Metal News for July 18, 2002
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13 news articles posted on this day.
Coal Head Or Machine Chamber?
Former Machine Head guitarist Ahrue Luster is starting a new, as yet unnamed band with Coal Chamber bassist Nadja Puelan. The pair are currently looking for a vocalist to suit their melodic yet heavy style. If you fancy the job, then e-mail them at drop_tune@yahoo.com. Include a digital picture and also a link to an MP3 download where they can check you out.
Headline News
Widespread Panic Guitarist Has Terminal Cancer
Widespread Panic guitarist Michael Houser has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Houser has been forced to take a break from touring with the band, who’ve drafted in old friend George McConnell to help them out.
Thoten Among The Best In Brazil
THOTEN was elected the second best Brazilian band in the "Masters of the Beast" that rewarded the best in metal in 2001, according to a popular poll. The album "Beyond the Tomorrow" got the third place in the best national CD category. The track "Above the Law" was considered the third best Brazilian song last year.
Irreverence To Enter Studio in August
After two and a half years, along with many line-up problems, Irreverence will be back in the studio to record a new album. The follow up to Totally Negative Thoughts will be recorded in Germany at Spiderhouse Studios with Harris Johns (Sodom, Kreator, Tankard). The disc will probably be 6 tracks alone with a cover version of Death's classic "Pull the Plug". The recording sessions will begin at the end of August 2002.
Therion Celebrate 15 Years with Double Live CD
To celebrate their 15th anniversary, Therion will release a live double-CD featuring all their classic tracks of their band history. The album will be limited to 15.000 copies around Europe. The release will also be available on DVD.
Terror to Tour and Release 7 inch
After apparently winning over much of the crowd at Hellfest, Terror has returned home to California to prepare for their upcoming tour, which will run from July 25th through August 18th. Additionally, the band recorded two songs, "Don't Need Your Help" and "Push It Away" last weekend that will be released as a limited-edition one-sided 7". The 7" will be released by Takeover Records and limited to a one-time only pressing of 500 units. Upon returning home from tour, Terror will enter the studio to record the aforementioned EP. Here's their tentative tour schedule: More...
Nevermore Cancels Warped Tour Dates
Nevermore have been forced to cancel their appearance on a portion of the ongoing Warped tour due to undisclosed "circumstances," according to the group's official web site. "The band would like to apologize to the fans and stress that they look forward to seeing everybody on the next US tour."
In other news, Nevermore have been confirmed for the Womad festival on September 12th in Palermo (Sicily), Italy.
Callenish Circle and Primordial Set Dates
Holland's Callenish Circle, Ireland's Primordial and Denmark's Mercenary will team up for a mini-tour of the BeNeLux in late September. Confirmed dates are as follows: More...
Slayer Causes London Mayhem
Slayer caused mayhem during their in-store signing session at HMV's Oxford Street store in London, England on Tuesday, July 16th, according to Kerrang!.
A spokesperson for HMV's press department told the magazine, "It was total pandemonium, people arrived for Slayer as soon as the doors opened at 9:30 AM, by lunch there was a queue around the block, and it got so busy that unfortunately we had to stop any more people from joining the queue."
The band arrived a little late after "losing" guitarist Jeff Hanneman, but took to the stage at about 6:30 PM to begin signing. Over 1,000 people reportedly turned up and Slayer spent over two hours "signing bums, boobs and everything in between."
Paradise Lost Recording 9th Album
Paradise Lost are currently at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, with producer Rhys Fulber recording their ninth studio album for a September release through G.U.N./ BMG Records.
As previously reported, Paradise Lost had demoed 16 tracks for the as-yet-untitled CD, including two covers—Bronski Beat's "Small Town Boy" and Dead Can Dance's "Xavier". Described as "a real return to form for the band," the upcoming CD will contain most of the following working titles completed during the pre-production process: More...
Evergrey Begin Songwriting Process
Swedish metallers Evergrey are currently working on the follow-up to last year's In Search of Truth tentatively titled, Recreation Day.
"The songwriting is going extremely well," states guitarist and vocalist Tom S. Englund. "As a matter of fact, I today brought home two new songs with me and I am listening to them right now and must say, it sounds fuckin great.... 'More of everything' is something we live by, so you know what to expect." More...
Napalm Death Complete Tracking
British blasters Napalm Death have completed tracking drums for their upcoming album, tentatively titled Order Of The Leech, at Parkgate Studios in Hastings, England (Enemy Of The Music Business), and are presently at Chapel Studios in Lincoln with producer Simon Efemey (Paradise Lost, Amorphis) finalizing the rest of the album.
"Some of the fastest Napalm Death songs ever," proclaims bassist Shane Embury of Order Of The Leech. So far, 11 tracks have been completed, and here they are: More...
Headline News
HIM Becomes HER
Finnish rockers H.I.M. (His Infernal Majesty) have been forced to change their name if the group plans on releasing albums in North America, according to the band's official website, www.heartagram.com
In fact, H.I.M. has literally become HER, when the Finns were threatened with legal action from a Chicago-based outfit of similar name. The incident was prompted by the band's first single to U.S. radio, "Join Me," which as of now is under the name, HER.
"I'm about to get embattled with the evil HIM — from Finland," exclaimed frontman Doug Sharin of the Chicago act. "They're sort of a death metal band, but it's a little more glam — they have songs like "Love Affair 666" and "Join Me In Death" and all this shit. And they're apparently really big in Germany. Their HIM stands for His Infernal Majesty. I'm seriously opposed to it, man, and as far as I can make out, we had the name first." It's unclear at this moment if HER will revert back to H.I.M., as Sharin appears aggressive about keeping the band's name in their court. However, the members of H.I.M. have shot back at Sharin and company by saying this: "The 'evil HIM' have registered the name in Europe and Sharin & co won't be able to tour or release records here unless they change their attitude." More...
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