Metal News for July 18, 2008
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15 news articles posted on this day.
Beneath The Massacre To Support to Necrophagist
Montreal technical death metallers BENEATH THE MASSACRE have been confirmed for a run of dates on the Pillage The Village Tour as support to Necrophagist and Dying Fetus, along with Veil of Maya, including one appearance with legendary British gore-grinders Carcass.
The band is currently completing work on its second full-length release, "Dystopia," the follow-up to the band’s Prosthetic debut, "Mechanics of Dysfunction." More in-studio footage will be available soon; in the meantime a clip featuring the recording of drum parts is available below.
Here are the latest BENEATH THE MASSACRE tour dates: More...
See Burning Skies' "Rounding Up the Cattle" Video
BURNING SKIES has released their latest music video for "Rounding Up The Cattle," taken from their latest album "Greed. Filth. Abuse. Corruption," which is out now on Lifeforce Records. You can watch the video below.
Here are the latest BURNING SKIES tour dates:
25-07-08 UK – Taunton @ Que Pasa
02-08-08 Uk – Yeovil @ Orange Box
31-08-08 UK – Portsmouth @ Rifle Club
27-09-08 BE – Dour @ Dour Sports - No Limit Fest 3
31-10-08 UK – London @ Clapham Grand - Hellfire Fest
29-11-08 DE – Bielefeld @ Pit be with you fest More...
"Working Class Rock Star" DVD Special Features
The special features on the "Working Class Rock Star" DVD have been announced. An additional 90 minutes in all, including: "Pit Files" - bonus short documentary on the mosh pit culture, extended & deleted scenes, 7 music videos and a lot more. Pre-orders are now available through workingclassrockstar.com, and come with a bonus DVD while supplies last. Additionally, touring screenings of the film will be scheduled across North America in the coming months. Please keep checking the "events" page of the website (workingclassrockstar.com) for details as they become available.
The "Working Class Rock Star" DVD features Tub Ring, Bloodshoteye, and 3 Mile Scream struggling with life on a record label in today's music industry and also features interviews with Lamb of God, GWAR, Unearth, The Haunted, Arch Enemy, Finntroll, Kataklysm, Strapping Young Lad, Bleeding Through, Himsa, Byzantine, Dog Fashion Disco, Frank Marino and many more.
The film features an original score written by Tub Ring's Rob Kleiner. It will be in stores everywhere November 11, 2008.
Terror Posts New Video For "Never Alone" Online
Los Angeles Hardcore metal outfit Terror have posted their new video for the song "Never Alone" online. You can check it out below (please note that only U.S. residents are able to watch the clip).
The song comes from the bands latest album, "The Damned, The Shamed" and Terror will be touring heavily in support of the album. More...
Taproot Posts New Single Online
Alt-metal act Taproot have posted their new single "Wherever I Stand" online at their official Myspace. To listen to it click here. The song is the first single from the bands new album "Our Long Road Home" which will be released on September 16th via Velvet Hammer Records.
Slayer Frontman Explains U.A. Trivium Slot
In a recent interview with Thrash Hits, Slayer frontman Tom Araya explained why more established acts like Trivium and Mastodon were being given slots on the Unholy Alliance tour instead of younger groups. An excerpt from the conversation is as follows:
Q: Some people would say that you, Slayer, are in a position to give smaller bands much-needed exposure by taking them on tour with you, rather than taking Trivium and Mastodon out who are already established.
A: "I hate to say this, but at this stage of the game, for as many years as we’ve been out as a band, it’s about income. When it comes to having a band who you would love to give exposure to, in all honesty, you would have to be really wowed by that band. I can honestly say that there’s only been one other band in recent times that has done that for us, and that’s SYSTEM OF A DOWN. Nobody knew them, but we heard them and we were like ‘Fuck! Let’s take these guys out on the road’. And look what happened."
Read the full article at Thrash Hits.
Ex-Guns N Roses Drummer Steve Adler Arrested
According to a report at TMZ.com, "Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer STEVEN ADLER was arrested early this morning (Friday, July 18th) in Hollywood for possession of narcotics, being under the influence and an outstanding warrant.
Adler is still in police custody.
Earlier this month, the 43-year-old rocker told a radio station he was planning on being part of the cast of Sober Living, a spin-off of VH1's Celebrity Rehab.
The warrant stems from a 2005 case where Adler was charged for being under the influence of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license. He then sealed his fate by missing a court date in April of 2006."
Neuraxis on Montreal Radio, Download Available
Montreal radio station CHOM 97.7 FM recently featured a piece on NEURAXIS on the show "The Metal File." Guitarist Rob Milley makes an appearance on the podcast talking about the band's forthcoming album, "The Thin Line Between," and CHOM plays several songs from the album.
You can check it out online over at www.chom.com or download the segment here.
"The Thin Line Between," the band’s fifth record, and first for new home Prosthetic Records, hits streets next week. Prosthetic is currently offering an exclusive pre-order for a limited time for $20, and they're shipping now, from the Prosthetic webstore.
For metalheads north of the border, NEURAXIS will be a part of on this summer's Summer Slaughter Canada tour in August alongside headliners Necrophagist, Dying Fetus, labelmates Beneath The Massacre, as well as Into Eternity, Whitechapel, Veil of Maya, Divinity, and Common Grave, along with an appearance from Brutal Truth on the Toronto date.
An online e-card for "The Thin Line Between," with several songs, is online here. Featuring the studio debuts of new NEURAXIS members guitarist William Seghers and vocalist Alex Leblanc, "The Thin Line Between" was recorded with Anonymus guitarist Jef Fortin and features artwork from Dennis Sibejin of Damnengine Art (Job For A Cowboy, Chimaira) earlier this year in Canada.
Here are the latest NEURAXIS tour dates: More...
Helstar Reveals New Album Tracklisting
Houston metallers, Helstar, issue the following update:
"Yeah we know, we suck! We haven't kept up with the site, but hey we've been in the studio! That's right we have a new CD completed! The title is "The King of Hell" and if you're reading this you've already seen the cover! The European release date is set for September of this year. The US release should be about 3 months later. Don't ask why, we don't even know. The track listing for the new CD is:
1. The King of Hell
2. The Plague Called Man
3. Tormentor
4. When Empires Fall
5. Wicked Disposition
6. Caress of the Dead
7. Pain Will Be Thy Name
8. In My Darkness
9. The Garden of Temptation"
Illdisposed Announces Danish Tour Dates
Danish death metallers, Illdisposed, have announced the following Denmark tour dates:
10/03 - Odense @ Kansas City
10/04 - Hjørring @ Sysseltinget
10/11 - Aarhus @ Voxhall
10/24 - Copenhagen @ The Rock
Amoral Part Ways With Singer Niko Kalliojärvi
Finnish metallers, Amoral, have issued the following statement regarding the departure of their singer, Niko Kalliojärvi:
"We are sad to inform you that Niko is leaving Amoral. A while ago he sat us down and told us that he's having serious motivation problems and feels like it's time to do other things. We were in shock, as none of us saw this coming. We were sure Niko was enjoying the ride just as much as we were. We tried reasoning with him, even offering him a year-long break to do whatever else he feels like he needs to do, but quickly realized he had already made his mind." More...
Into Eternity Issues Update
Guitarist Tim Roth from the Canadian progressive death metal band Into Eternity issues the following update:
"Hello Everyone,"
"After a long bit of work, we can finally unveil the new design for our Myspace and our website. Thanks to Marlies Wobben for coming through, as always, creating the best site like she knows how to do! Thank You to Stephanie Shoulders for her great job on our Myspace page. We think the ladies did a great job on these redesigns for 'The Incurable Tragedy' release [cover]. We always try to answer any inbox messages we get as well as our emails from fans. It's very important to always listen to what the fans have to say." More...
Judas Priest To Appear On Rockline
Judas Priest will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show ROCKLINE with host Bob Coburn on Monday night July 21 and rebroadcast on Wednesday night July 23 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with Judas Priest on Monday the 21st at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast and how to hear the rebroadcast go to www.RocklineRadio.com
Alice Cooper Streaming Entire New Album Online
Alice Cooper's brand new album "Along Came A Spider" is now available to listen to track by track online. You can listen to it at his official Myspace.
The tracklisting for "Along Came A Spider" is as follows:
"Prologue/ I Know Where You Live"
"Vengeance Is Mine"
"Wake The Dead"
"Catch Me If You Can"
"(In Touch WIth) Your Feminine Side"
"Wrapped In Silk"
"Killed By Love"
"I'm Hungry"
"The One That Got Away"
"Salvation"
"I Am The Spider/ Epilogue"
Testament Letting Fans Choose Upcoming Setlist
Thrash metal gods Testament have posted the following message online:
"Here's your chance to let the band know what YOU, the fans, want to hear for the upcoming Metal Masters Tour with JUDAS PRIEST. Testament has a 30 minute set, so keep that in mind when coming up with your 'dream setlist.' It will be taken into consideration by the band, so don't slack... let your voice(s) be heard!!!"
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