Metal News for July 24, 2009
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34 news articles posted on this day.
Interview
Interview with Trapped Under Ice
Trapped Under Ice may be a little green, but with an extensive tours and a big following in hardcore circles, they mean to make it to the top. Their first full-length album "Secrets of the World" will be released August 4th, and it's sure to conquer the world, which is their master plan, of course. I had a chance to talk to the guys in a rather unconventional interview. Actually, Nick Jett, drummer of Terror interviewed them for me. Try and follow along and learn of your future rulers. More...
Cattle Decapitation Posts Music Video Still Photos
Cattle Decapitation has issued the following announcement about posting photos from their recent video shoot online:
"Check out our pics for video stills from the NEW VIDEO of our track 'A Body Farm' from our latest album THE HARVEST FLOOR, now available on Metal Blade Records!!!
"The images are available for viewing in the 'Body Farm video stills' album in the pics on our MySpace page!!! CHECK EM OUT!!!
"The video was directed by our friend Tyson Montrucchio (Brutal Truth's 'Sugardaddy' video/Downspell vocalist) and shot right before our last 2 and a half month tour which we have just barely recovered from! The video will be available shortly and we'll keep you posted for premiere dates and where to see it!
"We're gonna be hitting the road again in the Fall and we'll keep you posted about with whom, where and other details as we get them!!! CHECK BACK SOON!!!"
Leverage Issues Studio Recording Update
Finnish metallers Leverage have posted a new studio video clip online, which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following recording update:
"Well, finally we got around to record my bass parts. Originally, I was supposed to record those at the beginning of June, but my I broke my back recently and it just wasn´t healed enough to play bass then. This time we recorded straight to line which meant that my Ampeg-mountain was not needed. I played all the bass parts with my trusted and excellent G&L 2500-bass.
"This time (as usual) bass parts were recorded under the supervision of Tuomas Heikkinen while Jari Mikkola took care of engineering and additional guidance. Torsti took care of vacationing... :)
"On the first day I played 4 songs composed by Tuomas. He orchestrated those sessions with Zappa-like toughness giving helpful tips and guidelines about my playing regarding some nyances etc. Jari also was another helpful pair of ears during those sessions. More...
Alice In Chains To Headline WBUZ Buzzfest
Alice in Chains have announced that they will be headlining the WBUZ Buzzfest in Nashville, TN on September 11th. The band's other upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Excalion Enters The Studio
Finnish metal band, EXCALION, has issued the following update:
"Excalion will enter the studio and start recording the follow up to 'Waterlines' in the end of august. Studio Watercastle will be the place where the magic happens once again. Every member of the band is thrilled to get the recordings going."
Defiance Completes New Album
Reunited San Francisco metal band, Defiance, has issued the following update on the progress of their upcoming album:
"The new Defiance album titled 'The Prophecy' has been completed! The mixing and mastering of the first new music from Defiance in over 15 years was completed a few weeks ago and has been sent to Candlelight Records for pressing."
"Defiance is working now with Travis Smith to complete the artwork and CD booklet. The album does not as of yet have a release date."
Periphery Posts New Album Preview Clip Online
Maryland progressive metal band, Periphery, has posted an audio clip from their upcoming album on their MySpace page. The clip is of a song entitled, "Letter Experiment." The vocals were produced and mixed by Casey Sabol, who previously sang for the band.
Hell Within Signs To Rat Pak Records
Rat Pak Records welcomes the east coast metal band, Hell Within to the label. The band was previously signed to Lifeforce Records.
The band is currently in pre production for their next album that is tentatively slated for a March 2010 release, which will be followed by a massive U.S. Tour.
Check out their cover of "Carry on Wayward Son" on the label's MySpace page.
Adust Posts New Music Video Online
Adust has posted a new music video for the track "The Evil That Dwells Within" on youtube. "The Evil That Dwells Within" comes off of their forthcoming release, "Question The Illogical," which is due out on October 5th. More...
Burnt By The Sun Posts New Track Online
BURNT BY THE SUN have posted a new track, "There Will Be Blood," from their new full length album, "Heart Of Darkness." "There Will Be Blood" can be heard online now via the band's MySpace page along with "Inner Station" and "F-Unit." "Heart Of Darkness" is set for an August 18th North American release date, August 24th internationally and will be available on CD, limited edition LP, and a limited edition deluxe CD/DVD set that includes all of the band's official music and live videos plus behind the scenes footage shot during the making of "Heart Of Darkness." More...
Eyes Of Noctum Cancels Tonight's Live VA Show
Eyes of Noctum has issued the following update about canceling their live show scheduled for tonight:
"So unfortunately, our show that was supposed to be tonight at the ZeroPak in Winchester, VA has been cancelled. The club has lost their ABC (liquor license) and is at least temporarily, closed down. The whole band is pretty upset; the promoter assured us even as late as last night that the show was still confirmed a 'go'. We are very sorry for the short notice, but we have literally just found out ourselves. All remaining shows are still confirmed so far as we know, including tomorrow's show in Richmond, VA @ Nara Sushi. Sorry again, and thanks for the understanding"
Inquinok Becomes A Solo Project
Vocalist Krelian of Seattle black metallers Inquinok has issued the following update about parting ways with all of the other band members:
"The members of Inquinok (including myself) will be focusing on our other projects which in turn makes Inquinok a solo/studio project of mine. This means no live shows, I will just be focusing on writing and recording for this band. I may use session musicians here and there to spice things up (including perhaps some former members). So in other words, not the end of Inquinok, just going to focus on writing/..recording albums.
"On a positive note, I will most likely be writing and recording for a 3rd album here and there throughout the rest of the year, and will be able to do something a little different this time around and give a lot more samples (rough mixes) of the new material then in the past. Also since It's become purely my solo/studio project, I'm going to make the album as epic as possible, since I'm not going to worry about trying to re-create the experience live.
"As for our other bands/..projects, Rob (Kythving), Joe (Mordred) and Simon (Tormentor) are playing with Shaded Enmity which will have a new release out soon. Rob and myself are also involved in a melodic metal project called Somnae. I also have several other projects I am or will be working on as well, including my industrial/..metal/dark techno hybrid project Tyrant Synthesis which is working on it's debut album.
"Anyways, feel free to send me comments, and thanks to all that have supported us over the years and went to our shows, it is very appreciated by myself and former members of the band."
Panopticon Finishes Recording New EP
Atmospheric black metal band Panopticon has issued the following statement about finishing the recording of a new EP:
“The new EP: ‘existence:..on the subject of mortality’ is complete. it will come out on cd as a split cd with when bitter spring sleeps. The second part of it will come out on a split with skagos and throndt Both parts will later be released on a vinyl only release as a compilation full length. No details have been worked out on the vinyl so please dont write trying to pre order it or anything. i havnt even found a label to partner with for that release,so if anyone is interested get in touch.
“This work is very different than anything ive done before. It's sorrowfull, gut wrenching and introspective... Focusing on the atmospheric end of panopticon, forsaking its darker side to yeild an atmospheric yet passionate record. I hope you will like it. If your expecting ‘the death of baldr’ or ‘i, hedonist’ you will be disappointed. it leans towards ‘speaking’ and ‘aptrgangr’ but even more in that direction.
“As for the boxes, i have received the boxes today.finally. they will be printed and finished,stuffed and shipped by the end of the week. after all orders are filled,i'm taking some time away from the stress of mail order and will be sending the remainder of what i have to distros that will be posted on this page. you guys can deal with them rather than deal with me direct for a bit,as i am taking some time away from selling cds and merch to focus on writing new material.
“Thanks for your patience and see you all soon.”
Testament Posts Live Sheffield Video Clip Online
Testament has posted a fan filmed video clip online of their performance in Sheffield, UK on July 20th. The clip can be viewed below. More...
Mnemic Guitarist Undergoes Surgery
Danish modern metallers MNEMIC have issued the following band update:
“We apologize for the lack of news. We have been really bad with updates, but we can assure you it will change as we are taking the very first steps towards a new MNEMIC album.
“There has maybe been some speculations regarding our last show, which featured an unknown guitarist handling the duties as a stand-in for our very own Rune Stigart. To clarify the situation, Rune had to undergo surgery for an old wrist injury, in which the doctor advised not to perform over a specific period of time. The band had already been booked in advance to headline the Sardinias Heavy Sands festival, which was impossible to postpone. The band’s and Rune’s decision was to carry on with a stand-in guitarist. His name is Victor Ray Salomonsen. Some of you might recognize his mom, Sanne Salomonsen, the great and famous Danish rock mama.
“Victor stepped up to the plate and proved to be a great musician and performer, and we would like to thank him and the efforts made on such a very short notice prior to the scheduled appearance on Italian shores. We would also like to thank the organizers of Heavy Sands for making the show, trip, and the stay very special to the MNEMIC family! See you next year!”
A live video from the Heavy Sands performance can be seen below. Photos from the festival can be viewed here. More...
It Dies Today Posts "Lividity" Teaser Trailer
It Dies Today have announced that their upcoming album "Lividity" will be released through Trustkill Records on September 15th. The band has posted a teaser trailer for the album online, which can be viewed below. More...
Spazmosity Finishes Recording New Album
Swedish metallers Spazmosity have announced that they have finished recording their debut full-length album "Welcome Death" at the Necromorbus studio with producer Tore Stjerna.
The track listing for "Welcome Death" will be as follows:
1. Regicide
2. Iron Coffin
3. Prelude
4. Forged by Steel
5. March of Death
6. 13 Miller's Court
7. The Ancient Art
8. The Infernal Dynasty
9. Panopticon
Headline News
Burst To Break Up After U.S. Tour Dates
Sweden's Burst has issued the following announcement about choosing to disband after their upcoming U.S. tour:
"We are glad to announce that Burst will embark on our first US tour immediately following our appearance at the intriguing Planet Caravan festival in Asheton, NC on september 19. The tour will go through to October 10. Half the tour Burst and opener Zoroaster will be gigging with the draconian French metal philosophers Gojira on their Metallica off-dates, half the tour we’ll do our own shows with Zoroaster.
"At the same time, we’d like to announce that our first US tour will also be our last. Following a band meeting at the end of June, we have decided that it is time to let Burst sleep.
"We will honor our commitments, play the planned No Budget fest in Larissa, Greece as well as the US tour, and a possible best-of show in Sweden in late fall. But after that and for the foreseeable future, Burst will lay down its arms. Whether it is definite or indefinite, we can’t say. Thus, in accordance with modern internet heavy metal news site lingo, we’ll call it an 'indefinite hiatus.' More...
The Gates Of Slumber Posts Instrumental Tracks
Indianapolis doom metallers The Gates of Slumber have issued the following update about streaming new instrumental tracks on their MySpace page:
"So over the years we have recorded a few instrumentals that were very short and only available on limited releases. Well, in buying some time until we release some new songs, we thought it best to put some of these old hard to find instros up for everyone.
"Hope you enjoy them, we did when we wrote and record them!"
Stormental Announces T.V. Show Appearance
Brazil's Stormental have issued the following update about appearing on an upcoming television program:
"On Saturday, July 25th, Stormental will show up at a local TV show called Patrola. Alexei, actress and production team of the new video for the song 'In Front of You' will be talking about this release and the unexpected mix of heavy metal and contemporary dance."
Eternal Tears Of Sorrow Issues Band Update
Finland's Eternal Tears of Sorrow has issued the following band update:
"Hello guys & gals!
"The summer's here. We have been rehearsing with our new guitarist, Mika Lammassaari, for 2½ months now and things are going very smoothly. We still have no official live show dates (as most of Finland is having its summer holiday right now) but we should come up with them soon. In addition, we're trying to get many foreign live shows, too.
"And we have started writing new material, too, but it's far too early to write anything about it..."
Audio samples from the band's latest album "Children of the Dark Waters" can also be heard on their MySpace page.
Ensiferum Updates Upcoming Tour Dates
Finnish folk metallers Ensiferum have issued the following update about upcoming tour dates:
"We regret to inform you that Ensiferum's scheduled show at Let's Open Air in Instanbul, Turkey has been canceled. We apologize to all Turkish fans but this issue was out of our control.
"The good news is that 2 more shows have been confirmed for the From Afar European tour in the Netherlands and Germany on 30/10 and 31/10"
Ensiferum's upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
David Ellefson Posts New "Rock Shop" Video Online
Ex-Megadeth member David Ellefson has posted a new video entry in his "Rock Shop" series online, which can be viewed below. In this segment Ellefson discusses auditioning for a metal band. More...
Belphegor Announces New Album Details
Belphegor will release its 8th full length album entitled "Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn" on 9th October in Europe and 20th October in USA/ Brazil, via Nuclear Blast records. A digipak edition will include the video clip for the track "Der Geistertreiber" as well as "making-of" scenes.
The track listing will be as follows:
1. Walpurgis Rites
2. Hail The New Flesh
3. The Crosses Made Of Bone
4. Reichswehr In Blood
5. Der Geistertreiber
6. Veneratio Diaboli - I Am Sin
7. Destroyer Hekate
8. Enthralled Toxic Sabbath
9. Hexenwahn - Totenkult
Agathodaimon Changes Celtic Rock Set Time
German metallers Agathodaimon have issued the following announcement about changing their set time at the upcoming Celtic Rock Open Air Festival:
"The festival crew of the Celtic Rock Open Air where we are playing tomorrow changed the playing time last minute! We're playing now at six o'clock in the evening. See you there!"
Death Before Dishonor Streaming Entire New Album
Boston's Death Before Dishonor are currently streaming their entire new album "Better Ways To Die" online. The songs can be heard at the band's MySpace page. "Better Ways To Die" is currently set for a June 28th release date.
Tarsha Posts "Second Life" Music Video Online
Tarsha, the band that features ex-Adler's Appetite vocalist Sheldon Tarsha, has posted a new music video online for the song "Second Life." The video, which can be viewed below, comes from their album "Divine Universe." More...
Evile Cancels Lorca Rock Appearance
UK thrashers Evile have been forced to cancel their appearance at Lorca Rock festival in Murcia, Spain, this weekend. Vocalist/guitarist Matt Drake was diagnosed with flu and with a throat infection yesterday afternoon.
Commented Matt: "I'm so desperately sorry that we have to cancel our show at Lorca Rock. As the entire world knows, there's a big thing about flu going around and I have come down with some of the symptoms. There is no way I would be able to give a vocal performance this weekend anywhere near what you would expect - I'm simply not physically capable of doing so. I would like to take this chance to apologize to everyone for letting you all down especially the promoter of the festival and our Spanish fans as well the rest of the band."
Unleashed Signs To Nuclear Blast Records
Swedish metal band, Unleashed, has signed to Nuclear Blast Records. The band comments:
"Unleashed are proud to announce the signing to Nuclear Blast records for our upcoming 10th album. We are very much looking forward to this new cooperation! The recording of the album is scheduled for October/November this year."
Doomriders Posts New Album Audio Player Online
Boston metal band, Doomriders, has posted an audio player for their new album, "Darkness Come Alive," at this location. "Darkness Come Alive" was recorded and engineered at Godcity Studios by Kurt Ballou.
Dillinger Escape Plan Discusses European Tour
Back from a two-week European tour, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN look back on the gigs with the following comments:
"We just wrapped up a quick two weeks of European shows, starting in Long Island and finishing up in Finland.", singer Greg Puciato starts. "Every show was invigorating for us, including a lot of places we haven't played in a really long time. Our producer Steve Evetts had a revelation and decided that he will no longer be producing records but would rather come with us and do lights for free, so if anyone wants a free light guy he's your guy! In typical light guy fashion, the quality of the shows quickly became measured by "how killer the lights were" that night. When we go in to the studio in a month Steve will probably have strobe lights and a smoke machine in the vocal booth. Anyhow, we played with a ton of great bands over in Europe, in a ton of unsuspecting places that kick hordes of ass like Poland and Belgium. What did we learn? We learned that Alex Skolnick from Testament pretty much drives the school bus of metal guitar soloing...blindfolded, and with his feet. We learned that 99% of Europeans have never seen a Mexican. We learned that German bus drivers think it's ok to drink beer and drive because they are 'rock and rollers!' We have a month and a few days to finish writing our new album, 'Option Paralysis,' before we record from the end of August to the beginning of October. We'll be checking in from our Myspace and Twitter accounts and all that stuff, and we'll be sneaking you song titles and snippets of demos as well as behind the scenes videos from now until the release." More...
Caliban Posts New Song, "Caliban's Revenge" Online
Caliban has posted a new song, "Caliban's Revenge," on their MySpace page. The track comes off their upcoming album, "Say Hello To Tragedy."
Betrayer Begins Recording New Album
Canadian metal band, Betrayer, is currently recording their second album, following their debut LP release Rusted Icons (2001) and EP Shadowed Force (2005). The recording is taking place at Spectre Sound studios by Glenn Fricker (Bloodshot Eye, Assassinate The Following, Aquila) with whom Betrayer has recorded their previous efforts.
Mixing and mastering will be done by legendary Swedish record producer Fredrik Nordstrom (Dream Evil, In Flames, Opeth, Hammerfall). The album, titled "Ages Of Defiance" is scheduled to be completed by October 24th, 2009 with a release date to be announced.
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Five Deserted Island Songs
The autobiography of Ozzy Osbourne is set to be released in the UK in October. In a recent interview he discusses his life: “When people ask me how I’m still alive I don’t have an answer for them. There have been suicide attempts, STDs, overdoses, and I’ve been hit by a plane, yet I’m still here.” Leave it to Ozzy to casually throw in the “I’ve been hit by a plane” story, easily topping all other rock autobiographies before his…In L.A. a new promotion for the MLB team Dodgers shows residents on billboards with the caption THIS IS MY TOWN. Both Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue) and Bret Michaels (Poison) head shots are displayed on giant billboards. No word on if there are plans to feature Jani Lane (Warrant)… More...
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