Metal News for July 24, 2005
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Shadows Fall To Make Last Century Media Release
SHADOWS FALL will mark their last ever Century Media release with a DVD that will include a set of rarities, backstage footage, and clips from select live performances. It's widely expected SHADOWS FALL are to announce their signing to a major label very soon. A title and a release date for the DVD are to be announced.
ex-Nothingface, Skrape Members Ready Project
Former members of NOTHINGFACE and SKRAPE, who have come together to form BLESSED IN BLACK have revealed some working titles for new music that they are working on:
Pretty When You Cry
Waging War
Damage
Where Were You?
Under the Stars
Bleed
Burn the Sky
Unfold
Made from Dust
Welcome to Nowhere
Angels Broken Wing
Sun King
Before You Wake
Decadence is Mine
The Blackest Emotion
Back on you're Word
Changes
Like a Moth
Conflict
Broken America
Truth bless
The track 'Waging War', features guest vocals from MUDVAYNE's Chad Grey, and was slated to be a part of the band's former title and project COLD WHITE CHRIST, which at the moment still isn't finished, and has no set release date on it.
At the end of August BLESSED IN BLACK will hit the studio with DISTURBED's David Draiman to record some music. BLESSED IN BLACK is:
Billy Keeton -Vocals
Tom Maxwell - Guitar
Jerry Montano - Bass
Tommy Sickles- Drums
Makeshift Romeo Seek Second Guitarist
MAKESHIFT ROMEO, featuring former members of TWISTED METHOD and MOTOGRATER, are hunting for a second guitarist to join the fold in Fort Meyers, Florida. Head to their MySpace, where they recently uploaded two new songs - the tracks 'Hurt Me', and 'The Way I Was', for more information.
Project 86 DVD Update
Project 86 have announced some more details regarding their forthcoming DVD effort. The outing will feature over 1 hour of footage from the making of their new album "...And The Rest Will Follow", brand new songs, photos and featurettes, plus the video for the bands track "The Spy Hunter". Pre-orders will be made available over at www.project86.com beginning August 01st. "...And The Rest Will Follow" will see a September 27th release date thru Tooth & Nail.
Behemoth Complete Work On "Slaves Shall Serve"
Polish death/black metallers BEHEMOTH have once again joined forces with Joanna Rechnio, one of the leading video producers in Poland (who also directed BEHEMOTH's "Conquer All" clip), to shoot a video for the song "Slaves Shall Serve" from their latest album, "Demigod". Due to controversial scenes in the clip, MTV has reportedly requested a "soft" version for possible airplay.
Commented BEHEMOTH mainman Nergal: "I'm still pretty pissed about [having to tone down certain scenes in the video]. I mean, check out all those hip hop or MARILYN MANSON videos. Are they any less controversial than this? I doubt it. I hate going to any compromise but what the hell, I'm pretty sure that most of the video channels (read: most liberated and tolerant ones) worldwide will play the unedited version. The truth is that I had this need to express myself in a more…extreme way. For me it's just another act of great transgression and manifestation of sincere and unrestrained ART. I guess that some of you, especially religious people, would find it offensive…but hey, I'm not here to please any of you but to eventually make up your minds. This is how I see things and how I want you to receive me. Like it or not, this doesn't really matter much to me. I did what I wanted and I'm damn proud of it. I felt like our statements in 'No Sympathy For Fools', 'Christians to the Lions' or 'Slaves Shall Serve' have already been misinterpreted many times, therefore making the 'Slaves' video essential to show our attitude towards all that has anything to do with Christianity (or in this case ANY stagnated, organized and institutional religions)."
Known primarily as a producer of rock and pop artists in her home country (Poland), Rechnio had never worked with an extreme metal act prior to her collaboration with BEHEMOTH.
"Since we've always striven for something more than being just another death or black metal band, we need to search in other genres to find inspiration," explained Nergal. "To be honest, I'm truly bored by most of today's metal videos. It's not about metal being cliché but how it’s all being approached. Joanna did a great job with the last one, 'Conquer All', but this time I think we went even further. First of all, I made the whole scenario script weeks in advance. A really solid and detailed one. I also had more experience and knew exactly what kind of effect I wanted to achieve with this video so I had more control over things. It seemed that there was more of what I call 'team work' between us and the director. This video speaks for it, I have no doubt. I also truly hope that most of extreme metal (and not only) fans will enjoy the effort we put in this one!"
Expect the worldwide premiere of the "Slaves Shall Serve" video in September.
In other news, BEHEMOTH have revealed the details of their upcoming tour EP, "Slaves Shall Serve". This strictly limited-edition (3,000 copies) six-song release will be available exclusively during the group's European tour in September. The track listing is as follows:
01. Slaves Shall Serve (album version)
02. Entering the Pylon ov Light (non album song)
03. Penetration (THE NEFILIM cover)
04. Until You Call on the Dark (DANZIG cover)
05. Demigod (live at Sweden Rock festival)
06. Slaves Shall Serve (live at Sweden Rock festival)
07. Slaves Shall Serve (enhanced video clip)
Paths of Possesion Set Debut Release Date
Metal Blade Records has set an October 4 release date for the debut album from PATHS OF POSSESSION, the Florida-based band fronted by CANNIBAL CORPSE vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher. Entitled "Promises in Blood", the was recorded at Mana Recording Studios in Tampa, Florida with producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, MORBID ANGEL).
"Promises in Blood" track listing:
01. Darklands
02. The Butcher's Bargain
03. Bleed the Meek
04. The Second Coming
05. Where the Empty Gods Lie
06. Heart for a Heart
07. In My Eyes
08. Erzsebert
09. Promises in Blood
10. Bring Me the Head of Christ
11. Through the Fiery Halls
12. The Icy Flow of Death
PATHS OF POSSESSION is:
George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher - Vocals
Randy Butman - Bass, Backup Vocals
Jay Fossen - Guitars
Jack Goodwin - Guitars
Nick Goodyear – Drums
Stratovarius New Video Online , Start World Tour
The video for STRATOVARIUS's track "Maniac Dance" has been released online here. The song is off of their upcoming self titled album which will be in stores on September 5th. The band will also be embarking on a massive world tour in support of the album. Confirmed dates are as follows, with even more expected to be released:
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Sonata Arctica To Tour North America In 2006
Sonata Arctica will return to North America with a big headliner tour through the US and Canada in January and February of 2006.
So far, two venues have been announced:
Jan. 18 New York City - B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill
Feb. 10 Los Angeles - Key Club
Other dates are as follows: More...
Sounds Of The Underground Vancouver Venue Moved
The Sounds of the Underground Tour show in Vancouver on July 26 has been moved from the Pacific Coliseum to the PNE Forum. All tickets for the Pacific Coliseum will be honored at the door and are now general admission.
Ill Nino Shoots Video For "What You Deserve"
This weekend, Ill Nino is shooting a video in both Brooklyn and New Jersey. The video is for the song "What You Deserve," which comes from the band's upcoming "One Nation Underground" release (in stores September 27).
Cradle Of Filth To Perform On Viva La Bam
In episode #306 of MTV's Viva La Bam, titled "Where's Vito," Cradle Of Filth is featured performing. Tune in next Sunday (July 31st) to watch.
Christopher Lee To Sing At Metal Festival
Octogenarian actor Christopher Lee is reportedly performing at a heavy metal festival in Germany. The 82-year-old Lord of the Rings star is taking part in the Earthshaker Festival in Geiselwind, Bavaria. He will sing with two bands, Manowar and Rhapsody, according to concert organisers. Lee will be accompanied by a live orchestra and a choir and will perform alongside heavy metal bands such as Grave Digger, Dragonlord and Forces of Evil.
Chat With Dry Kill Logic Vocalist Online
On Sunday, July 24, Dry Kill Logic vocalist, Cliff Rigano, will be doing an online chat at the Gigantour Forums from 6-7pm EST.
Opeth Film "The Grand Conjuration" Video
Opeth has posted a message on their official website saying that they have filmed a video in Los Angeles for the track "The Grand Conjuration." The video is said to contain nurses and be quite twisted.
In Flames Posts Buffalo, NY Ozzfest Photos Online
In Flames has posted a bunch of live photos from the Ozzfest gig at Darien Lakes in Buffalo, NY on their official website. The band has also posted some off-stage photos at this location.
Slipknot: "Self-Loathing Is A Great Motivator"
contactmusic.com reports: Slipknot guitarist Mick Thompson deliberately makes himself as miserable as possible when he's recording a new album.
The mask-sporting rocker insists a negative attitude is instrumental to his success, and often likes to contemplate just how much he hates himself just before entering the studio.
He says, "It was always negative fuel and negative reinforcement that worked better for me.
"Self-loathing is a great motivator. You basically have to always think you suck.
"My thing is that I'll just go away and just sit around being miserable and angry."
Bruce Dickinson Smashed Up After Stage Fall
Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson was so banged up when he recorded his last solo album, "Tyranny of Souls," he had to bring a bed into the studio so he could lie down every 10 minutes.
The "Run to the Hills" singer fell off a stage platform and into the band's drum kit during Iron Maiden's last US tour and shattered his chest.
Then, after taping himself up and continuing with tour dates in Japan, Dickinson injured his back while trying to overcompensate for his injuries.
He says, "When I recorded the vocals, I had to set up a bed by the microphone so I could lie down every 10 minutes."
Ministry To Embark On MasterBaTour In 2006
Ministry announces MasterBaTour 2006 scheduled for the United States and Canada from May through to July 2006, featuring Revolting Cocks and opening act Spyder Baby. So far, a Seattle, WA date at the showbox on May 28, 2006 has been announced. More tour dates will be announced soon.
AILD, Once Beloved To Open For KSE In Worcester
As I Lay Dying and Once Beloved are set to open up for Killswitch Engage at their Palladium gig in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 25. The show will be filmed for inclusion on the band's forthcoming DVD. Tickets will be $5.
Vomit Remnants Sign To Unique Leader
Japan's VOMIT REMNANTS have signed to Unique Leader Records. They are expected to release their first full length for the label in 2006.
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