Metal News for July 14, 2004
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27 news articles posted on this day.
Info On Chevelle's New Album
Chevelle's forthcoming album, titled "This Type Of Thinking Could Do Us In," will be in stores September 21st! The first single from the new album is "Ritalin," which will begin spinning on radio stations in early August.
Sonata Arctica: News about new album and single
The new Sonata album is entitled "Reckoning Night" and it's, preliminary, going to be released October (11th).
And for the upcoming single, a cover of the song "Two Minds One Soul" by Vanishing Point is being recorded.
Both the album and the single are going to be released through Nuclear Blast!
Twisted Sister's Dee Snider: I'm Not Sorry
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has responded to the recent statements that were made by SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan in response to Snider’s recent on-stage rant after Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger’s wife went into labor, forcing him to fly home and therefore making the band miss their July 9th date opening for TS in Gilford, NH. More...
War On The Shore 3 Festival Details Revealed
The War On The Shore 3 festival is scheduled to take place August 27th - 29th at The Apollo in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada).
Acts confirmed to perform at the festival include: VERTIGO, SEETHING, LEGION, MAXIMUM RNR, MILITIA, AT THE MERCY OF INSPIRATION, BLOODSHOTEYE, TO BLEED FOR, GODAWFUL, THE THANATRON SOLUTION, ARKATA, INFRACTION, THE END, LIVES IN MISERY, SPEEDWAY DETECTIVES, KREOSIS, EXILED AFTER DEATH, BLESSINGS OF EVENTIDE, THE CERASTINE ORDER,FACELESS HULK.
For more information on the festival check out the official website.
Edenbridge Live Album Due In Late August
EDENBRIDGE have revealed through their website (www.edenbridge.org) that they will release their new live album, A Livetime In Eden, on August 30th.
The album will include the following tracklisting: ‘Intro’, ‘The Undiscovered Land’, ‘Skyward’, ‘Holy Fire’, ‘Fly On A Rainbow Dream’, ‘Forever Shine On’, ‘Starlight Reverie’, ‘Perennial Dreams’, ‘The Final Curtain’, ‘Suspiria’, ‘Arcana’, ‘Medley: Sunrise In Eden/My Last Step Beyond’ and ‘Cheyenne Spirit’.
In regards to the band’s upcoming studio album, Shine, a posting at the site reads: “Edenbridge have finished the recordings of guitars, bass and keyboards in the Farpoint Station studio and will be in the House of Audio studios from the 10th of July on. Together with Dennis Ward drums, vocals and the mix will be done within the next weeks.”
As previously reported, Shine is due out through Massacre Records on October 25th. The following tracks will appear on the release: ‘October Sky’, ‘Centennial Legend’, ‘Shine’, ‘The Canterville Ghost’, ‘What You Leave Behind’, ‘On Sacred Ground’, ‘On Top Of The World’, ‘Flame Of Passion’, ‘And The Road Goes On’, ‘The Wild Chase’, ‘Elsewhere’ and ‘Move Along Home’.
Lacuna Coil's Comalies Tops 100,000 Sold
Century Media have racked up their second 100,000 + selling CD with LACUNA COIL’s Comalies album.
The album has scanned 100,148 copies to date, making it the second Century Media release to break the 100,000 mark after SHADOWS FALL’s The Art Of Balance album. The album sales over the last week have actually increased 23% over the previous week, making it Century Media’s highest sales week ever. More...
Hetfield: Playing Sober Is Whole New Experience
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has told Launch that the band's 2003 tour was their first road trip with a sober lead singer, and consequently, his perspective on the trek is much different now than it was at the time: "Now, it's best tour ever, the most awesome experience on the road, the most happiest I've ever been. In the beginning, it was the most scared. Doing anything again for the first time without the crutches was tough. Really had some good support, some friends that helped me get set up for out there. And I knew what I needed to do to take care of myself, and there were some people who helped me do that, and I'm very grateful to them."
James Hetfield told Launch what it's like to play shows while sober, for a change: "Awesome. I mean, seeing people's faces not blurry... I mean, I had my glasses off, but.... Just seeing their faces, being able to see what we do to them, what they do to us, and man! I know why we're out there."
Hetfield described the difference in playing sober: "Now I can really feel what great energy is created by it, I really understand the whole family feeling around it, how everyone contributes to that. Everyone, the crew, puts into it. They're dedicated. They fly the flag and they're really into what we do. They believe in us. And when I go out there and represent all of those people, it's a great feeling."
METALLICA's next U.S. tour begins on August 16.
Cipher System Finish Recording New Album
Sweden's Cipher System just finished the recordings and mastering for the follow-up to their just released split CDep with their countrymates By Night, the album will be entitled "Central Tunnel Eight" and was recorded at the legendary Fredman Studios in Gothenburg/ Sweden. The album will be released by October 4th via Lifeforce Records.
BY NIGHT are currently in the studio to record their yet untitled debut album for Lifeforce Records, expect the release of this album by November 16th.
Cannibal Corpse Vancouver In-Stores July 19th
Cannibal Corpse has been confirmed for an in-store meet-and-greet and signing session at Scrape Records (17 W. Broadway) on Monday, July 19 at 6pm. The band is excited about meeting Vancouver fans in person and have been very accomodating in setting up a great time for the school and work-bound fans who want to meet them. Cannibal Corpse will be appearing at the Commodore Ballroom on July 19th along with The Black Dahlia Murder and Severed Saviour.
Metaleater.com is currently running a contest where you can win a copy of Cannibal Corpse's "The Wretched Spawn" limited edition digipak. For more information, go here.
New Quietus MP3 Posted Online
A brand new Quietus mp3 has just been released on the official Quietus site, "Destroyer of Worlds," the title track from Quietus' 2002 demo, which has been re-recorded with the new drummer, Iwan Hendrikx. He used this as his audition for the band and refined the tracks for use in the new studio recording. Not only did it sound incredible, but he added his own groove into it and made some changes in a few parts. This really helps out in the songwriting process and smoothes out the edges. Also, Iwan mixed and mastered the song along with fellow Exivious bandmate Tymon Krudenier. The new version of "Destroyer..." is just a taste of what they're doing for the full-length debut CD, "BOW," which is already in the works. Scratch tracks have been recorded and edited, and recording will start shortly.
Ex-Heavenly Members Form New Band
Frédéric Leclercq (guitars), Pierre-Emmanuel Pélisson (bass) and Maxence Pilo (drums), who have formed a new band Suxeed with Danish singer Søren Nico Adamsen, following their departure from French band Heavenly in May, issue the following update on their activities:
The band has posted two songs online:
Own skin
Driven
Suxeed is currently seeking a touring rythm guitar player. For more info, email them at suxeed@suxeed.net
Read the full article at Metal Rules.
Primal Fear Members To Record With Tribuzy
Primal Fear vocalist Ralf Scheepers and bassist Mat Sinner will soon start recording their parts for Renato Tribuzy's new album, "Execution."
The musicians met up in Rio de Janeiro, during Primal Fear’s recent Brazilian date in support of their "Devil’s Ground" album, where they talked about the final recording details.
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickenson recorded his parts for the album in April in Los Angeles with producer/guitarist Roy Z, who is also performing on the record.
Execution also features the following list of performers: Michael Kiske (Supared, ex-Helloween), Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween), Magnus Rosén (Hammerfall), Kiko Loureiro (Angra) and Marco Barzo (Thoten).
Judas Priest On ET July 14th
Entertainment Tonight caught up with the reunited Judas Priest this past weekend at the Ozzfest 2004 tour kick-off in Hartford, CT.
ET is planning to air the behind-the-scenes feature which led up to the band's debut US performance with legendary vocalist Rob Halford this Wednesday, July 14th.
Check local listings for times and stations Entertainment Tonight airs in your town. ET's official website is et.tv.yahoo.com.
Manticora Posts New Song, Tracklist Revealed
Danish power metal merchants Manticora have posted a two-minute sample of their new track "Creator of Failure."
"Creator of Failure" comes off the group's fourth album, "8 Deadly Sins", that will be released in Japan through King Records in mid-October, in Europe through Massacre Records on the 25th of October, in France early November through NTS Records, and in USA through Nightmare Records early November 2004. The follow-up to 2002's "Hyperion" (Scarlet Records) was recorded at Jailhouse studios in Horsens, Denmark and features artwork by Mattias Norén. More...
New Tristania Album In The Works
Tristania has returned from 9 weeks in the TopRoom studio and report great confidence in the new-recorded material. Only minor elements remain before everything is completed. The final title has not yet been decided, but the planned release date is 18th of October. The band is anxious to release this album and show their fans what they have been up to these last few years. They are also looking forward to get back on tour and present the new material live.
Furthermore, Tristania is about to sign with SPV. The band is very happy with the contract, which is being finalized now. They are satisfied with SPV as their future collaborator. Several companies were interested, but SPV made the strongest offer and seemed to be the ones who would best support the band's efforts. SPV is a strong contender that will promote and distribute Tristania worldwide. SPV has previously acted as a distributor for Tristania, which the band regards as an advantage. They are looking forward to the cooperation with SPV in the coming years.
Transmission0 US Release Date Confirmed
Go Kart Records today confirms August 24 as the US release date for the debut album from Netherland-based aggressive metal/hardcore band Transmission0. Simply titled 0 (Zero), it is the band's first introduction to stateside audiences as previously related projects and recordings have been primarily unavailable for most US music listeners.
An impressive recording that is expected to firmly launch the band's US profile, 0 was completely created (recorded/mixed) at the band's own Behind Green Door Studios in Tilburg, The Netherlands with guitarist Mischa van Rodijnen serving as both album producer and mixer. "At first it didn't look as if we would ever really start this band," says bassist Dave van Beek of the album and the band's early formation. "After the break up of our former band (Reveal), Mischa and I decided we wanted to start a dark, heavy and atmospheric band. And it took us three years to get everything to our liking in place."
Originally planning to work with small European indie Garden of Exile Records, Transmission0 switched paths earlier this year when recordings by the band were received by long-respected US label, Go Kart Records. More known for punk rock, in which the label is home to The Meatmen, Buzzcocks, G.B.H., Lunachicks, Ten Foot Pole and the recent re-issue of Pigmy Love Circus (featuring Tool drummer Danny Carey), the two agreed to align together. Three months of work would find 0 completed and ready for the worldwide stage. More...
Entombed's New Album Release Date and Tracklisting
Candlelight Records today confirms August 10 as the long-awaited release date for the new album from Sweden's Entombed. "Inferno w/ Averno" is the eighth studio album from the three-time Scandinavian Grammy Award nominated five-piece.
Recorded at the famed Atlantis Studios in Stockholm (Abba, Lenny Kravitz), "Inferno w/Averno" was produced by Entombed and Per Gunnerfeldt (best known for his work with The Hives, (Int) Noise Conspiracy). The album finds Entombed in unmistakable raw form and features some of their best material to date. All Music Guide says, “Entombed proves that its latest musical incarnation is no less dangerous than any of its previous work; a monolithic, guitar-heavy set with lyrics that shake you to your very soul.” Kerrang adds, "Entombed remind us all exactly how amazing extreme metal can be."
The "Inferno w/Averno" US release is an impressive 2 CD package that features a wealth of extra material and enhancements not available on the European export. With fall US touring plans already in the works, it is going to be a widely exposed album and year-long priority.
Dating to 1987, Entombed were one of the first to champion the early sounds of European death metal; a title they still retain today. The band, however, with record sales worldwide in excess of 500,000 units have never been one to rest on their pedigree or highly regarded credentials. "Inferno w/Averno," with an album line-up featuring vocalist LG Petrov, guitarists Alex Hellid and Uffe Cederland, bassist Jorgen Sandstrom (now departed) and drummer Peter Stjarnvind, finds the band delivering an album that is both classic and contemporary and one that crosses standard extreme/aggressive boundaries. More...
Jay Zucco Quits Cannae, Band Seeks Replacement
Metalcore heavyweights Cannae have announced that guitarist Jay Zucco has resigned from the band.
"Jay Zucco has decided to step down from guitar duties," states bassist Shane Frisby. "He is staying with us until we have found a suitable replacement. We'll deeply miss him and we wish him the best of luck. So, if you play guitar and can get to Boston, MA at least 2-3 times a week, can tour a lot, and contribute to the writing process, then you're the man for the job. We're currently writing a new album due out after the new year on Prosthetic Records."
Interested parties can send an email to: shaneinterfere@hotmail.com.
The Black Maria Sign to Victory Records
Victory Records has announced the signing of Toronto ’s The Black Maria. Following the implosion of the genre-defining Grade (the band that many music writers and bands give credit to for the creation in 1995 of the screamo genre), its mastermind and creative leader Kyle Bishop was possessed to create something profoundly new and vibrant. He connected with Chris Gray (Zyon) and wall of sound axe-wielder Alan Nacinovic. The troupe was completed with a groove-laden rhythm section that can shatter the bones of the Gods - Derek Petrella on drums and multi-instrumentalist Mike de Eyre on bass. They chose the The Black Maria as their band name, which comes from the slang term given to a police patrol wagon - “The Deliverer of Death”
The Black Maria are a sexy, intense, melodic, audio jackhammer. Their live show grips the audience, invoking passion and rage, exposing the scars of the soul and sucking the life source out of every cell. By joining the Victory Records family, The Black Maria's mission will finally reach the masses. They head into the studio this July to record their debut album. The band is available for interviews and in-studio features. For more information on The Black Maria, go to www.theblackmaria.com.
Napalm Death Announces Album Release Date
Century Media Records has set October 5, 2004 as the North American release date for Napalm Death’s "Leaders Not Followers Part 2." 17 years after the release of their now legendary debut record, "Scum," British extreme metal legends Napalm Death deliver their second covers collection, which pays homage to hardcore, death, and thrash metal’s progenitors. "Leaders Not Followers Part 2" continues where 1999’s 5-track "Leaders Not Followers" EP left off, serving up 19 full-bodied tracks. Opening with Cryptic Slaughter’s “Lowlife,” the stakes rise and the band tears through Devastation’s “Devastation,” and whips into Hellhammer’s “Messiah,” a version that possibly outshines the original. In a ferocious fit the band plows through classic songs from Wehrmacht, Discharge, Master, Kreator, Die Kruezen, Sepultura and Hirax. As a bonus to long-time fans, and at the urging of long-time friend Shane Embury, the band’s first bass player, Jim Whiteley, performs here on Discharge’s “War’s No Fairytale” and Anti Cimex’s “Game Of The Arseholes.”
General Surgery Sign Record Deal
Grinding Swedish super group General Surgery featuring Joacim Carlsson -Guitar (Afflicted),Grant McWilliams - Vocals, Adde Mitrouliu - Drums, Glenn Sykes - Bass (Regurgitate) and Johan Wallin - Guitar (Repugnant, Scurvy) have inked a three album deal with Listenable records and should enter Soundlab studios in late 2004 for an spring 2005 release. It will be the first full length album by the band after more than a decade of medical insanity !
In the bands tradition of releasing numerous splits and eps, General Surgery recently released a new split 7 inch with Filth on Bones Brigade records in gut coloured vinyl and a double 7inch on Buio Omega records. The band recently played a blood drenched live show at the Obscene Extreme festival in Czech republic.
New Promo Pics Of Cradle Of Filth
Roadrunner Records has posted a CRADLE OF FILTH's photo gallery, which includes shots from a recent Nymphetamine photo session. Head here to view the pics.
"Nymphetamine" is due out on September 28 and will feature (among others), the following tracks: 'Coffin Fodder', 'Filthy Little Secret', 'Gilded Cunt', 'Swansong For A Raven', 'Mother Of Abominations', 'Nymphetamine', 'Absinthe With Faust', 'Nemesis'.
Evereve Focusing On New Album
With their festival obligations met for 2004, German cyber-goth act EVEREVE is focusing on writing songs for a new album. The songs are ready for pre-production, and the band plans to hit the studio towards the end of the year, with a tentative release date planned for spring 2005 through Massacre Records. Producer Joerg Huettner, who has worked with the band in the past and is currently lending his talents to the soundtrack for the upcoming Halle Berry film, Catwoman, will be in the control room with Evereve once again.
In the meantime, Evereve will appear on A Tribute To The Cure - II with a cover of the song 'Cold'. It will be released in September through Equinoxe Records.
Behemoth Album To Feature Nile Leader
Karl Sanders, guitarist and vocalist from American death metallers NILE has recorded a guest solo for the song 'Xul' off of BEHEMOTH's forthcoming record, Demigod. The album is still being recorded at Hendrix Studios (in Lublin, Poland) and soon we'll be mixed in Dug Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden by Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Strapping Young Lad).
Behemoth guitarist/vocalist Nergal commented:
"I've known Karl and all the guys in Nile for quite a few years now. Whenever we cross paths we always have a great time and get along really well. Moreover, I've always been totally astonished by their great works, precision, devotion and unquestionable originality. When I asked Karl, if he'd like to put some solo on the album, the reaction was very enthusiastic. It was a really quick job. I handed him a rough mix of the song and next night I found this great lead part in my email box. It sounded TERRIFIC! I'm more than happy about the fact of his contribution. Thank You Karl for such an excellent gift! It is an honor!"More...
Anathema To Play In Turkey In October
According to a posting at ANATHEMA’s official website the band will return to Istanbul, Turkey for two dates in October.
Confirmed dates so far include:
10/01- at Beyoglu Music Hall (Yenimelek) in Istanbul, Turkey
10/02- at Beyoglu Music Hall (Yenimelek) in Istanbul, Turkey
Lullacry Post New Promo Pics Online
Finland´s leading female-fronted gothic heavy rock act LULLACRY have posted some new band promo shots at this location.
As previously reported, Lullacry will release their new EP, Fire Within, through Century Media on August 23rd. The release is a warm-up for the recordings of the band’s next album and for their upcoming tour with NIGHTWISH in the US. The EP features two new tracks, ‘Fire Within’ and ‘The #1 Rebel’, plus two remakes of some classic Lullacry tracks and a cover of W.A.S.P.'s ‘L.O.V.E. Machine’.
Rotting Christ Split With Guitarist
ROTTING CHRIST’s official website has been updated with the following news:
“After long presence and assistance in the band our collaboration with our guitarist, Costas, has ended up because of personal reason in a friendly atmosphere. As a band we would like to send our estimation for his dedication in our hard work all those years."
Costas’ final appearance with Rotting Christ will be on July 24th in Sao Paulo at the Masters Open Air festival.
Rotting Christ plan to release their new album, Sanctus Diavolos, through Century Media in September. The album was recorded at SCA Studios in Athens, Greece and mixed at Fredman Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden.
In related news, a new Rotting Christ tribute album, entitled An Evil Existence For Rotting Christ, is available through Lancamento Selo Records. The CD can be ordered at www.recordshop.com.br
The collection features the following tracklisting: More...
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