Metal News for December 24, 2007
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27 news articles posted on this day.
Arise and Ruin, Ghost Of A Fallen Age Tour Dates
Arise and Ruin and Ghost Of A Fallen Age will tour together for three weeks beginning in late-January. Here are the latest tour dates:
1/24 Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
1/25 Jacksonville, NC @ HP Imports
1/26 Columbia, SC @ TBA
1/27 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
1/28 Orlando, FL @ TBA
1/29 Melbourne, FL @ TBA
1/30 Tampa, Florida @ Transitions Art Gallery
1/31 Mobile, AL @ TBA
2/1 Baton Rouge, Louisiana @ The Darkroom
2/2 Houston, TX @ TBA
2/3 Corpus Christi, TX @ TBA
2/4 San Antonio, TX @ The Underground
2/5 Dallas, TX @ TBA
2/6 Shawnee, OK @ Fusion Affect Venue
2/7 Claremore, OK @ King of Clubs
2/8 Little Rock, AR @ Vinos
2/9 Nashville, TN @ TBA
2/10 West Virginia @ TBA
2/11 Pittsburgh, PA @ TBA
2/12 West Pittston, PA @ TBA
2/13 New York @ TBA
2/14 New Jersey @ TBA
2/15 Pennsylvania @ TBA
2/16 Sterling, VA @ Sterling Community Center
2/17 Annapolis, MD @ Knights of Columbus
Hydra Head To Release Helms Alee Album
Hydra Head Records will release the debut album from Seattle's Helms Alee in 2008. The group features Ben Verellen of Harkonen noteriety (Verellen also spent time in These Arms Are Snakes) in addition to a female vocalist. You can listen to four tracks from the band online here.
Tygers Of Pan Tang Discuss Forthcoming Album
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have issued the following update:
"With your support and help, it has been a fabulous last five months for TYGERS OF PAN TANG, your reaction and support of the EP 'Back & Beyond' as well as the atmosphere you have created at the live shows have enabled the management team to really build the profile of the band. You have done so much without been asked it really is appreciated."
"There is a lot still to be concluded in 2007 which include a short tour of Italy in early April, then returning back to the UK for further shows."
"The forthcoming album, 'Animal Instinct', is almost complete and it's a cracker, quality hard rock with TYGERS riffs and hooks. There are some additional guitar parts to put down but we are definately on track for an April 2008 release date. At the moment it will again be an Internet-only release although we have had interest from record companies and distributors but negiotiation is still ongoing and far from complete. Mixing will be carried out again by Ben Matthews of THUNDER who did such a superb job on the EP." More...
Augury Begin Recording New Album
Canadian progressive death metallers AUGURY have entered the studio to begin recording their second album for a tentative spring 2008 release. The follow-up to 2004's "Concealed" will feature original drummer Etienne Gallo.
Commented the band: "We are currently in the studio to record the drum parts with Yannick St-Amand in his northern domain. Once the drums are done, we will head back to Montreal where the remaining instruments will be recorded with Christian Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY).
"Despite the unexpected hazards that plague most metal recordings, we are confident to achieve the recording by summertime, even before if fate's on our side. Yannick will do the final mixing and we expect the new album to be released by fall 2008.
"We also added a little Christmas gift on our MySpace page: Our new song 'Faith Puppeteers', from last year's promo, is now available for you listening enjoyment. Both this song and 'Skyless' will be re-recorded to be featured on our next album." More...
Rapture Part Ways With Singer
Finnish atmospheric doom/death metallers RAPTURE have announced the departure of vocalist Henri "HV" Villberg.
"I have decided to part ways with the band and give my full attention to other projects I feel more close to me," Villberg said in a statement "There is plenty of reasons (I leave unmentioned) to end up to this decision but for you to know our ways separated in good terms. I wish the band good luck, the very best for the future. Create more these amazing albums!"
RAPTURE's third album, "Silent Stage", was released in 2005 via Spikefarm Records. More...
Therapy? Issue Christmas Update
Ireland's THERAPY? has issued the following update:
"Just one last missive of 2007 before we all get stuck into the orgy of turkey and tinsel that is Xmas. Looking back at the year, it has to be said to an outsider that it may have seemed a quiet year for Therapy? but our perception of 2007 is one of a very productive year. Release-wise we had the web gig and the BBC Sessions download/CD to keep the rock ticking over and we did some killer shows from to Toronto to Moscow with a few cool stops in-between (Indian Ocean anyone)."
"If we didn't play in your locale in 2007 it ain't cause we don't love ya but due to some reasons both intentional and practical. The intentional side of things was to keep out of a few areas we'd played a lot over the past five years, a way to give your ears and wallets a rest if you will (rest assured we'll be back as soon as the new album is done). The upshot of this was that we managed to get out to some places we'd neglected in the past and even dip our toes into some brand new territories." More...
Daylight Dies Post New Studio Video Online
Raleigh-based metallers DAYLIGHT DIES have issued the following update:
"Progress continues to be brisk in our recording of Lost To The Living. The drums, acoustic guitars and rhythm guitars are now completely done. Everyone is taking a short break for the holidays and will be ready to take on the layers of lead, clean and solo guitars in the start of the new year. We've posted another short video and a few pictures from us fooling around in the studio the past couple weeks."
"Tour dates continue to trickle in for our May/June 2008 tour with CANDLEMASS. Dates in San Francisco and Houston are now added with more to follow. Advanced tickets can be purchased here." More...
Guns N' Roses' Bumblefoot Issues Tour Blog
GUNS N' ROSES site NewGNR.com has issued the following from Ron Thal aka Bumblefoot:
"Heey!
"Just wanted to wish y'all Happy Holidays and say *THANK YOU* for everything."
"Last year during the US/Canada shows, I made a little tourblog. It's the Holidays, I'm in a sharing mood, here ya go."
"It may not be what ya wanted for Christmas (uh, ya think??) but it's still better than a dancing elf with your fucking face on it." More...
Unleashed Complete Pre-Production of New Album
Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED have posted the following update:
“The result of the pre-production of the new album is very satisfying and we will enter the studio early January to record our 9th full length album. Title, release date and such will be posted on the website soon. The new UNLEASHED album will continue in the same victorious spirit as our previous album Midvinterblot.”
The Monolith Deathcult Post Two New Songs Online
Dutch death metallers THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have posted two songs from their forthcoming album, "Triumvirate", on their MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Wrath Of The Ba'ath" and "Deus Ex Machina" at this location.
Due on February 15, 2008 via Twilight-Vertrieb, "Triumvirate" was recorded at Ground Zero studio with producer Pascal Altena. Mixing and mastering duties were handled by Guido Aalbers.
"Triumvirate" track listing:
01. Deus Ex Machina
02. Wrath Of The Ba'ath
03. Demigod
04. Kindertodeslied
05. M.M.F.D.
06. I Spew Thee Out Of My Mouth
07. Master Of The Bryansk Forest
08. Den Ensomme Nordens Dronning More...
Six Feet Under Begin Writing New Material
Florida-based death metallerss SIX FEET UNDER have issued the following update:
"We would like to wish all of our fans a happy holidays and a prosperous New Year for 2008! We would also like to thank all of you for making 2007 such a great year for SIX FEET UNDER. Also, a big thanks to all of our European fans for their dedication and support for making our headline appearances on the Metalfest tour such a huge success! It was one of the most memorable tours we have been involved with. A very big thank you goes out to Rock The Nation for putting the tour together and doing a kick-ass job promoting the tour, and to all the opening acts, FINNTROLL, BELPHEGOR and NILE. We had a great time and we will see all of you European SFU fans again real soon!"
"On another note, we will be heading into the rehearsal space in a couple of weeks to begin writing the follow-up to our 2007 release 'Commandment'. We are really looking forward to getting started on some new material and entering the studio. A late 2008 release date is slated. More info on that to come..."
Nashville Pussy Announce Tour Dates
Atlanta's NASHVILLE PUSSY has lined up the following dates:
With REVEREND HORTON HEAT, HANK III, ASSJACK:
Dec. 26 - Fillmore - San Francisco, California
Dec. 27 - Wiltern Theatre - Los Angeles, California
Dec. 28 - Grove Of Anaheim - Anaheim, California
Dec. 29 - House Of Blues - Mandalay Bay Hotel - Las Vegas, Nevada
Dec. 30 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, Arizona
Dec. 31 - House Of Blues - San Diego, California
With REVEREND HORTON HEAT:
Jan. 02 - Abbey Theatre - Durango, Colorado
Jan. 03 - Mesa Theater & Club - Grand Junction, Colorado
Jan. 04 - Belly Up - Aspen, Colorado
Jan. 05 - Belly Up - Aspen, Colorado
Jan. 06 - Sandbar - Vail, Colorado
Jan. 07 - Sandbar - Vail, Colorado
Jan. 09 - The Calypso - Crested Butte, Colorado
Jan. 10 - Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jan. 11 - Fox Theatre - Boulder, Colorado
Jan. 12 - Aggie Theatre - Ft. Collins, Colorado
Jan. 13 - Bluebird - Denver, Colorado
Jan. 15 - Snorty Horse Saloon - Springfield, Missouri
Jan. 16 - Sokol Auditorium / Underground - Omaha, Nebraska
Jan. 17 - Granada Theater - Lawrence, Kansas
Jan. 18 - Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jan. 19 - Granada Theater - Dallas, Texas
Jan. 20 - Emo's - Austin, Texas
Apr. 17 - Blue Note - Columbia, Missouri
Apr. 18 - Metro/Smart Bar - Chicago, Illinois
Apr. 19 - The Rave Eagles Club - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Apr. 20 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr. 21 - Majestic Theatre - Madison, Wisconsin
Apr. 24 - The Vogue - Indianapolis, Indiana
Apr. 25 - Southgate House - Newport, Kentucky
Apr. 26 - Majestic Theatre - Detroit, Michigan
Apr. 27 - House Of Blues - Cleveland, Ohio
Apr. 29 - The Mod Club Theatre - Toronto, Ontario
Apr. 30 - The Mod Club Theatre - Toronto, Ontario More...
Zakk Wylde Schedules Toronto Signing Session
OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde will take part in a signing session at Long & McQuade (925 Bloor Street West) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Sunday, January 20 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Please note that wristbands will be limited to the first 150 people in line. The event is free of charge.
For more information, call (416) 588-7886.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY announced in June that it had parted ways with Roadrunner Records.
The group's sole release through Roadrunner was last year's "Shot to Hell" album.
"Shot to Hell" sold just under 32,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release last September — less than the 45,000 copies shifted by BLS's "Mafia" (Artemis) back in March 2005 — to land at position No. 21 on The Billboard 200 chart.
Soilwork Announce Australian Dates
Swedish metallers SOILWORK will embark on an Australian headlining tour in May 2008. Confirmed dates are as follows:
May 13 - The Arena, Brisbane
May 14 - The Manning Bar, Sydney
May 15 - Hi Fi, Melbourne
May 17 - Night Train, Adelaide
May 18 - Metro Fremante, Perth
Stormwarrior Announce Live Appearance
German band STORMWARRIOR has been officially added to the lineup of the After X-mas Metal Blast 2007 at Halle Gartlage, Osnabrück, Germany with RAGE and SODOM.
Stormwarrior recently signed to Dockyard 1 and are currently busy finishing their third studio album Heading Northe. The album is being recorded in their own Thunderhall Studios. Mixing is handled together with Piet Sielck (SAVAGE CIRCUS, IRON SAVIOR) and mastered by Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, HAMMERFALL, PRETTY MAIDS) at Jailhouse Studios in Denmark. Heading Northe is scheduled for a February 2008 release.
Belphegor Issue European Tour Retrospective
Austrian black metallers BELPHEGOR check in with the following message:
"The band just got back home from the Metalfest tour, which without doubt was the most successful European trek so far. This brutal trip was a triumph for Belphegor in all senses."
"Playing in front of packed venues was a perfect ending for the successful year 2007."
"Belphegor would like to thank all European fans for showing up early to the shows, the great response and sharing a great time with us. Thank you!!!" More...
Vanishing Point To Support Helloween In Australia
Australian prog-metallers VANISHING POINT will support HELLOWEEN on their first Australian tour in February 2008.
Vanishing Point earlier this year released their new album The Fourth Season on Dockyard 1.
Nadja Schedule In-Store Live Appearance
Canadian experimental/noise duo NADJA have launched an official MySpace page here.
In other news, Profound Lore Records are gearing up for the January 29th release of Nadja's 2005 album Bliss Torn From Emptiness. The album will be available a few weeks before the official release date at ProfoundLoreRecords.com.
Nadja have also scheduled a free live performance, in accordance with the release of Bliss Torn From Emptiness, at Toronto, Ontario record store Sonic Boom on February 9th. Sonic Boom is located at 512 Bloor Street West.
Hatred Reveal New Album Track Listing and Artwork
Dutch death metallers HATRED will release their new album, "Blasphemous Deliverance", in January 2008 through Deity Down Records. According to a press release, "Musically, HATRED underwent a meta(L)morphosis. 'Blasphemous Deliverance' brings a perfectly balanced mix of all the good things that the death metal genre has to offer."
"Blasphemous Deliverance" track listing:
01. Christian
02. Religion = War
03. The Atheist
04. Involution
05. Beholder of Hate
06. Transition [instrumental]
07. Enslaved By A Living Deity
08. Blessed By Possession
09. Reflected In Dead Eyes
10. Blasphemous Deliverance
Check out the cover artwork at this location. More...
Hate Squad Announce New Album Title
German thrash/hardcore metal band HATE SQUAD has set "Degüello Wartunes" as the title of its fifth album, due in February via Dockyard 1. The CD was recorded at Rape Of Harmonies Studios (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, MAROON, NARZISS) in Triptis, Germany and will feature guest appearances by HEAVEN SHALL BURN's Marcus Bischoff and MAINTAIN's Timo Böhling.
HATE SQUAD's fourth album, "H8 for the Masses" came out in 2004 via Swellcreek Records. The CD was recorded at Horus Sound Studio (KREATOR, PARADISE LOST, GUANO APES) with producer Herman Frank (ACCEPT, VICTORY).
HATE SQUAD is:
Burkhard Schmitt (Vocals)
Mark Künnemann (Guitars)
Helge Dolgener (Drums)
Bauke De Groot (Bass)
Martin Blankenburg (Guitars)
For more information, visit their Myspace page.
Demiurg Post New Song Online
DEMIURG — the Sweden-based band featuring Rogga Johansson (RIBSPREADER, PAGANIZER) on vocals and guitars, Johan Berglund (THIS HAVEN) on bass, Pär Johansson (SATARIEL) on clean vocals, Ed Warby (GOREFEST, AYREON, HAIL OF BULLETS) on drums and Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, BLOODBATH) on lead guitar and keyboards — has posted another new song, entitled "The Trror Before Sleep", on its MySpace page. The track comes off the group's sophomore album, "The Hate Chamber", due on January 25, 2008 via Holland's Mascot Records.
DEMIURG's debut CD, "Breath of the Demiurg", came out in February 2007 via Mascot.
Iron Maiden Announce Switzerland Date
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN will perform at the St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland on Thursday, August 14 as part of their Somewhere Back In Time World Tour 2008.
Commented bassist Steve Harris: "We've always been regular visitors to Switzerland on just about every tour since our first journeys abroad in the early eighties so we have a lot of friends there and it will be great to see them again on this spectacular tour. Although this time is a little different as we're going to being playing up in Basel in the north which we haven't visited a long time."
Tickets go on sale to the public Monday, December 28 at 10 a.m. (GMT) but members of the IRON MAIDEN fan club will get special and exclusive first access to purchase tickets from Wednesday, December 26. More...
Evidence One Reflects On Saxon Tour
German metallers EVIDENCE ONE have posted this message on their official website:
"Hi Rockheadz,
Safely, exhausted, but satisfied we got back from our trip with the mighty SAXON! All we can say, is thank you! Thank you to our crew Franky, Seegi, Mike and Gerassi; to our ever-patient driver Norman; to SAXON and their crew; to ICS for giving us the opportunity to present our sound to new people once again; simply to every local involved in making this the most remarkable and unstressful tour, we've ever had. And finally: To YOU! All you crazy bastards rocking, sweating and banging with us in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Belgium and the Czech Republic! Thanx so much!!! And by the way: We'll be back!!!
Yours,
Hutch, Schimmi, Bernd, Barish and Lizard
P.S. If you got any pix of our shows, no matter what quality they might be of, please send them to over via e-mail.
P.P.S. Merry X-mas everyone and happy and rocking 2008!"
Circus Diablo Frontman Checks In
CIRCUS DIABLO frontman Billy Morrison has posted this message on his official website:
"This is just a quickie to check in and wish everyone who has participated in this blog over the last year a HUGE HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a wonderful New Year. A few days ago, we had no plans and were sitting around in LA wondering what we should do for Christmas. Sometimes it's Scuba. This year it ended up being skiing!! We literally threw a bunch of stuff into some bags and headed up to Lake Arrowhead. The view from the room below was absolutely stunning and it just happens to be 25 miles from Big Bear, and some fun in the snow. Yesterday I went up Snow Summit and spent the afternoon skiing by myself. I actually did a couple of runs with the video camera, so trust me when I say I have a fun V-Blog coming soon!
It's one of the joys of living in SoCal - you can take a two hour drive into the snow, and then another hour drive and you are in 100 degree heat in the desert!! I am sure we will end up down there after Xmas - seems a shame not to hit our usual favorites...the spa and the steakhouse! Whatever happens, this year is a low key, low stress effort. Xmas day will be spent here in the hotel, and I can't think of a better way to avoid all the hassle and enjoy someone else's decorations/tree/red hat!!! Well, maybe at 70 feet beneath the ocean in a far away Polynesian ocean but that's another year.
Not the most glamorous hairstyle on the slopes, Mr. Morrison!! I have to admit that I am OG when it comes to snow - I have boarded a few times, but prefer skiing.... and it was nice to get some practice in before... Sundance Film Festival - is headed our way, and I will be found at the T-Mobile diner in Park City on Saturday, January 19, DJ'ing with Donovan. And other than that, I am DONE with thinking about work until after the New Year. It's been a fantastic '07 for me, with the whole CIRCUS DIABLO album release, a couple of nice enjoyable CAMP FREDDY outings, the emergence of the whole DJ thing for me (which I TOTALLY enjoy....not the best at it, but I love music, so who cares) and a couple of movies under my belt. I couldn't wish for more."
Battlelore Keyboardist Checks In
BATTLELORE keyboardist Maria has issued the following update:
"Battlelore would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! We want to thank all our fans, families and friends for the past year and hope you’ll stick around in the future as well ;) Thanks especially to our tour crew of 2007; Tommi 'moshing rasta' Lintunen, Eetu 'jeesusteippi' Keränen, Toni 'camera-buses-special forces SG1' Salminen and Mikko 'these eyes can kill' Järvenpää; our sound hero Tommi Vaittinen and light specialist Kalle Rantala - you guys rock!
There’ll be quite a lot to look forward to next year: the fifth and probably the greatest Battlelore album so far will see the light of day, there will be some gigs in Finland and some other countries. Things are looking good! Hopefully we’ll see you all on our future gigs.
So thank you all and enjoy the holidays!
'No need to worry the future, let’s live the moment… …Tonight we’ll celebrate!' Drinks and ladies all around, right?!"
- Maria and the whole B’lore crew
As previously reported, Battlelore's 2008 live schedule is currently as follows:
January
25 - Helsinki, Finland - Nosturi
26 - Turku, Finland - Klubi
February
23 - Swansea, Wales - Sin City Club
March
28 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Ragnarök Festival
Wolverine Are In Writing Mode
Drummer Marcus Losbjer of the Swedish metallers WOLVERINE has issued the following update:
"A couple of weekends ago I went down to Stockholm to continue writing songs for the next album. Me, Per [Henriksson, keyboards] and Thomas [Jansson, bass] gathered in a small rehearsal room in Nacka. I must say it was a kind of new experience for us all, writing songs with only keys, bass and drums. In the end we came up with quite a few new interesting ideas and we feel that we're really getting closer completing the basic tracks for the album."
"Generally, the way the songwriting process goes at the moment, is me and Per recording and sending ideas to eachother at home. This way of songwriting is much more now that it was for the 'Still' album, and with Per, as a new member of the band, writing songs works very well. It sends a new fresh and different vibe to it all, I really think you'll notice that!" More...
Demonical Part Ways With Vocalist
Sweden's DEMONICAL have parted ways with vocalist Ludvig Engellau. They have issued the following statement:
"We have parted ways with vocalist Ludvig Engellau due to musical and personal reasons. We want to thank Ludvig for his effort and wish him the best for the future."
"Demonical will continue on the marked out path with the help of a session vocalist so all booked and projected shows are going to happen as agreed. A new full time vocalist will be announced during the first quarter of 2008."
"-Martin & Demonical" More...
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