Metal News for July 23, 2002
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13 news articles posted on this day.
Type O Negative Push Release Back to 2003
Type O Negative have pushed back the release date of their new album to early 2003, according to Roadrunner Records UK... As previously reported, Type O Negative are due to enter Systems 2 Studios in Brooklyn, New York, to begin recording the follow-up to 1999's World Coming Down, which will once again be produced by keyboarder Josh Silver. Among the working song titles set to appear on the CD are "Nettie", "I Like Girls", "Valentine's Day", "I Need Love", "Anesthesia", "Why Won't You Love Me", "Above All Things", "Life Is Killing Me".
Insania In Finnvox Studios
Stockholm's Insania are currently preparing their third album in Finnvox studios in Helsinki Finland. They are working with producer Mikko Karmila. The guys have reported that everything is a blast and everything is working out just fine. The band will stay in the Studio for three more weeks.
Inferno To Release Live Album
The new Inferno album is slated to be a live album. The shows for the disc were recorded in Anerschutz, Germany, in November 2001. The disc is slated to be titled Live From The Woods.
Nora Lose Founding Member
Nora has parted ways with one of its original members, bassist Spliedt. The split is entirely amicable as Spliedt apparently doesn't share the same passion for the road and the band's sound as he used to. Here's a portion of a statement from him:
"It's extremely difficult to come to terms with yourself that something that you've poured every bit of your heart and soul into, no longer means to you what it once did. I'll be quick to admit that Nora is easily the coolest, biggest, most meaningful thing I've ever done with my life. Words cannot express what this band has meant to me and how proud I am of what we've done. But to be honest, I'm ready for something new."
As for the rest of the band, here's an excerpt of a statement from vocalist Carl Severson:
"It's weird when friends leave the band. Spliedt and I have spent countless hours in the van together, wishing we were sleeping in a hotel but watching ER marathon's instead, we've drawn each other's blood on stage, we've fought and we've generally had some of the most fun people can have together. It's depressing as fuck to realize his hearts not in it anymore, especially when it's something that still means so much to the rest of us. but there's no hard feeings, there were no fights. We just lost something... We'll be fine, we always are. We're good and we'll miss our friend."More...
Saved By Grace and Love Is Red to Tour
Recorse Records labelmates Saved By Grace and Love Is Red will be teaming up for a two week tour next month. Interestingly enough, Saved By Grace drummer Jason Shrout will reportedly be playing both sets as Love Is Red's drummer couldn't get out of work. He's going to be one tired dude. Anyway, here's the schedule: More...
Rag Men Supergroup?
Merauder/God Is I frontman Jorge Rosado, Skarhead/Crown of Thornz guitarist Mitts, Nemesis/ex-Eath Crisis bassist Ian "Bulldog" Edwards, and Skarhead/ex-Hatebreed drummer Rigg Ross have joined forces in a new band called Rag Men. The group are presently scheduled to record original material during August for a late 2002 release through an as-yet-undisclosed label. For more information, visit the band's official web site.
Artisan Commence Work on Debut EP
Artisan, featuring ex-Destiny's End guitarist and Metal Maniacs contributor Perry Grayson, are currently recording their debut EP with engineer Vince Levalois (guitarist/vocalist of Prototype). They took a short break from tracking to play a gig opening for Arch Enemy, Nile, Hate Eternal, and Origin at the Key Club in Hollywood, California on July 17th. Next up, Artisanwill be opening for Engine at Paladino's in Tarzana, California on Saturday, August 10th. For more information, visit the band's official web site at this location.
Century Media Secure Deal With New Hawen Records
Effective immediately, Century Media Europe have secured a European distribution/marketing deal for Swedish label New Hawen Records. Century Media's European offices will handle the marketing and distribution for all New Haven titles exclusively, as well as handling promotion.
New Hawen is the label of "Wez" Wenedikter, who until last year ran the WAR Music label, and before that had been one of the founding partners in Wrong Again Records, the label which introduced the world to bands such as IN Flames, Arch Enemy, Spritual Beggars, Naglfar, and Eucharist. His new label picks up with the same dedication to quality releases. More...
H.I.M. Launch HER Website
Finland's H.I.M. have launched an official web site for the American market under the band moniker HER at this location.
As previously reported, H.I.M. recently serviced their European smash single, "Join Me", to US stations under the group moniker HER after they were threatened with legal action by a band from Chicago who registered the HIM name in the US.
Nuclear Blast Inks Graveworm
Italian "gothic black metal" act Graveworm have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group's fourth full-length album—the follow-up to 2001's Scourge of Malice—is tentatively due in early 2003.
Rotting Christ Post New Artwork Online
Greece's Rotting Christ have posted the cover artwork for their upcoming Genesis CD, due on August 26th through Century Media Records, at this location.
Enforsaken Sign with World War 3 Music
Chicago death metallers Enforsaken have finally landed a new label deal following their decision to part with Lifeless Records last year.
After being courted by several labels, Enforsaken decided to go with California's WW3 Music (Hate, Prototype), who will issue the band's upcoming as-yet-untitled full-length and re-release Embraced By Misery, which will go under an as-yet-unspecified new title due to legal problems. Embraced By Misery will get a new layout and artwork, and bonus tracks.
In the meantime, Enforsaken are working on their sophomore effort with new drummer Dave Swanson (aka G. Reymond) of Veneficum fame. The band parted ways with original drummer Pat O'Keefe due to personal reasons.
Wino Joins Place of Skulls
Although no official annoucement was made of Spirit Caravan's split, frontman Wino has finally come forward.
"Due to professional and personal reasons, I disbanded Spirit Caravan in May," said Wino. "I want to personally thank everyone who has supported my musical endeavors over the years."
Since the musician has been involved in heavy music for such a long time, many feared the guitarist would simply retire, but he's found a place in the recently formed Place Of Skulls, featuring ex-Pentagram guitarist Victor Griffin. More...
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