Metal News for December 19, 2007
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55 news articles posted on this day.
Still Remains To Support Bullet For My Valentine
Grand Rapids, Michigan's STILL REMAINS will support BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE on the following dates:
Jan. 31 - Newport Centre - Newport, England
Feb. 01 - Wolverhampton Civic Hall - Wolverhampton, England
Feb. 03 - Glasgow Academy - Glasgow, Scotland
Feb. 04 - Manchester Academy - Manchester, England
Feb. 07 - Brixton Academy - London, England
STILL REMAINS is continuing to promote its sophomore release for Roadrunner Records, "The Serpent". Released on August 7, "The Serpent" channels all the aggression of the band's debut disc, "Of Love and Lunacy" and combines it with a fiercely melodic vocal roar. More...
Heathen Announce New Lineup
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers HEATHEN have issued the following update:
"Over the past few years, this page has been an inspiration for the band and has kept us going, knowing we had a huge following out there who want to see a new album in the stores."
"After a long hard slog, we can finally reveal some details!"
"Firstly, longtime drummer and metal brother Darren Minter and guitar virtuoso Terry Lauderdale have left HEATHEN. To replace them, we have been searching long and hard and have finally found a couple of guys to carry on the HEATHEN legend." More...
Hatebreed To Film Detroit Show For Upcoming DVD
Connecticut-based hardcore/metal band HATEBREED will film its February 9, 2008 concert at Harpo's in Detroit, Michigan for an upcoming DVD release. Tickets for this special DVD shoot show are only five dollars.
HATEBREED will take part in Stillborn Fest 2007. The 10-day tour will kick off on December 20 at Jaxx in Springfield, VA and will include support from AGNOSTIC FRONT, GOD FORBID, NECRO, AT ALL COST and Stillborn's newest signing, THY WILL BE DONE. These bands will play the main stage on all tour dates. Additional bands will play the main stage on select dates and will be announced shortly. Some Stillborn Fest shows will also feature a second stage.
Stillborn Records founder and HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta had this to say about this year's event: "These shows are going to be a great way for us to wrap up the touring cycle on 'Supremacy' and get to work on our first-ever live DVD. We hope to film almost every one of these shows, so be there and be ready to go off! This will be our first tour on U.S. soil since Ozzfest, and we cannot wait to play all these cities, as they are some of our favorites!" More...
Magician Post "Minstrel's Domain" Video Online
Brazilian power metal band MAGICIAN has released the video for the song "Minstrel's Domain", taken from the group's new album, "Tales of the Magician". Watch the clip here.
Recorded in 2006, "Tales of the Magician" is a conceptual work, "telling the journey of Zhaldor, a mage seeking to free his homeland Zelgian from the underworld terror," according to the band's official bio. "The album was mixed and mastered at High Gain Studios in Hamburg, Germany by Dirk Schlächter (GAMMA RAY), Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN) and Arne Lakenmacher, who worked with bands like KREATOR, PRIMAL FEAR, SODOM, NEVERMORE and DESTRUCTION. More...
Draconian Reve New Album Track Listing, Artwork
Swedish doom metal band DRACONIAN will release its fourth album, "Turning Season Within", on February 29 (March 4 in the U.S.) via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded at Fascination Street studio (OPETH, KATATONIA) in Örebro, Sweden during September 2007 and features a guest appearance by NOVEMBERS DOOM vocalist Paul Kuhr.
According to a press release, "Turning Season Within" features "raw doom elements combined with the soft vocals of female vocalist Lisa (Johansson) and the ethereal melody lines well-known to fans of the band."
"Turning Season Within" (cover artwork) track listing:
01. Seasons Apart
02. When I Wake
03. Earthbound
04. Not Breathing
05. The Failure Epiphany
06. Morphine Cloud
07. Bloodflower
08. The Empty Stare
09. September Ashes
Check out the song "Seasons Apart" on the group's MySpace page.
Down Announce More U.S. Dates
DOWN has lined up the following dates in January/February:
Jan. 18 - Mobile, AL - Soul Kitchen
Jan. 19 - Birmingham, AL - Workplay Theatre
Jan. 20 - Lafayette, LA - Grant St. Dance Hall
Jan. 22 - Little Rock, AR - The Village
Jan. 23 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
Jan. 25 - Springfield, MO - Reminton's
Jan. 26 - Champaign, IL - Canopy Club
Jan. 27 - Grand Rapids - Orbit Room
Jan. 29 - Flint, MI - Machine Shop
Jan. 30 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater
Feb. 02 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room
Feb. 04 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
Feb. 05 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Feb. 07 - Long Island - Mulcahy's
Feb. 08 - Providence, RI - Lupo's
Feb. 09 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Feb. 11 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
Feb. 12 - New Haven, CT - Toad's
Feb. 14 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
Feb. 16 - Knoxville, TN - Valarium
Feb. 18 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
Feb. 19 - Nashville, TN - The Cannery
Feb. 21 -New Orleans, LA - Southport Music Hall More...
Sigh and Zimmers Hole To Team Up For Tour?
It appears that Japan’s SIGH will embark on a North American tour late next year with ZIMMERS HOLE and UNEXPECT. The first date to be released is as follows:
September 16 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club
Tim Owens Discusses Being Kicked Out of Iced Earth
Singer Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke exclusively to D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Scene about his surprising departure from ICED EARTH three months after the release of the group's latest album, "Framing Armageddon - Something Wicked Part I."
ICED EARTH mainman/guitarist Jon Schaffer issued a statement last week announcing that the group was parting ways with Owens and was once again working with Tim's predecessor, Matt Barlow, who originally left ICED EARTH in 2003.
Speaking to the Cleveland Scene, Owens stated about his split with ICED EARTH, "I was told 30 seconds before the news hit Blabbermouth that I was let go — two weeks before Christmas. I don't think it was handled right. It's a shame it ended like that. With JUDAS PRIEST, at least the way it was handled, I'm still good friends with the band. The good thing is, I don't have to discuss ICED EARTH anymore. I can move on. I wish them luck. We're ready to go to the future." More...
Sworn Enemy Comment On Success Of European Tour
SWORN ENEMY fans can now pre-order the band's new album Maniacal - due for release on February 12th, 2008. The preorder will include the full-length CD, t-shirt, and guitar pick. Head to this location for more information.
Co-produced by Tim Lambesis (AS I LAY DYING) and Joey Z (LIFE OF AGONY), and featuring Jordan Mancino (As I Lay Dying) on session drums, the new effort sees Sworn Enemy captivatingly evolving from their hardcore roots to hard, fast and relentlessly driving thrash metal that even brings such legendary acts as EXODUS, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT to the table.
In other news, a massive US package tour is currently in the works for early next year with more info to be announced soon.
Lorenzo Antonucci (guitars) further comments on the success of the band's recent European tour: “We just got back from our biggest European tour ever. It was amazing to meet back up with all of our friends in Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Ignite, Evergreen Terrace, Death Before Dishonor and Ringworm. We had a blast playing to massive amounts of kids every night, and this tour will definitely be remembered. We got to be part of the biggest metal/hardcore show ever in Dresden, Germany with 3,900 people in attendance, at the same venue where Slipknot and Slayer played together and did 100 people less. As the promoter and agent told us, that’s a pretty big fucking deal! Thanks again to all the people who showed up every night. Your support means the world to us, and we're glad you like the new tunes. We hope to see all of you U.S. maniacs early next year.”
Stream Avenger of Blood's New Album Online
MP3.com are currently streaming the new AVENGER OF BLOOD album, Death Brigade, at this location.
Due for release through Heavy Artillery Records on December 23, Death Brigade (artwork pictured) features the following tracklisting: 'Vicious Onslaught', 'Death Brigade', 'When Will You Die', 'Mortaly Wounded', 'Bloodseeker', 'Poserslaughter', 'Terminate', 'Sadistic Inquisitor', 'Beneath the Curse', 'Assassins'.
Winds Of Plague Post New E-Card Online
Century Media Records issue the following press release:
The buzz surrounding WINDS OF PLAGUE is continuing to build leading up to the release date for their much anticipated Century Media Records debut album, Decimate The Weak, which is set for a Feb. 5th release. This stunning slab of brutality annihilates the listener with its razor sharp riffs and sheer intensity backed with a monsoon of angst and inner demons that is just waiting to be expelled on stage.
For a small taste of the devastation that awaits check out the band’s new embeddable E-card widget at the band's MySpace page. The widget has three tracks from the album: “One Body Too Many,” “Angels of Debauchery” and the brand new, never before heard song, “The Impaler,” plus a mini video documentary recorded on the band's current European tour with Shai Hulud and a photo gallery. The E-card also has the code which allows fans to embed and share the E-card with all their friends. More...
Primordial Add Grand Magus To UK Show
Swedish stoner metallers GRAND MAGUS have been added to PRIMORDIAL's one-off UK show at the Camden Underworld on February 2nd, 2008.
As previously reported, Grand Magus have started recording their fourth full-length album in Stockholm with Oneman at the helm acting as engineer and co-producer. The band have issued the following studio update: "The recording of the new Grand Magus album is going great. We didn't start until the end of November because of various practical issues, but since then things have been running smoothly. Basically just vocals left to do and JB will start that after the new year. There is no doubt that this will be our best effort yet."
The album will be released early 2008 on Rise Above Records.
Century Media Records Launch Online 8-Track Player
Sick of song streams that either don’t work or take minutes to start up? Well, Century Media Records has an early gift for you this holiday season: The label is bringin' it back to the mid-'60s with an online 8-track player that includes downloadable tunes from ARCH ENEMY, SUICIDE SILENCE, HIMSA, DIVINE HERESY, THE AGONY SCENE, IN THIS MOMENT, SWORN ENEMY and L.A. thrashers WARBRINGER. That's right, an eight-song 8-track that spans everything from melodic death metal to old-school thrash, and it's as instant as poppin' that sweet little magnetic tape with the CM logo into the drive. You can even embed the sampler into your MySpace page. Feel free to make mixtapes for friends and family or, more importantly, yourself!
Check it out now at this location.
Throwdown and Soilwork Release More Tour Dates
More dates have been released for the “Scum of the Earth” tour next year featuring THROWDOWN, SOILWORK, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, and WAR OF AGES:
February 29 - Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse
March 1 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
March 3 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
March 4 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
March 5 - Houston, TX @ Meridian
March 7 - Tampa, FL @ State Theatre
March 8 - Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
March 10 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
March 11 - Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
March 12 - Norfolk, VA @ NorVa
March 13 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
March 14 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
March 16 - Philladelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
March 18 - New York, NY @ Blender Theater at Gramercy
March 19 - Montreal, QC @ Le Studio
March 20 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
March 21 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
March 23 - St Paul, MN @ Station 4
March 25 - Denver, CO @ Cervantes
March 26 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Theater
March 27 - Boise, ID @ Big Easy
March 28 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
March 29 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
March 31 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
April 2 - West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
Advent Post New Song Online
Solid State Records issue the following update:
"Advent (featuring former members of Beloved) have posted a new song up on their MySpace Page. Head over to hear "Reflection" and let them know what you think!"
"Their debut album "Remove The Earth" is available in stores and online Feb 12."
Manowar Record a Christmas Song
Magic Circle Music issues the following update:
"Visit MANOWAR.COM now to download a FREE mp3 of the Kings of Metal's first Christmas recording ever. MANOWAR recorded both German and English versions of "Stille Nacht" - known to English speaking fans as the classic Christmas carol "Silent Night" - as a holiday gift to all of their loyal fans, the greatest fans in the world. The song was recorded in "Hell" and mixed by Ronald Prent of Galaxy Studios, Belgium."
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of the true metal warriors from MANOWAR!"
To download both English and German Hi-Fi mp3 versions, please visit their website.
Obituary Issue Update
Legendary Florida-based death metallers OBITUARY have issued the following update:
"We had a few busy days over the weekend to get the video for 'Evil Ways' done, but we did it. It was actually a pretty good time and not too painful. Shooting videos is not any of our favourite thing to do, but I think we got some good stuff!"
"We shot at a couple of locations and really need to thank Eric and the guys from Etech, Mark Prator (RedRoom Recorders), Dan from Dan's Three Corners Bar and the guys from The Castle down in Ybor City for all their help. The director Hart [comic book stalwart and director Hart D. Fisher] and his crew did a great job and we really appreciate all their hard work."
Director Hart D. Fisher previously stated about the "Evil Ways" clip, "We're shooting in Florida, and I'm going to take this far further than just a bunch of assholes on stage playing their guitars. They want to go dark, go mean, and take this all to the horror movie level. There's going to be cameos from a ton of death metal guys also."
Check out the photos from the shoot at this location.
Asesino Update Tour Schedule
ASESINO, the death-metal band featuring guitarist Dino Cazares (ex-FEAR FACTORY), and Tony Campos (STATIC X), have updated their tour schedule to include a string of dates through Texas. The updated tour schedule is now as follows:
December
28 - The Meridian - Houston, Texas
29 - The Door - Dallas, Texa
30 - Sneakers - San Antonio, Texas
January
2 - The Compound - Corpus Cristi, Texas
3 - Cine El Rey - McAllen, Texas
4 - Ibex Rock Bar - Monterrey, Mexico
5 - Circo Volador - Mexico DF, Mexico
6 - La Caguama Bar - Guanajuato, Mexico
10 - Cascada Club - Tamps, Mexico
11 - Quinta Itsel - Zacatecas, Mexico
12 - Plazo De Toros El Relicario - Puebla,Mexico
13 - Centro De Convenciones Tlanepantia - De Mexico, Mexico
17 - NAMM - Anaheim, California
18 - NAMM - Anaheim, California
19 - NAMM - Anaheim, California
20 - NAMM - Anaheim, California
Suicide Silence, Light This City Mini-Tour
Suicide Silence will headline a brief West Coast run titled the "Santa Slays Tour" with support from The Faceless, Light This City and Oblige. Here are the tour dates:
12/26 Los Angeles, CA @ Knitting Factory
12/27 Stockton, CA @ Empire Theatre
12/28 Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
12/29 Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre w/ Antagonist
12/30 Lancaster, CA @ Cedar Center
12/31 San Diego, CA @ Soma
Metallica Videos To Broadcast On Big Screen TVs
Computer Business Review reports that G8wave Holdings, a mobile media company, has announced that it is collaborating with AEI and Alchemedia to bring rock band METALLICA to giant TV screens in Japan.
G8wave provides interactive entertainment, social networking and mobile marketing services, including mobile content distribution, mobile marketing applications and consulting and mobile community development services.
Art Empire Industries (AEI) is a UK-based digital media & entertainment company. It specialises in acquisition, production, marketing, distribution and monetisation of digital content. It provides content directly to consumers and in partnership with third-party brands, media owners and retailers.
Alchemedia Interactive Media is a UK-based media productions company offering a range of products for mobile phone and CMS systems. It claims to have designed multi-lingual sites for companies with a global customer base and consumer entertainment products for use on mobile networks in Japan.
The three companies will broadcast METALLICA's music videos with visual prompts and audio promotions in Japan. The companies hope that the promotion will encourage fans to buy a selection of content made for mobile phones. It includes music videos, video ring tones and other exclusive content relating to METALLICA.
Read the full article at Computer Business Review.
Crematory Announce European Dates
German gothic metallers CREMATORY have scheduled the following dates:
"Pray Over Europe Tour 2008":
Mar. 28 - D-Bad Salzungen, KW70
Mar. 29 - D-Osnabrück, N8
Apr. 30 - D-Wuppertal, LCB
May 01 - D-Gießen, MUK Gießen
May 02 - D-Glauchau, Alte Spinnerei
May 09 - D-Bremen, Tivoli
May 10 - D-Hannover, Musikzentrum
May 11 - D-Berlin, Kato
May 21 - D-Heidelberg, Schwimmbad Musik Club
May 22 - D-München, Metropolis
May 23 - A-Wien, Arena
Oct. 03 - D-Guben, Fabrik
Oct. 04 - D-Neustadt/Orla, Wotufa-Saal
Festival appearances:
Jun. 04 - CZ - Bohusovice, Rock Fest
Jun. 21 - D-Mammendorf, Rock For The Kids-Festival 2008
Jul. 05 - D-Mülheim/Ruhr, Castlerock 2008
Jul. 18 - D-Osterode, Rockharz 2008
Aug. 01 - D-Wacken, W:O:A 2008
Aug. 08 - D-Rübenau, WGSOAF 2008
Aug. 16 - D-Pirna, Roten Kasernen (Festival)
Aug. 23 - D-Heringsdorf, Headbangers Weekend 2008
Aug. 29 - D-Losheim/Saar, Rock Area Festival 2008
CREMATORY will release its new album, "Pray", on February 1 via Massacre Records. The CD was produced by the band itself at the Kohlekeller Studios with additional assistance from longtime collaborator Christian "Kohle" Kohlmannslehner. The track listing for the effort is as follows:
01. When Darkness Falls
02. Left the Ground
03. Alone
04. Pray
05. Sleeping Solution
06. Just Words
07. Burning Bridges
08. Have you Ever
09. Remember
10. Say Goddbye
Daylight Dies Begin Tracking New Album
Raleigh-based DAYLIGHT DIES have started tracking their new album, titled Lost To The Living. The album, expected for release late spring 2008, is the band's second album with Candlelight Records.
Drummer Jesse Haff reports, "drums, acoustic guitars and a solid chunk of the rhythm guitars are now completed. We feel the album is not only our most refined material to date, but also displays our most varied assortment of dark, desperate and melancholic music."
In addition to recording the band have been confirmed as direct support on the upcoming CANDLEMASS American tour. With dates kicking off May 19th, the tour will allow fans new and old opportunity to hear some of the band's new music before it finds official release.
"Needless to say we are counting the days until the tour with Candlemass," says Haff. "We are looking forward to performing our guts out across the US."
Formed in 1996, Daylight Dies have grown into a highly respected band. Noted for their electric and acoustic guitar work that further includes dual-vocals all within a passionate and heavy sonic atmosphere, the band have developed their growing fanbase via high-profile stateside tours with LACUNA COIL, KATATONIA and MOONSPELL.
In 2006 the band were hand-selected to open for EMPEROR on their sold out New York City reunion performances.
Confirmed dates are noted below. Additional performances are expected and will be announced shortly.
May
19 - Jaxx Nite Club - Springfield, VA
20 - BB Kings Blues Club - New York, NY
22 - Starland Ballroom - Sayrevilel, NJ
23 - Peabody's Down Under - Cleveland, OH
24 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL
25 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
28 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
29 - Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR
30 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
31 - The Galaxy Theater - Santa Ana, CA
June
1 - Whiskey A Go Go - Hollywood, CA
6 - Scout Bar - Houston, TX
7 - Ridglea Theater - Ft. Worth, TX
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Cleveland Show
According to Ohio.com, OZZY OSBOURNE has cancelled his Thursday (December 20th) concert at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland 'due to an unforeseen personal family matter,' according to a news release.
The show will not be rescheduled because of scheduling conflicts. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.
'Ozzy apologizes for the inconvenience' to his fans, the release said. ROB ZOMBIE, scheduled to appear with Osbourne at the Wolstein Center, will present his show Thursday at the House of Blues in Cleveland.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Michael Schenker Announces Further U.K. Dates
More dates for the MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS UK tour have been announced.
Confirmed dates now include:
January
10 - 12 Bar - Swindon, UK
11 - Limelight - Crew, UK
12 - Riffs - Blackpool, UK
16 - Riga - Southend, UK
17 - Boom Boom Club - Sutton, UK
19 - The Palace - Tamworth, UK
24 - Princess Pavilion - Falmouth, UK
26 -Twist - Colchester, UK
February
5 - Concorde 2 - Brighton, UK
9 - Academy 3 - Manchester, UK
10 - Boardwalk - Sheffield, UK
16 - The Flowerpot - Derby, UK
17 - Thekla - Bristol, UK
18 - Waterfront - Norwich, UK
22 - Cathouse - Glasgow, UK
As previously reported, Michael Schenker will have a new album out in April called In the Midst Of Beauty which will feature former MSG singer Gary Barden on vocals, drummer Simon Philips (THE WHO, MSG, DEREK SHERINIAN), bassist Neil Murray (BLACK SABBATH, WHITESNAKE) and keyboardist Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, OZZY OSBOURNE).
Meanwhile, Michael sends the following message to his "true fans": "Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
Carnal Forge Post "Numb (The Dead)" Video Online
CARNAL FORGE's video for the song "Numb (The Dead)" can be viewed here.
Commented director Owe Lingvall: "The video is based on a story about a rich, upper-class family that abducts children and cages them in their basement just for pleasure — nothing else.
He added, "This video is pushing the boundaries of what [Owe's company] Village Road Film has ever done before in terms of actors, budget and extras." More...
Freedom Call Issue Xmas Greetings
Germany's FREEDOM CALL have issued the following update:
"Hohoooh, Callers!!"
"We wish you a great holiday season and Merry Xmas."
"Thank you very much for your great support during the year 2007. We made friends many people this year."
"We had an awesome time on our successful touring this year and we enjoyed all the shows all over Europe!!" More...
Ghoulunatics Bassist Issue Farewell Tour Update
GHOULUNATICS bassist Gary Lyons has issued the following update:
"Hello you crazy lunatics!"
"We have confirmed the first date of the Ghoulunatics farewell tour 2008."
"The show will be on February 2nd at Mavericks in Ottawa, ON. This show will be all ages. Ghoulunatics will be on stage at 10 PM."
"Supporting bands will be PROFUGUS MORTIS, INSURRECTION and one more local band to be announced soon. Other details will be available soon at www.ghoulunatics.com"
"This will most likely be the only Ontario stop on the tour. We only have a few dates available and we are already trying to juggle all the demands in our home province of Quebec. However, the door is still open for all offers." More...
Kruger To Tour UK With Bossik
Listenable Records report that "dissonant metal merchants KRUGER will be teaming up with UK noise mongers BOSSK for a raging UK tour."
Confirmed dates for the UK trek include:
February
9 - Terry’s Club - Trowbridge, UK
10 - Clwb Ifor Bach - Cardiff, UK
12 - The Glebe - Stoke, UK
15 - The Casbah - Sheffield, UK
16 - The Old Angel - Nottingham, UK
17 - The Purple Turtle - London, UK
Black Comedy Sign With Season Of Mist
Norwegian modern metallers BLACK COMEDY have signed a worldwide deal with Season Of Mist and are scheduled to release their debut album, Instigator, in early 2008.
The Oslo band are finally close to bringing their futuristic metal to the masses. Their debut is set to contain a display of massive guitar riffing, powerful drums, synthetic leads and ear-shattering epic vocals.
The current Black Comedy lineup is Jon E. Bergan (vocals), Marius Strand (guitars and vocals), Stefano Bardellotto (guitars and backing vocals), Bjorn M. Borg (synths and programming), Tjodalv (drums) and Memnock (bass guitar).
Full details of the release will be announced shortly.
Dokken Post Christmas Video Online
DOKKEN's animated video for the band's holiday single, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town", taken from the "Monster Ballads Xmas" compilation (Razor & Tie), can be viewed below (animation created by Serge Volsky).
According to CDJapan.co.jp, California hard rockers DOKKEN will release their new album, "Lightning Strikes Again", in Japan on February 6 via Nexus. The first pressing will contain an exclusive bonus track and sticker.
A rough-mix version of a brand new DOKKEN track, entitled "Oasis", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off "Lightning Strikes Again", which will be released in March/April 2008 via Rhino Records in the U.S. and Frontiers Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2004's "Hell to Pay" will feature the lineup of Don Dokken (vocals), Jon Levin (guitar, ex-WARLOCK), Barry Sparks (bass, TED NUGENT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MSG) and Mick Brown (drums).
"It will be a very heavy progressive record," Dokken told Deb Rao of KNAC.COM earlier in the year. "Just some cool songs, some dark songs, and some medium tempo. Some of the best work that I have done in years. I am not looking for any kind of sound. I am just writing whatever spiritual inspiration comes to me. You could say the sound is very heavy, like 'Kiss of Death'."
Rhino Records in March revisited DOKKEN's early days with a pair of releases packed with previously unissued material. The first release, a CD entitled "From Conception: Live 1981", captures DOKKEN in an early, previously unseen concert recorded before the band signed with Elektra. The second release is the DVD debut of the band's first home video, the platinum-certified "Unchain the Night", which is expanded with unreleased videos and new extended interviews with the band.
More...
Verdict Reached On Gorgoroth Name Dispute
King Ov Hell (real name: Tom Cato Visnes) and Gaahl (real name: Kristian Eivind Espedal) from the Norwegian black metal band Gorgoroth have issued the following statement:
"Norwegian authorities at Patentstyret (Norwegian patent office) have made the verdict on the dispute over the further use of the trademark and logo 'GORGOROTH.' It has been legally determined that King and Gaahl retain the rightful ownership and use of the name and logo, now and in the future.
"King and Gaahl will not give a detailed public statement on this verdict however they have both remained confident this result would indeed be the final conclusion.
"Any third parties who use the name GORGOROTH will from now on be met with legal prosecution.
"GORGOROTH, King and Gaahl, will not continue to work with Regain Records given their disloyal acts concerning GORGOROTH and are currently carefully choosing a new label for the release of their next full-length album.
"King and Gaahl are now focused on making music for the next album and with planning some very special shows for 2008. As previously announced, GORGOROTH will headline at Wacken Open Air."
GORGOROTH's current touring lineup includes Gaahl on vocals, King ov Hell on bass, Nick Barker (ex-DIMMU BORGIR, CRADLE OF FILTH) on drums, and Teloch (NIDINGR, UMORAL, 1349) and Sykelig on guitars.
As previously reported, GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) — who is involved in a legal dispute with his estranged bandmates over the rights to the group's name — has launched the "official" web site and MySpace page for his version of GORGOROTH. According to a posting on the site, GORGOROTH's lineup "has been subject to several changes — about 25 different musicians have been involved with the band since its inception . . . GORGOROTH at present consists of Infernus as the sole permanent member, which means that no live appearances are planned for the immediate future. Infernus is busy finishing the material for the next full-length album, 'Quantos Possund Ad Satanitatem Trahunt', to be released on Regain Records. Some members have already been added to GORGOROTH's future lineup, and an announcement concerning this will be issued before long."
Sweden's Regain Records issued a press release last week stating that it would continue its co-operation with the band's original member Infernus with a new lineup. Regain Records "recognizes Infernus as the rightful owner of the bands name, logo and trademark, and is prepared to take any legal steps necessary to prevent any third part from exploiting it, artistically and commercially," the label said.
René Ackermann of Contraband Candy conducted an interview with King Ov Hell and Gaahl during the UK leg of the group's recently completed European tour. Topics include new drummers, the band's upcoming live album, their legendary Polish gig in Krakow and talks of staging another blasphemous gig in the future. Watch the 10-minute chat below. More...
Avenged Sevenfold Post Animated Film Preview
A preview of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's animated film "A Little Piece of Heaven" is available below. The full film will be released on all registered CD+MVIs on January 7, 2007.
AVENGED SEVENFOLD recently shot a video for the track "Afterlife" with director Wayne Isham, who has a long video history working with METALLICA, QUEENSRŸCHE, JUDAS PRIEST, OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, BON JOVI, and DOKKEN, among others.
AVENGED SEVENFOLD's self-titled fourth album sold 94,000 copies in its first week of release, nearly three times what its 2005 effort, "City of Evil", sold in its biggest week on the chart.
The group's current 30-date tour is slated to wrap up on December 19 in Blackfoot, Idaho.
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Alice Cooper Guitarist Talks To College Students
According to Thisissouthwales.co.uk, ALICE COOPER guitarist Kerri Kelli regaled students with tales of life on the road and demonstrated his playing at Coleg Sir Gar recently. The US guitarist was showcasing amps built by US company Diamond Amplification.
He then performed with Llanelli band ILLEGAL AMIGOZ.
Kerri, who is part of the rock legend's touring band, said: "The response to the tour in the UK has been great."
Talking about Illegal Amigoz, he said: "I like them - I think their energy's cool and they have a unique sound."
President of Diamond Amplification Jeff Diamant was also there for a question and answer session about the equipment.
Coleg Sir Gar music technology and production students organised the PA system for the event. Cenfyn Evans, head of music technology and production, said: "It's great and a good learning curve for the students to set up the sound for such a great guitarist."
Kerri Kelli's top five guitar riffs:
1) 'Whole Lotta Love' - LED ZEPPELIN
2) 'Jailbreak' - THIN LIZZY
3) 'School's Out' - Alice Cooper
4) 'Crazy Train' - OZZY OSBOURNE
5) 'Breaking The Law' - JUDAS PRIEST
Negativa Introduce Female Vocalist
NEGATIVA, the Quebec-based band featuring former GORGUTS members Steeve Hurdle (guitars) and Luc Lemay (guitars), along with Etienne Gallo (drums, ex-AUGURY) and Miguel Valade (bass, ex-ION DISSONANCE), is thrilled to announce the addition of new female vocalist, Roxanne Constantin, who has worked with QUO VADIS and Augury.
Commented Hurdle : "With her emotional voice, her love and knowledge of music, Roxanne will add a fresh colour to our sound. We felt that it was time for us to explore new avenues, so we’ve made significant changes to our musical approach. The four musicians are now involved in the writing process, which brings more diversity to our sound. Our music is therefore becoming more experimental, progressive and ambient. This natural evolution will broaden our horizons sound-wise. We’re really looking forward to share our new creation with all of you."
Last June, the band returned to Wild Studio to record the instrumental versions of 3 new songs: 'Deepen The Mystery' (9:46), 'The Loss' (14:56), '…And The Unknown' (6:52). Vocal tracks will be recorded early next year.
Negativa's debut-MCD (2006) can be heard online, but the most recent song on that demo was written six years ago.
Metallica Confirm Czech Republic Live Date
Bay Area thrash legends METALLICA have confirmed a new live date in Prague, Czech Republic on June 3rd at Slavia Stadium.
Metallica's upcoming tour itinerary includes the following dates:
May
28 - Chorzow, Poland - Slaski Stadium
30 - Landgraaf, Netherlands - Pink Pop Festival
June
3 - Prague, Czech Republic - Slavia Stadiium
7 - Nurburgring, Germany - Rock Am Ring
8 - Nurnburg, Germany - Rock Im Park
Nastrond Reveal New Album Details
Swedish black metallers NÅSTROND have announced details for their new album, Muspellz Synir. According to a press release the album is "the aural epitome of decrepit death, the soundtrack to life's dying embers or perhaps a burial at sea. Here, the sinister Swedes tap into a well of primitive inspiration to unlock 14 funeral rites permeated by pestilence, inviting you to breath in the fumes of bereavement."
Tracklisting is as follows: 'Intro – The Gallow Reveals', 'Fenrir Prophesy', 'Eldrök', 'Defiance Of The Transient', 'Dark Fyres', 'Die Sense Die Die Schwarze Herbstzeitlose Mäht', 'Ascending Blaze', 'Agios', 'Svarta Stränder (Digerdöden)', 'Calling The Serpentine', 'Ior', 'Mouth Of The Sea', 'Passing Beyond Light', 'Nåstrond'.
Debemur Morti Productions will release Muspellz Synir in mid-January.
White Lion Sign To Frontiers Records
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of WHITE LION for the band's first studio album in 16 years, entitled "Return of the Pride". The CD was produced by Mike Tramp and Claus Langeskov during 2007 in both Australia and Copenhagen and is scheduled for release on March 14.
According to singer Mike Tramp, the album title could be interpreted in two ways. "In a musical sense, we have taken a step back in time rather than a step forward in time," he says. "Over the course of this album, lyrically and musically many concepts and themes have been explored. Maybe 'Return of the Pride' means something entirely different." More...
Lost Dreams To Release "End Of Time" In February
Austrian melodic death metal band LOST DREAMS will release its third album, "End of Time", in Europe on February 22 via Reartone Music/Twilight Distribution. The CD was recorded between September 2006 and January 2007 at the group's own SMT studio and was mixed at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with Fredrik Nordström. Mastering duties were handled by Peter in de Betou at Tailor Maid Production in Stockholm.
"End of Time" track listing:
01. Infernal Voices
02. Rise of the Dead
03. I Curse You
04. Children Rapers (Fucking Priests)
05. Awaiting the Dead
06. End of Time
07. Fall of the World
08. Jesus Virus
09. Break My Will
10. Flesh is All I Need
11. Nailed to the Cross
12. God of Emptiness More...
Iron Maiden To Play Croatia In August
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have scheduled a headlining concert at the Split City Stadium in Split, Croatia on Sunday, August 10 as part of their Somewhere Back In Time World Tour 2008.
Commented bassist Steve Harris: "This will be our very first visit ever to the city of Split and we're very excited about getting there to play on this tour. We have visited Croatia only a couple of times before, both times in Zagreb much further north in the country. The first time was way back in 1986 and last time on the 'Give Me Ed' tour three or four years ago. So to us this will just be like playing somewhere new for the first time which always gets us going on stage and I'm sure many of our friends from Zagreb will be making the trip down south for this special show."
Tickets go on sale to the public at midday on Thursday, December 20.
Airbourne Announce UK Dates
Australian rock 'n' rollers AIRBOURNE are all set to bring the party to the UK in February 2008, announcing a string of headline shows. Tickets will go on sale shortly; special guests are yet to be announced. The dates are as follows:
Feb. 05 - Oxford - Jericho Tavern
Feb. 06 - Birmingham - Bar Academy
Feb. 07 - Exeter - Cavern Club
Feb. 08 - Manchester - Roadhouse
Feb. 09 - Edinburgh - Hive
Feb. 10 - Glasgow - King Tuts
Feb. 11 - Nottingham - Rock City
Feb. 12 - Bristol - Louisiana
Feb. 16 - Sheffield - Corporation
Feb. 17 - Stoke - Sugarmill
Feb. 18 - London - Borderline
AIRBOURNE will be touring in support of its hotly anticipated album "Runnin' Wild", set for release on January 28 with bonus OpenDisc content.
Site Update
Win Ozzy, Rob Zombie Tickets For Worcester, MA
Update: Contest is over. Congratulations to Carolyn Timmons, who won two tickets to see Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie!
Metalunderground.com in conjuction with AEG Live are giving away two tickets to one lucky winner for the Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie concert on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA.
All you have to do to enter to win the tickets is send an email to winozzytix@metalunderground.com and include your first and last name (needed to claim the tickets), your email address, and a phone number so we can contact you. A winner will be randomly drawn from all entries received between now (December 19, 2007) and through January 1, 2008. The winner will be contacted on January 2, 2008 and tickets will be held at the venue's will call, where they can be picked up by presenting valid ID.
You can view the remaining tour dates and buy tickets for the Ozzy/Rob Zombie tour here.
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As Cities Burn, Pierce The Veil, etc. Tour Dates
Emery, As Cities Burn, Cry Of The Afflicted, Mayday Parade, and Pierce The Veil will team up for a U.S. tour this winter. Here are the latest tour dates:
1/29 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
1/30 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
1/31 Chicago, IL @ Metro
2/1 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
2/2 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
2/4 Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
2/5 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
2/6 Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground
2/7 Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
2/8 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
2/9 Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Theater
2/11 Seattle, WA @ Showbox At The Market
2/12 Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
2/13 Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
2/14 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
2/15 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
2/16 San Diego, CA @ Soma
2/17 Pomona, CA @ Glass House
2/18 Las Vegas, NV @ Jillians
2/19 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
2/20 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
2/22 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
2/23 McAllen, TX @ El Rey Theater
2/24 Houston, TX @ Meridian - Red Rooom
2/25 Dallas, TX @ The Door
2/26 Tulsa, OK @ Otherside
2/27 Sauget, IL @ Pop's
2/29 Cincinatti, OH @ The Underground
3/1 Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheels
3/2 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater
3/3 New York, NY @ Blender Theater at Gramercy
3/5 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
3/6 Towson, MD @ Recher Theater
3/7 Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
3/8 Richmond, VA @ The National
3/11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
3/12 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theater
3/15 Pensacola, FL @ American Legion Hall, Post 33
3/16 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita's Cantina
3/20 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Bloodbound Announce 2008 Festival Appearances
BLOODBOUND, once again featuring ex-TAD MOROSE vocalist behind the microphone, have been confirmed for two summer 2008 festivals. On June 20th they will play the Hellter Skelter Festival in Peine (Hannover), Germany, and on July 13th they will hit the stage at the Masters Of Rock in Vizovice, Czech Republic
As previously reported, Breed originally left the band in August 2006 due to musical differences but has been doing all the live shows with the band for the last six months. He has replaced his replacement, ex-JADED HEART singer Michael Bormann.
New Norther Album Title Revealed
It has been confirmed that the new NORTHER album will be entitled "N," and the tracklist is as follows: 'My Antichrist', 'Frozen Angel', 'Down', 'To Hell', 'Savior', 'Black Gold', 'We Rock', 'Always & Never', 'Tell Me Why', 'If You Go', 'Self-Righteous Fuck', 'Forever And Ever'.
Century Media have confirmed the following release dates for the album:
February
13 - Finland
22 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, BeNeLux
25 - UK, France, Denmark, Greece, Norway
26 - Spain, Portugal
29 - Sweden, Hungary
Headline News
The Red Shore Singer Killed In Crash
The West Australian reports that the lead singer of the Geelong, Victoria, Australia-based heavy metal band THE RED SHORE has died in a crash on a New South Wales highway, according to the group's booking agent.
An employee for Pan Studios in Geelong said the company had received news that the singer, believed to be about 23, had died in the crash.
The group's driver and merchandiser had also been killed, she said.
The men died after their minivan veered off the Pacific Highway north of Coffs Harbour and hit a tree.
One man died at the scene and seven others were taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital.
One of the injured men, a 30-year-old who had been trapped in the van wreckage for an hour, died in hospital from serious head injuries.
THE RED SHORE were touring with U.S. death metal outfit ALL SHALL PERISH on the "Christmas Carnage" tour, when the crash occurred.
Both bands played at Brisbane's Club Phoenix on Tuesday night and were scheduled to play at Hermann's Bar at Sydney University on Wednesday night.
The van carrying eight men, most aged in their 20s, plunged down an embankment before rolling into a tree at about 7am (AEDT).
NSW police later said the two men killed were aged 22 and 27, and said relatives had asked that their names not be released.
Jarrod, a barman at The National Hotel in Geelong, where the band has played, described the lead singer as quiet and "chilled out".
"He was a nice, quiet guy, contrary to the band's music," Jarrod said.
Sally Laver, the owner of Pan Studios, said THE RED SHORE's musical career had just started to take off.
The band drew crowds of up to 200 people in their home town of Geelong, she said.
"They're one of our bigger bands," she said.
Ms Laver said the singer was "wonderful."
"He was a very sensitive young man."
"He was very passionate about everything he did."
Former Candlemass Singer Performs With Therion
Former CANDLEMASS singer Messiah Marcolin joined THERION on stage in London, England on Sunday, December 16. Messiah sang on THERION's "Kali Youga" trilogy and performed a duet with Snowy Shaw at the end of the show on MERCYFUL FATE's "Black Funeral".
The full setlist was as follows:
01. Rise Of Sodom & Gomorrah
02. Son Of The Sun
03. Midgard
04. Asgard
05. Wine Of Aluqah
06. Wisdom & The Cage
07. Kali Yuga I
08. Kali Yuga II
09. Kali Yuga III
10. Lemuria
11. Via Nocturna
12. An Arrow From The Sun
13. Typhon
14. Ginnungagap
15. Preludium (Intro)
16. To Mega Therion
17. Cults Of The Shadow
18. In The Desert Of Set
19. Interludium
20. Nightside Of Eden
21. Opus Eclipse
22. Invocation Of Naamah
23. The Siren Of The Woods
24. Grand Finale / Postludium
25. Adulruna Rediviva
26. Black Funeral
27. Summernight City
Watch fan-filmed video footage of Messiah Marcolin performing the "Kali Youga" trilogy with THERION in London on Sunday, December 16, 2007:
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Thrice Announce 2008 North American Dates
THRICE has announced their first dates of 2008, and will be joined by SAY ANYTHING on the following dates:
February 7 - Vancouver, BC @ Croatian Cultural Center
February 9 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
February 10 - Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Events Center
February 11 - Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Events Center
February 12 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theater
February 15 - Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
February 16 - Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
February 17 - London, ON @ Cowboys Ranch
February 19 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
February 20 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
February 23 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
Wednesday 13 Answers Vampire Freaks Questions
Former MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 recently spoke to VampireFreaks.com about his solo career. The following is an excerpt from the interview:
Q: You've been in the music scene for a while now and you've got a huge fanbase. How long have you been performing music, and when, as well as where, did your career in music begin? What made you become a artist? Also, in what genre of music would you place yourself?
13: "I began learning guitar at age 13, ironically. I played my first live show at my high school at age 15 with some guys I knew from school. After seeing KISS and Alice Cooper and just the whole rebellion and imagery of that kinda rock n' roll I knew I had to do this. My musical style is all over the place and I leave that up to the listener. Some hear punk, some metal, some rock, maybe all together something different, I don't know..it's whatever you hear...give it a name. The image sometimes automatically assumes the goth thing but its way more and beyond that."
Q: Wednesday 13 has become pretty popular, most of it is fans that have followed you guys since the begginning. Do you think the size of it has grown, or stayed about the same since The Murderdolls?
13: "It's changed a lot over the years for sure. Some fans have stayed, some are long gone, but their are new ones popping up every year too. I feel like our status in the USA is growing way more than the Murderdolls, but I can only say that because Murderdolls did minimal touring in the USA."
As previously reported, Wednesday 13 recently announced the first tour dates of his upcoming All American Massacre tour. They are as follows:
February
7 - Phoenix, AZ - Cell Block
8 - Corona, CA - Showcase Theatre
13 - Los Angeles, CA - The Whisky A Go Go
14 - Sacramento, CA - The Boardwalk
17 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
20 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Black Sheep
21 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre
29 - Detroit, MI - The I-Rock Nightclub
More dates will be anounced soon.
Support bands on the tour include THE VINCENT BLACK SHADOW, THE AKA'S and CREATURE FEATURE.
Read the full article at vampire freaks.
Suicidal Tendencies Singer Interviewed By KXFX
Scott Less at California-based radio station KXFX-FM 101.7 caught up with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir on November 30th. The interview can be seen below:
As previously reported, Suicidal Tendencies will kick off 2008 with the following dates in Chile:
January
5 - Centro De Eventos El Huevo - Valparaiso, Chile
6 - Teatro Caupolican - Santiago, Chile More...
Hellyeah Announce Second Leg Of Tour
HELLYEAH have announced the second leg of their national headlining Balls, Volume, Strength Tour with MACHINE HEAD, NONPOINT and ANKLA supporting. After wrapping the first leg of the successful tour December 16 in Amarillo, TX, the trek will re-launch January 25 in Clifton Park, NY, with dates running through March.
Featuring PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN double-kick maestro, drummer Vinnie Paul, singer Chad Gray and guitarist Greg Tribbett (both from MUDVAYNE), along with guitarist Tom Maxwell (from NOTHINGFACE) and bassist Bob Zilla (from Damageplan), Hellyeah have just released their third single 'Thank You'; it’s a shout-out to the band’s recently departed family members: Vinnie’s brother Dimebag Darrell, Tom’s mother, and Chad’s grandmother.
“It’s a very emotional track for anyone who’s been through a crazy loss,” Chad said in a March 2007 feature in Revolver. “Dime was brutally murdered. I watched my grandmother, who was this thriving, full-of-life soul, get whittled down to nothing because of cancer. I just felt we owed a big thank you to all of them.” “It was very powerful,” says VINNIE of the first time he heard the completed song. “It made me think of how much my brother had done for me, and how much we had done together, and how much I miss him and how important it is for me and everyone to know we love him and appreciate him.”
In other news, Hellyeah recently released their Below The Belt DVD which offers fans an inside look at the band’s life on the road with clips dating back to the day the band was formed. Below The Belt debuted at #21 and features footage from multiple live performances and music videos, as well as personal interviews with all band members. Other highlights include snippets of the band’s first recording sessions at Dimebag Darrell’s legendary Chasin’ Jason studio in Dallas, TX, as well as backstage footage from the band’s world tour.
Hellyeah’s self-titled debut CD entered Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #9 earlier this year, with current sales of over 250,000.
Catch Hellyeah, Machine Head, Nonpoint and Ankla on the following dates:
January
25 - Clinfton Park, NY - Northern Lights
26 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
27 - Richmond, VA - Toad’s Place
29 - Charleston, SC - The Music Farm
30 - Charlotte, NC - Amos Southend
February
1 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
2 - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
5 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
6 - Providence, RI - Lupo’s
8 - Mokena, IL - The Pearl Room
9 - Traverse City, MI - Streeters (no Machine Head)
10 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop (no Machine Head)
15 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Club
More dates announced soon.
New Rob Zombie Tour Dates Announced
ROB ZOMBIE has added more new headline dates to the itinerary for the current OZZY OSBOURNE, Rob Zombie North American tour. Complete dates are now as follows:
December
20 - Wolstein Center at CSU - Cleveland, OH
21 - Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall *
22 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
January
3 - Cumberland County Civic Center - Portland, ME
4 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY *
5 - Verizon Center - Washington, DC
6 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA *
7 - Toads Place - Richmond, VA
8 - DCU Center - Worcester, MA
10 - Wachovia Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA
11 - Scranton Cultural Center - Scranton, PA *
12 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
13 - Higher Ground - South Burlington, VT *
14 - Colisee Pepsi Arena - Quebec City, QC
16 - Bell Centre - Montreal, QC
18 - Elements - Kitchener, ON *
19 - John Labatt Centre - London, ON
21 - Air Canada Centre - Toronto, ON
22 - The Town Ballroom - Buffalo, NY *
23 - LC Pavilion - Columbus, OH *
24 - The Orbit Room - Grand Rapids, MI *
26 - Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa, OK *
27 - The Pavilion - Lubbock, TX *
28 - The Sunshine Theatre - Albuquerque, NM *
* Rob Zombie only
Bullet For My Valentine Reveal CD/DVD Details
Details of the CD/DVD special edition of BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's forthcoming album, Scream Aim Fire, have been revealed. They are as follows:
CD: 'Scream Aim Fire', 'Eye Of The Storm', 'Hearts Burst Into Fire', 'Waking The Demon', 'Disappear', 'Deliver Us From Evil', 'Take It Out On Me', 'Say Goodbye', 'End Of Days', 'Last To Know', 'Forever And Always'.
DVD:
-- 'Scream Aim Fire' music video
-- The Making of Scream Aim Fire
-- Bullet TV
-- Welcome to the studio
-- Sonic Ranch Cribs
-- Night at the ranch (Part1)
-- Night at the ranch (Part2)
-- Quad Pinching
-- Photo Gallery
Scream Aim Fire is set for release in North America on January 29th.
Record Labels Increase CD Prices To Bands
TuneLab Music reports: Touring just got a little harder for bands who depend on merch sales as their main source of income. Labels have increased the price of the CD’s that bands buy back from the label to sell at concerts. In some cases the amount is only 50 cents, but even that adds up. Roadrunner however has increased their buy back price to $12.00 meaning their artists would likely have to sell CD’s for $15.
Blue Cheer Return With New Album and Tour Dates
LiveDaily.com reports: Heavy-rock dinosaurs Blue Cheer have mapped out a headlining tour beginning in late January to support their first studio album in more than 10 years. The veteran band, which forged its reputation in the San Francisco psychedelic music scene of the late '60s, will launch its run Jan. 26 in Oklahoma City, OK, the first of 15 dates currently on the group's calendar.
The trio retains two of its original members, with singer/bassist Dickie Peterson and drummer Paul Whaley joined by Duck McDonald, who joined the band in the late '80s.
Blue Cheer's latest release, "What Doesn't Kill You," hit stores in August, representing the group's first studio work since 1990's "Highlights & Low Lives," which was released in Europe and Japan but not in the US.
The latest Blue Cheer tour dates are as follows: More...
Read the full article at LiveDaily.com.
Judgement Day Perorm For Radio Show
Violin and cello metal band Judgement Day played acoustic on the "Mikey Likes it" radio show recently. You can check out some acoustic versions of some new tunes and an interview on the podcast.
As previously reported, Judgement Day recently released their new music video for "Out of the Abyss," in which they are battling zombies. The video was directed by Travis Jones with special FX and editing by Adam Rygiol, cinematography by Dustin DeVoy, and produced by Anton Patzner.
The band was also in the process of tracking their new album at Nu-Tone Studio in Pittsburg, CA with Riki Feldmann.
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