Metal News for December 30, 2004
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15 news articles posted on this day.
Edenbridge Announce Lineup Changes
Edenbridge have split from Andreas Eibler on friendly terms. The decision was only music-wise from both sides. Apart from this Andreas wants to orientate himself differently for his future.
Martin Mayr will play the second guitar on the upcoming tour.
Frank Bindig is the new bass player of Edenbridge and had his debut on the last show in Zurich on October 1, 2004.
New Judas Priest Single Available For Download
Rob Halford/Judas Priest fan site www.robhalford.de has posted the radio version of "Revolution" for download at this location. "Revolution" is the first single off the forthcoming Judas Priest album "Angel of Retribution," which will be released on February 28 in Europe and March 1 in USA.
Eidolon Recording New Album
Eidolon/Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover has posted this update on Eidolon's official website:
Just thought I would drop a line here to wish all a great holiday season!!!! For obvious reasons (Glen and myself joining Megadeth) I havent posted much new info in regards to Eidolon, to which the news is basically the same - We are recording the new record, (Drum tracks were completed in October) though now it will be done in between Megadeth tours, etc. To be honest, it's really not much different than how we've always recorded our records - we have always done so in this fashion, so nothing different in this respect, really. Next in line for recording are Glens guitar tracks, which he is looking to complete before we head out on tour in late January, 2005. (If all goes well, that is) We are not going to rush this record, there is no reason to do so, really. We are hoping to have it released sometime in late 2005, so we'll see how that goes. I can assure you that this will be the best record we have made thus far - the material is very strong and diverse - something that we always strive for as musicians - to expand and grow, this is all that matters to us, really. I will get back to you when more musical matters develope!!!
Elvira Madigan Announce Cover Album Release Date
Elvira Madigan's Marcus H. Madigan also has this message for the fans:
Hi everyone. To round off this year it is highly appropriate to share what's going on. First, the long awaited - highly anticipated covers album "Angelis Deamonae - Wiccan Aftermath" will be released the 24th of January, but You can already pre-order signed copies of the CD directly from the www.elviramadigan.com site - which by the way is completely new (the site that is). If You haven't checked out this enormous database of info - be sure to do so, and I will surely become a very happy man indeed.
Secondly, well it's now been more than 18 months since the recording sessions for the upcoming original album began (in April 2003). Practically everything is put on tape except vocals and keyboards (and some additional smaller details) but things are coming together nicely. The things I have left to record are all rather critical stuff and will decide the overall feel of the whole piece so it will most likely take some time. The album will almost definitely be called "Regent Sie" though...
Since these sessions take up most of my time there are unfortunately not that much else to share "news wise". It might seem like nothing much has happened for some time in the Elvira Madigan realm but fact is the reality is much to the contrary and the engine has been (and is!) running on full throttle.
Hellfueled To Be Featured in Rock Hard Magazine
Watch out for Hellfueled's forthcoming January 2005 issue of Rock Hard Magazine Germany. The track "Let Me Out" will be on the bonus CD that goes with the magazine. There will be nearly 80.000 CDs printed.
Nodes Of Ranvier Finish Writing New Album
Nodes Of Ranvier have finished writing their new, untitled album. Pre-production will begin on January 1st, while actual recording commences on January 25th. The record will consist of nine songs and will be released through Facedown Records.
Century (ex-ArmsBendBack) Set To Release EP
Carson Slovak, who left ArmsBendBack seven months ago, now has a new hardcore/metal project called Century. You can check out some of their material here. Century will release their self-titled debut EP in early-2005. As for ArmsBendBack, all indications are that they've broken up, including their website which has disappeared..
One Dead Three Wounded Finish Three Tracks
One Dead Three Wounded have finished writing three new tracks. The band will subsequently record a demo, which they intend to shop to labels.
Motley Crue Reunion 'Kind Of Whack' Says Lee
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee doesn't sound too psyched about the band's reunion, calling it "totally awkward!" He told Blender magazine, "This whole thing's kind of whack. I'm not sure any of [the songs] are that great. To be honest, I don't even know why we're doing this interview." As for being back in the same room with frontman Vince Neil, who he got in a fistfight with six years ago, Lee admitted, "one thing I don't miss about Motley Crue is seeing Vince's bloated, disrespectful ass every day."
In related news, Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee were on the Fox News Channel to discuss their reunion tour and New Year's Eve gig on 'The Tonigth Show with Jay Leno'. You can watch the interview here.
Lacuna Coil's Scabbia Discusses Band's New Album
Lacuna Coil frontwoman Cristina Scabbia recently spoke to the web site of the group's official worldwide fan club, EmptySpiral.net, about the band's upcoming studio album and her work with Italian superstar Franco Battiato, among other topics.
Read the full article at EmptySpiral.net.
Spiritual Beggars To Release 'Demons' In Feb
Spiritual Beggars, who include Arch Enemy guitarist Mike Amott, are to release new lbum 'Demons' through the Toy Factory label in Japan at the end of February. So far, there's no news on label deals for the band in any other parts of the world.
Diamond Head To Open For Megadeth In UK
Veteran NWOBHM heroes Diamond Head are to open for Megadeth on their UK/Irish tour, the dates for which are: Dublin Ambassador February 1, Belfast Ulster Hall 2, Glasgow Academy 3, Birmingham Academy 4, Nottingham Rock City 5, Manchester Academy 7, London Astoria 8/9. This will be a chance for Diamond Head fans to see the band's new line-up, which includes vocalist Nick Tart.
Beautiful Creatures Plan 'Deuce' And DVD
Beautiful Creatures are to finally release their second album early next year. It's called 'Deuce' and has taken the band two years to complete. It's been mixed by Toby Wright. The Creatures are also working on a DVD called 'Sometimes Pretty Ain't Pretty At All'.
First Bands Confirmed For Fury Fest
The first batch of names has been announced for next year's Fury Fest, which happens from June 24-26 at Le Mans in France. Among those bands confirmed to appear are In Flames, Neurosis, Suicidal Tendencies, Mayhem and Behemoth.
Scum To Release "Gospels For The Sick" In 2005
Scum, the black metal band featuring Amen's Casey Chaos and former Emperor duo Samoth and Faust, are to release their debut album early in 2005. Expect it to be called 'Gospels For The Sick'.
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