Metal News for July 17, 2002
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Mudvayne Aim For November
Mudvayne are aiming to release their new, as yet untitled album in November. It’s being produced by David Bottrill.
Blind Guardian Cancel Argentenia
German power metalers Blind Guardian have been forced to cancel a planned visit to Argentina in early August. This is due to the current economic climate over there. The band will be headlining the Bloodstock 2 Festival at the Derby Assembly Rooms on August 31.
Into Eternity Complete New Album
Into Eternity have finished working on their new studio album, titled Dead Or Dreaming. The album is scheduled for a September 3rd release through Century Media. Here's what the band had to say: "We wanted to try something no one else was doing. We had no idea what the end result would be when we started writing music together, though now we recognize our genre more clearly. Because we have major elements of both in our music, we are definitely a progressive death metal band. We practice everything until our fingers bleed and then practice once more just to be sure. As most musicians of the metal genre already know, it's a style that takes a lot of stamina and accuracy, therefore practicing is essential."
Mourning Beloveth Release Debut
Mourning Beloveth's debut album Dust will be released on the 19th of July. The band have already self-released the CD and is now out of print. The booklet will be redesigned with the CD featuring a special bonus track from their recently recorded second album The Sullen Sulcus and "Forever Lost Emeralds" from their second demo Autumnal Fires.
Burnt By The Sun News and Tour Dates
After two months of searching for the right guitar player, Burnt By The Sun has decided to add some new equipment and continue on as a four-piece. Tryouts began after they parted ways with guitarist Chris Rascio in May. Here's what vocalist Mike Olender relayed to Lambgoat on the matter:
"We would like to thank all the people who sent CDs and MP3's, as well as those people who traveled from across the country to come audition. However, even after working closely with our most likely prospect for a couple of weeks, we decided that BBTS is its current four members and our best course of action would be to retain that cohesiveness and turn the band into a new direction that would include more experimentation, more equipment, more volume, and dare I say, more heaviness." More...
Scott Ian Clarifies Anthrax Obstacles
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has posted a message on the group's official web site in an attempt to clarify drummer Charlie Benante's previous post in which Benante revealed that the band were "once again experiencing some obstacles in getting the new record out."
"I've gotten swamped by e-mails expressing your concerns about Charlie's post," Ian wrote. "It's as simple as this, We refuse to let anything or anyone ruin what we've accomplished with We've Come For You All. As most of you know, we've been through the ringer business-wise the last two releases, and we're just not going to let it happen again. We're making sure it all gets done right. We're more anxious than you for the release of this record. Thank you for standing by us, supporting us, kicking ass for us and kicking our asses when we come to your town. To quote one of our own new songs, 'You cannot kill what doesn't die.'"
Sinister To Enter Studio in December
Dutch death metallers Sinister will enter Excess studio in Rotterdam, Holland in December/January to begin recording their new album, tentatively entitled Savage or Grace, for a late spring release through Nuclear Blast Records.
Disharmonic Orchestra Look Ahead
Reunited Austrian death metal veterans Disharmonic Orchestra will release their first album in eight years, entitled Ahead, on September 9th through Nuclear Blast Records. Containing 13 tracks, the CD is being described as "harsh metal mixed with industrial elements and fresh samples".
Vio-lence Back on Milwaukee Bill
Despite last week's announcement to the contrary, it now once again appears that reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers Vio-lence will be performing at this year's Milwaukee Metalfest, which is scheduled to take place on July 26th and 27th at U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An official confirmation is expected shortly.
Soilwork Join In Flames/Pain Tour
Soilwork have apparently replaced Blackshine on the upcoming In Flames/Pain European tour, which is scheduled to kick off on October 7th in Hamburg, Germany and conclude on November 4th in Helsinki, Finland. Confirmed dates are as follows: More...
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