Metal News for December 13, 2003
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7 news articles posted on this day.
New Soulfly Album 'Prophecy' Details
SOULFLY's new studio album, 'Prophecy', is currently set for an early Spring 2004 release.
The tracklisting for 'Prophecy' looks likely to be: More...
Unjust Signed By Koolarrow Records
San Francisco Bay Area band UNJUST have just signed to Koolarrow Records, the label headed up by former FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould. The group's third CD, "Glow", is scheduled for release in March 2004, and will coincide with a U.S. tour. Details on European release dates will follow soon.
Recorded at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California with longtime producer Mark Keaton (MACHINE HEAD, ONE MAN ARMY, MR. T EXPERIENCE, KGB), "Glow" has received rave reviews since it was issued independently in early 2003 and is widely considered to be one of the most stunning collections of emotionally-charged melodic hard rock released in the last few years. More...
Velvet Revolver Offered To Headline Ozzfest
Rollingstone Magazine has an article with Duff McKagan where he talks about Velvet Revolver's immediate future and touring plans:
Though the album is still a few months from release, touring plans are coming together. "We're going to go to Japan, Europe and play some shows, and then come back here," McKagan says. "Then our record will come out and we'll do some guerilla touring in major cities in the U.S. And then we were offered to headline Ozzfest."
Dreamworks Records Drops Powerman 5000
POWERMAN 5000 singer Spider One officially confirmed that the band has been dropped by Dreamworks Records. The following message was posted on their bands forum:
Hey all, I know it's been very quiet around and there isn't too much Powerman action going on, but I figured I'd drop by with what little info that I have. As many of you have already guessed, we will begin selling Anyone for Doomsday very soon!!! It will only be available online and in somewhat limited quantity. So make sure you order your copy fast. The exact date of release in still up in the air, but think it will be before Christmas. I've seen the new AFD on ebay for big bucks, save your money because we are gonna sell it cheap!! As for the content, musically it will be exactly as the original, though the package is new and it will also contain the 'Bombshell' video. Pretty cool, huh?More...
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Daily Reviews
Blistering.com has a few new reviews:
- The Crown - Possessed 13
- Deeds Of Flesh - Reduced To Ashes
- Motograter - Motograter
Circulation Signs Soulgate's Dawn
Circulation Records has signed German metalcore band SOULGATE'S DAWN, who will release their first Album in April 2004. You can download one song from their actual promotion-CD under soulgate666.com.
Remembering Chuck Schuldiner - 2nd Anniversary
Today, December 13th 2003 is the 2nd anniversary of Chuck Schuldiner's death. Chuck (Death, Control Denied) lost his battle with cancer two years ago. The Italian Metal Hammer has a special about Chuck this month, including an interview with Jane and Empty Words has the translation in English.
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