Chevelle: 'Irreconcilable Differences' w/ Bassist

CHEVELLE have issued a statement officially confirming the departure of bassist Joe Loeffler. The band had previously posted a message on their web site claiming that Joe had decided to "take a break to be home with family" while they head out on the road with 30 SECONDS TO MARS and TAPROOT. In their latest statement, CHEVELLE write, "We've spent 10 great years building CHEVELLE, but irreconcilable differences have led to an unfortunate parting of ways between Joe and the band. CHEVELLE will return to the road for a string of summer shows, to be followed by writing sessions for a new album. Thanks to all of our fans, friends and family for their continued love and support. We look forward to seeing all of you on tour. Adds Joe Loeffler, 'This will be positive for me and my brothers. I'm looking forward to all of the new opportunities this will make available to me.'"

The statement is signed by Joe Loeffler, along with his brothers, CHEVELLE singer and guitarist Pete Loeffler and drummer Sam Loeffler.

Joe Loeffler lashed out at his brothers in a posting on the band's web site last week, saying, "I was fired, plain and simple; in fact, there wasn't even a discussion about it — they just dropped it on me."

CHEVELLE have recruited former FILTER guitarist Geno Lenardo to take over on bass for the band's tour, which began on Saturday (July 9).

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Shattered Realm Finish Recording New Album

Shattered Realm has been in the studio as of late recording a new album. The group has essentially finished tracking and will mix the effort tomorrow. The album, which hasn't yet been titled, was recorded at Landmine Sound and will feature artwork by Pete Salepas and Ian Rowan. The material will consist of twelve new songs in addition to a song from the group's first EP, which has been reworked and re-recorded. Lambgoat spoke with guitarist/vocalist Joe None this afternoon about the recording process:

"It's going awesome. We have been having the most fun of anytime we have ever been in the studio. There is a place down the street that has deep fried hot dogs, which I've never heard of. so basically this album is going to be powered by deep fried hotdogs. We had Jon Blake from On Broken Wings come down to do some guest vocals on a track and it's amazing. We also have our original singer Chris coming in. We wanted to do something seldom done; have our old singer appear on the new record. I think it's a cool idea and also shows everyone that we are still friends... kids always wonder what happens to ex-band members."

Look for the album to hit stores in November via Eulogy Recordings.

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Ill Nino Finalize New CD

Ill Nino have announced the track listing for their new album "One Nation Underground", here's how it's set to look:

01 - "This Is War"
02 - "My Resurrection"
03 - "What You Deserve"
04 - "La Liberacion Of Our Awakening"
05 - "Turns To Gray"
06 - "All I Ask For"
07 - "De La Vida"
08 - "Corazon Of Mine"
09 - "Everything Beautiful"
10 - "In This Moment"
11 - "My Pleasant Torture"
12 - "Violent Saint"
13 - "Red Rain"

The effort is slated for a September 27th release date through Roadrunner

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Fear Factory Finalize Track Listing For New Album

Fear Factory have now finalized the track listing for their new album "Transgression", here is how it looks:

01 - "540,000 Degrees Fahrenheit"
02 - "Transgression"
03 - "Spinal Compression"
04 - "Contagion"
05 - "Empty Vision"
06 - "Echo Of My Scream"
07 - "Supernova"
08 - "New Promise"
09 - "I Will Follow"
10 - "Millennium"
11 - "Moment Of Impact"

While it was previously announced that the overseas version of the album is set to feature bonus covers of Godflesh's "Anthem" and Killing Joke's "Millenium", North America will get a bonus track titled "Empire" if they purchase the outing from Best Buy. "Transgression" is on track for an August 23rd release date via Trillion Records/Liquid 8.

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Soulfly To Release Digipak

Soulfly's new album "Dark Ages" will see a bonus 3 panel digipak release overseas via Roadrunner on September 19th. Bonus tracks included on it are as follows:

16 - "Salmo-91"
17 - "Prophecy" (Live)
18 - "Seek'n'Strike" (Live)

As previously reported, "Dark Ages" will hit North American stores on September 20th

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Slipknot Plan Live Album, More US Tour Dates

Multi-Platinum rockers, SLIPKNOT, are enjoying the spoils of their hard-won success. The band are still on the road and promoting their record that came out over a year ago while simultaneously readying a live album for release in October of 2005.

The band’s third album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 on May 31, 2004 after its May 25th release. The album, entitled VOL. 3: (THE SUBLIMINAL VERSES), has been hanging in the Top 200 ever since that release, marking over one full year of chart success.

The album’s third single “Before I Forget” is the band’s third Top 10 rock single. The video for the track premiered on MTV2’s Headbangers Ball this weekend and it can also be seen on Fuse on Rockzilla, Metal Asylum, Uranium and Ovenfresh. This follows the success of the album’s previous hits – "Duality” and “Vermilion.”

October 2005 will see the release of the band’s first live album (title TBD). The album promises to convey the excitement of SLIPKNOT’s unparalleled live sets. In the spirit of this release, SLIPKNOT are due back in the USA in the fall of 2005 for another round of successful American touring. Dates are scheduled between 10/15 – 11/15 thus far.

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Thrash Against Cancer Wrapup

Over 700 metal fans turned out for the Thrash Against Cancer benefit on July 9 at the Pound amphitheatre in San Francisco. Bands playing the benfit included: TESTAMENT, HIRAX, LAAZ ROCKIT, VICIOUS RUMORS, MUDFACE, AGENT STEEL, IMAGIKA, DEKAPITATOR, KAOS, BROCAS HELM, RIGHTEOUS SIRE, HANGAR 18, NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS (featuring original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin), DREAMS OF DAMNATION (featuring former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin), ANGER AS ART, MYSTIC RAGE.

Keith Regan, whose family is one of the recipients of the proceeds from the show, was extremely pleased with how the event turned out. “The crew from TAC deserves the utmost respect and praise from my family and everyone who decided to attend the show, “ Regan said. “They were instrumental in every aspect of the behind the scenes and made the day go as smooth as it could be. The show it self was incredible! All the people that approached us had nothing but high praise to say about every band!” Regan is looking into organizing another Thrash Against Cancer show next year, possibly involving different genres of music, in order to raise money for families with children who have pediatric cancer.

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Novembers Doom Tour Dates Announced

A few more Novembers Doom tour dates have been revealed. Here are the dates so far:

Jul. 15 Northsix - Brooklyn, NY (w/ Reverend Bizarre, The Gates of Slumber, Rigor Sardonicous, Well of Souls, Agnosis)
Aug. 27 JJ Kellys - Chicago, IL w/ Twelfth Gate, Edens Fall
Oct. 01 Progpower Europe @ JC Sjiwa, Baarlo (L), The Netherlands (w/ Orphaned Ladn, Throes Of Dawn and more)
Oct. 14 Day Of Equinex Fest @ The Opera House - Toronto ON (w/ Green Carnation, Agalloch)

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Trivium Video Clip From Download Festival Posted

Trivium has issued the following update:

Greetings Everyone,

We hope you are all doing well and enjoying the summer.

Before we launch into the update - we want to give a special hello to our friends in London and the rest of the UK - we know it has been a trying past week for you and know things are still somewhat shakey for many but we hope that you are all safe and doing well. We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you again on our "Ascendancy Tour" schduled for September

We are ready and exicted about heading off to our first Ozzfest. We will be in Boston for rehershals on July 14th and then its all for real starting July 15th as the tour kicks into high gear and begins it's rampage across the country. Maiden and Sabbath every night how great is that.

We have 19 Ozzfest Off-Date shows and look forward to seeing some of our favorite bands play every day and night - Check our TOUR LINK for the latest show schudule.

We have a new Web Store up thanks to Merch Now so those of you who have been asking for shirts and things please check it out here TRIVIUM WEB STORE we will constantly be adding merch so check in every now and again and maybe we will have something you like.

The video for "Gunshot" is in editing and hopefully you will be viewing it soon. Again, thanks to everyone who came out last month and gave us the support - it was really cool to see everyone and hang out a bit.

Matt has turned all of his songs for the All Star CD over to Roadrunner and now the vocalists are doing thier parts - this CD will be excellent.

Check out the VIDEO LINK we've added a brief video message from Paolo and a live clip from our Download Festival performance of "Pull Harder" - we will work on getting the entire set edited for the web site.

As always we want to thank everyone who takes the time to email or comment or take part on our message board. We try to read and comment back and email as often as we can - it is getting a bit overwhelming but we do read them and appreciate your support and will always try to answer as many as we can, we really like the feedback.

Our webmaster will keep things flowing for us while we are on Ozzfest and again while we are in the UK and Europe after Ozzfest.

This will be a summer to remember and we can't wait to see you all on the road.

Take Care

Travis, Corey, Paolo and Matt

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Agents Of Man Embark On Tour, Video Posted

The New Jersey-based quintet Agents of Man are currently preparing to embark on a month-long U.S. trek with Sworn Enemy, Winter Solstice and Strength In Numbers, which kicks off July 13th and runs through August 18th. Full Blown Chaos and Scars of Tomorrow will also be featured on select dates; the complete touring schedule is listed below. This is Agents of Man's first nationwide U.S. tour since the release of their stunning debut album, "Count Your Blessings," and the intensity level is going to be at an all-time high as this band are at their very best in a live setting. The group also recently shot a video for the track “Death of Me” with acclaimed director Dale Resteghini (Fear Factory, Hatebreed, Dillinger Escape Plan). Check it out here.

With a new rock-solid lineup recently completed by bassist Mike Cools (Sworn Enemy, Cold As Life), Agents of Man are more determined now than ever before. Their critically acclaimed new album, tracked at Purple Light Studios with acclaimed producer Mike Barilie (Candiria, 40 Below Summer), is an extremely dynamic offering that can easily appeal to any audience. They spent years honing their craft by combining a stunning blend of underground and pop culture alike, which evolved into a brilliant fusion of catchy and melodic yet aggressive music that that knows no limitations.

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Anthrax Added To Gigantour

Anthrax has been added to Megadeth's Gigantour and will be performing on the following dates in place of Dream Theatre:

Sept. 06 Edmonton, AB Shaw Convention Center
Sept. 07 Calgary, AB Stampede Corral
Sept. 09 Vancouver, BC PNE Coliseum
Sept. 10 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheater
Sept. 11 Portland, OR Clark County Amphitheater

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Tomas Lindberg Leaves Nightrage

Nightrage has left this message on their official website:

Hi Boys and Girls.

The last months it has been a lot of activety without you guys knowing it. A lot of stuff is going on in the future and we aim to take Nightrage to a new level. This take a lot of effort and time so it has brought us both some good, and some bad news.

The bad news first. Tomas has decided to leave us and here is his statement:

"Dear fans of Nightrage and metal in general, I´m sad to announce my departure from the mighty Nightrage. This is a band i joined some time ago to help my friend Marios out. But over the course of time I´ve grown deeply fond of being a part of this extraordinary band. But as you might know I´m a busy soul and have no other option that to give up one of my projects, only becuase of lack of time. My only comfort is that Nightrage now can continue at full speed without me holding them back. But i will continue to follow their career, cause i have great expectations for the future of this band. Hail Marios! Hail Nightrage."

But this metal machinery got to keep on moving and the good news is that we have found a new killer singer, Jimmie Strimell (picture) and he will blow your mind. We have started to rehearse some songs and he has added a lot to the songs with his voice and charisma. Here is his statement:

"Hello all you Nightrage fans out there. This is Jimmie the new singer, I just want to tell you that I am so happy to join Nightrage and it"s a big honour to take over after Tomas. I promise you guys that I will do the songs justice and you will not be dissapointed. Stay metal and have patience, cause soon we will come and rock your town."

Nightrage has never been a project, and we will soon be out there to show you what we are all about. With this new line up Nightrage will play live, A LOT. So stay tuned about upcoming tours.

Also we have printed our first T-shirts. You can find all info about them at www.nightrage.com/shirts.

Yours in metal
/ Nightrage

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Arch Enemy Adds More US Tour Dates

Arch Enemy will be playing 13 additional shows in the US around the dates on Ozzfest. There is a great mix of Arch Enemy headline shows and shows with different line-ups featuring various bands. Tour dates:

Jul. 16 Montreal QC, The Medley (w/ The Haunted, The Black Dahlia Murder, It Dies Today)
Jul. 18 S. Burlington, VT, Higher Ground (w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, The Haunted, It Dies Today, A Dozen Furies)
Jul. 22 London, ON, The Drink (w/ In Flames, Trivium, A Dozen Furies)
Jul. 29, Sauget IL, Pops (w/ In Flames, A Dozen Furies, Gizmachi)
Aug. 01 Cleveland OH, Peabodys (w/ The Haunted, The Black Dahlia Murder, It Dies Today, A Dozen Furies)
Aug. 05 Cincinnati OH, Bogarts (w/ Shadows Fall, In Flames, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Haunted, It Dies Today)
Aug. 09 Ft. Collins CO, The Starlight (w/ The Haunted, The Black Dahlia Murder, It Dies Today, A Dozen Furies)
Aug. 15 Sparks NV, New Oasis (w/ The Haunted, The Black Dahlia Murder, It Dies Today)
Aug. 19, San Diego CA, Soma 2300 (w/ Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Soilwork, The Haunted, The Black Dahlia Murder, It Dies Today, A Dozen Furies)
Aug. 21 Las Vegas NV, House of Blue (w/ Slipknot)
Aug. 26 Mc Allen TX, La Villa Rea (w/ Shadows Fall, In Flames, The Haunted, The Black Dahlia Murder, It Dies Today, A Dozen Furies)
Aug. 30, Atlanta GA, Masquerade Atlanta (w/ The Haunted, The Black Dahlia Murder, It Dies Today, A Dozen Furies)
Sept. 01 North Myrtle Beach SC, House Of Blues (w/ Shadows Fall, In Flames, The Haunted)

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