Metal News for December 3, 2002
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18 news articles posted on this day.
Martyr AD Searching for Drummer
Minneapolis metalcore outfit Martyr AD is once again looking for a drummer. No word yet on why Chris Drake, who joined the band in June, is no longer with the group. In any case, candidates must be professional, familiar with the material, have solid equipment, and be willing to relocate to Minneapolis. Email the band here for more information, but be ready to submit a demo of your playing.
Omen gets Black to Basics
Omen, featuring original guitarist/songwriter Kenny Powell, recently completed recording their new album, Eternal Black Dawn, due out in 2003 through a yet-to-be-determined label. The album is a return to the classic Omen sound heard on the Battle Cry and Warning Of Danger albums. A European tour in support of the new album is also expected for 2003.
In related news, Omen have inked a management deal with California based Jeff Keller Management. For additional info on the band, check out their website at www.omenlegion.com.
Headline News
Blind Guardian Explain Houston Cancellation
Blind Guardian's tour manager has issued a statement in an attempt to clarify the reasons behind the cancellation of the group's scheduled Houston show on Nov. 29 as part of their ongoing U.S. tour with Symphony X. It reads as follows:
"This is Roger Smith, the road manager for the Blind Guardian tour. The real reason for the show not happening is that Bobby, the Houston promoter, did not do his job. I tried to call, e-mail and even call his house. What really sucks is that I live in that city, and I wanted the show to happen..." More...
H.I.M. Plot 'Love Metal' Attack
Finland's H.I.M. have posted the following update on their official web site:
"In a band meeting a couple of hours ago we made a grand plan for the next year. We'll be concentrating on Europe for much of the year. The new album [tentatively titled 'Love Metal'] will be out in April, followed by major European festivals in the summer. A full-fledged European tour is planned for the autumn, and this time in more intimate surroundings. Large clubs or smaller venues, two or even three nights in a row in major cities.
"We're planning to shoot two new videos in December / January for the forthcoming album.
"The first one will be shot December 15-18 in Los Angeles with Bam Margera [of 'Jackass' fame] directing. It will be mostly a performance video shot in an old theatre or church, but there will also be a storyline along with the performance. Juliette Lewis is set to be the female person in the story.
"The second video will be done in the beginning of January in Finnish Lapland. Stefan Lindfors is directing and there will be lots of surprises, wild horses and savage Lappish wolves in the fairy-tale story. More...
Insania Set Release Date for 'Fantasy'
Swedish melodic metallers Insania will release their third album, Fantasy, on Feb. 3, 2003 through No Fashion Records in Europe. In related news, Insania frontman Ola Halén has lined up a two-night stint with his cover band at Pub Anchor in Stockholm on Dec. 13-14.
Hades Almight Drummer guests for Aeternus
Hades Almighty drummer Remi has recorded a guest appearance on the track "The Trident" on the upcoming Aeternus album, A Darker Monument, which is currently being laid down at Greighallen Studios with producer Pytten (Enslaved, Mork Gryning) for an early 2003 release through Nocturnal Art Productions. "This song has one steady rhythm," explained Aeternus on their official web site. "Before we went [into the] studio, [Aeternus drummer] Erik felt this could be for Remi and us to have him make drums on it. The result was awesome. Pounding drums, powerful as a battle hymn. We had to fucking re-arrange the microphones on Erik's drums as he hit too hard the first time he did the song."
Lullacry Set Album Title
Helsinki, Finland-based Lullacry have set Crucify My Heart as the title of their third full-length album — the band's first with new vocalist Tanja Lainio — which was recently completed with producer Mikko Karmila for a Feb. 17, 2003 release through Spinefarm Records.
A single, "Don't Touch The Flame", will precede the album on Jan. 13. It will feature the title track backed with the group's cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Head Like A Hole".
The Legion Find Record Deal
Swedish black metal outfit The Legion, featuring members of Marduk, has officially signed over to Deepsend Records. The label will release The Legion's debut MCD, Awakened Fury, Christmas 2002. The music is described as "nastiest black metal we’ve ever heard in the vein of Dark Funeral. Hyper-blasting insanity."
Sect of Execration sign with Deepsend
Texas' Sect Of Execration have officially signed to Deepsend Records.
"I know you've heard this a million times before, but these guys seriously give Devourment a legitimate run for their money," says the label. "Totally brutal slamy death metal in the way only Texas can bring it. We are truly excited to have these guys aboard the Deepsend family ship and in time you will be too."
Sect Of Execration's debut MCD Baptized Through Blasphemy on was just released TXDM Underground, originally Corpse Gristle Records.
Mincery Land Connell on Skins
Death metal merchants Mincery have finally filled the drum stool of ex-Dying Fetus drummer Kevin Talley with Eternal Suffering's Chad Connell.
"We were forced to get a different drummer to do session drums as we just weren’t in the position to shell out the kind of loot that Kevin Talley (Misery Index) was looking for to do this project," revealed Mincery. "Probably a good thing because we just received an email a couple months back stating that Kevin had quit extreme music forever."
Deicide Gets Support
Floridian veteran death metallers Deicide have revealed to England's Terrorizer Magazine that their new deal with Earache Records gives the band something their previous label, Roadrunner Records, didn't: support.
"We signed the contract on Halloween day. We picked a good day for it," explained frontman and bassist Glen Benton. "We signed for one record and we'll see how it goes. If everyone's happy, we'll sign for another. We need a label to provide us with promotion, a label that's glad to have us. It seems they wanna get all the extreme bands. They wanna support this shit and keep it goin'."
"We'd been talkin' to 'em for a while, man," Benton said to Terrorizer about how the deal was sealed. "We laid low for a little while and I talked to a lot of record companies, but Earache were the only ones to offer the deal that we wanted. We've been doin' this for years and we need a deal that's not all in the label's favor." More...
Red Harvest Nominated for Best Metal Act
Norwegian industrial metallers Red Harvest have been nominated as Best Metal Act at Alarmprisen 2003. Those who wish to vote for Red Harvest may do so at www.alarmweb.org, a Norwegian-language website that allows you to see where the band are at in the polls. To vote: click on Metal, scroll down to see Red Harvest, click on MER, a list appears on the right column with the candidates, click the radio button Red Harvest and finally click Stem!.
Other bands competing with Red Harvest for the Best Metal Act are: Satyricon, Immortal, Khold and Arcturus.
For those who don't know Alarmprisen is the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammy, which means metal is alive and well in Norway.
Godhead Get Back To Reality
Godhead, who released their last album (‘2000 Years Of Human Error’) on Marilyn Manson’s label Posthumous, have now signed a deal with Reality Entertainment/Sony. They are currently working on a new album with producer Warren Croyle.
The Kush Project Sign To Sony
The Kush Project, the band featuring members of Deftones, Fear Factory and Cypress Hill, have signed a deal with Sony. Expect their debut album to be released next year. The band are still working on songs.
Kreator Mix Live Album
Kreator will have their live album mixed by Andy Sneap later this month. The album, called ‘Live Kreation (Revisioned Glory)’, will be released by SPV early in 2003.
Headline News
International Noise Conspiracy Cancel UK Shows
Swedish band the (International) Noise Conspiracy have cancelled their planned UK shows, because singer Dennis Lyxzén has suffered a back injury.
System Of A Down Take A Break
System Of A Down are expected to take most of next year off, after a hectic and gruelling touring schedule over the past two years. The band, who’ve just released ‘Steal This Album’, won’t have any new music available until 2004.
Tatarean Desire Is Back
Tartarean Desire, the website that had a great number of reviews as well as links and news, is back at a new temporary(?) location. There are no new updates at the moment, but could be in the future.
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