Metal News for July 27, 2004
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14 news articles posted on this day.
Avenged Sevenfold Scoffs At Riff-Stealing Claim
When talking with Electricbasement.com recently, AVENGED SEVENFOLD vocalist M. SHADOWS scoffed at one ridiculous internet rumor suggesting their guitar players stole a riff and used it one of their songs, "...The new rumor about [us] is that Synyster and Zack went to Guitar Center and heard this kid playing a riff, and they had this tape recorder that they had turned on. That riff the kid played is supposed to be the basis for 'Unholy Confessions.'All these kids on this thread were like, 'I can't believe they did that, that's fucked up. Dude post your version.' The dude's like, 'Oh man, I don't have it anymore.' They still believe him. You've got like thirty or forty kids going, 'fuck Avenged, they steal riffs!'"
Shadows also explained how the band's diverse style, which incorporates metal, punk and classic rock, gets a rather jaded response from certain segments of the hardcore scene, "I know there is a lot of hate out there, but sometimes we go on the road and do a show, and someone will say 'I didn't like you guys before until we saw you guys live and actually listened to your album.' The hardcore scene isn't always too receptive mostly because we're doing pretty well, but we don't give a fuck about what they think, and we don't really give a fuck about their ideals, so they don't like us. All we want to do is play music."
He elaborates, "I used to go to hardcore shows when I was a freshman or in the eighth grade, and there would be guys there like eighteen or so going, 'I really like this fucking band, they bring the fucking mosh.' The problem was, if they were watching a band that could actually sing or bring other things to the table, then they were just like, 'fuck them.' It's just one of those things you don't fight or worry about because it doesn't matter."
Read the full article at Electric Basement.
Interview
Interview With Khold
This interview with the Norwegian Black metal fiends KHOLD was taken via e- mail in July, 2004. Questions were answered by drummer Sarke, one of the founders of the band.
For more information on the band's third album, Mørke Gravers Kammer, visit khold.com. You can also download the video for "Død" from the discography section. More...
Emperor Reissue Details
Philadelphia: Candlelight Records today confirms October 19 and November 2 as the reissue dates for Emperor's four genre-defining albums. Wrath of the Tyrants, In the Nightside Eclipse, Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk, and IX Equilibrum, all currently out of print in the US, have been reworked with additional bonus footage and material unavailable on both European and US-licensed versions.
In documentary style, each of the four recordings have been enhanced with live and studio footage. "Wrath of the Tyrant," being part one, "includes very rare, exclusive footage of pre-Nightside rehearsals plus live outtakes from our first tour (in support of Cradle of Filth, 1993)," says guitarist Samoth. "In the Nightside Eclipse," part two, "includes edited material from a live show in Oslo for the song "Towards the Pantheon," as well as various other clips from live recordings in 1997."
"Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk, starts off with a band interview on Finnish TV talking about Anthems and then various live clips from 1997-98, including cool clips from the Dynamo Festival," continues Samoth. "Part four, IX Equilibrium, starts off with a clip from the No Mercy Festival tour and then follows us to the US for our first and only headline American tour in 1999." IX Equilibrium concludes the four-part enhancement series with a clip from the Mystic Festival in Poland, the final Emperor performance. More...
Otep On Headbanger's Ball
OTEP will be guests on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball, Saturday, August 7th at 10PM EST with a repeat on Tuesday, August 10th at 4AM EST.
OTEP's video for "Warhead" is now in rotation on MTV's Headbanger's Ball and on Fuse TV's Uranium.
Cambian Dawn Update
U.K.'s traditional doomsters Cambian Dawn have regrouped following Sam Carter's departure, in the form of Tom Barker, ex-Cambian Dawn drummer) on guitar, Matt Kenway remaining on bass and vocal duties and Zak Newman has been bought in as the new drummer. The band will begin touring and gigging as soon as they have some new material down.
On another note the recording for the forth coming split 7" with The River is nearing completion, the recording, mixing and mastering has been done, all that remains now is for the vinyl to be pressed and distributed.
Summary/Misc
New Releases By Final Chapter Records
Belgian metal label Final Chapter Records has announced three more releases, including a new album by MIRROR OF DECEPTION, the debut album of GATES OF SLUMBER, as well as a compilation with underground doom bands!
For more information and samples, visit their website.
Dismember DVD Details
Dismember's 2-DVD set entitled "Live Blasphemy" will be released on August 24th by Escapi. The 2 disc set includes a complete concert from Sweden (2003), a career encompassing documentary, extra bonus footage from USA, Japan, Europe and the first ever performance from 1988, biography, discography and image gallery.
You can catch the band on the road as well: More...
Marduk Confirm Italian Festival Appearance
Swedish black metallers MARDUK have confirmed that they will be taking part in the Agglutination Festival in Chiaromonte, Italy on August 13th.
The following are also on the bill: IRON SAVIOUR, CRYSTAL BALL, NOVEMBRE, CENTURION, THY MAJESTIE, RAIN, NAMELESS CRIME, DISGUISE, WALKYRIA.
Head here for more info.
Machine Head Celebrate Album Anniversary
The following announcement has been posted on the board at MACHINE HEAD's official website:
"Burn My Eyes Anniversary Show
August 8th, 2004 marks the 10th anniversary of the worldwide release of everybody's favorite album, Burn My Eyes. August 8th also marks the Philadelphia stop on the Road Rage tour. To celebrate the occasion, Machine Head have decided to set aside their regularly scheduled setlist for this one night, and for the first time ever, play Burn My Eyes in its entirety. Yes, you read that right... from start to finish. Again, this is a one night only event, probably a one time only event, so if you need to see this show, you know what to do. Just make sure you do it fast."
As previously reported, Machine Head's upcoming tour schedule is as follows: More...
Ozzy Merchandise Surpasses $50 Million Mark
The popularity of Ozzy Osbourne has seen sales of his merchandise hit the $50m (£27.2m) mark, a record for a heavy metal artist.
Sales of T-shirts, accessories and action figures have rocketed since TV show The Osbournes hit screens. Merchandising sold at concerts including Ozzfest raked in $35m (£19m), according to licensing company Signature Networks. Ozzy vintage clothing is even available in US fashion store Bloomingdales.
Signatures Network, who hold the worldwide merchandising and marketing rights to 125 music artists including U2 and Madonna, said an Osbournes slot machine would be one of the next products on the market.
Read the full article at BBC.
Chton Post MP3 From Upcoming Debut Album
CHTON, the Norwegian death metal band featuring Kenneth of KEEP OF KALESSIN and Torstein of MANES, have posted a track from their upcoming debut album, "Chtonian Lifecode", at their official web site. The song, entitled "Unholy Communion", can be downloaded at www.chton.com.
"Chtonian Lifecode" was recorded, mixed and mastered at Godt Selskap Studio between April and June 2004 and is scheduled for release in early August through Retribute Records. The album includes guest vocals by Attila Csihar (ex-MAYHEM, TORMENTOR) and Frediablo (NECROPHAGIA, GRIMFIST).
"Chtonian Lifecode" track listing and upcoming gigs follow: More...
Alchemist To Tour Europe With Textures
Australia's Alchemist will be visiting Europe in October 2004 with a perfomance at Prog Power and then a tour throughout Europe with the Dutch band Textures in support. For more info, check out www.alchemist.com.au.
Nightwish's 'Once' To Receive Major-Label Release
Finland's Nightwish are in final negotiations with an as-yet-undisclosed major label for the North American release of the band's latest album, "Once". A U.S. release date for the CD has yet to be announced. More...
Read the full article at Blabbermouth.
The Gathering Take Time Off
Holland's The Gathering will take "a long time off" following their final tour dates of 2004 in December to concentrate on writing and recording their next studio album. The band, who postponed their previously announced North American tour to sometime next year, are not expected to return to the concert stage until September 2005.
Read the full article at Blabbermouth.
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