-length album from the band, currently headquartered in North Carolina, and officially ends a four-year recording gap.

The near hour-long Dismantling Devotion is a giant step forward for the already popular quintet. With album recording split between Volume 11 Studios and Techtronic Laboratories (North Carolina), mixing by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (Sweden) and mastering by Thomas Eberger at The Cutting Room (Sweden), the album is already receiving rave reviews from early listenings. Katatonia guitarist Anders Nystrom says, "I really hope others will be able to share the experience that fills you up for the loss for words when listening to this album. If Dismantling Devotion would have been released in 2005, it would have been my choice for the album of the year."

Daylight Dies toured with Lacuna Coil (US) and Katatonia (Europe) in 2003 and are already in the planning stages to hit the road in support of Dismantling Devotion. Guitarist Barre Gambling says, "I look forward to hitting the road again and playing our new songs for people, especially after a long hibernation."

Confirmed track listing for Dismantling Devotion is: A Life Less Lived, Dead Air, A Dream Resigned, All We Had, Solitary Refinement, Strive to See, Lies that Bind, Dismantling Devotion. The album features compositions from photographer Jeff Brubaker.

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A Wilhelm Scream Plan Headlining Tour

A Wilhelm Scream will be headlining a tour all through December in support of their latest effort, Ruiner. All dates are with the The Blackout Pact. Here are the tour dates:

December 2 - Fenton, MI - Fenton Community Center(w/Blackout Pact and The Swellers
December 3 - Milwaukee, WI - Mad Planet
December 5 - La Crosse, WI - The Warehouse
December 6 - Sioux Falls, SD - Washington Pavilion Shculte Room
December 7 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Club
December 9 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore (w/Rise Against, Bouncing Souls, Blackout Pact)
December 10 - Ft. Collins, CO - Starlight
December 11 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Darkside
December 12 - Wichita, KS - Headway Skatepark
December 13 - St. Louis, MO - Creepy Crawl
December 15 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
December 17 - West Chester, PA - Rex's Tavern
December 18 - Providence, RI - The Living Room

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Vicious Rumors All-Star Lineup For CD and Tour

Vicious Rumors, are in the studio recording their 9th studio album scheduled for release in May 06. Laying down the tracks on this release will be an all-star, veteran lineup: Geoff Thorpe (guitars), Brad Gillis (guitars), James Rivera (vocals), Dave Starr (bass) and Larry Howe (drums).

Brad Gillis (Ozzy, Night Ranger) returns to metal with Vicious Rumors for their new cd and tour. Brad entered the metal scene in 1982, stepping up to replace the late, great, Randy Rhoades on Ozzy’s “Diary of a Madman” tour. Brad left Ozzy following his electrifying performance on “Speak of the Devil – Live” and went on to multi-platinum success with Night Ranger. There is no doubt that Brad’s guitar work is sure to be a formidable addition to the VR guitar assault.

James Rivera (Helstar, Flotsam & Jetsam, Seven Witches) brings a true metal spirit to Vicious Rumors. With his powerful and dynamic voice, James has recorded and toured with many legendary metal outfits and now finds a new home in VR for their 2006 release and tour.

Dave Starr, VR’s original bass player, has rejoined the band. Dave performed on VR’s earliest releases including, “Soldiers of the Night”, “Vicious Rumors” self-titled album, “Welcome to the Ball” and “Plug in and Hang On – Live”. With Dave’s return, the band is now 3 original members strong reforming the very nucleus that originated VR’s classic style and sound.

“This is truly a very exciting time for VR. The chemistry between the five of us is very wicked!” says band founder, Geoff Thorpe.

Vicious Rumors is planning a worldwide tour in support of their new CD following its release this spring.

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Metallica Begin Rehearsing For New Album

On November 29, 2005, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to the Danish newspaper B.T. about his relationship with Danish Hollywood actress Connie Nielsen, in which he makes a brief reference to Metallica as well.

"Fuck, where do I begin? We have the language, the culture, the sarcasm and the irony in common. We have…yeah, the whole package, because she understands me," Ulrich told the newspaper in a phone interview while being driven from New York City to JFK Airport.

The couple had been in town to celebrate Connie's son Sebastian's 15th birthday and were now returning to the Ulrich's estate in the wealthy Tiburon district in the San Francisco Bay Area.

"Yes, it looks like Connie has moved in with me," the drummer confirmed. "We're taking everything day by day, but she's sitting next to me right now.

"Connie has been — how would you say it in Danish? — a pleasant addition to my life over the last couple of years. It's been nice to have had the Danish side of me become more prominent. To take short trips to Denmark and have a summer vacation with her family in Nordjylland."

Is it because you're afraid of losing touch with your roots that the "Danishness" has become more important to you?

"You know what? That might very well be the case. At any rate, it's something that you definitely want to hold on to and that becomes more and more important when you're a 41-year-old living abroad."

Upon Ulrich’s return to San Francisco later on November 29, METALLICA were due to start the very first rehearsals for the band’s ninth studio album.

"I wouldn't say that I have a plan or an idea of where we're headed, but to kickstart METALLICA once again makes me happy like a kid."

Lars and Connie will be celebrating Christmas in San Francisco together with Connie's son Sebastian and Lars' two sons, Layne, 4, and Myles, 7 (with estranged wife Skylar Ulrich). Joining them will be Lars' father Torben Ulrich, who will be accompanied by his wife Molly.

Do you want to get married again?

Lars: "Yeah, well, first I have to get divorced [laughs], so let's take everything nice and slow, OK? Very, very slow."

Your girlfriend has told one of the other [Danish] newspapers that she would love to have more children, so now you are forced to oblige…

"What? She has what? That pleases me, that pleases me," chuckles Lars.

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Harlots and Iscariot Tour Dates

Harlots and Iscariot will be hooking up for a handful of dates in January. Here are the tour dates so far:

1/1 Lorain OH @ The Red Parrot Cafe
1/2 Albany NY @ Valentines (New Years Death Fest)
1/3 Camillus NY @ The Camillus Town Shop w/ Eyes Averted
1/4 Grove City PA @ The Grove City Arcade w/ the Zimmermann Note
1/5 Akron OH @ The Orange Street
1/6 Niles MI @ the Skunks Nest
1/7 Goshen IN @ The Post
1/8 Lake Station IN @ the Eagles Club w/ Amora Savant, With Dead Hands Rising, Death to your King

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Leng Tch'e Finish Video, Writing New Material

Relapse Records recording artists Leng Tch'e have finished shooting their videoclip for the song "Derisive Conscience" off their Relapse debut "The Process of Elimination". Announcements concerning the premiere will be made soon www.razorgrind.com and www.relapse.com. The band has also started writing new songs for two upcoming releases: a split CD with grindcore band Warscars (feat. Aborted and Gronibardmembers) on French underground label Bones Brigade Records (www.bonesbrigaderecords.com), due out in May 2006, and the next full-length on Relapse Records planned for early 2007.

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Alice Cooper Guitarist Discusses Possible Reunion

In a brand new exclusive interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, original Alice Cooper Group guitarist Michael Bruce discusses his new limited edition 'Second Coming Of Michael Bruce: Live & Recooperated' live CD, the recently released 'Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper' DVD, his days in the Alice Cooper Group as well as possible plans for a reunion of the original band with producer Bob Ezrin.

Read the full article at Rock N Roll Universe.

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Agnosis News

Agnosis recently completed some new recordings with the band's current lineup (Austin Lunn: guitar/vocals,Andrew Jude Riotto: bass, Will Schwartz: drums).

Rough mixes of two of the tracks are available on Myspace.

The band will release a new ep entitled 'Hecate' in December 2005 followed by a full length lp available sometime in 2006. The formerly announced 'Horse Diaries' ep is put on indefinite hold and will most likely be released sometime next year.

Agnosis is also seeking a booking agent to help with US tourdates, if interested please contact the band via their webpage.

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Cronian Sign With Century Media

Borknagar members' side project CRONIAN ( formerly known as ION) have officially signed a worldwide record deal with Century Media Records. After several rounds of discussions we inked a 3 record deal which both parties feel comfortable with.

CRONIAN is a duo consisting of Vintersorg and Rystein G. Brun. Already back in 1999 we had plans to do a project together, something beside respective bands like Vintersorg and Borknagar. The idea floated around for a few years in our minds, but in 2002 we started the actual process of constructing a musical expression, then under the name Ion. We had a mutual agreement to only proceed with the band if we managed to establish a unique and original sound. That's what we have done and that's what we prepare to show the world....

The debut album will be released early next year, a more specific date will be announced soon. The title of the album will be "Terra" and the album will contain 9 songs. Some song titles are: "Cronian", "The Alp", "Iceolated" and "Nonexistence".

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Atrocity Working On DVD

ATROCITY fans watch out! Additionally to the work on the follower to "Werk 80", ATROCITY are already busy with their next project: the first DVD of the band will be released in 2006! To present you the best possible retrospective of the more than 20-year-long band history ATROCITY need your support. Send them all the dates of concerts you visited, especially those in the first years of the band. They also ask you to send photos, videos etc. of their live gigs. The best stuff will be featured on the DVD! More...

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