Metal News for December 11, 2002
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17 news articles posted on this day.
The Project Hate's Tape Troubles
Sweden's The Project Hate, featuring Jörgen Sandström of Entombed/Grave fame on lead vocals, have abandoned plans to issue a reworked version of an unreleased album from guitarist Lord K's (a.k.a. Kenth Philipson) previous band, Deadmarch, as the group's next CD.
"The planned Deadmarch album won't be re-recorded as fuckin' idiot Tomas Skogsberg [projected producer for the sessions] just let us know that he has lost the [original] tapes," Philipson wrote in an e-mail to Blabbermouth. "Fuckin' awesome. One fuckin' day before the fuckin' studio, he lets us know he cant find the fuckin' tapes. What a professional. We'll concentrate on writing the material for the next album instead."
The Project Hate recently signed a deal with Entombed's Threeman Recordings imprint following a two-CD stint with Germany's Massacre Records. The group's next studio effort is tentatively due to be recorded during the summer for a late 2003 release.
Darkthrone Record & Mix album in 26 hours
Norwegian black metallers Darkthrone spent a total of 26 hours recording and mixing their latest opus, Hate Them.
The album — which is scheduled for a February 2003 release through Moonfog Productions — contains material that is being described by Darkthrone guitarist/vocalist Nocturno Culto (a.k.a. Ted Skjellum) as "spontaneous black metal with spirit. Well, that's my thought about it. The overall sound became very dirty (a good thing), and the bass guitar was a joy to play, since it became so low and dark. The guitars are tuned in D, so things are dark enough. More...
Misery Index Prepare To Record Debut
Baltimore, Maryland-based Misery Index — featuring Jason Netherton (bass/vocals, ex-Dying Fetus), Bruce Greig (guitar, ex-Dying Fetus, Together We Fall, Next Step Up), Sparky Voyles (guitar, ex-Dying Fetus, M.O.D.) and Matt Byers (drums) — have posted the following update via their official web site:
"Presently we are locked away in our basement writing songs for the debut album. We have 8 new songs complete and 2 more in the works. We will be recording the album in March with Jean-Francois of Kataklysm outside of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and we are shooting for a summer release with Nuclear Blast Records. Artwork and lyrics are also being completed, expect an album title and track listing soon. We also have the vinyl version of 'Overthrow' in stock now, which contains the five 'Overthrow' CD tracks with a second side recorded live in the studio (good sound!) at WERS. This session features 5 tracks done last April, 2002. Most are on green vinyl, very limited copies available."
To/Die/For Announce New Guitarist
Finland's To/Die/For have once again parted ways with guitarist Juppe "J.P." Sutela and have replaced him with a guy presently known only as Alli.
"There was some motivation problems with Juppe and he still dont like touring and rehearsing," explained drummer Tonmi Lillman recently. "There is a new member in To/Die/For and this time it's going to be for sure. [Alli] is a good player and so motivated that he even kicks our asses."
To/Die/For's new album, entitled Jaded, is due on Mar. 3, 2003 through Spinefarm Records. A single will precede the album on Feb. 3.
The Crown Announce Finnish Gigs
Swedish thrashers The Crown, recently rejoined by original vocalist Johan Lindstrand, will perform three shows in Finland — in Helsinki, Tampere and Jyväskylä — in late January (22-24). Support at all dates will come from Sacrament and Babylon Whores.
Henry Rollins Spoken Word Dates
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has lined up the following "spoken word" performances during January/February: More...
Opeth, Paradise Lost, Lacuna Coil Tour
The complete itinerary for the "4 Absent Friends Tour", featuring Opeth, Lacuna Coil, Paradise Lost and Tapping the Vein, has been released.
Presented by Guitar World, the trek — named after a track on Opeth's recent album Deliverance — will feature the Swedish band in the headlining slot, with main support coming from Lacuna Coil. Paradise Lost and Tapping the Vein will open the proceeding every night.
"4 Absent Friends Tour" dates are as follows: More...
Pessimist Writing For New EP
PESSIMIST is currently in the writing stages for the next release and the band is expected to return to the studio this Winter to record a 4-song EP, tentatively titled "For Stronger than Death is Hate". No shows will be scheduled during this time.
Former Dokken Duo Sign Deal
L/P, the band featuring guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson, both former members of Dokken, have a new deal with Spitfire. They should be releasing an album in the Spring.
Therapy? Confirm New Drummer
Therapy? have announced that Neil Cooper is the new man on the drum stool. And the new look band are currently working on songs for their next album, which should go into production shortly.
Spineshank Get Self Destructive
Spineshank have now changed the title of their new album. Originally to be called ‘Violent Mood Swings’, it will now be released as ‘Self Destructive Pattern’. The album is currently being produced by GGGarth Richardson.
Fireball Ministry In Studio
LA based FIREBALL MINISTRY are currently at Grandmaster Recorders working on a new studio album. Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS One by One) is producing the yet to be titled project for a 2003 release. A label has not been announced.
FIREBALL MINISTRY can be seen on MTV all month long as part of their "You Hear It First" series." here.
More Guns N' Roses Rumors
Here are the latest rumors about Guns N' Roses: As Guns N’ Roses officially cancel their US tour, there seems to be more trouble brewing within the camp. Unconfirmed reports have indicated that both guitarist Robin Finck and bassist Tommy Stimpson have left the band, and that there is a rift between Axl Rose and management company, Sanctuary.
1349 Signed to Candlelight Records
Norwegian black metallers 1349, featuring members of Satyricon, have officially signed to Candlelight Records. Formed out of Alvheim in 1997, 1349 have released a mini album on Holycaust Records and will prepare their new album, Liberation for Candlelight Records sometime in early 2003.
Lostprophets Win Welsh Music Awards
The Lostprophets picked up two awards at the recent Welsh Music Awards. They walked off with ‘Best Single For 2002’ (‘Shinobivsdragonninja’) and ‘Best Album For 2002’ (‘The Fake Sound Of Silence’). The Kennedy Soundtrack won the ‘Best Newcomer’ award.
Emperor Anthology Tracklist Set
Defunct Norwegian black metallers Emperor will have their first collection of material released under the title, Scattered Ashes - A Decade of Emperial Wrath.
The anthology will be a double disc set that was compiled by the band themselves. Scattered Ashes - A Decade of Emperial Wrath features rare and unreleased tracks and will come in a limited edition slipcase. The official track listing for the rarities disc is as follows. More...
Arcturus To Get Rereleased
Candlelight Records have been tapped to re-release Arcturus' La Masquerade Infernale opus.
A project of Garm (Ulver), Sverd (ex-Covenant), Hellhammer (Mayhem) and Skoll (Ulver), the group landed loads of acclaim for their avant garde approach to black metal. The group recently released lauded album, The Sham Mirrors on The End Records in North America.
Arcturus' La Masquerade Infernale sees an early 2003 release on Candlelight Records.
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