Metal News for July 26, 2004
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17 news articles posted on this day.
Suicide Note Finish New Album, 'Caucasia'
Suicide Note have now finished their second full-length, including mixing and mastering. Entitled "Caucasia," the album will hit stores in October through Ferret Music. According to Ferret, "The monstrous sophomore effort finds them delving into their darker side. It's heavier and deeper than any of their previous efforts." Meanwhile, look for the group on tour with Hot Cross in September.
A Perfect Murder, Love Is Red Tour Dates
A Perfect Murder, Love Is Red, and Donnybrook will be touring together in August and September. Dates are still being solidified, but here's the latest:
8/12 Nashville TN @ Rocket Town
8/13 Tulsa OK @ The Pinkeye
8/14 Dallas TX @ Across The Street Bar
8/15 San Antonio TX @ The Sanctuary
8/17 Albuquerque NM @ Omni Roots
8/19 Corona CA @ Showcase Theater
8/20 San Diego CA @ Che Cafe' w/ Between The Buried And Me, Beloved
8/21 Las Vegas NV @ Hammer House
8/22 Los Angeles CA @ Troubadour
9/5 Boise ID @ The Venue
Q&A With James Hetfield
Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune recently caught up with Metallica frontman James Hetfield and asked him about bandmate Lars Ulrich's remark that the Metallica that exists now is the Metallica that Jason Newsted always advocated when he was in the band. "Jason certainly sparked the inward look in us all, but unfortunately he was the one that chose not to look inward, he just ran outward," Hetfield said. "Right when it started to get heavy, he bailed on it. I'm glad we continued with what we had to do. In a way, we were disappointed that he wasn't willing to do the work. He just wanted to get to the destination. He didn't want to travel the journey."
Read the full article at Chicago Tribune.
Bloodbath Announce Release Date For New Album
The Scandinavian superband BLOODBATH, featuring members of Hypocrisy, Katatonia and Edge Of Sanity, have finished work on their new album, "Nightmares Made Flesh". It will be released on September 27th through Century Media. The title will also be available on the same day as a limited edition vinyl LP.
Guitarist Nyström comments:
"After being resurrected through carnage our nightmares made flesh! This time we promise the world an even more brutal and varied piece of real and pure death metal. Take the outstanding performances by the new members Axe and Tägtgren into account and Bloodbath will prove no longer only to be a tribute to death metal; but also death metal's very own elite."
"Nightmares Made Flesh" features the folowing tracklisting: More...
Trail Of Tears Tour Europe With Therion, Tristania
Norwegian Gothic/ Doom metallers TRAIL OF TEARS, together with TRISTANIA nad THERION, will be conquering Europe this fall.
Confirmed dates include: More...
Decapitated To Tour Europe With Hate And Dies Irae
Decapitated have posted this news on their official website:
"After many negotiations and arrangements the first European tournee of bands from Empire Records/Massive Management catalogue almost finalized. It will be presented by Massive Management and German Crash Concerts Agency under the name "The Ultimate Domination Tour 2005." The tour schedule will consist of 14-16 dates in countries like Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Poland. Bands like Decapitated, Hate, Dies Irae and one more act from Poland will hit the road on February 2005. More details will follow soon."
Helix CD, DVD And Tour Update
Canadian rockers Helix have issued this update on their official website:
"The new anniversary CD 'Never Trust Anyone Over 30' is available on the merchandise section of the website and the history DVD '30 Years of Helix: No Rest for the Wicked' will be available shortly. 'Never Trust Anyone Over 30' is a collection of songs from our independent CDs, plus 3 new tracks. '30 Years of Helix: No Rest for the Wicked' is the band's history video which contains footage from Super 8, video, still shots, etc. E.M.I. will also be releasing their own anniversary CD entitled '30 Years of Helix' and a DVD of the 30th Anniversary Concert filmed at The Sanderson Centre in Brantford. This DVD is to be tentatively released October 1st. From what I could see on the monitors as it was going down it's going to look fantastic. More...
Saxon Album Update And Tracklisting
Saxon frontman Biff Byford recently spoke to the U.K.'s long-running magazine Terrorizer about the group's brand-new album, "Lionheart," due on September 20 through SPV Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Killing Ground" was completed at Gems24 studio near Boston, Lincolnshire, England with producer Charlie Bauerfeind and features artwork by Paul R. Gregory, who had previously worked with the group on the now classic "Crusader" album.
"It's more powerful," Biff said of the new album, "We wanted it to be a rawer album because a lot of people say 'you're fantastic live, but on album you're a bit, er, "reverby"!' (laughs). So we went for an album that is right in your face, vocally and guitar-wise. . . On this album, it's a very strong mixture of early and new SAXON influences. We've cut out a lot of the bullshit and got down to the nitty gritty of what really makes a great metal sound. It's Saxon 2004 basically!"
Regarding the band's longevity, Biff said, "We're really passionate about what we do, and that shows through in the songs. We don't follow trends.
"Metal has become young people's music again," he explained, "It tends to go in cycles and people rebel against manufactured music. They want something raunchy and rebellious where you can identify with the members rather than them just looking beautiful. Age doesn't matter. It doesn't matter to some 15-year-old kid who likes the music that I'm the same age as his father!"
"Lionheart" tracklisting: More...
Stormlord Work On New Music Video
Extreme metal act Stormlord are currently hard at work on the brand new horror video of the song "Under The Boards (195, M.A.)," taken from the new "The Gorgon Cult" album and bound to be unleashed on the net and tv's in September/October.
After the zombies of "I Am Legend" (still freely downloadable from www.stormlord.net) the band gathered together with the director Brigida Costa to discuss about the new opus. The story will speak about a psycho/medical serial killer who come out at night to stalk his victims and then trap them in his clinic of horror... The video will be much more similar to a short movie than to a "normal" videoclip. Prepare to shock your minds in September, just expect the most bloody and dark metal video EVER!
As usual the cast will be starring David Bracci from the Sergio Stivaletti team (Dario Argento and more) for the special FX but also Giuseppe Oppedisano ("The English Patient," "Cari Fottutissimi Amici," "Demonium" and more...) as the insane psycho killer.
Pics of the making are avaliable at this location.
The video will be avaliable for free download on www.stormlord.net.
Info On The Great Kat's "Zapateado" Music Video
The Great Kat, named the "Top 10 Fastest Shredders of All Time" by Guitar One Magazine, has just released the new Patriotic Shred/Classical Music Video, "Zapateado." This is the world's first violin and guitar Shred/Classical Music Video, which combines phenomenal violin virtuosity, guitar shredding, patriotic glory, historical figures and documents, and the world famous "Uncle Sam" poster." Zapateado" is a 2-minute music video filmed in The Great Kat's signature rapid-fire style, culminating with Kat declaring the U.S. victory in war. "Zapateado" is a Shred/Classical arrangement by The Great Kat, of the Spanish composer Pablo de Sarasate's famous violin work, and is Track 7, "Act III-Victory" of The Great Kat's revolutionary and critically acclaimed "Wagner's War" CD.
"Zapateado" Music Video Features:
· The Great Kat's Blistering Guitar Shredding
· The Great Kat's Breakneck Speeds of Classical Violin Virtuosity
· Patriotic Kat with tons of U.S. Flags and Americana
· "Commercial Break" with "Uncle Sam" sponsoring The Great Kat's ShredFest
· George Washington, "Declaration of Independence," and "Statue of Liberty"
Download a sample of "Zapateado" music video here.
Download photos from "Zapateado" music video here.
Ezra Stone's 1st Full Length CD Now Available
Independent power metal band Ezra Stone has just released their first full length CD, "Volume I." The CD is available through Amazon.com for $10.00. Samples of the CD can be heard on their website.
Based in Orlando, FL, Ezra Stone was formed in 1996 by rhythm guitarist Rich Frola. During their run with the former MP3.com, Ezra Stone sold thousands of CD across the globe and had over 150,000 dowloads in less than two years, virtually all by word of mouth. A single from the CD, "The Horseman," will be featured on the ProgPower USA V CD Sampler that will be available at the event September 17-18th 2004 in Atlanta, GA.
Crimson Glory Members Guest At ProgPower USA V
Ben Jackson and Midnight of Crimson Glory fame have been confirmed as special guests at ProgPower USA V on Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18 Earthlink Live in Atlanta. The duo made their last appearance together in June at Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles’ "Six Pack" festival in June, where they performed a rare acoustic set together. Jackson and Midnight will join previously announced special guest Timo Kotipelto (Kotipelto, Stratovarius) and vocalist Rob Rock.
ProgPower USA V will be headlined by current and former members of Savatage, uniting for one night only, along with Edguy, Kamelot, Pain of Salvation, Wuthering Heights, Dreamscape, Adagio, Brainstorm, Tad Morose, and Into Eternity.
The show officially sold out in early May, making it the third consecutive year ProgPower has sold out more than four months in advance.
For more information on the event, go to www.progpowerusa.com.
Darkthrone Announce Release Date And Tracklisting
Moonfog Records has set a September 6 release date for the new Darkthrone album, "Sardonic Wrath." The follow-up to last year's "Hate Them" features cover artwork by Lorenzo Mariani (Marduk, Aborym) and contains the following track listing:
01. Information Wants To Be Syndicated (4:20)
02. Sjakk Matt Jesu Krist (4:03)
03. Straightening Sharks (3:26)
04. Alle Gegen Alle (3:21)
05. Mann Tanker Sitt (3:04)
06. God Of Doubt (4:33)
07. Silent Majority (3:56)
Bethlehem Completes New Album
German "dark" metallers Bethlehem have completed work on their fifth full-length album, "Mein Weg," for a September release through Red Stream Records. Featuring ten songs with a running time of over sixty minutes, "Mein Weg" is said to have it all: "distinctive melancholic melodies, sturdy heavy metal riffs, rapid black metal blast beats, mega-slow doom dirges, dim piano lines and emotionally serene rock themes." The follow-up to 2001's "Schatten Aus Der Alexander Welt" will be issued in a special digipack containing an 18-page booklet
Kamelot Finishing New Album
According to a posting on Kamelot's web site, guitarist Thomas Youngblood and singer Roy Khan will soon be heading back to Germany to put the finishing touches on the follow-up to last year's "Epica," tentatively due before the end of the year through SPV Records. Vocal sessions and guitar sessions will be done as well as the recording of several guest appearances. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "March of Mephisto," "Nothing Ever Dies" and "Serenade." A Japanese tour will likely take place in December, to be followed by a European trek beginning in January 2005.
Platitude Part Ways With Drummer
Swedish progressive power metal band Platitude have parted ways with drummer Marcus Höher. "This was an entirely professional decision, we parted ways because of musical differences," the group write on their web site. "We want to thank Marcus for the time spent, and the impact on the band and our music. We wish him all the best of luck in the future!" Replacing Marcus in Platitude is Andreas Brobjer, who is also collaborating with Swedish keyboard wizard Richard Andersson on his Space Odyssey project.
Platitude's sophomore album, "Nine," was released in April through Italy's Scarlet Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Secrets Of Life" was recorded at Jailhouse Studios in Denmark with producer Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Pretty Maides) and features cover artwork by Mattias Norén.
Beseech Announce New Guitarist
Swedish "gothic metallers" Beseech have announced the addition of guitarist Manne Engström to the group's ranks. Engström has previously played in bands such as Cemetary, Sundown and Fatal Embrace and is also part owner and engineer at the StudioMega in Bollebygd, Sweden where Beseech have recorded all their albums so far.
As previously reported, Beseech will play an exclusive gig with Therion on September 30 at Klubben in Stockholm (Therion's only gig in Sweden in support of their new album). The group's next live appearance will take place at the Summer Breeze festival on August 20 in Abtsgmünd, Germany.
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