Metal News for July 14, 2003
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6 news articles posted on this day.
Summary/Misc
Daily Reviews
Metal Reviews has a dozen new reviews this week:
- Arise - Kings of the Cloned Generation
- Blazing Eternity - Times And Unknown Waters
- Burning Point - Feeding The Flames
- Gaia Epicus - Satrap
- Highland Glory - From The Cradle To The Brave
- Lacuna Coil - In a Reverie
- Mercyful Fate - In The Shadows
- Queensrÿche - Tribe
- Rob Rock - Eyes of Eternity
- Salem - Collective Demise
- Where She Wept - We Are The Orphanes of Heaven
- Zebra - Zebra IV
Headline News
Producer John Purdell Loses Battle With Cancer
Producer John Purdell passed away from cancer late last week. His death was unexpected, for he was on tour with the Lou Gramm band until being hospitalized in Quebec two weeks ago. His works inlcude albums from the likes of Poison, Foreigner, Dream Theater, Ozzy Osbourne, Heart, Brett Walker, Cincerella, Kix, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, LA Guns, Tangier, Bonham and Britny Fox. He also played on tracks from Night Ranger, Stryper, Quiet Riot, Love/Hate, Junkyard and Poison.
Strapping Young Lad EP
Strapping Young Lad are to release an eight-track EP shortly. As yet untitled it will feature four original songs, plus four cover versions. Strapping Young Lad mainman Devin Townsend is also working on a metal puppet show; he hopes this will combine music and comedy. (WTF?)
Breaking News
Merlin Drummer Killed In Car Accident
Merlin's drummer, Nick Byckoff, was killed in a car accident on July 13th. The band will soon issue a proper statement.
Merlin is currently recording its third album for Great White North entitled Brutal Constructor. The studio sessions should resume within the next few days/weeks. Nick's drums tracks were recorded a few weeks ago, showcasing his enormous talent.
The new album is expected to be released in the late fall.
We at metalunderground.com wish to express our sincere condolences to Nick's friends, family, and fans.
Acceptance Surprises Marilyn Manson
The early buzz for 'The Golden Age of Grotesque' and its building mainstream acceptance has surprised Marilyn Manson. "We're really surprised that people are hearing it as being so accessible. We were just doing things that we as fans of music enjoy hearing," Manson told Tina Potterf of the Seattle Times. "To see that it has gotten more of mainstream approval doesn't matter as much when you are playing to your audience. It kind of confirms that my depraved imagination, my personality is something that a lot of the world can identify with because they see themselves in it."
Read the full article at Seattle Times.
As I Lay Dying To Record Live Track
AS I LAY DYING are scheduled to visit the San Diego radio station KFSD on July 21st to record a live set for DJ Tazy Phillips' 'Go Loco' radio program. The show airs Sunday nights 6 - 10pm Pacific Time on 92.1 FM in San Diego.
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