Metal News for July 22, 2003
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17 news articles posted on this day.
Velvet Revolver To Record Single For EP
Velvet Revolver are to work with producer Bob Ezrin on a song called ‘Slither’. This is to be the only studio track on the band’s upcoming, as yet untitled EP, most of which will feature live recordings. Velvet Revolver, of course, includes Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland, plus the former Guns N’ Roses trio of guitarist Slash, bassist Duff and drummer Matt Sorum. Guitarist Dave Kushner completes the line-up.
Lollapalooza Cancels One
The ongoing Lollapalooza tour of America seems to be suffering from slow ticket sales. As a result, a show in Vernon Downs, Syracuse (due to happen on July 26) has been cancelled. The tour is being headlined by Jane’s Addiction, and other attractions include Audioslave.
Classical Rammstein
Rammstein will apparently have some of their music and lyrics adapted for performance by the Dresden Symphony Orchestra in November. The piece is called ‘Mein Herz Brennt’, and was adapted from Rammstein’s songs by composer Torsten Rasch.
Motograter Guitarist Leaves
Motograter guitarist Matt ‘Nuke’ Nunes has left the band, apparently because of artistic differences. This comes just as the band’s self-titled, debut album has been released by No Name/Elektra.
Beatallica Still Recording, EP Due Late August
Beatallica are still in the studio; the guy who's doing the recording is also doing it for free, so he has to fit Beatallica into the cracks of his schedule. Vocals will be recorded at the end of July.
Lars Ulrich was interviewed for an Italian metal e-zine - here's an interesting quote:
Q: On the internet Beatallica have a huge success: do you know them?
A (Lars): Yes, and I think they are great! I listened to "The Thing That Should Not Let It Be" and "A Garage Dayz Night" and I find them great! I even proposed them to Universal as Metallica b-sides for forthcoming singles!
Q: But there’s the suspicion that Metallica hides behind Beatallica…
A (Lars): No! We don’t have their technique and enough time for such a crazy project!
So yes, Metallica have heard Beatallica and no legal actions have yet been filed. The band claims that no one has talke to them about the "b-sides" that Lars mentions, so draw your own conclusions.
The Beatallica.org web site has also been updated with some new pics and more, although the new EP of songs is not expected until late August.
Life Of Agony Annouce Euro Tour Dates
Life Of Agony have announced a bunch of dates for an upcoming European Tour. They are as follows:
Oct. 18 - Antwerp, BEL - Hof Ter Lo
Oct. 19 - Offenbach, GER - Capitol
Oct. 21 - Dortmund, GER - Soundgarden
Oct. 22 - Hamburg, GER - Docks
Oct. 23 - Berlin, GER - Columbia Halle
Oct. 24 - Leipzig, GER - Werk 2
Oct. 25 - Wien, AUT - Planet Music
Oct. 27 - Köln, GER - Live Music Hall
Oct. 28 - Stuttgart, GER - Longhorn
Oct. 30 - München, GER - Elserhalle
Oct. 31 - Salzburg, AUT - Rockhouse
Nov. 01 - Zürich, SWI - Abart
Nov. 03 - Luxemburg, LUX - Kulturfabrik
Nov. 04 - Paris, FRA - Elysee Montmartre
Nov. 05 - Tilburg, NETH - O13
Divine Rapture are Now Listenable
Pennsylvania-based death metallers Divine Rapture have inked a deal with France's Listenable Records. The group will release their new album, "The Burning Passion", sometime in September or October.
Putrilage Calls It Quits
The gore metal gentlemen in Putrilage have decided to call it a day. They couldn't get past the age old creative differences, so they have decided to go their separate ways. All is not lost, however, as two new bands have formed from the ashes... Carrion and Exulcerate.
Mirrorthrone Release "Of Wind and Weeping"
Switzerland's one man symphonic black metal outfit Mirrorthrone has released his debut album, entitled "Of Wind And Weeping", through Red Stream.
Blood Ritual Prepared to Record Second Album
After two years worth of pre-production demos, Seattle underground cult death/black enigma Blood Ritual are finally scheduled to enter the studio for the long-awaited second album to be recorded for the Moribund Cult. James Murphy will be producing and engineering the album along with doing some guest solos on the CD as well. Also, Curran Murphy (Annihilator, ex-Nevermore) has been hired as a session guitarist and will perform all the lead and rhythm guitars on the new album!
Soilent Green Drop Off Cephalic Carnage Tour
Soilent Green have posted the following message at their website regarding changes on their upcoming tour:
“A real quick update about the tour in August. Cephalic Carnage had to drop from the tour due to maintenance with their van, money problems and personal home issues. Hopefully they will be back in action soon enough. For the replacement we have added The Black Dahlia Murder. Great band with a new album out now on Metal Blade Records entitled Unhallowed. Hope to see everyone in a few weeks. All dates are set and are located in the Shows section of the site.”
Confirmed dates (also featuring Lickgoldensky) include: More...
Infernal Majesty Complete New Album
Infernal Majesty have completed their new album, One Who Points To Death. Clocking in at 47 minutes, the “old school thrash” album is due out this fall. In addition, Infernal Majesty have signed a deal with MGM, which will see their track ‘Death Of Heaven’ used in an upcoming episode of Stargate SG-1.
In live news, Infernal Majesty will be headlining the North West Metal Fest in Mission, B.C. on July 26th. For more info check out the NWmetalfest.ca web site. The band will also be playing on Vancouver Island in August. For more info check the tour page at www.infernalmajesty.ca for cities and dates. More...
The Duskfall to Enter Studio in August
Luleå, Sweden-based The Duskfall will enter Dug-Out studios in Uppsala, Sweden on August 18 to begin recording their sophomore album, due in November through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The band are "still rehearsing and working on the new material and now 7 songs are completed," reads a post on the group's web site. "The result is above all expectations and the music will be a bit darker and more aggressive than before." More...
Autumn Tears Announce New Members
Dark Symphonies recording artist Autumn Tears are proud to announce that Laurie Ann Haus (ex-Rain Fell Within, Ephemeral Sun) will be joining the band to perform lead and backing vocals on the new album, "Eclipse", scheduled to be released in early 2004. Laurie performed backing vocals on Rain Fell Within's last release, "Refuge", as well as live vocals for the band before their break-up. Autumn Tears is also very pleased to announce that Terran Olson (ex-Maudlin of the Well, Kayo Dot) and Greg Ball (ex-Long WInters Stare, Sound of Enoch) have joined the band for the recording of "Eclipse". Terran is performing flute and clarinet while Greg is performing upright contrabass and classical guitar.
Disiplin Announce New Vocalist
Norwegian extreme metallers Disiplin, featuring ex-members of Myrkskog and Evilizer, have announced the addition of Slavia vocalist Ausslavia to the group's ranks. Krig, who was previously playing guitar and singing in the band, will focus solely on his axe-slinging duties.
The quartet, rounded out by Nex (drums) and General K (guitar), are due to shortly start work on their as-yet-untitled debut full-length for a late 2003/early 2004 release through Moonfog Records. Disiplin already released a self-financed EP, "Vama Marga", which received a warm reception at music site MP3.com. The group's music is being described by General K. as "based on old school black metal with inspiration from thrash and death metal."
Nightrage to Play Hometown Gig in August
Nightrage, the brand new Swedish melodic death "supergroup" led by guitarists Marios Iliopoulos and Gus G., will perform live at Göteborg's Kalaset festival in Gothenburg, Sweden on August 11. "We are opening at 18:40 [6:40 p.m. Central European time] for a 30-minute set," says Marios. "We are going to play along with The Haunted, Evergrey, and Hammerfall. The lineup will be me, Gus, Brice [Leclercq on bass], and [former At The Gates/The Crown singer] Tomas [Lindberg on vocals], with the addition of Nicholas Barker [Dimmu Borgir/ex-Cradle of Filth] on the drums." For more information on the festival, visit www.kalaset.goteborg.com. More...
Headline News
Immortal Finished For Good
Norwegian black metallers Immortal have reaffirmed their decision to break up, despite a statement from the band's record company yesterday indicating that the group were merely taking a long break.
The following is the latest update from the Nuclear Blast Records web site:
"Well, sad news… Although stated differently earlier as it seemed as if the band only wanted to take a long break, here's the 100% official news, directly from the band and management:
" 'After 13 years and 7 albums we have decided to stop working with Immortal due to personal reasons. A great thanks to all our fans worldwide who helped us making Immortal superb through all this time. Abbath, Demonaz, Horgh' "
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