Metal News for July 11, 2006
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17 news articles posted on this day.
Alice Cooper Guests On This Week's "Monk"
Rocker Alice Cooper is set to play himself as a murder suspect in this week's (July 14) episode of quirky USA network detective drama "Monk". You can view a brief trailer for the episode, dubbed "Mr. Monk and the Garbage Strike", at this location.
Speaking to NWITimes.com about his appearance on the show, Cooper recently said, "I won't tell you anything about it so as not to ruin the story, but I'm a suspect in it and it is a very funny episode."
"Monk" airs Friday nights at 9:00 p.m. EST.
She Killed Poetry Signs w/ Imagine It Records
Dallas, TX metal/hardcore band She Killed Poetry has officially signed with Imagine It Records. The band recently finished recording their Imagine It debut CD, entitled "Shut Out The Silence," at Inidan Trail Recording Studio with Alex Gerst. The album will hit the streets on August 22nd. In the interim, you can hear a track from the effort here.
In related news, She Killed Poetry will hit the road with Dryline in September.
Susperia, Red Harvest, Grimfist, Slit UK Tour
Susperia, Red Harvest, Grimfist, and Slit will tour the UK together briefly in October. Here are the tour dates:
10/12 Nottingham @ Rock City
10/13 London @ Camden Underworld
10/14 Bradford @ Rio
10/15 Glasgow @ Cathouse
10/16 Dudley @ JB's
Wednesday 13's "Fang Bang" Track Listing Revealed
WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has finalized the track listing for his sophomore solo album, "Fang Bang", due on September 12 via Restless Records/Rykodisc. The follow-up to 2005's "Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying and the Dead" was mixed by Bob Marlette, who has previously worked with such artists as BLACK SABBATH, ALICE COOPER and KISS.
Here is the "Fang Bang" track listing:
01. Morgue Than Words
02. American Werewolves In London
03. My Homesweet Homicide
04. Faith In The Devil
05. Happily Ever Cadaver
06. Curse Of Me
07. Haddonfield
08. Too Much Blood
09. Till Death Do Us Party
10. Buried With Children
11. Kill You Before You Kill Me
12. Die Sci Fi
13. Burn The Flames (ROKY ERICKSON cover) (bonus)
The European version of the album will contain a different bonus cut: a cover of MOTÖRHEAD's "R.A.M.O.N.E.S." The Japanese edition will feature the same track listing as the European CD, along with an extra bonus song: "Good Day To Die".
WEDNESDAY 13's "Till Death Do Us Party" U.S. tour dates: More...
Strife Plan DVD and Documentary
Los Angeles metal band Strife will be a releasing a live DVD and documentary soon. The live footage was filmed at the Troubadour last February, and features a full set, 24 track audio, and 5 camera angles. The show was performed by the original members of STRIFE and the documentary will include a history of the band, in depth interviews with all original members, never before seen footage, and more. Extras will also include tour footage from around the world and misc. show footage. "The live video is by far BETTER than anything I have ever seen. We are really excited for this release" comments Andrew.
You can check out a preview posted on the band's MySpace page.
Dominus Praelii Plan Reissue Of Second Album
Brazilian traditional heavy metal band Dominus Praelii is working in a new edition of their second full length, "Bastards & Killers" and signed with Marquee Records to release it in slipcase CD since the first copies released by Megahard Records are sold out. The new edition should be released by the end of July.
Dominus Praelii is making an extensive tour which should pass through 50 cities of South American countries including Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile. If the tour reaches such number it may be featured in Guinness Book of Records as the most extensive tour made by a rock band in South America.
Recently the band put some mp3s of the new album for download in their MySpace page.
The announced dates of the first part of the tour are as follows: More...
Against The Plagues Post Music Online
AGAINST THE PLAGUES, the new metal band featuring Adrian Adamus (FOREST OF IMPALED, CORPHAGY) on guitar, Varyen (DAMNATION, FOREST OF IMPALED) on drums and Wojtek Lisicki (LOST HORIZON, LUCIFERION) on lead guitar/vocals, have launched their official web site at www.againsttheplagues.com.
Commented the group: "The demonstrational tracks and lyrics available in the 'Music' [and] 'Lyrics' sections on our site are legitimate guides to what the album's going to be about. Palpable aggressiveness, but also lots of melodies, different metal styles, many atmospheric and rhythmic changes make the material a collage of emotions and a breath of fresh air among the stench of modern colorless and monotonous releases."
AGAINST THE PLAGUES is described in a press release as a "power act of blasting musical and ideological expression, presented in different extreme metal styles." Additional musicians include Logan Perez on lead vocals and Martin Widel on keyboards.
Slayer Post More Footage From the Studio Online
Previously unseen footage of SLAYER in the studio recording the vocals for their upcoming album, "Christ Illusion", has been made available at the Warner Bros. web site:
Quicktime: 200k, 450k, 700k
Windows Media: 220k, 300k, 450k, 700k
"Christ Illusion" is SLAYER's first new studio album since 2001, and the first recorded by the band's original line-up — Kerry King (guitar); Tom Araya (bass, vocals); Jeff Hanneman (guitars); Dave Lombardo (drums) — since 1990's "Seasons In The Abyss". "Christ Illusion" was produced by Josh Abraham and executive-produced by Rick Rubin.
"Christ Illusion" is scheduled for release on August 8, 2006 via American Recordings/Warner Bros. Records.
Black Stone Cherry Announce Tour Dates w/ Staind
While still in the midst of touring with Buckcherry, southern heavy-rockers Black Stone Cherry recently announced a North American tour in support of Staind this September. Black Stone Cherry will be playing material from their self-titled debut, Black Stone Cherry, (out July 18th) including the single "Lonely Train," which has been acclaimed for its raw, riff-heavy feel and has gained momentum moving from #21 to #16 on the active rock chart last week. Additionally the single was chosen by the WWE to be the official theme song for their upcoming Pay Per View "Great American Bash" (3 hours of wrestling on Sunday July 23rd, live from Indianapolis). Promotional spots featuring "Lonely Train" for the Bash will start to air this weekend.
Black Stone Cherry are signed to Roadrunner Records through a joint venture with In De Goot Recordings, an offshoot of the management firm run by rock music industry veteran Bill McGathy that represents Shinedown, Theory of a Deadman, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd and others.
To get a glimpse of Black Stone Cherry and what life is like in Edmonton, KY, check out this video.
You can also watch the video for the first single "Lonely Train" here
The current list of Black Stone Cherry tour dates is as follows: More...
Strapping Young Lad Guitarist Checks In
Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD are currently on the road in North America as part of the second-stage lineup at this year's Ozzfest. The band's guitarist, Jed Simon, has checked in with the following update:
"Well, here we are, July 11th my friends!! 'The New Black' [the new STRAPPING YOUNG LAD album] is all yours as of today!! Get out there and show your love for the LAD. Fuck yes!!!!!!
"Ah, sweet summertime... For us so far this year it's been nuts... Here we are rocking the Ozzfest tour... The shows are great, the fan support is amazing... All that shit... It's just kinda weird adjusting to morning metal, haha!
"Wondering what it's like? Heres the drill...
1. Arrive at Ozzfest site, generally around 7AM
2. Very tired crew get the fuck up and get the gear out of the trailer and set up for stage call.
3. Very confused and somewhat cranky band gets up around 9.
4. Band wanders around...not really sure why they are up.
5. Crew tells band to get the fuck on stage...band laughs, crew swears, band pouts, crew laughs, band plays...
6. Band hits stage and is suprised that there are always lots of people already in attendance...20 minutes of molten, chaotic metal ensues, and everyone is happy.
7. Band leaves stage, crew packs gear and trailer...and then it's usually around 11AM...
8. Nobody knows what to do next...it's only 11AM!!
"So, there you have the morning drill...
"The afternoon drill is a little different... It's a little hard to stay busy out here, but everyone has their own way of passing the timemovie watching, PSP playing, guitar playing, reading, eating, and without fail...drinking. Not that we drink to excess every day, but there are a few beverages that go around generally after a show, or during the course of the afternoon. Devin enjoys a little red wine, Byron likes whatever he feels like, Jed always loves his Stoli and tonic, and Gene doesn't drink, so he is a good lad and drinks plenty of water! The guys all have a lot of friends on the road too, so when people come to visit, it's cool to catch up with some road buds.
"There are a lot of great bands on the tour...we are particularly fond of LACUNA COIL, FULL BLOWN CHAOS, THE RED CHORD, BLEEDING THROUGH, and A LIFE ONCE LOST. They have been an absolute pleasure to watch!
"We have met some great new merchandise people along the way so far, and they have hooked us up with some smokin merch...Draven shoes, Black Flys sunglasses, Logitech, The Jagermeister family (dangerous, haha!)... great stuff from great people.
"In San Francisco and L.A., a lot of our endorsers came out to see us and their other bands too...Mesa/Boogie, ESP, EMG, Sabian...we look forward to meeting more as we head east...GHS/Rocktron, BBE Sound, InTune GP, Guitarforce...we thank them all for their continued support.
"Gene's family was out in force in San Diego. It's always a pleasure to have metal's First Family out to visit...they make us all feel like a part of their family, and they are just good people. We love 'em.
"Devin and Jed been doing some recent interviews together, and it turns out that they quite enjoy each other's company when doing what sometimes can be rather tedious... they're cracking jokes and making the interview process just a little more fun...which usually means a fun interview for the reader as well. Good times!
"Yesterday we were in El Paso, Texas, as part of a day off/travel day doing some shopping, some of the guys went to a movie, eating...whatever, while our driver got some much-needed sleep. It was 119 degrees out there yesterday, or in Canada, 49 degrees Celsius. That's HOT!!! Holy crap! Batman never been in heat like that, although with humidity in the Southeast, and similar regions, it's more brutal. Sometimes humidity is a killer. Blech."
Oath To Vanquish Complete Debut Album
Lebanese extreme metallers, OATH TO VANQUISH have now completed their debut album, "Applied Schizophrenic Science," due on July 25 via Grindethic Records. The album cover artwork has been posted online here.
"Applied Schizophrenic Science" was mixed and mastered by Colin Davis (VILE) at Imperial Mastering. The track listing is as follows:
01. Pear of Anguish
02. Dearly Beheaded
03. Funeral in F Sharp
04. Executive Onslaught (MP3 link: http://www.grindethic.co.uk/mp3s/Oath_To_Vanquish.mp3 ) 05. Toxic Bowel Manoeuvre
06. Sulphuric Semen
07. Symptoms of Accrued Transgression
08. Sorrow in Adornment
09. Coat-hanger Massacre
The band will also be featured on the upcoming Grindethic Damn & Blast Vol.2 compilation (full track listing available here).
In other news, OATH TO VANQUISH have been confirmed to take part in a series of shows this summer, including the Images of the Middle East Festival taking place across Denmark later this summer. Dates so far (more to be confirmed soon):
Middle East Rock Bash Festival
Aug. 18 – Beirut, LBN @ Murr Stadium Dora (w/CENOTAPH)
Images of the Middle East Festival
Aug. 30 – Copenhagen, DEN @ Ungdomshuset (w/SYGDOM, STALK OF DEATH)
Aug. 31 – Roskilde, DEN @ Gimle
Sep. 01 – Odense, DEN @ Badstuen (w/NAYLED, CODEX)
OATH TO VANQUISH have been described as "regurgitating a vicious, bone-crushing and twisted concoction of brutaldeath garnished with gore/grind, whilst somehow managing to blend in an evil melodic tinge, all added for good measure."
Fall of Serenity Have New Track Available Online
German death metallers FALL OF SERENITY have uploaded another song from their new album, Bloodred Salvation (Lifeforce Records).
The track, 'Raise Your Remorse', features Leif Jensen (DEW SCENTED) on second vocals. Check it out at this location.
As previously reported, Lifeforce Records released the band's debut, Bloodred Salvation. on May 12th in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and on May 15th in the rest of Europe. The album was released in the U.S. on June 27th.
Against Nature Release New Seven-Inch Single
The Church Within Records has released a seven-inch vinyl single by AGAINST NATURE, the band featuring former members of the Maryland-based doom metal act REVELATION (guitarist/vocalist John Brenner, drummer Steve Branagan and bassist Bert Hall, Jr.). The single contains the songs "Pluperfect" (a new song unavailable elsewhere) and "Confusion" (a new version of an old, unrecorded REVELATION song). Go to this location for more details.
AGAINST NATURE recently released their third recording, "Safe Dissonance", on their own Bland Hand Records. The band is scheduled to play the Stoner Hands of Doom VII festival in Mesa, AZ in September 2006.
Nightrage Seek Drummer and Lead Guitarist
Swedish/Greek melodic death metal outfit NIGHTRAGE is officially looking for a drummer and a lead/rhythm guitarist to complete the group's current lineup. "We want guys that they are dedicated musicians and focus to be in the band for real," stated Marios Ilipoulos, NIGHTRAGE guitarist/songwriter. "We want musicians from Sweden so that makes things easier for everybody. I hope you guys understand that we don't have any problems with drummers and guitarists from abroad it's just that we want to be a rehearsing band again.
"If you think that you have what it takes send a presentation, photo and a taste mp3/video of your drum/guitar playing at: marili(at)nightrage(dot)com."
NIGHTRAGE, who recently inked a deal with Lifeforce Records, was originally formed in Greece back in the year 2000 by Iliopoulos (formerly of EXHUMATION, who released three high-quality death metal albums, all produced in Sweden) and his friend Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, FIREWIND, MYSTIC PROPHECY). NIGHTRAGE released two albums on Century Media Records, "Sweet Vengeance" (2003) and "Descent Into Chaos" (2005), before they parted ways with vocalist Tomas Lindberg (AT THE GATES, DISFEAR, THE CROWN) and Jimmie Strimell joined the band on vocal duties.
Salem Post New Song Online
Israeli death metallers SALEM are currently in the recording studio working on the follow-up to 2005's "Strings Attached". The new release, which will be a double album, will include a 27-minute piece entitled "Once Upon a Lifetime Parts I - V". Part 1 of the track is available for listening at the band's official MySpace profile. Part 2 will follow shortly.
SALEM's latest album, "Strings Attached", was released in Israel in June 2005. The CD contains songs from the band's past repertoire and one brand new song, all re-arranged and performed with one of the most respected all-girl string quartets in Israel. Also featured on the CD are a remake of the SALEM classic "Old Wounds", featuring guest appearances by the lead vocalists of ETERNAL GRAY, ARALLU, BARTHOLOMEUS NIGHT, MOONSKIN, LEHAVOTH, MATRICIDE, SPAWN OF EVIL, SOLITARY and HANGMAN.
Neuraxis Cancel US Tour Plans
Montreal metallers NEURAXIS have posted the following message at their official MySpace page:
"Attention to all the promoters, bands and fans: earlier this year, Neuraxis had agreed to take part in a US tour alongside BENEATH THE MASSACRE and VICTIMAS which was to take place for late July/early August. In late June it was decided that we had to cancel our participation on this tour. We had advised the tour promoter of our decision. There was several reasons we could not do this tour:
With a month to go before the tour was to start, we had only received half of the confirmed dates. We felt this was not enough time to properly promote and spread the word about this tour.
Neuraxis did not have work permits to enter the US to tour. This would mean we would have to attempt to pass through with a false reason. Neuraxis has done this before in the past and it is a very stressful situation because the US border is very strict and its always a 50/50 chance we could be denied, add to that if we are caught lying we could be permanently banned from entering the US (including our vehicle). More...
Dark New Day To Premier New Video
Dark new Day, featuring Clint Lowery (ex-SEVENDUST) on guitar, Brett Hestla (ex-CREED, VIRGOS MERLOT) on vocals, Will Hunt (ex-SKRAPE, TOMMY LEE) on drums, Clint's brother Corey Lowery (ex-STEREOMUD, STUCK MOJO) on bass, and Troy McLawhorn (ex-DOUBLE DRIVE) on guitar, will premier the video for "Follow the Sun Down" at Rehearsals.com on July 13th. The band will also be featured in an ABC World News Tonight segment this Sunday, July 16th. Check your local listings for times.
An acoustic EP entitled 'Black Porch' will arrive in stores later this summer. The disc will include two brand new songs in addition to two tracks from the band's 2005 debut album, "Twelve Year Silence."
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